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Nikki Arkinstall

@nikkiark.bsky.social

Director of Staffordshire Research School & Headteacher of Willows Primary School. NPQ and ECF visiting fellow.

1,041 Followers  |  1,814 Following  |  21 Posts  |  Joined: 19.08.2024
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Absolutely. It should be flipped to β€˜what more can we do to reach them?’.

11.01.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oracy the Castle Phoenix way! Robert Strang and Sally Edwards talk to Stacey Jordan about how their implementation of Oracy strategies has improved mathematical outcomes.

NEW year NEW podcast πŸŽ™οΈβœ¨

Robert Strang and Sally Edward’s from CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST discuss how their implementation of oral language development strategies within maths and beyond has had a real impact on their pupils.
Listen here πŸ‘‡
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvbki...

08.01.2025 06:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

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Thank you

05.01.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

05.01.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a little girl is laughing with her fist in the air while wearing a vest and tie . ALT: a little girl is laughing with her fist in the air while wearing a vest and tie .

I am really pleased to be able to share that I am starting a new position as Headteacher of Willows Primary School tomorrow!

Special thanks go to @ottleyoconnor, @ViviennePorritt and @ASWHT15 for all their support.

Really looking forward to a fantastic 2025!

05.01.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to be up to date with research and know how to apply it to make a difference for your pupils?

Sign up for our free CPD events here - researchschool.org.uk/staffordshire/…

We will be sending out @PearceMrs interleaving video this week so don't miss out!

17.12.2024 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not subscribed to our bitesize video series by @PearceMrs?

Missed out on our retrieval practice video? You can watch it here - youtu.be/qdm_P1PQPb8

The episode out this week discusses interleaving.

Don't miss out, sign up to our video series here- shorturl.at/ff7bF

17.12.2024 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have had a great day with @StBartsTrust for their 2nd Evidence Exploration Partnership workshop.

Drilling down into a range of data sources to identify a priority.

@AspirerRS @J0GOODMAN

16.12.2024 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you teach Maths in KS3?

Would you like some high quality professional development to enhance your teaching of maths?

Join us for three CPD sessions lead by our fantastic ELE Guy Carpenter.

Secure your ticket here πŸ‘‡

researchschool.org.uk/staffordshir...

12.12.2024 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final West Midlands Regional Meeting of 2024! πŸŽ„

Today we’re exploring system influence and considering how we embed sustained engagement with research evidence across the region.

@tgresearchsch.bsky.social @staffordshirers.bsky.social

11.12.2024 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon πŸ‘€

#NewYearNewPodcast

11.12.2024 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finishing up the West Midlands Regional Meeting at the Birmingham German Christmas Market. Here’s to 2025!

11.12.2024 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to chat earlier with Robert Strang and Sally Edwards from Castle Phoenix Trust about their implementation of Oracy strategies to improve mathematical outcomes.

We look forward to publishing the podcast in the spring term. πŸŽ™οΈ

09.12.2024 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's New Termly Evidence Briefings Delivered by Staffordshire Research School


Join us tomorrow morning at 8am for our 'What's New' evidence update session.

Find out all about the latest research, resources and opportunities.

Don't miss out- secure your ticket below πŸ‘‡

researchschool.org.uk/staffordshir...

05.12.2024 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished another cracker of a book by @freidamc_fadden !

Excellent from start to finish.

Twists and turns right up until the last few pages.

Highly recommend.
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04.12.2024 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to be at the @rts_mids awards tonight with @StevenKnight and @LennyHenry!

So proud of my husband and his team at @arkmediaprods for being nominated.
#RTSMidsAwards

29.11.2024 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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29.11.2024 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am at a leadership conference in Stratford for two days.

This is the quote on my bedroom wall.

Very apt for me as I am preparing for my first headship role in January.
#stratford #shakespeare

25.11.2024 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s what I am then.

24.11.2024 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why do we remember β€˜Should’ve gone to Specsavers’ or eat on the way out of IKEA? This article describes 10 behaviour nudges underpinning advertising:

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

24.11.2024 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, can I be added? Thanks

24.11.2024 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just saw Wicked - and it was wonderful!

#wicked

23.11.2024 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The next edition of our Newsletter will be flying into inboxes this week.

Sign up for the latest research, case studies, ideas, resources and opportunities.

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23.11.2024 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pupil premium expert panel webinar recording
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23.11.2024 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, thanks for the message. I am already using your book. It is great. It has been so useful in the transition meetings with the current Headteacher.

23.11.2024 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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New Teaching Commission launched to solve staffing crisis Dr Mary Bousted to chair 16-member panel to look at recruitment and retention

Exclusive: Former union leader Mary Bousted will chair a new commission on teaching to draw up suggestions for the government to solve the recruitment and retention crisis

22.11.2024 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 8
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I think my school is getting things wrong. What should I do?

NEW EPISODE

The most common question we get is broadly: "I want to implement evidence based practice, but my school criticises me for doing so, and tells me to do mad stuff instead. What should I do??"

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22.11.2024 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Went for a walk in Sutton Park, 2 minutes from my house, and saw these wonderful ponies roaming.

So appreciative to have this wonderful experience on my door step.

#appreciate

23.11.2024 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0