Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE. Passionate about value of Expressive Arts to close the gap. Culturally responsive pedagogy & teacher voice. Views mine.

Windsor, South East
Joined February 2014
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It is no secret that the arts have been going through a tough time in recent years. But a major new report we're publishing today with the @uniofwarwick’s @CCMPSWarwickUni shows that things are even worse than we thought.  Read it now: campaignforthearts.org/repor…
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We’re delighted to share that the School of Education at St Mary’s has once again retained its Ofsted Outstanding rating in all categories for Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training! Find out more at stmarys.ac.uk/news/2024/ofst… Read the report: files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/…
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Carolyn Hopkins retweeted
The chatter in the corridors after your session was wonderful @moffat_andrew - the work you do is so incredibly impactful for our students and the children they teach. Thank you for your time and wisdom! @TeachStMarys
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Carolyn Hopkins retweeted
Still time to register for this⬇️ We would love you to join us! @TeachStMarys @janechambers04 @AnnaLiseGordon @letsjustwaitfor @sannah71 🌟
Come and join us for an hour of teachers, school leaders and lecturers sharing practical ideas for wellbeing! Register here stmarys.zoom.us/meeting/regi… and DM if you have an idea to share - we have a couple of presentation slots left!
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Excited to be sharing at the event! @JaninePavlisDT and I will be sharing our work on making, tinkering and interactive design in computing and D&T
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Really excited to be hosting this FREE event for our @TeachStMarys partnerships schools and others that want to hear about our research! Please join us if you can. @johnmarkprice @claremartin333 @MissJGM @VikiVeale @JaninePavlisDT @gemmafcass @SarahBatty25
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The Centre for Wellbeing in Education is now officially up and running! If you are an educator, know an educator or share an interest in wellbeing, please share. All are very welcome! Registration link and QR below! @CWEStMarys
Please register to join us for our Centre for Wellbeing in Education Launch Webinar on 1st May at 4pm. We look forward to sharing plans for the CWE and hearing from Sinéad McBrearty, CEO @EdSupportUK All welcome! stmarys.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Vital @Cremcyastmarys webinar today @DrCEJohnston exploring alternative provision and SEN young men’s social/cultural capitals. Such important work
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Carolyn Hopkins retweeted
🌟 MOST READ BERA BLOG POSTS 2023 4th most read blog post: ‘Being well’ and ‘doing well’: Exploring the relationship between student and teacher wellbeing @rosannawilson28 @UoNSoE Read here: bera.ac.uk/blog/being-well-a…
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Carolyn Hopkins retweeted
It's a busy time in schools (as always!) so if you're an #ECT and would like to join a chat about #teacherwellbeing & workload,come along to our @TeachStMarys #ECTExchange. I'm looking forward to sharing some ideas about protecting and promoting our own wellbeing as educators!
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Carolyn Hopkins retweeted
🚨 Bright pupils from less wealthy homes are nearly 2x as likely as similarly talented peers to drop out of the top 1/3 of attainment at GCSE. Our research into the journeys of disadvantaged young people who showed high potential in primary school 👇 buff.ly/46vzh4M
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At 16, I was placed in a bedsit with two older men who were both alcoholics. The place was dangerous and unsuitable for a 16 year old boy leaving care and starting an independent life. No one listened when I begged for somewhere safe to live. I ended up falling behind on my bills because I had no money or support, and before I knew it, I was homeless. That's how quickly it can happen, and you have no control over it whatsoever. It is not a lifestyle choice. @SuellaBraverman
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It's the official Big Draw festival month and there are some amazing creative events coming up at libraries, museums, cathedrals, nature parks and more Keep your sights set on our socials pages or visit our website to find what events are coming up near you! #drawingwithsenses
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We're delighted to announce that we have been awarded Gold for student experience in today’s publication of the Teaching Excellence Framework. We were rated Silver overall, with student outcomes found to be typically very high quality Find out more 👇 stmarys.ac.uk/news/2023/09/t…
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Carolyn Hopkins retweeted
BREAKING: the White Cliffs of Dover have been illuminated with the UK 'warming stripes' for #ShowYourStripes day! These stripes represent the UK average temperature from 1884 to 2022 with blue colours for colder years and red colours for hotter years. ShowYourStripes.info
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Top tips from our ES finalists to our students who will be completing their dissertation this coming academic year. Peer feedforwards is so powerful! 💥 @TeachStMarys #feedforward
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Carolyn Hopkins retweeted
Recently published! My article explores research-based #TeacherEducation in #Finland, and how it empowers #teachers to be autonomous and agentic. All qualified teachers in Finland have a master's degree. #edchat #finnedchat #FinnishEducation #education uclpress.scienceopen.com/hos…
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What the hell! Nicola Bulley "struggled with some significant issues with alcohol" & had "ongoing struggles with menopause" by Lancashire Police is disgraceful What the hell has that got to do with finding Nicola? Is she not worth finding?Is public perception meant to change?!
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How We Used To Live: The Staff Room In the old days, there was time each day for a nice cup of tea and a sit down. At morning break, teachers would enjoy a Kit Kat or maybe even a cigarette.
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