Mark Smith (@MarkEnableEd) profile picture

Supporting literacy in Wolverhampton and working internationally with my own CIC Enable Ed. Opinions - my own, not the views of my employer

Wolverhampton, England
Joined August 2018
A total privilege to be involved in marshalling (on a bike) last week's big ride for Palestine. 45 miles of cycling with 150 plus people of all ages and ethnicities calling for change. One of many great highlights of the summer hols so far. ....
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The winner of Wolverhampton's Refugee Week writing competition-an absolute stunning piece of writing from a 10 year old from SS Mary and John. And Florence/her family/the school happy for it to be shared. @SchsofSanctuary @MichaelRosenYes @patmcfaddenmp @Sureena4WNE
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Last yr, we carried out an independent evaluation of @RedearthEdu great maths project in rural Uganda. As a result , they've just received a 2 year grant to extend their Maths project further. Fantastic news for a gr8 proj & the power of independent evaluations for small NGOs
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My first "encounter" with Ethiopia was 40 yrs ago...we are the world...nice symmetry 40 years later with the brill (albeit slightly corny) Lionel Ritchie
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The fact that in Wolverhampton we are the highest performing LA outside London for disadvantaged in reading reflects how good our schools are in early intervention and quality first teaching with a focus on fluency.
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Really value the NHS. Long waiting list but great service. Hernia fixed albeit rather sore...and the picture...it was to remind them which side to cut🤣🤣🤣🤣 !!!!
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The consistency of @FallingsParkPri yr1 writing was exceptional. Slow and steady securing demarcation before moving on.....
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Happy International Women's Day...been a privilege to work with so many inspiring women from many nationalities and vocations.
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A final farewell to Gambia. Super and rewarding trip ...Challenges to education r huge....but even greater is the desire of students to learn.
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Next stop Banjul in the Gambia and tomorrow reading fluency assessment training (plus 32 degree sun)
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Another highlight was to have the privilege to evaluate some exceptional teaching & learning of two projects from @RedearthEdu in classes of 120+ ....and get to see a lion sitting up a tree!!!!
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Just looking back on 2024....and what a fab year. Number one of my fab things is Wolverhampton's amazing KS2 results (thanks to its amazing schools-total privilege to work with u all) in particular for disadvantaged kids-WOW!!!!
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vimeo.com/1029586944#t=0#t=0 Here is our video guide on how to evaluate and revise your pp strategy and some great pics of a HT busy using one of the evaluation strategies.
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