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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

And you can download it and read it electronically.... #mindblown @itPressUK @CrownHousePub

Independent Thinking Press

@itPressUK

1 year

In #ITonBeingaSENDCO , @sendcogirl explores what it means to be a #SENDCO - a teacher or parent; a voice; a calm in the storm; a friend. Find out more about this inspiring new book and get your copy here ⤵️ Thank you for reviewing @MaryMyatt

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Today in the supermarket a lady wanted to buy 3 tins of peaches for her elderly dad, she was only allowed to buy 2. I bought the third one and gave it to her for her dad. She beckoned me over in the carpark and passed her phone to me. Her Dad personally thanked me for his peaches

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

to my lessons and not others. She replied ' when things get a bit much I come in here to give me hope...' #Followtheempathyroad

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Today a child said he was hungry. I remembered I had an apple and so gave it to him. He passed it back to me. 'Please can you cut it in half? ' I duly did and gave him both halves. He gave one half to me 'That was your apple, we need to share it' #kindnessbreedskindness

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

I joined a school and often the Head would quietly come in and stand at the back whilst I carried on my lesson. One day the school secretary said she had noticed it and that the Head didn't go into other classrooms as she did with me. I asked the Head the reason why she came in

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Does anyone else suffer from zoom fatigue???

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Brilliant message from my Reception teacher friend today... 'I picked up a conker in the maths area today.... It wasn't a conker'

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Talking to a friend yesterday she quietly and in a hushed tone asked me 'When are schools are going back then?' She genuinely thought that teachers already know and that we have been 'sworn to secrecy'..

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Yesterday a child did something that they shouldn't have in lesson. The child came to me, told me what they had done without any prompting. They then told me that they would try their hardest not to do it again. Wow.... This is when an open empathy based approach is working.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Speaking to a parent of a child with additional needs today they became emotional. When I asked what was wrong they replied. ' You get it, you get my child and you get me.' #followtheempathyroad 👠 👠

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

When parents seem to bring negativity to an SEN meeting they are actually bringing the worry of being let down... We need to build up our trust with them, and that takes time.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

When having a meeting with parents, listen and then listen again. They are the experts about their own child. Act on what they say, don't decide on outcomes before the meeting.Make the meeting an open dialogue.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

In the supermarket queue today an elderly gentleman was infront of me. He took his time, spoke to the cashier about every item he was buying. As I got to the till she apologised for my wait. I told her that may have been the only human contact he had in a long time. #happytowait

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

This week in assembly the person in assembly said that the teachers in our school are wise. One child turned to me and said 'you're not wise.' I have to say this floored me a bit. After a pause they carried on... 'You are kind and that is far more important than being wise'

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

I'm becoming SENCO of 4 primary schools in September. To make myself accessible to staff I will be available the same time every week after school when staff can meet with me virtually if they wish to. If noone needs me then I shall carry on with my work . #therebutnotthere

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Definitely.

TeacherGoals

@teachergoals

5 years

#mentalhealth #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

@DebsSayItAgain They do love us popping in to see them don't they? And their conversations are pure magic.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

@gteachall_g We all need to give ourselves that space when we need it.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Is it just me or does anyone else have to write a timetable for what they are doing during the day? I seem to have more meetings than ever...

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

@DanielHugill This whole format is so negative. As a SENCO I ensure that our report format is adapted for the children who have additional needs so that their achievements are celebrated and put into a context for their individual learning. #followtheempathyroad 👠 👠

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Can anyone else feel my pain? I am currently 'between' academic diaries....

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

#beingasendco Does anyone else 'decompress' from tedious SEND chores by going into a classroom to be with the children and absorb their energy and joy? Today I was enlightened by a 5 year old about all the different types of swords there are in Minecraft....

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Has anyone else read this book? I'm finding it really interesting and such easy reading. It all makes so much sense.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

@joebaz220 They recharge our batteries of hope don't they?

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Teachers, we all need to look after ourselves. We are so desperate to help families and children that if we're not careful we can do it to the detriment of ourselves and our families. We need to be kind to ourselves as well as being kind to others.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

@jillberry102 @thosethatcan @tes A Headteacher once said to me 'Write the reports for the children in your class so that if we deleted their name we would all know whose report it was.'This still resonates with me.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

When I have an SEN meeting I encourage parents to bring someone else with them too. That other person hears and sees things through a difference lens. #pullupanotherchair

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

I have a question for SENCO and parents. How do parents like SENCOs to address them name wise? How do SENCOs address parents name wise? #sencosensitivity #followtheempathyroad 👠 👠

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

All SENCOs know how long it takes to.complete a referral. Today having spent a long time completing a detailed referral I made time to be with children to help me remember why I do what I do...

