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@mrstonnell.bsky.social
Assistant Headteacher - teaching and learning - CPD - Religious Education - still dreaming of being an indie rock star.
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In one of our most-read articles this week, child and adolescent psychiatrist Sami Timimi argues that SEND labels 'are descriptions (and often quite vague ones) that have been turned into commercial brands'
Sami Timimi: Why ‘invented’ SEND labels are disabling pupils
Diagnostic labels are medicalising young people for behaviours once considered ordinary and are contributing to unsustainable workload in schools, argues psychiatrist Sami Timimi
www.tes.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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‘Supporting shy pupils to talk in class’

“The quiet, and seemingly passive, behaviour of shy pupils can see them miss important learning opportunities.”

alexquigley.co.uk/supporting-s...
Supporting shy pupils to talk in class
Shy pupils can easily, often unnoticed, slide to the sides of lessons. Supporting such pupils, who are nervous to talk with their peers or in front of the class, can be a tricky business but also vita...
alexquigley.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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For the last 18 months, I've been working on a top secret documentary to capture & deconstruct some of best teaching in UK.

Why We Made It & How To Access It (For Free):



www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SQ0...
(Why And How) We Made A Documentary Unpacking Great Teaching
YouTube video by Peps Mccrea
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January 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Goodbye X, Hello Bluesky! I’m loving the distinct lack of toxic politics here. Thank you @darcyprior.bsky.social for the tip!
a man is sitting in the woods with pink balloons and a tent .
ALT: a man is sitting in the woods with pink balloons and a tent .
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November 21, 2024 at 7:22 PM