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Kate Ward

@k8lw.bsky.social

Vice Principal - Quality of Education PE Teacher NPQSL Dog Lover Hertfordshire - UK

448 Followers  |  367 Following  |  26 Posts  |  Joined: 07.08.2024  |  2.27

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In the company of education rockstars today for the Exemplary Leadership Programme Launch Conference @douglemov.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social and Barry Smith. So lucky Astrea Academy Trust invest in their leaders in this way

12.10.2024 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What says thank you better than a chocolate bar 🍫#wellbeing #thanks

29.09.2024 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Really lovely sixth form open evening last night to bring to a close our fortnight of welcome evenings with the open evening. So lovely to speak to many scholars and families about their post 16 options #WeKnowOurScholars

27.09.2024 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg pockets yes!

27.08.2024 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is one of the most important posts I have read I quite some time. Everyone involved in schools with exams should read it #edusky

26.08.2024 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Always great reads from Sam

26.08.2024 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheeky weekend away before the craziness begins. Can’t beat the beach

23.08.2024 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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Am loving these!

19.08.2024 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi can you add me
To the list please

18.08.2024 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is so lovely of you to share your hard work

18.08.2024 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy early birthday here’s my fur baby Evie

16.08.2024 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But think about what if it does work wonderfully. 8 months hard work will be well spent I am sure.

16.08.2024 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Has to be Chicken Shashlik and Chana Masala

16.08.2024 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks great

16.08.2024 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Duck and chicken updates are a must as I’m not there to see them anymore

15.08.2024 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fab work

15.08.2024 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wealth of resources here

12.08.2024 07:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good luck, I have always found lifting weights to be brilliant with weight loss.

11.08.2024 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What happens when we don’t get it right? Note: this post is a reflection piece I am writing while reading Amy Edmondson β€œRight Kind of Wrong” A fear of failure can be crippling for leaders. This can be the case, not only when leaders are try...

Inspired by people sharing old blogs and a fresh start over here, I've written my first blog in a while:

What happens when we don't get it right?

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@saysmiss.bsky.social

researcherteacher.home.blog/2024/08/11/w...

11.08.2024 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

I love that everyone is sharing old blogs and even some people are writing new ones on here. I am hoping the future is bright!

11.08.2024 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A note on developing effective line management in schools In education, teaching and learning is our business. This means that the time we hand over to this to take place effectively and efficiently is paramount. Whilst we speak of formalised professional…

It's nice to write again!

**NEW BLOG POST**

Some thoughts on line management in schools:https://buff.ly/3SHRJC5

Huge thank you to @Counsell_C for her posts that placed curriculum at the centre of line management discussions.

10.08.2024 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 13

I loved this quote
β€œthe cognitive gains made through maintaining a high standard of oracy in the classroom are undeniable in their role in articulating understanding and contributing to students’ retention of subject-specific knowledge.”

11.08.2024 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A couple of quick tips for bluesky newbies. There aren't the same algorithms here so you need to post/repost lots and follow plenty of people, otherwise it will feel quiet at first. Check out who other people are following to find your Twitter friends. 😘

10.08.2024 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Love this

11.08.2024 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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