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Georgina Durrant

@georginadurrant.bsky.social

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Author of #1 Best Selling Book ‘SEND Strategies for the Primary Years’ & more https://amzn.to/3QKZx48 🎙️ Podcaster, Speaker As seen on Sky News & Ch5 News National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl #SEND #SENDSky https://linktr.ee/Georginadurrant

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 14

Ooh lots of people buying my latest book this week! So lovely to see. Thank you so much. And thank you to whoever is recommending it, very kind!

Picture of my book SEND Strategies for the Primary Years on a wooden table with a colourful picture on the wall behind it.

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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · Jun 12

In this article @rebeccastott.bsky.social, @georginadurrant.bsky.social and Jonathan Park explore how AI can tackle the growing SEND crisis, with 78% of SENDCos considering resignation and mounting pressure on the system.

Read here: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/zcyet1jq5b

#AIInEducation #SEND

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · Apr 28

Speaking at the Westminster Forum, inclusion thought leader, Georgina Durrant, shared thought-provoking insights into the new ITT ECF framework. @georginadurrant.bsky.social

Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44

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Twinkl Resources @twinklresources.bsky.social · Apr 28

We’ve been shortlisted!
Twinkl Symbols is a finalist in the BESA Awards for Outstanding SEND Resource or Service.
It's “A testament to the transformative impact of Twinkl Symbols.” says Georgina Durrant, @georginadurrant.bsky.social National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#education #Inclusion

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Jan 29

Scroll through some photos from last week.. I had the pleasure of hosting a video podcast series on reading 📚 at @twinklresources.bsky.social HQ. Episodes coming soon!

Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Jan 25

Are you going to TES SEND Show North on 6th Feb?
I’m so excited to be speaking there all about inclusive education through adaptive teaching - on behalf of @twinklresources.bsky.social

We’ll also be exhibiting on stand A11- come say hello! 👋
#sendsky #edusky #SEND

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Dec 27

Parents and teachers of primary aged children with SEND, I’d love you to consider my latest book

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SEND Strategies for the Primary Years: Practical ideas and expert advice to use pre-diagnosis

Buy SEND Strategies for the Primary Years: Practical ideas and expert advice to use pre-diagnosis by Georgina Durrant (ISBN: 9781801993661) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Dec 27

Although it may look like it… I didn’t go for a foggy walk by myself there were others, but I’m not sure they’d like to be shared across my socials 😝

Happy ‘Twixmas’/ ‘Crimbo Limbo’ to anyone else braving the fog for a walk today! Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas 🎄

Georgina in a back coat walking across some grass in the fog

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Dec 24

Ahh right back at you Sarah, here’s to bumping into each other lots more in 2025! Xx

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The Leaders Team @slttwinkl.bsky.social · Dec 13

We're excited to share the first in our new series of "Leading with..."
A collaboration with expert leaders to bring you best practice.
This week @georginadurrant.bsky.social looks at resource settings with St Bart's Multi-Academy Trust
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u3gx2
@twinklresources.bsky.social

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The Leaders Team @slttwinkl.bsky.social · Dec 10

Unbearable’ workloads, limited funding, and burnout are driving SENDCos away from the profession.
Heartbreaking insights from SENDCos in this must-read piece by @LaurenDigest for @TwinklDigest @georginadurrant.bsky.social
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Read more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yjtqd
#SEND #TeacherRetention #Education

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 27

Thank you @bbc5live.bsky.social for inviting me on just now to discuss the awful story in the news today of autistic children abused and locked in padded rooms at school.

Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 26

Tuesdays are currently ‘book writing day’ for me - today my aim is to complete chapter 2 (which is quite a stretch!)

Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 25

Whoop! Thanks Teach Primary and Yay @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social

Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 25

This is horrendous

“We kept saying get him tested please”, she said, but it wasn’t until after he had made an attempt on his life, having been “badly abused” by dealers, that he was diagnosed with ADHD.

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Send crisis in England and Wales leaving children more vulnerable, says report

Experts point to increased risk of criminal and sexual exploitation and call for urgent action from government

www.theguardian.com

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · Nov 21

Here’s our evolving SEND/Education voices starter — if we’ve missed you let us know. It’s a WIP!
go.bsky.app/Eg43NQ3

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 23

Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system

“The result is that young people, and their families, don’t get the help they need and lose vital weeks, months and years of education and development as a result.”

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system

Local government ombudsman report into SEND in England offers damning assessment

www.theguardian.com

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 15

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

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 21

Absolutely, it’s awful

Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 21

Have retweeted, happy to chat about this too

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · Nov 21

Question for SENCOS, when a school (primary) has a residential planned at what point do you make plans for it to be inclusive. Ie if you have child with EHCP with sensory issues, and, demand avoidant. Known to not manage a coach on previous trips, known to have trouble accessing toilets etc

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 21

by almost 70% in the same time period.

In primary schools, nearly 90% of those permanently excluded over the past five years also have SEND

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 21

🧵 Children’s needs not been met in schools resulting in exclusions? What are your thoughts?

There were 84,300 suspensions in primary schools in 2022/23. It has DOUBLED in 10 years.

The rate of permanent exclusions has also increased….

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade - BBC News

Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · Nov 21

@nataliepacker.bsky.social speaks to Twinkl about developing a model for MAT SEND provision.
Leader's Digest summarises the key points. Grab a notebook and pen! 🖊️ @georginadurrant.bsky.social

Read : www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd

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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 19

Of course

Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · Nov 19

I’ll go through all the amazing SEND starter packs too