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Simone Beach

@simonebeach.bsky.social

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Headteacher of the primary school I went to when I was little. Worked here for over 20 years and still love it. We were evacuated 16/01/23. Can’t wait to be back together as one school. Also love books.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15h

Definitely got a huge case of imposter syndrome going on 😂

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15h

It was incredibly humbling to be in a room full to the brim with amazing Cumbrian women today 💗

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 4d

"The best leaders I’ve worked with don’t need to win. They ask the right questions. They listen without interrupting. They don’t flinch when someone sees things differently & they certainly don’t centre themselves in every conversation." Ian Watts @tesmagazine.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

Is your ego holding back your school's progress?

The best school leaders can stop their pride from getting in the way of effective collaboration, says this international assistant head – but it's easier said than done

www.tes.com

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 4d

@nimishlad.bsky.social book about Shimamura’s MARGE model of learning is perfect for busy teachers.

It explains the key ideas, illustrates how to apply them practically in the classroom and it’s short enough to read on a rainy day in October.

What’s not to love

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 4d

My letter has been sent ✅

robkelsall.bsky.social @robkelsall.bsky.social · 4d

The independent well-being impact assessment has made it clear that the revised Ofsted framework continues to pose a risk to the safety and well-being of school staff.

If you’re a school leader please ensure that you trigger your employer’s duty of care. naht.org.uk/InspectionandA…

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 5d

1. Ironic. Alanis Morissette
2. Fire and rain. Birdy
3. The rain. Missy Elliot
4. Dreams. Fleetwood Mac
5. Purple rain. Prince

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 5d

“Importance of reflective practice in leadership”

Claire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · 6d

Do we do what we say we do?

Some thoughts on balancing imperfect people (which we all are!) with systemic actions.

www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/do-we-d...

Do we do what we say we do?

Last year I downloaded a habit tracker app. With so many spinning plates, I thought this would be a useful way of making sure I kept up the habits that I felt were the most important. My other aim was...

www.researchtoclassroom.com

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 7d

Inspirational talk from @michaelmerrick.bsky.social on hope.
Powerful messages for when it feels like “the waters are rising”.

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Brooke Newman @brookenewman.bsky.social · 7d

RIP Jane Goodall. Fellow difficult women everywhere salute you.

A photo of and quote by Jane Goodall: “ it actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 8d

Sleepover at Alder Hey children’s hospital with my youngest.

At 15 he was one of the older patients - but he still cracked a smile for the magician who paid us a visit.

The staff, nurses and doctors really are amazing 💗💗💗

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 10d

Yep

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 10d

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School Improvement Starts Here: Behaviour, Participation, and Memory

All schools can improve, but it's often hard to know where to start. In most contexts, we can begin by asking three simple questions.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 10d

Sacred Heart Church has been part of all the milestones in my life.

Opened in 1929 but closed its doors for the last time today.

Time to move forwards with positivity and hope.

Lovely catching up with family who have moved away 💗

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 10d

Sundays 💗

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoy not rushing. Take baby for leisurely walks in the park. Long soaks in the bath. Lazy lunch with friends. Little bit of life admin to get you through to the next school break.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 11d

I loved sharing these books with my dad. I had forgotten all about them! Good times. No idea what happened to them.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 12d

This room would’ve made such a lovely dressing room / reading nook / den 😣

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 12d

Time flies! Feel like I’ve blinked and we’ve gone from Minecraft to college socials.

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 12d

Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 12d

Paranoid android. Radiohead
Hide and seek. Imogen Heap
Harder better faster strong. Daft Punk
Bullet proof. La Roux
Blue Monday. New order

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 13d

It's #NationalTeachingAssistantsDay!

ICYMI, this week we launched our brand new development toolkit for primary teaching assistants, supporting effective reading practice.

Find top tips from experts, videos, resources, and more 👇

https://bit.ly/48CcUy7 #NTAD2025 #ThankYouTAs #TAsMatter

A photo of a member of school staff and a smiling child sitting on the floor looking at a book, plus the words: "Effective reading practice - development toolkit for primary teaching assistants"

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 13d

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 16d

A great day for the Royal Port of Barrow. Some of our children were lucky enough to go along and see the King.

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 17d

Lovely little Sunday adventure

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 18d

Really needed this handbook in my life!
Read it, then read it again to really give myself time to think about the reflective questions.
It has been so helpful in thinking about where we are and how we move forwards @lekhasharma.bsky.social
Thanks for the recommendation @nimishlad.bsky.social

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