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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 3h

It’s time to finally address the gap between TA research and the reality they face – but how?
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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 8h

Educator Alyssa Wilt discusses visit to Kita settings in Germany.
Read here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/st2j8

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 1d

It's #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek.
Made By Dyslexia founder and best-selling author Kate Griggs shares her vision of ‘a world where Dyslexic Thinking is recognised as a skill’.
Find out more from @laurendigest.bsky.social: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6hz4m

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 1d

Catch up with the latest news for teachers from QE Insights, including:
👉 New financial teacher training incentives
👉 Conservative Party Conference call for crackdown on behaviour in schools
👉Tips for improving inclusion in primary maths
Read all this and more https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qu99b

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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Optional KS1 SATs 2026 — some key updates revealed: a new NCA portal, revised admin dates and more.
KS1 teachers — check your diary and get up to speed!
Read here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lrflq
#KS1 #SATs2026

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 2d

Teaching assistants voice safety concerns over rise in St George’s flags around schools – DfE and unions respond to @tadigest.bsky.social
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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 3d

Find out more about how teenagers going into nurseries helps secondary pupils with school engagement here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8iazu

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 3d

This week's instalment of the Parents' Digest Halloween Safety Series looks at keeping children safe at home. From choosing costumes and decorations carefully, to safe play, read more below. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j6q4d

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 4d

DfE reveals new financial incentive for SEND-specialist teacher trainees at further education level, after Ofsted finds current training ‘too basic’.
Find out more from @laurendigest.bsky.social: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/b4v0j

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 7d

As autumn and winter bring weather conditions that can make roads more dangerous for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists, Parents' Digest's Halloween Safety Series starts with a look at road safety.
Read here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14u8fw

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 8d

DfE minister responsible for teaching assistants says it’s ‘critical that we value and invest in them’
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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 8d

Neuroscientist Professor Sam Wass explains why reading the same much-loved stories again and again is essential for children.
Read here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ankbl

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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 9d

Want to know what @QE Insights has been looking into this month? Here you can find September’s news and updates for school leaders in one place… https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/c1qy5

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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 9d

The #LabourConference2025 featured sessions on education, tackling child poverty and more.
Find out what parents need to know with @nickidigest.bsky.social: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ykuhc

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 10d

Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, confirms further #SEND training for educators is 'essential'.
Find out more from @laurendigest.bsky.social: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1gj9nj

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 10d

Preparing for Autumn parents' evening this year? Here's how to make it a success before, during and after to maintain the relationship year-round: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fkamz

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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 11d

We can’t keep losing committed teaching assistants to supermarkets, union leader tells TA Digest
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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 12d

Union leaders have called for fairer funding for early years providers at Labour Conference, #Lab25
Read here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/174snt

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 12d

Burnout concerns over education ‘policy churn’ - Citing the impending White Paper, Curriculum and Assessment Review and revised Ofsted framework, experts argue it is 'a lot’ for leaders to process and embed.
Read here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ixqe1

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 13d

2000 more schools will offer free breakfast clubs from April 2026.
Read today's article to find out more about the announcement and the potential benefits of the free clubs:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wmml2

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 13d

September has been a busy month in the world of SEND.
Catch up with all the news from @laurendigest.bsky.social here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uf1lu

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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 14d

Typically, girls are less motivated to stay active that boys. For National Fitness Day, KS2 Digest shared easy tweaks for teachers to engage girls in PE.
Read here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gk4hh

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 15d

Find out when you need to hand in your teacher resignation here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qph34

Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 16d

Children with SEND let down by fragmented system and reform is ‘essential’ say group of MPs.
Find out more: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15amfz

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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · 16d

esterday was European Day of Languages and @bexdigest.bsky.social spoke to Bethan McHugh to find out how teachers can make MFL fun in KS2.
FIND OUT MORE: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lu4n6