laurence ferrigan
@captainlorenzo.bsky.social
Alternative provision education stalwart. NPQML. It's all about literacy . Interests - Charlton Athletic & Enfield town- jazz- movie buff- a game of tennis-a pint of Guinness after a good hike and a day or two at the races. Proud centrist dad and grandad.
so 007 is now an Amazon product. It's over folks, it's all over. Thankfully Sir Rog and Sir Sean aren't around to see it.
February 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
so 007 is now an Amazon product. It's over folks, it's all over. Thankfully Sir Rog and Sir Sean aren't around to see it.
"Civil war is inevitable". I think the dubious individual who described the UK in those terms was actually talking about their own (adopted) nation - judging by the unprecedented attempt at dismantling the rule of law that's going on in Washington right now
February 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"Civil war is inevitable". I think the dubious individual who described the UK in those terms was actually talking about their own (adopted) nation - judging by the unprecedented attempt at dismantling the rule of law that's going on in Washington right now
Despite the doom & gloom & icy weather- there are always reasons to be cheerful;
1- one of our ex-pupils gave a star performance speaking at the IncludEd 2025 conference
2- Bannon attacking Musk, a week after Musk attacking Farage
3- We live in a country where there's a No Trousers on the Tube day
1- one of our ex-pupils gave a star performance speaking at the IncludEd 2025 conference
2- Bannon attacking Musk, a week after Musk attacking Farage
3- We live in a country where there's a No Trousers on the Tube day
January 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Despite the doom & gloom & icy weather- there are always reasons to be cheerful;
1- one of our ex-pupils gave a star performance speaking at the IncludEd 2025 conference
2- Bannon attacking Musk, a week after Musk attacking Farage
3- We live in a country where there's a No Trousers on the Tube day
1- one of our ex-pupils gave a star performance speaking at the IncludEd 2025 conference
2- Bannon attacking Musk, a week after Musk attacking Farage
3- We live in a country where there's a No Trousers on the Tube day
Gromit v Feathers McGraw stands alongside Holmes and Moriarty and Bond v Blofeld as one of the great screen rivalries.
December 27, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Gromit v Feathers McGraw stands alongside Holmes and Moriarty and Bond v Blofeld as one of the great screen rivalries.
Watching the scoreline at Anfield, after seeing Gladiator 2 recently, i'm reminded of the saying that 'All Empires Fall'.
Tomorrow off to see Conclave. Can't help wondering if Stanley Tucci will break off from papal intrigue with Ralph Fiennes to talk about a sumptious pasta he tasted recently.
Tomorrow off to see Conclave. Can't help wondering if Stanley Tucci will break off from papal intrigue with Ralph Fiennes to talk about a sumptious pasta he tasted recently.
December 1, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Watching the scoreline at Anfield, after seeing Gladiator 2 recently, i'm reminded of the saying that 'All Empires Fall'.
Tomorrow off to see Conclave. Can't help wondering if Stanley Tucci will break off from papal intrigue with Ralph Fiennes to talk about a sumptious pasta he tasted recently.
Tomorrow off to see Conclave. Can't help wondering if Stanley Tucci will break off from papal intrigue with Ralph Fiennes to talk about a sumptious pasta he tasted recently.
taking students to the Sky Up programme at Sky Studios and finding out this morning that India's bowlers have torn through the Aussie batsmen
November 22, 2024 at 10:10 AM
taking students to the Sky Up programme at Sky Studios and finding out this morning that India's bowlers have torn through the Aussie batsmen
Hard to find a comparison for this RFK appointment- but imagine if Andrew Wakefield had been made Health Secretary back in the day.
November 18, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Hard to find a comparison for this RFK appointment- but imagine if Andrew Wakefield had been made Health Secretary back in the day.
Tell me about it - spending so much time doing assessments for SEN children that mainstream schools have ignored , sometimes even up to year 11.
NEW POST: Alternative Provision expert and SEND parent, Sarah Johnson says too many schools exclude without first assessing for SEND. Sarah says asking “why” and understanding needs should be at the core of a school’s work www.specialneedsjungle.com/arrive-alter...
Too many children arrive in AP with no needs assessment—schools need to be more curious about the “why” - Special Needs Jungle
Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - Special educational needs and disability, Education, Health and Care Plans, EH...
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November 18, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Tell me about it - spending so much time doing assessments for SEN children that mainstream schools have ignored , sometimes even up to year 11.
Went up to see family and friends in Cambridge, and take in Cambridge Utd v Barnsley.A stirring League 1 encounter and a great atmosphere. There was a lad a couple of seats away who was probably neurodivergent- he kept all us entertained with his commentary & was having the time of his life-joyous.
