Alison Rooney
fdsheadteacher.bsky.social
Alison Rooney
@fdsheadteacher.bsky.social
Special School Headteacher based in Buckinghamshire

https://www.fds.org.uk/
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Thinking about SEND, ITT & post-qualification professional development is critical to supporting more teachers to be able to meet the needs of more children. This piece in @tesmagazine.bsky.social by @johngroberts.bsky.social highlights keys points in that conversation.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
How teacher training could make or break the DfE inclusion plan
The government wants more pupils with SEND to be supported in mainstream schools, but most teachers say their training did not equip them to meet these children’s needs
www.tes.com
November 22, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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I've just added a bunch of good people to my SEND starter pack. Still qplenty of room on it, so if you are a SENDCO, a SEND leader, or a SEND consultant, then do wave 👋 or say 'hello' to this post and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
November 16, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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The new Ofsted proposals being discussed at the moment are concerning, particularly the separation of curriculum and instruction. Here are some thoughts 🧵⬇️
November 16, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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This Review is considering how the education system works for all pupils. I believe change can benefit all pupils. For me, however, it carries particular pertinence for many pupils with SEND.

Read more about the Curriculum and Assessment Review here:

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/13/c...
Calling all school and college staff – can our education system better support pupils with SEND? Time to have your say
The national curriculum and statutory assessments for students with SEND need improvement. A Review is underway to identify necessary changes and gather professional insights. Stakeholders are enco…
sendmatters.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 9:33 PM
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Well it's not very big yet so I need your help but here's the start of a SENDCO (plus friends) starter pack.
If you are a SENDCO, Asst SENDCO, ALNCO, SEND Consultant or system leader, Please reply to this post with a hello or a wave and I will add you to the pack.
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
November 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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Any school leaders on here?
November 14, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT)

For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)

How to join

👍 Like & RT this post

✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’

😃 Follow all the lovely people

👥 Tag friends

Grow your network
November 15, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Here we go: as I haven't seen one yet, I'm going to put together a starter pack for SEND people. Primarily SENDCOs (and ALNCOs for the welsh) but also consultants and leaders.
Hit me up please and I'll turn into a pack when there's a few. Rt to the SEND massive.
a white cat with its mouth open and the words call me plsss on the bottom
ALT: a white cat with its mouth open and the words call me plsss on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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It's here! The Headteacher Starter Pack.

Want a whole lot of headteachers on your timeline? Here's the starter pack for you.
Includes deputy heads and assistant heads, heads of school and retired colleagues. Experience, wisdom, compassion, connection & beauty all in one package.
go.bsky.app/9jJ5dKQ
November 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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Just posted new blog on Bluesky and not (yet) on Twitter. Be interesting to see engagement. Will I fold and put it on Twitter too? Please help me avoid the temptation by reposting here!

primarytimery.com/2024/08/25/o...
August 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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I have a report out today with The Sutton Trust looking back at the huge array of reforms over the past few decades and asking if they've made a difference.

What's got better, what's got worse, and what are the challenges for the new government?

www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Lessons Learnt? - Sutton Trust
A brief history of school policy reforms going back to the 1980s and how these have impacted on performance and outcomes.
www.suttontrust.com
October 28, 2024 at 8:41 AM