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Deputy CEO and Director of Primary Education at The Rowan Learning Trust. Former H/Teacher, Executive Head and NLE.

Joined November 2012
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Well done to Lucia, Michael, James and Mia for setting wonderful examples of our school super values. Also well done to each and every one of you, as I have seen all of my class demonstrate these values at different points throughout this year.
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Simon Beswick retweeted
#PrimeMinister @jacindaardern resigned today. I am not surprised nor do I blame her. Her treatment, the pile on, in the last few months has been disgraceful and embarrassing. All the bullies, the misogynists, the aggrieved. She deserved so much better. A great leader. Thanks PM!
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My first job upon arrival in the UK was a janitor. I’d say good morning & not receive a response. Today I’m an NHS psychiatrist & I said good morning to my colleague cleaning floors. The smile on his face was priceless. We each play an important role & must be respectful. – at Lewisham, London
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Strange how some ‘adults’ appear to feel threatened by this powerful, thoughtful, considered ‘user review’ of education. Dismissal of these insights are not just disrespectful but implies a lack of willingness to listen and learn…
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We're so excited about our new developments here at Barton Clough, all expected to be completed next Spring/Summer! 🙌💜💫 ⭐️New Classrooms ⭐️Re Roofing & Render ⭐️Brand New Outdoor Play Area ⭐️Windows/Doors/Lighting @BrightFuturesET @bc_consultancy @ContorLtd @TraffordCouncil
Just have to do this given the weather #puddles @BrightFuturesET @BartonClough
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I just LOVE this - rain isn't a problem to hide away from, it's an opportunity for learning and adventure! What great experiences! @BartonClough @SimonLBeswick @BrightFuturesET
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Loved this display so much and the writing from the children was outstanding “Dogs don’t do Ballet” 🩰🩰🩰🤸🏽‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️👯👯👯🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶❤️❤️❤️🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡@BartonClough @BrightFuturesET 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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This morning the marketing team & I visited @BartonClough after our mtg we headed straight toForest School provision @BartonCloughFS I HAD to get on a wooden swing 😂🍁🌱🥬🍂 FS is amazing & supports play, exploration & supported risk taking. It develops confidence too ❤️
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Today we are starting our Movement & Yoga unit in #mindfulness. The children wanted to show off the poses they already know! 🧘
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Thomas made an amazing knife in #forestschool today and came to present his skills to the class. Amazing! #celebratingsuccess
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In a geography lesson we have looked at where the children in our class and their families live or have lived. #cultureweek
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As part of our culture week celebrations, Toni and Ekam have created presentation about their own cultures to share with the school. They were both amazing! #cultureweek
We also really enjoyed hearing from Ekam and Toni who told us about Sikhism and Nigeria as part of #cultureweek @BartoncloughY5
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Simon Beswick retweeted
Celebrating achieving Chartered Teacher (Leadership) status. Couldn't make it to London but this is just as fabulous! @CharteredColl #CTeach @SimonLBeswick @_TheMHS @20StoriesMCR
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Simon Beswick retweeted
Congratulations to @limetreepa for winning the Send Provision in a Mainstream Setting of the Year 😄 This is huge! We can’t wait to see you reach greater heights! #TESSA #TesAwards
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This afternoon we painted ‘en plain air,’ just like Impressionist artists did, to create our final #art pieces inspired by #Impressionism. Look how fantastic they turned out! #year5 #WeAreArtists
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We started our new #History topic today, looking specifically at the Mayan Civilisation. We looked at how this fits in with other areas of history we’ve learnt about and created a timeline of what the ancient Maya did, so we can discover more in our next lesson #year5
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On Friday Mr Gibson will be taking part in a climb up Snowdon with Fleur East on the Hits Radio breakfast show. This is to raise money for Cash for Kids who have donated money to school helping us to purchase uniform. Tune in tomorrow to see how he gets on! @greatesthitsuk
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Here our some of our fantastic working walls for this half term. The children find them so purposeful! #year5
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This afternoon we learnt how to use pastels to draw like Degas #impressionism #art #year5
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