November 18, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Went up to see family and friends in Cambridge, and take in Cambridge Utd v Barnsley.A stirring League 1 encounter and a great atmosphere. There was a lad a couple of seats away who was probably neurodivergent- he kept all us entertained with his commentary & was having the time of his life-joyous.
So how many millionaires are flying out of Heathrow today, after that 'terrible' budget which gave money to schools, hospitals and lower paid workers ?[ how shocking ! ] Has that plumber bloke from Pimlico gone yet ?
October 31, 2024 at 7:44 AM
So how many millionaires are flying out of Heathrow today, after that 'terrible' budget which gave money to schools, hospitals and lower paid workers ?[ how shocking ! ] Has that plumber bloke from Pimlico gone yet ?
RIP Dame Maggie Smith. Truly one of THE great actors of her generation. These days she'll be remembered mainly for Downton and Potter, but do check out her earlier film work; especially Jean Brodie, and two fine comedies with Michael Palin- The Missionary and A Private Function.
September 28, 2024 at 8:39 AM
RIP Dame Maggie Smith. Truly one of THE great actors of her generation. These days she'll be remembered mainly for Downton and Potter, but do check out her earlier film work; especially Jean Brodie, and two fine comedies with Michael Palin- The Missionary and A Private Function.
Headline in the Guardian about Ormiston MAT going phone free. We have been doing it in our AP school for several years. There are still multiple issues caused by 'GC's' (group chats) etc outside school but during school hours the learning space is calm . Should be a national policy.
September 13, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Headline in the Guardian about Ormiston MAT going phone free. We have been doing it in our AP school for several years. There are still multiple issues caused by 'GC's' (group chats) etc outside school but during school hours the learning space is calm . Should be a national policy.
Huw Edwards, Jermaine Jenas and now Jay Blades. The BBC will be running out of presenters soon. What is going on - Aren't there any blokes there who know how to behave ?
September 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Huw Edwards, Jermaine Jenas and now Jay Blades. The BBC will be running out of presenters soon. What is going on - Aren't there any blokes there who know how to behave ?
So Liam Gallagher doesn't care much about fans having to pay extortionate ticket prices. What a huge surprise ..not. Well he knows what he can do with his reunion
September 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM
So Liam Gallagher doesn't care much about fans having to pay extortionate ticket prices. What a huge surprise ..not. Well he knows what he can do with his reunion
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What I love about this infographic by Sean McPheat, is not only is it visually appealing and covers the core areas of #EmotionalIntelligence but it also gives great sentence threads. Ideal for leaders who want to develop these areas & support their staff. #TalkSavvy #CommunicationSkills #Leadership
September 6, 2024 at 6:40 AM
What I love about this infographic by Sean McPheat, is not only is it visually appealing and covers the core areas of #EmotionalIntelligence but it also gives great sentence threads. Ideal for leaders who want to develop these areas & support their staff. #TalkSavvy #CommunicationSkills #Leadership
Meanwhile it's Friday & time for a film theme.
John Barry is famed for Bond themes such as Goldfinger but wrote many other soundtracks.
Wednesday's Child was written for a 60s spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, with George Segal & the late Sir Alec Guinness.Enjoy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa2x...
John Barry is famed for Bond themes such as Goldfinger but wrote many other soundtracks.
Wednesday's Child was written for a 60s spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, with George Segal & the late Sir Alec Guinness.Enjoy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa2x...
Wednesday's Child (From "The Quiller Memorandum")
YouTube video by John Barry - Topic
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September 6, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Meanwhile it's Friday & time for a film theme.
John Barry is famed for Bond themes such as Goldfinger but wrote many other soundtracks.
Wednesday's Child was written for a 60s spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, with George Segal & the late Sir Alec Guinness.Enjoy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa2x...
John Barry is famed for Bond themes such as Goldfinger but wrote many other soundtracks.
Wednesday's Child was written for a 60s spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, with George Segal & the late Sir Alec Guinness.Enjoy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa2x...
Nice to get some recognition. Our school featured on Sky News this week. Exclusions and suspensions are growing yet again so it's good to see the problem being highlighted on national media #thisisAP
news.sky.com/story/lost-l...
news.sky.com/story/lost-l...
Lost learning at record high: School exclusions continue to rise, especially among poor, study shows
Those who get free school meals are nearly five times more likely to be permanently excluded and four times more likely to be suspended than their peers.
