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she/her Systems thinker and trying to put it into practice. Passionate about education for all

South West, England
Joined February 2009
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Kelly Challis will focus on addressing the needs of learners with literacy difficulties in the classroom and how to develop a student-centred approach to classroom support. Sign up now buff.ly/3Afkywx @KSChallis #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #education #literacydifficulties
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Congratulations to previous students of @stkathsschool and @AshtonParkSch, Eloise and Jack who graduated with degrees in Psychology and Sport Management today 🎓
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Trying to get children to do stuff when they're not developmentally ready for it is not high expectations, it's a misunderstanding of child development. #EYFS
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'Student writers need regular opportunities to write in their notebooks to establish a writing history. Work to build a student's writing stamina to strengthen their connection to critical literacy actions. Build stamina, grow the writer.' Alan j Wright – at Melbourne, Victoria
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To celebrate the upcoming paperback launch of A Clock of Stars 2, I'm giving away 3 copies! Words by me. Pictures by Chris Riddell. Pls retweet & comment to enter. Competition ends at 5pm, Tuesday 19th April. UK only. Good luck! 🍀⭐💫
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#TeamTransition I am hosting a webinar with @6into7 on the 28th April at 3.45. We want practitioners from primary and secondary to share feedback on data sharing and usage at key transition points - please let me know if you’d like to join us! The more the merrier 🙂
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The moment Richard, Nazanin and Gabriella finally reunited after 6 long years. This picture makes me so happy and so proud of all 3 of my brave constituents. Thank you everyone for your constant support for this incredible family. #NazaninIsFree
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We are incredibly hopeful at reports that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe & Anoosheh Ashoori are on their way home ✈️ After many false dawns, we remain cautiously optimistic & hope to have the news confirmed by government soon ❤️ #FreeNazanin #FreeAnoosheh
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Make SEND training mandatory for all teaching staff - Petitions petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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FREE BOOK WEEKEND! Just retweet, reply, and follow and I'll randomly select five winners to receive this special AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS prize pack along with an additional book of your choice!
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#TeamTransition #TeamEnglish - can I enlist your help for a brief advisory meeting about some P-S transition resources & READING? 30th March 5.15 to support a fab charity. @acroydonCHS @primaryteachew @esbaldwin2 @AVisserFuray @miss_sha2806 @KSChallis RTs appreciated 😁
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At what point are difficulties with reading & writing dyslexia? Join our FREE #DYTCommunity roundtable on 21 March (7pm) as @KSChallis runs a masterclass in dyslexia, and join the conversation as we share successful interventions & strategies: bit.ly/3vwPTZW #edutwitter
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Thank you so much to the hugely inspiring @TeresaCremin for talking to @DriverTrust about reading for pleasure and how educators can ignite interest for children who find reading tough. It will be a very valuable part of our Primary Reading course. #Reading #SEND
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Ego system thinking vs Ecosystem thinking. Does this mean Human Centered Design is ego-centric? 🤔
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Everyone should take part in this!
Do consider our online #ReadingforPleasure course! FREE learning for all and a certificate to boot! 🌈 bit.ly/3uac73o
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One thing that's coming up on some Pupil Premium strategies is a challenge such as 'Pupil Premium & SEND’. Whilst these labels may be associated with pupils at risk of lower attainment, it's important to focus on the *issues* that are most preventing pupils from attaining well1/2
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We're looking at developing our thinking on inclusion and literacy in STEM subjects, does anyone know of a practitioner working in this area? @Nic_Crossley1 @simontanner_SEN @DavidBartram_ @NataliePacker @SENDMattersUK
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This time next week, we'll be getting ready for Twitter Chat with @WSSemsyhumber @NasenJames @equals_co_uk @DriverTrust Join us to discuss Effective Curricula for Learners with SEND. Tuesday 18 January, 7-8pm #WSSChatLIVE #SEND #SENCO #Inclusion
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MP doesn’t know whether she attended Downing St Party
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