We're trying to make better breakfast choices at the moment in orange 4, we swapped chocolate spread for Philadelphia and the kids loved it! It's only day 2 and they've responded so well to our new healthy tweaks to breakfast #semh #nurturebreakfast #sen #winning.

RT @MrsRuggsLeeds: We are recruiting a Maths Leader to join our teams at Springwell North and South!. Get in touch to learn more about work….

This makes me happy. We do a lot of really great work at all our special schools. It's great that other parents in other parts of the country will have the same options/opprtunities as parents in Leeds 🥰.

RT @Headteacherchat: Who remembers the Roamer Robot?

What an incredible incentive. Love it!.

RT @secretHT1: Teaching is all about relationships. We hear that a lot, and it’s always about the relationships with the children. That….

RT @MrTs_NQTs: *Daily Tip* When you finish today - Leave the school bag at work! It will help you switch off. If this feels a bit extreme….

75 days since the beginning of September. Its been a slog! Ive laughed, cried, had to change my plans with no notice, given hugs, given stern talking tos & built the most beautiful relationships with my kids. Orange 4 have come a long way this term #semh #primary #proud #progress.

Decluttered my classroom today with my TAs. On day 74/75. it was stressful, I lost my temper -internally and cried. but tomorrow on day 75 I can come in feeling cleansed, spend time carefully taking down our class Xmas tree and enjoying our last day together as a class. #semh.

RT @MrTs_NQTs: *Daily Tip*.When the Christmas break comes it's a time to prioritise maintaining social connections that have suffered becau….

Today was wonderful. We focused solely on having a calm and kind day. We did what suited our interests and all 10 kiddos left with 'full buckets'! Surviving Christmas week is tough in SEMH, we're definitely getting better at it. #year3 #alwayslearning #semh #christmasweek.

Highlight of my day:. "Mrs kearns I like you boots! They're a bit funky, but like in a good way". My boots:

RT @CrowtherSim: How I learned to read.

Bit of light reading 🙂🥰 #phonics #reading #closingthereadinggap

I needed to read this today 🥰🥰.

Watching the Leeds game tonight knowing one of my pupils is @ Elland Road after winning tickets in our good behaviour raffle has put a smile on my face. I just hope we can snatch 3pts #semh #rewards #lufc #postivity

French fries FTW!.

How would you define a fluent reader? How do you quantify reading fluency in your setting? I'm particularly interested to know how other special schools and SEMH settings define reading fluency. #reading #phonics #semh #fluency #reading #teaching.

On Friday my most challenging pupil was awarded our 'most improved' certificate in assembly. Today he came in and had a really positive day. last Monday and the Monday before he had 11+ RPIs. It's been so nice to see the impact a little recognition can have 🥰 #semh #madmondays.

RT @Shahana_tpc: Children don't choose to pull down a display, run away, fight, shout back, slam doors or trash classrooms, this is a dysre….