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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Ruby has a busy day tomorrow, she'll be keeping everyone calm in maths first thing, then she's heading into KS1 for some 'bucket time' with a small group of neurodiverse lovelies, then off to play in EYFS & finishing with 1:1 time to talk about school-based anxiety with a Y6 whose finding it tough.

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

At rugby training with my kids earlier & I overheard a little girl telling her dad how many dojo points she'd got - for sitting nicely, listening, tidying the table, following instructions, finishing my writing... Her dad said, 'So basically, just doing the things you should be doing anyway?' 😂

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Anything more magical than the EYFS nativity? Every year, I say the same thing to parents - Can you believe they only started school just weeks ago? Remember your tour around school, they're first day? Now they are all standing on stage & confidentially singing and performing! Our EYs team rock 😍

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

@openingdoors.bsky.social nice to see some reflections on how a genre approach to teaching writing can be constructing and the consideration of quality texts and enjoyment! I wouldn't stop at Y1... www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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Why primary writing can’t be all about genre

It’s common to take a genre-driven approach to teaching writing at primary school, but this doesn’t work for all years, writes Katie Jenkins

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

What an amazing day & incredible atmosphere watching this inspiring bunch of world-class rugby players! Thoroughly deserved! So exciting to be part of this record breaking final 🥳 🌹 🏉 BBC News - Canada 13-33 England: Red Roses win Women's Rugby World Cup - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

bbc.co.uk

Canada 13-33 England: Red Roses win Women's Rugby World Cup

England produce a performance full of power and ferocity to defeat Canada at Twickenham and win the Women's Rugby World Cup for a third time.

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Sooo excited to be going to the Women's World Cup Final. Tonight's game provided some key learning points for the Red Roses 🌹 but ultimately, a great result. Meg Jones is always my player of the match!

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Great game! Master class in tackling from Meg Jones, some great moments all round & inspiring role models for my neurodiverse rugby girls. We're off to London for the final, can't wait! 🥳😍🏆

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Saw my humans fighting with water, wasn't sure what was going on, made sure they were all safe, took a few blows, but am OK, very tired now. #waterfight #hotdog

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Great day with the kids revisiting the Justice Museum & Nottingham Castle. We recently got back from the East Coast of the US where we visited some great museums too. I've been reflecting a lot on what makes a good museum experience for kids, maybe I've found my next career step!

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Incredible news: Tyger is a bestseller in the US! THANK YOU to everyone @penguinschoollib.bsky.social for bringing it to the US, everyone @barnesandnoble.com for making it their monthly pick, and all the brilliant booksellers, educators & librarians who've embraced the book & made dreams come true!

Bestseller announcement poster for TYGER by SF Said illustrated by Dave McKean, with the incredible words "AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER" above a picture of the book cover, showing half a tyger's face, some interior artwork from the book, showing a tyger in the forests of the night, and a picture of the author

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Just back from the supermarket & have filled the fridge with fruit & vegetables, trying hard to offset the last 2 weeks of eating on the East Coast of the US... 😬

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The advantages of the weirdly early summer holidays in Leicestershire - you can drive across the border to Notts and pretty much get a trampoline park to yourself. I love joining in with my crew, it's just such a giggle! I really haven't grown up yet... 😂

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Funny thing about having been in education my whole life, as a pupil/student then teacher, is that the 'new year' thing is only ever been relevant in relation to the academic year. As we've just broken up in Leicestershire, it's the end of the year. Here's to some R&R before the New Year, cheers! 🥂

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Last week I had the pleasure of spending some time with our new EYFS cohort, it blows my mind how little they all are! Then, as I watch our current EYFS have their transition day in Year 1 I'm reminded how much they grow & develop in just a year! Our EYFS team are phenomenal 🥰

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I've just signed Ruby and myself up for the dog mentoring programme, can't wait for her to become a part of our school family! She's popped in for one visit so far and spent some time with one of our lovelies with complex needs, it was pure magic. She's gonna have a huge impact 🥰

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Great listen, explores the challenges of the current climate well and Bill shares some really valuable reflections on micro barriers that left me pondering... He also speaks up about the importance of relationships with parents, which was refreshing to hear.

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

So grateful one of my fab team leaders took a moment to say thank you today. My favourite part was her letting me know she felt she'd been able to grow & develop in a way she'd never imagined because I'd modelled how flex/part-time wasn't a barrier to progression & inspired her to believe she could!