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Relationships with parents need to be based on honesty. Things happen, things don't go according to plan. To be able to hold up our hands up and acknowledge these things shows we are human and that we care and we can all learn from these events.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Today was my son's birthday.... We bought him the trampoline of his dreams.... Managed to get it delivered on time... Boom. I asked him if he'd had a lovely birthday. He replied yes he had and his favourite present was.... A bottle of tomato ketchup... I rest my case...

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

My new #followtheempathyroad 👠👠 shoes have arrived. @CathCathkitchen @musicmind @jazampawfarr @thosethatcan @Emma_Turner75 @MaryMyatt

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

I've just been out for a week on our narrow boat. Life in the slow lane. I like the slow lane, the let's consider things and reflect lane. I am going to visit the slow lane more frequently. @ITLWorldwide @UCTribe @thosethatcan @MaryMyatt @MarkGoodwin8

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Is anyone else watching 'A special school' on BBC 2?

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

This is a shout out to all the amazing key workers who are doing such a brilliant job at the moment. Who would like a story read to them by #tomhardy ? And if so any suggestions of books we would like him to read? Get re tweeting to make this happen. #keepingupmorale

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

Having a supportive network of other SENDCOs who 'get' our struggles and celebrate our 'wins' is what helps us get through those tricky days...If you're a SENDCo you know exactly what I'm talking about. #beingasendco @CrownHousePub @ITLWorldwide @NataliePacker

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

@mytimeteaching I just presumed that she popped into lots of other classrooms until I was told otherwise...

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

What a great representation.

@happysuccess

@happysuccesstw1

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

Be prepared to change your opinion whilst in a meeting if someone says something that makes more sense than what you said earlier. This is a strength not a weakness.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

When we see someone struggling let's stop, pause for a moment and put ourselves in their shoes. That pausing really helps us to take stock of the situation and consider what might have been a knee jerk reaction. #followtheempathyroad 👠 👠

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Today a child in my KS2 class was looking a bit sad. I asked him if everything was OK, his reply floored me 'I'm fine thanks, but never mind me what about you? You're looking a bit down is everything alright with you?' #kindnessbreedskindness

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

Book launch today. Amazing cupcakes made by my friend. @ITLWorldwide @itPressUK @CrownHousePub @CathCathkitchen

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

What a great idea. I'm going to give it a go.

Adele Darlington

@mrs_darl

4 years

I did the rainbow photo challenge on my walk today. Indigo and violet were definitely the hardest to find! Everything looks so much better in the sunshine!

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

@libertysinger73 And I bet the Head did too....

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

This is a book I would recommend to provide support for bereaved children. It is a book with lots of activities in and becomes a keepsake to remember their loved one. It is published by @winstonswish which is a great charity to support families through the loss of a loved one.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

When talking to parents of children who have additional needs don't make assumptions. Listen, listen and listen again. All they want is the best for their child and to know that you want that too. #followtheempathyroad 👠👠

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

When asking a colleague to fill in a form re SEN consider sitting with them to fill in the form whilst having a cuppa, either in person or virtually. Form filling can be daunting so us being there reassures the teacher and also helps them prioritise this job. #2headarebetterthan1

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

A great day out with @Zoe_Goodger @SENDShowUK @SENBooks @dalepickles @SendcoSolutions

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Here is my latest article for @TES looking at one to one support for pupils with SEND. Focusing on how to help these children gain independence.

Tes

@tes

5 years

When providing one-to-one support for pupils with SEND, we need to ensure that we are encouraging independence – not dependence, says @sencogirl

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

6 years

I'm really looking forward to @EduNorthants 30th March 2019. I'm nervous but excited to be leading a session on how important empathy is in understanding and helping children reach their full potential.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

#EducationFest here I come...I am so looking forward to speaking at 10am 'Follow The Empathy Road' about building up positive home, school relationships. I've even got my 'Dorothy' shoes on. Do come and have a chat.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Talking to a friend of mine about juggling working, schooling and entertaining children. We physically can't do these things all at once. So drop a couple of the balls to give yourself a chance just do one thing at a time? We are allowed. #keepsaneathome

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

To have a book published which is part of 'Independent Thinking on....Series' blows my mind.... #BeingASendco @ITLWorldwide @itPressUK @CrownHousePub @Roy_Leighton

