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I’m so sorry for your loss Roy. I met Dawn years ago and never forgot her such was the beauty of her soul. I would rib her on X and she just got me. I can’t imagine what you’re going through but she would want you to stay strong. You’ll get through this. DMs open if you need to reach out.

Wow. @Cantabkitty created a list labelled toxic edutwitter.

How ironic.

We know how though.

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£10m behaviour hubs to end – but what next? Ministers are 'considering different ways on how to build the programme', but it will end in its current form

£10m behaviour hubs programme to end – but what next?

‘Questions over programme efficacy, behaviour didn’t improve or improved slightly.’

Not a roaring success then?

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Yes. Baffles me why so many teachers can’t see fun as anything other than mindless laughing.

Getting that motivation can be a skill.

At the forefront of all my lessons is the initial hook, the starting motivator to encourage attention, focus and a desire to learn.

It’s depressing how many seem to think all they have to do is teach and expect pupils to want to learn.

Yes

Depends on what leads the thinking I suspect. I’ve generally found that well thought through lessons, based on solid evidence of developmental priorities, delivered in a manner that supports engagement, tend to be enjoyable for all involved. ‘Fun’ is a consequence of quality, rather than the aim.

Great comment.

Thought for the day.

‘Making lessons fun’ just means making the learning experience something to interest and engage children.

These are children, they have no choice in their education. Shouldn’t we be seeking to have them enjoy it?

The insecurity on show on this concept is incredibly revealing.

A poster pointing out that good and bad children will get presents from Santa. It’s the poor children who won’t.

And this is why I never use Santa as an incentive to behave in class. This ‘the elves are watching’ riles me.

I’ve taught children who got no presents. And they believe it when they hear about naughty lists.

Bit concerning. The subset of voters is not a representative sample if the profession so using the results to guide policy is a bit odd.

Yes. Statistical likelihood. CAT scores in year 7 have a 0.8 correlation coefficient with GCSE outcomes for maths. Perfect data points to moderate, challenge and reflect upon a child’s progress and arrest underachievement where it’s possible to do so.

I hope not. I’d like to see an end to the echo chamber that is social media having some influence on government policy.

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