@educatingellen

senior leader | curriculum | governor | mentor | member of the EAP for Rethinking Curriculum | creator of 'Lessons to Learn' | #ProjectPlay

Joined October 2019
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Oh my... When @MaryMyatt writes a blog on your work!! So grateful for this beautiful summary of the thinking behind the @findingmvoice concept of #FingerprintCulture. Thank you Mary! marymyatt.substack.com/p/89b…
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So proud to have been a part of this. You can look through all of the toolkits here: my.chartered.college/content…

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Jen Crittenden@jenjen198526 Sep 2024
Rethinking Curriculum: Play-based learning and continuous provision toolkit : My College Play is so important to our youngest learners. See how you could enrich your curriculum here! #RethinkingCurriculum ⁦@CharteredColl⁩ my.chartered.college/researc…

Rethinking Curriculum: Play-based learning and continuous provision toolkit : My College

This article has been published as part of the Rethinking Curriculum project, kindly funded by The Helen Hamlyn Trust.         The importance of play In England, the importance of play-based learning...

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🌟 Excited to share that my case study on Continuous Provision in Year 1 has been published! 🌟 It’s a topic I’m truly passionate about, and I hope it can inspire new ideas and confidence for educators who are navigating this in their own schools and classrooms.
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my.chartered.college/researc… Would love to hear your thoughts! 😊

Play matters: Rethinking Year 1 : My College

This article has been published as part of the Rethinking Curriculum project, kindly funded by The Helen Hamlyn Trust.         ELLEN PARKER, ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER, STOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL, UK Introduc...

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🔍 Exploring Loose Parts in Continuous Provision Would love to hear your experiences with loose parts in your setting! ellenparkereducation.co.uk/b…
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🔍 Exploring Loose Parts in Continuous Provision Would love to hear your experiences with loose parts in your setting! ellenparkereducation.co.uk/b… #edutwitter #teacher5oclockclub
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💡 "Are they just playing?" The truth is, in Key Stage 1, play is so much more than meets the eye! Read my latest blog to see why “just play” is never just play 👇 #edutwitter ellenparkereducation.co.uk/b…
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💭 A Recent Reflection on Education 📚 A recent conversation with an old colleague sparked this blog... The True Purpose of Education. Let me know your thoughts. What do you think is the true purpose of education? ellenparkereducation.co.uk/b… #edutwitter #teacher5oclockclub
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"How might we transform primary education to unleash its full potential?" The 'Rethinking Curriculum' project is dedicated to addressing this question. I’m honoured to have worked with @jenjen1985 as a small part of this project and look forward to seeing what comes next!
Jen Crittenden@jenjen198520 Aug 2024
Reshaping England’s primary offering with the Rethinking Curriculum Project edge.co.uk/news-and-events/b… Please read about the wonderful #RethinkingCurriculum here :)

Reshaping England’s primary offering with the Rethinking Curriculum Project

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Important article. It’s crucial to recognise the unique challenges faced by children born during the pandemic. The Bicycle study highlights how early lockdowns impacted speech, language, and social skills due to limited interactions and access to essential services. 1/2
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As we step into the new academic year, the lingering effects of COVID remind us that opportunities for talk and play are more important than ever for our little ones. 2/2 www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject…
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🌟 New Blog Alert! 🌟 Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or just passionate about education, I hope you’ll find some inspiration in these reflections. Let’s make this school year one of growth, collaboration, and meaningful change! ellenparkereducation.co.uk/b…
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🎉 Great news on the 5.5% pay increase for teachers and leaders, fully funded! 👏 This is a step in the right direction. Now, let's ensure our support staff get the pay they deserve too... But we can't stop here. We need a real conversation about the...
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main drivers pushing educators out of the profession, like overwhelming workloads. It's time to make meaningful changes!💬 And let's not forget our settings for SEND pupils. An increase in inclusive, well-supported environments is crucial for every child's success. 🌟
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🚀 NEW BLOG POST! It’s time to rethink how we structure learning in KS1 and unlock the potential of our youngest learners. Let me know your thoughts! ellenparkereducation.co.uk/b…
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Breaking: The new government will launch a call for evidence to reform the curriculum and assessment in September, with findings to be published in 2025 schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum…

Curriculum review launched: What schools need to know

The government’s curriculum and assessment review will launch a call for evidence in September

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Continuous provision in KS1 creates dynamic and engaging learning environments where children can explore and learn at their own pace. This supports...1/
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🔹Independent learning/decision-making 🔹Development of critical thinking/problem-solving skills 🔹A seamless blend of play/structured learning Does your school implement continuous provision in their KS1 classrooms? ellenparkereducation.co.uk 2/2
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