iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What a week! Although I really enjoyed Thursday afternoon as it felt like going home - PPA cover in Y4!

Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A well as being a Canvassador, I am now a Canva Certified Education Trainer. Can’t wait to get started with training across the schools I work in as well as trust wide.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Love the colour in our new KS4 rooms at our Walsall Wood site which is for pupils with the most complex and profound needs. Nearly ready for growing into Y11 in September.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Decided to have a sort out of the home office as it’s been 5 years since I’ve been regularly teaching! Think it’s time for this to go as we finally went cloud back in November. Had this training in 2010!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Great morning with Y5 today! Until I said you’ve got 6 to 7 minutes left! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Now on Cannock Chase looking at possible residential locations.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

So lucky to be able to spend another day at #BETTUK2026 I have mostly spent the day at Microsoft Education and Canva (so glad they were next to each other!) More aware of the tools within M365 and can’t wait to share with staff! So tired now after a busy two days!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Over the past few years visiting Bett, I have focussed on my CPD, rather than just walking around looking at shiny new technology. Today’s sessions have reminded me of the basics that we used 20 years ago when I first started in specialist provision! Roll on tomorrow for day 2!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Interested in how other special schools manage this. We have a budget and card for consumables/sensory items(rice, shaving foam etc) teaches have to scan receipts in, we have a number of staff saying that this is not a teachers role. We used to have to wait for a cheque, so I think it is easier!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

So pleased to be awarded the bronze level! We have come a long way and so much more to do!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Digital migrations rarely go smoothly! Even with all the planning and preparation, there is always something unexpected that occurs! I think it is worse for me as I’m loosing control over systems I’ve been in control of for 20 years. 🤞 all is well by Monday!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

What a long 8 weeks! I will be glad when the digital migration is over! Although it is going to be strange to not be in control of office 365 and computers after 20 years. The photos show how this week started (everyone is ok!) and how it ended!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

What a way to end 6 years of building work! Glad my speech was received well and got a few laughs! So glad our transformation celebration was a success!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Back to work tomorrow! After a year as Interim Head of School, I’m excited to be back between both schools to drive our digital transformation!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

20 years ago, I walked into this building for the first time! I remeber them saying at uni that your placement year might lead to your full time job - well it did but no longer an ICT technican! How time flies! The main entrance is now my office! The building looks so different!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Finally got my result through! Passed my NPQH!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

My first classroom! I would do things so differently now. No visual clutter around the board, neutral colours for boards (why I thought orange was a good idea I’ll never know!) along with structuring my lessons differently.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

My first ever classroom, well IT room! Turned back into a classroom 13 years ago and now going to be our soft pay room!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

What an awesome day! I don’t think I have enough adjectives to describe today, going to start with emotional! From the opening performance of dancers from our 12 schools to hearing from all the trust executives, headteachers of all 12 schools and watching our school videos.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We hosted the Walsall Digital Leader day for 9 other schools to today. We discussed the roles our digital leaders complete in school along with staying safe online.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Along with the additional wall wrapping, we have also added sensory elements to the walls in our new primary zone.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Where it all began! What a crazy 5 years it has been. 86 pupils to 266 (in September).

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Our Summer Term meeting will be held on Thursday 26th June. We will focus on Primary to Secondary transition along with discussing AI use. Book Now - www.computingatschool.org.uk/events/2025/... #caschat #computing

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I need a holiday again! No one tells you about all the little things that need sorting after academisation!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Love our new staircase wrapping! Didn’t get the other stairs as it wasn’t finished. All of our staircases are themed now and it makes them look so much better!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Holiday treat while waiting for the car to be serviced! Boring holiday task 1 in progress.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since I went to the Royal Garden Party! Didn’t know it at the time, but one of the last invites from Queen Elizabeth II.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Loving AI! Meeting minutes, actions and decisions done in a matter of seconds!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Keep thinking about this and how we can make changes to prepare our students for life beyond our school.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Great to share a range of AI tools with teachers at both schools this afternoon! Can’t wait to see them in action.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

This has come at the right time! Ready to get back on track with Digital Technology. It’s so difficult at times to juggle all the different roles being a senior leader especially when our team has been depleted for a while, now we are getting back up to full strength I have the time to refocus.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It’s good to be going back to my roots, after being acting head. Looking forward to getting back into implementing our digital transformation.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Had a great Easter break in the USA.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I am often asked how to get boys into reading. I honestly don't think boys are different to anyone else. If you want them to love reading - JUST LET THEM READ THINGS THEY LOVE! Whatever those things might be, they are the things that make us all into readers. #literacy (Art: Bill Watterson)

Cartoon by Bill Watterson showing Calvin and Hobbes happily reading comics

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

This led me to digging the PiTops out yesterday and planning to get them back into our curriculum.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Why do I do this to myself! I hate assignments! I said after my NPQSL that I wouldn’t do it again, but no I did my NPQH! 😩 I’m going to say it again, never again!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Great day yesterday celebrating the impact of the project across Walsall and Sandwell. We are so privileged to have been taking part and excited for continuing our work on metacognition!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Can’t believe this has been 3 years! A great experience speaking at BETT.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Love our Chromebooks! The simplicity helps with our learners.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Great afternoon yesterday teaching programming to a group of SLD learners using Sphero Indi.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

It was great to have a visit today from Hannah from @teachlikeachamp.bsky.social and our UK expert today to see our progress in the PEIA project in Walsall and Sandwell. It has been an amazing experience to be part of this project and we are excited to continue the work.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

We have had some further wall art to brighten up some of the corridors and new spaces! ❤️ all of the designs!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I forgot to take photos of the new primary rooms that have just been completed! The builders have left the site after a 5 year transformation programme! The original phase will have some work done during Easter as now looks dated compared to the rest, but now it is time to work on the exterior!

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

If we truly value the role of special schools and AP settings then these 4 problems urgently need fixing, writes special-school trust leader @warrencarratt.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/speci…

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Emma Goto @emmagoto.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

To find out a bit more about how Wonderblocks links to the EYFS framework and the Computing curriculum, read my blog post for Computing At School (CAS). www.computingatschool.org.uk/forum-news-b... Thanks for the pictures and examples @computingdawn.bsky.social

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Wonderblocks – What is it and why should we care?

This blog post introduces Wonderblocks, a new CBeebies programme that aims to develop children's computational thinking and problem solving skills.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Agree with so much of this! Play is so important and I’m so lucky to work in a SEND setting which is play based and primary setting that is looking at how play can be used!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Completed half a year (well in half terms) as acting head of school. This one has been the most challenging, staffing has been difficult with a lot of illnesses. Our learners need consistency and this has been impacted. We need this week to reset!

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Very strange today realised that I’ve possibly just delivered my last Safer Internet Day assembly, as my role continues to change.

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Kelvin Stephens @kjsict.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

One of my favourite pieces of homework I ever received!

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