Nurture isn’t a room, restorative isn’t just a set of questions, kindness isn’t weakness and exclusion isn’t a behaviour strategy

Which half term is more challenging?

2019 theguardian.com/education/2019… A 10-year-old boy with special needs who complained of bullying was forced by staff to listen to classmates listing the reasons they didn’t like him – and had to write these on a hand-drawn poster that was then stuck on his classroom wall. In a case

"Self-compassion makes people more resilient to letdowns by breaking the vicious cycle of stress that often accompanies failure." Nir Eyal Indistractable

This video saddens me. These educators with a HUGE amount of influence and reach have disrespected and laughed at disabled children. My response: vm.tiktok.com/ZGJ9skLQk/

What are your thoughts on this? vm.tiktok.com/ZGJx6gdvr/

This mini course is a great way to understand how to approach behaviour in the classroom without resorting to punitive measures. vm.tiktok.com/ZGJxgk2yB/

Genuine question/discussion. I strongly believe that building intrinsic motivation in schools is the key. Most schools utilise some form of extrinsic motivation. How do we use this appropriately? Or do we get rid of these rewards altogether. Let me know if I'm not being clear

This is a big no from me!

How do we reform the education system? I know so many teachers that are so passionate to support all children. They do what they can and often feel guilty that the system prevents them from doing this. #educationreform

I’ve been to an awards ceremony at my son’s school today. Kids were awarded for 100% attendance, and specifically for coming into school when ill and “pushing through.” A teacher was awarded for working every evening &always being available. This needs to stop. It’s just wrong.

This is an important reminder that a sensory room is designed to meet certain need.

Petition: Require CCTV cameras on school transport for kids with special educational needs petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6504…

The Department for Education has gotten this totally wrong!

There are no words.