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Running was tough today, it's a tad hot... 😅

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Today was one of those days where you realise that being a primary co-head is a truly magical job! This is some of my fab team at our summer fair & colour run. We soaked & threw paint at the kids, then they got their revenge! Our amazing PTA helped us create special memories & raise lots of money! 🥰

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Today, I was playing pool with my son and I missed a shot, it was close. He said to me, "Ahh that was a great miss." I really love 8 year olds 🥰

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Oooo the buzz of professional learning, debate, discussion & collaborative planning today during our INSET 🥰 love it!

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

FSMs don't tackle poverty or lift children out of poverty. It's incredibly important, of course, but it's reactive. Tackling poverty & genuinely lifting people out of it, that's a much bigger piece of work...

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I'm working from home today planning CPD. I've just had a Teams call from Year 3, they wanted to pitch a case for being allowed pencil cases next year. We had a lovely discussion and they got to meet my puppy too. Absolute joy, love this job ❤️

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Picked these up this week to review alongside my bookworms at home! I really like being able to talk about & recommend books to the kids in school. Last year, I suggested authors/books for our Y6 children to try over the summer in my HT comment on their reports, that I thought they'd enjoy! 🥰

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

What are people's budgets looking like for next year? Anyone balancing their books?

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This popped up whilst I was CPD planning & looking at our SDP, it was great to hear Bob's powerful words (beautifully exemplified). What we have been doing with our English curriculum has been challenging, but the momentum has been sustained because both staff & pupils are so engaged. Great article!

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Big attendance in Hampshire and writing bonanzas reported. Today’s session was on tasters and writing for reading. Contact me to hear more #openingdoors @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social @itpressuk.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Our Pupil Parliament are very excited to welcome @amandahack.bsky.social tomorrow! Such a wonderful opportunity for them to meet our local MP and for us to showcase our wonderful school & children.

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "...a rise in the number of people diagnosed with autism is not the same thing as a rise in the number of people who are autistic." Interesting article & podcast.

bbc.co.uk

Are there more autistic people now?

Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic people?

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I was talking to a child this week who told me they were tired because they had been watching YouTube in bed until late. I asked if they could read a book instead or if maybe someone could read to them? "No. We don't have books in our house." 😪

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Greece has been a wonderful Easter break. I'm going to miss this beautiful morning run & the rhythm of life we've enjoyed here. Beautiful scenery, delicious food, warm sunshine, lots of reading...

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Enjoying a lovely break in Athens. Blown away by my 8 & 10 year old who can recount so much knowledge about Greek history & mythology! Why? Because they read, often, independently & for pleasure. Whatever we do moving forwards, however we adapt the curriculum, let's nurture & prioritise this!

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Last night, I had a lovely evening with my eldest watching Animal Farm @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social We went for dinner first & really enjoyed the production. It feels like a few moments ago she was my baby... 🥰

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I've read the interim report & am encouraged by key things we 'might' see in the curriculum, more purposeful maths to equip young people better, digital literacy, grammar taught in context... I remain hopeful that a reduction of content will enable us to teach it all well & lay strong foundations 🤞

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

We just made the crazy decision to add further chaos to our house & have put a deposit down on a springer spaniel puppy! 🥰

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Just finished Adolescence. Master piece. Brilliant. The untold & unexplained, powerful & poignant, the absence of conversation & understanding. The dangers of social media.

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

KS1 team are working so hard to develop our English curric in a way that balances phonics & enables a flood of exciting literature too, with Opening Doors approaches embedded. After a lot of book talk, I stood back to review the texts yesterday, it's looking incredibly rich @openingdoors.bsky.social

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

We've signed up, I'm sure the Opening Doors team & colleagues will provide some thought provoking insights, ideas & inspiration!

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I'd love to do a PhD linked to children's literature, reading habits, volitional reading... why books matter & their impact. It would be really wonderful to get some advice from people who have embarked on this journey. Reposts appreciated ☺️

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

💡 What an exciting *free* opportunity to gain expert insight! Sign up below 👇🏻

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Just deleted X, hoping I can continue to build my network again over here! I've been busy reading @charliehacking.bsky.social @domwyse.bsky.social recently, making lots of notes & thinking very deeply! Highly recommend reviewing this if, like me, getting the balance is something you're focused on.

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I read this gem in assembly on WBD & I shared a stack of other picture books that highlight the importance of reading the pictures... such rich discussions! I love it when the illustrations are telling an alternative narrative, the humour is right up my street too!

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I need some help curating my timeline on here, any tips? I'm not seeing enough lovely edu posts and far too much US politics!

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

@suchmo83.bsky.social Just finished - found it a really helpful guide to evaluate our current practice & journey to date. I'll be using key chapters & building in the discussion questions in staff meetings. It's very accessible & I am sure will impact teacher development & children's progress! ❤️🙏

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