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Has anyone else been told that the way to get a piece of broken egg shell out of egg is to use another piece of shell? #eggtrauma

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

I have reached the highlight of my career... Adding this to my CV.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

So much about being a SENCO is about building trust and being honest. Trust builds up over time. We have to earn it.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Very excited to announce that my website is now live... Please do visit my website and together we can... #followtheempathyroad 👠👠

Ginny Bootman

Follow the empathy road.

www.ginnybootman.com

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

#EducatingNorthants @EduNorthants

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

I introduced this game to some children today they loved it...Who else remembers this game? Was it called 'squares'? @ITLWorldwide @Ormalublacker @musicmind @resetnotinset

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

We have chickens and my son loves eggy bread. Win, win.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

I love my cupboard office.I went into a cupboard and came out of an office ... @ITLWorldwide #SEND #SendTips

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

@MrEagletonIan My Reception teacher was called Mrs Popkins. Her daughter was in our class, when Mrs Popkins read out the register she always said'good morning Mummy' and the teacher would say ' you must say good morning Mrs Popkins' and she would stamp her foot and say 'but you're my Mummy'

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

I didn't think our hens were laying then look what our dog found under the hedge... I'm sure there is a lesson to be learnt @PookyH

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

A parent at school is doing 3D social stories using lego. Such a clever idea which makes things so real and relatable for her child. #everydayisaschoolday #senco

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

Calling all SENCOs. Do you have an office? A designated desk? A place to sit down and work uninterrupted? Having a designated place to work makes such a difference to me. It helps me feel grounded and valued. #SendTips #SENCO

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

So excited to be able to say that my book is out today ... #BeingASendco @itPressUK @CrownHousePub

Independent Thinking Press

@itPressUK

1 year

The wait is over: #ITonBeingaSENDCO by @sendcogirl is OUT NOW! 🤩 This practical guide shares 113 tips for building relationships, saving time and changing lives 📚 Copies are now available to purchase from our website + there's free UK shipping! ➡️

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

@jaydav20 I loved the fact that her Dad thanked me.He sounded like J R Hartley.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

@DurdanaKhan16 @WomenEd Find someone who you get on with.. Someone who you can have a cuppa with and ask questions without feeling judged. I'm in my 30th year of teaching and I still remember that person who supported me in my first year. They were kind, gentle and explained the whys to me.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Here is my new office... @Roy_Leighton @ITLWorldwide @mini_lebowski @CathCathkitchen @Emma_Turner75 @jon_severs @jaydav20 @resetnotinset @CYW555 #followtheempathyroad #homeoffice

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

@WholeEducation Thank you for a great day and very excited to see my book on sale from @SENBooks Many thanks Colin. Great to finally meet @SENDMattersUK @MaryMyatt @DavidBartram_ and to reconnect with @gdmorewood @NataliePacker @ITLWorldwide @itPressUK @CrownHousePub

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

So many women who support, listen to and encourage me. Thank you so much @621carly @Missymusician81 @thosethatcan @Emma_Turner75 @jazampawfarr @musicmind @resetnotinset @heymrshallahan @Ormalublacker @mini_lebowski @CStewartSHS @elly_chapple @MrsSarahMullin @emmadimps @adibloom

Shannen Doherty

@MissSDoherty

5 years

As it’s #IWD2020 I would like to mention some of the wonderful women who have been an inspiration and a support for me 🖤 @kateowbridge @Teacherglitter @MissC_1717 @emmccatt @MrsSTeaches @MissSMerrill @eenalol @mini_lebowski @sencogirl @spark1ing_sugar @621carly

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

I bought these with children in school in mind but ended up giving them to the staff. They loved them. Some have kept them for themselves, others have taken them home for members of their family. #thelittlethings I've bought more for the children...

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

Who loves this game?

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

This book is unputdownable.... I am loving the message which resonates throughout the book. Listen to children to understand them and then keep on listening ... It has been an honour to contribute to such a powerful book @ITLWorldwide @CrownHousePub #send #SendTips

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

Be the person who makes time to chat with that child, that carer, that member of staff just because... Never underestimate the positive impact that small chat can have on an individual.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

I've had a brilliant time @EducationFest and even found my book in a book shop @ITLWorldwide @itPressUK @CrownHousePub

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Kindness breeds kindness

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

I was in school today teaching key worker's children and all the staff said how nice it was to be out and feel useful #inthistogether

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

The is really.powerful.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

Does anyone else remember 'shrinkies'?

