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I’m proud to be Headteacher for The Keystone Academy, a brand new free school for young people with SEMH and neurodiverse needs.

Joined December 2018
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We’ve had a wonderful 2 days of transition with our new pupils and families for Keystone Academy. One pupil told his mum: ‘I feel like I can be myself at my new school … it’s nice not to pretend and I can just be me’. This young man has melted the heart of all of us all ready!
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We are looking to recruit a site manager for Keystone Academy- our new SEMH school, opening in Shrewsbury in September. If this is something you are interested in, we would welcome your application. Please follow the link below for more information: thekeystoneacademy.org/vacan…
A young lady explained autism r#and it’s consequences in school. youtu.be/hqioYJGbpNs Please watch and learn
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With all due respect, a failure amongst educators to understand the nature and complexities of ADHD could also be part of the problem.
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High quality teaching benefits pupils with SEND: The ‘Five-a-day’ principle "Teachers should develop a repertoire of these strategies, using them as the starting point for classroom teaching for all pupils, including those with SEND." bit.ly/3oPpQcp
A sensory lifestyle will take each day as a new one dependant on how that person feels that day. We all wake up feeling different each day and so we must be able to adapt appropriately to support someones sensory needs.
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“The children and their wellbeing weren’t at the centre of decision-making. I think that’s been a monumental shift that started with the Reach programme” Jeremy Mannino @JeremyMannino, Head of School’s Standards, Safeguarding & Inclusion, Blackpool @TNLComFund #InclusiveBlackpool
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Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve. ~ Roger Lewin
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I’m really excited to be starting my new venture as Headteacher at The Keystone Academy today #theyestrust
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Left Ed Diversity today after 14 years! It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderfully, inclusive family #nurturingschool
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5 schools in #Blackpool began their 2 year journey on the National Nurturing Schools Programme today. We loved the reaction we got from one teacher 'My brain is fizzing with ideas about where we can take this!'
5 schools in #Blackpool began their 2 year journey on the National Nurturing Schools Programme today. We loved the reaction we got from one teacher 'My brain is fizzing with ideas about where we can take this!'
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Leaving you with my #wednesdaythoughts as I sign off.. No other words needed ⬇️ 👀 Goodnight, J ❤️ @RespectYourself
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