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September 6, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Nice to get some recognition. Our school featured on Sky News this week. Exclusions and suspensions are growing yet again so it's good to see the problem being highlighted on national media #thisisAP
news.sky.com/story/lost-l...
news.sky.com/story/lost-l...
Inset day 2 today and the annual Safeguarding update. Our Keynote speaker was Ann Marie Christian who was excellent. Check out her website annmariechristian.com.
Ann Marie Christian | Bringing Safeguarding to Life
Safeguarding consultant, speaker and author Ann Marie inspires and motivates organisations in keeping children and adults safe.
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September 3, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Inset day 2 today and the annual Safeguarding update. Our Keynote speaker was Ann Marie Christian who was excellent. Check out her website annmariechristian.com.
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My first blog that anyone read.
All about Servant Leadership and how we need to create a climate to help our teachers be great. Feels like a lifetime ago.
Thanks @aidansevers.bsky.social for encouraging me to write 8 years ago. You gave me a voice. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/b...
All about Servant Leadership and how we need to create a climate to help our teachers be great. Feels like a lifetime ago.
Thanks @aidansevers.bsky.social for encouraging me to write 8 years ago. You gave me a voice. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/b...
Be More Alfred! (Let Batman be Batman)
A couple of weeks ago I read a fab blogpost by @thatboycanteach, he was encouraging teachers to be more Batman. Whilst I wholeheartedly agreed with the concept, one flaw struck me: For Batman to be Ba...
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August 24, 2024 at 9:42 AM
My first blog that anyone read.
All about Servant Leadership and how we need to create a climate to help our teachers be great. Feels like a lifetime ago.
Thanks @aidansevers.bsky.social for encouraging me to write 8 years ago. You gave me a voice. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/b...
All about Servant Leadership and how we need to create a climate to help our teachers be great. Feels like a lifetime ago.
Thanks @aidansevers.bsky.social for encouraging me to write 8 years ago. You gave me a voice. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/b...
On a lighter note, a cinematic post. I've spent some time re-watching old Batman movies. I was always a Bale man , but- dare i say it- is Keaton superior ? What a hugely underrated film Batman Returns is - brilliant ensemble playing by MK, De Vito, Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer's superb Catwoman.
August 25, 2024 at 7:14 AM
On a lighter note, a cinematic post. I've spent some time re-watching old Batman movies. I was always a Bale man , but- dare i say it- is Keaton superior ? What a hugely underrated film Batman Returns is - brilliant ensemble playing by MK, De Vito, Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer's superb Catwoman.
What a week. Great fun with our summer camp for local kids, incredible exam performance from our AP students and then Charlton round it off with a 2-0 victory , making it 3 wins from 3 and no goals conceded. Can't complain .
August 25, 2024 at 7:05 AM
What a week. Great fun with our summer camp for local kids, incredible exam performance from our AP students and then Charlton round it off with a 2-0 victory , making it 3 wins from 3 and no goals conceded. Can't complain .
Another terrific performance from students at Haringey Learning Partnership- grade 9's achieved by kids in AP- The pass rate for grade 4-9 exceeding the national average by a factor of 10 #thisisAP
August 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Another terrific performance from students at Haringey Learning Partnership- grade 9's achieved by kids in AP- The pass rate for grade 4-9 exceeding the national average by a factor of 10 #thisisAP
Good luck to all our students in Haringey and across the country tomorrow. It's a big day but you'll all be fine- things will turn out okay #gcseresults
August 21, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Good luck to all our students in Haringey and across the country tomorrow. It's a big day but you'll all be fine- things will turn out okay #gcseresults
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The piece is from 2022 but it will still be of help to all teachers. 'Trauma-informed teaching' is basically 'biologically-informed teaching'. I think the education system has a moral & professional responsibility to help teachers understand this information.
www.fierce-network.com/more-educati...
www.fierce-network.com/more-educati...
6 TED Talks on Trauma-Informed Teaching
Trauma and adversity can impact anyone anytime and anywhere. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic or everyday stress have lasting effects. | Edmentu...
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August 20, 2024 at 10:12 AM
The piece is from 2022 but it will still be of help to all teachers. 'Trauma-informed teaching' is basically 'biologically-informed teaching'. I think the education system has a moral & professional responsibility to help teachers understand this information.
www.fierce-network.com/more-educati...
www.fierce-network.com/more-educati...
meanwhile, looking forward to a couple of days of fun this week, helping out with local kids from across Haringey at our annual summer camp #thisisAP
August 18, 2024 at 7:10 AM
meanwhile, looking forward to a couple of days of fun this week, helping out with local kids from across Haringey at our annual summer camp #thisisAP