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

A friend was in the supermarket this week, whilst there a man adhering to rules, wearing a mask said hello to her, she politely nodded back and carried on shopping. Whilst loading her car the person said hello again. Only then did she realise the mask wearer was in fact her son

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

This is so powerful and so true.

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@gdmorewood

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

#bbcqt Please can you give schools the list of key workers so that we can plan for Monday? Also please clarify is it if there is 1 key worker in the home or 2? It makes a big difference to the number of children we will be catering for.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

Being a SENDCO can be overwhelming. Have a ' things I can actually achieve today' list rather than end up with a ' things I have failed to achieve today' list

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

Does anyone else feel my SENDCO pain today... I was copying and pasting information into a live referral form and the portal crashed ..... #BeingASENDCO #SendTips #send

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

#FFEd It is great to have so much positivity and kindness in Twitterville. @jazampawfarr @621carly @EduNorthants @Emma_Turner75 @gdmorewood @jaydav20 @mini_lebowski @MrPranPatel @NewEraEdCG @resetnotinset @Roy_Leighton @elly_chapple @RaeSnape @Ethical_Leader

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

2 years

@londonteacher_ When ı first started teaching my Mum and sister came to visit me in class. A wonderful 5 year old took umbridge when I introduced my Mum and sister as Mrs and Miss Blacker. He boldly stormed up to my sister and said 'there's only one Miss Blacker in my life and you're not her!'

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

Has anyone else found today quite a strange day? There seems to have been a lot of restlessness in the air....

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

Never forget to invite everyone who is at an SEN meeting into the conversation. The quiet voices often have the most important things to contribute. They aren't talking because they are carefully listening. #listentothequietvoices #senco

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

@deputygrocott @MissKay01215842 @Andym00r3 @SuffolkHT @littleemp #FFBWednesday #followbackfollowback Hi I'm a Senco and Senior Manager in a primary school in Northamptonshire. I am passionate about an empathy based approach to learning.

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

When I was young and it was coming up to Trick or Treat I remember my headteacher saying 'Never do anything with a group of friends that you wouldn't do if you were by yourself' Wise words which I quote to my class now...

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

1 year

A mini bookshop with my book in it... @ITLWorldwide @itPressUK @CrownHousePub

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

@EduNorthants Yesterday showed the true extent of 'togetherness' we have in our amazing county shown through so many different lenses. It showed the love and passion we all have for education. It was a well needed 'tonic'

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Jon Timpson (the shoe people) do some great easy read simple books about attachment and even better they are free. You can get them on line or ask for them when you are passing one of their shops. Postage and packaging is free too... Win, win. I give them out when I do my talks.

Mr. D

@123_Mr_D

5 years

@AdrianBethune @sencogirl Hi. Can you point me in the direction of some reading on this please? Don't recall much on it during my training. And, here's the nub of it, ideally something short because I'm a full-time teacher!

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

Thankyou @UCBprimary for a fabulous morning. It was great to have such brilliant trainee teachers to talk to about SEN and the need to #followtheempathyroad 👠👠

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@sendcogirl

3 years

Thank you to all of you cheerleaders out there. It might be a word said once or frequent catch ups. You help us to be brave, take risks and believe in ourselves. @Roy_Leighton @musicmind @ITLWorldwide @paulsturtivant @jazampawfarr @thosethatcan @Emma_Turner75 @NewEraEdCG

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

Thank you everyone today @BrewEdStaffs #BrewEdStaffs It was great to have such an engaged audience @resetnotinset @Roy_Leighton @thosethatcan @Emma_Turner75 @Ormalublacker @RaeSnape @jon_severs

Nicky Clements

@nickyclements71

5 years

@sencogirl here today at #BrewEdStaffs talking about #kindness with intention (and being kind to yourself) and her teaching/SENCO roles. Who is gaining from acts of kindness ? Model ‘kindness’ tennis 😃

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

5 years

I completely agree. @EduNorthants was so levelling. There were such a diverse range of individuals from different branches of education without any egos. Very powerful and just a beginning....

Nimish Lad

@NLad84

5 years

My thoughts on a career changing moment: aka Educating Northants @EduNorthants @621carly

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

@MrPat3l You feel the need to announce to the world when you are popping to the toilet!

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

4 years

#BrewEdIsolation #zentagle

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Ginny Bootman

@sendcogirl

3 years

During summer we have had time to reflect on how we can improve things in our school as a SENCO.Please don't go in and bamboozle everyone with amazing things you want them to do starting from the first week back. Hold back, wait and plan it carefully. It will have more impact.

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