People often share 'triggers' but we much prefer to share 'glimmers'! Last week, all of our staff received this glimmer by email (not from me) and I thought it was worth sharing. It just shows how amazing our school is. 1/8

INSET Part 6: Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety. 1/3

So excited to meet all of our new EYFS children tomorrow. Hopefully they’re all tucked up, fast asleep dreaming dreams full of love and excitement and learning and adventures. I’m off to put my confetti under my pillow. #learntolovelovetolearn 🧡🩷💚💙🌈🎉

INSET Part 6: Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety. 1/3

INSET Part 5: And finally, we thought about GUNNEN: a Danish word with no direct English translation but that describes the act of genuinely wishing someone well, finding happiness in their success, granting something without envy - the opposite of being begrudging or jealous. 1/5

INSET Part 4: OLEILU, a Finnish word, means to relax and just be, encouraging us to take responsibility for our mental and emotional wellbeing and self-care. We added blue beads to represent STICKING TOGETHER and purple beads to represent MAKING MEMORIES. 1/4

INSET Part 3: The Norwegian word, SAERLING, refers to an eccentric, unconventional or individualistic person who stands apart from the crowd: 1/5

INSET Part 2: We then thought about OMOIYARI: a Japanese concept embodying selfless compassion and consideration for others, thinking about others gently and acting with kindness and a warm heart. 1/4

I know sometimes parents wonder what we do in INSET days. The truth is that we do all sorts of different things. Just thought it would be good to share some of what we did this week with you. 1/7

Even after 28 years as a teacher, the night before a new school year still holds the same feelings. Apprehension. Excitement. Anxiety. Anticipation. Nerves. Enthusiasm. And a bit of worry about the alarm clock! 1/4

Such a lovely day visiting all our new EYFS children and families to deliver exciting packages! It so special to see smiling and welcoming (and sometimes very surprised!) faces. 1/2

Our children feel free to be who they are and to have a lot of fun because that's what the grown ups around them model! And because we have created a safe space where they are confident and feel loved and respected. (The shoes were a jokey gift from a child!) #learntolovelovetolearn ♥💚💙🧡🌈

As well as best wishes, love and all the support they have needed and wanted over the past 7 years to enable them to grow and develop into the incredible young people they are, we give our Year 6 children a pencil case full of everything they’ll need for Year 7 as they leave us. 1/3

All of our children have come home with a bag full of love today. In it are some activities and things to occupy them over the summer; a reading challenge, some YESquests to do, a bookmark to create, a postcard to update tomorrow let us know what you’re doing, a pencil and some crayons. 1/2

#EYP2CtW25 online conf resumes this week: Join us - 🔴3 June, 4pm (GMT) w/ @edhodgsoned.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social 🟢5 June, 4pm (GMT) w/ @rachtomlinson.bsky.social & @johnrolfe.bsky.social Global Schools Alliance FREE book: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP @pollyharrow.bsky.social

#EYP2CtW25 online conf series pauses for half term, but returns: 3 June, 4pm (GMT) w/ @edhodgsoned.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social 5 June, 4pm (GMT) w/ @rachtomlinson.bsky.social & John Rolfe/GSA FREE bk: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP To date, 3,117+ teacher engagements over 9 sessions!

We're looking forward to TODAY's #EYP2CtW25 session w/ Paul Day & @realdavidc.bsky.social. Would be great were @creativehigg.bsky.social @rachtomlinson.bsky.social @coreysoper.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social or colleagues able to join us for this FREE CPD opportunity, sign up link ⬇️

I love our cultural capital curriculum We really value Lyfta Time. I could quote so many examples that have given me goosebumps, brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat or just made me gasp a bit! 1/11

How the week started and how it’s finished! These Y6 children have been superb this week: respectful, committed, determined and positive. 1/2

That letter to her year six children for SATs week from the wonderful @rachtomlinson.bsky.social www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/th...

As usual, just a reminder to our Year 6 pupils before they start their tests on Monday. They have their own paper copy to keep forever. But it’s a good reminder to all of us that we are more than the sum of our parts and definitely more than a single feature. #learntolovelovetolearn 💙🧡💚🩷🌈🎉

We need governors at Barrowford Primary School. We’d love people with skills in finance, HR, business, PR and the other skills you have that we don’t know about. Our governing body is vibrant, committed, knowledgeable and welcoming. 1/2

On 5 June, @rachtomlinson.bsky.social talks 'All Together Now for Planet Earth-how young people are changing the world', followed by Global Schools Alliance 'Bringing the world into your classroom; celebrating global learning in our schoos!' FREE sign up: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP 11/

Happy Mothers’ Day. #learntolovelovetolearn 🧡🩷💚💙🌈🎉

When I got home this evening, I had a very exciting email in my inbox. I was utterly shocked to read it and have no idea who or why I was nominated and even more so to be shortlisted. 1/3

My favourite assembly of the year today. Love our Mothers’ Day Assembly. A full house today filled with love. Daffodils galore and a newspaper full of messages of love for our mums. #learntolovelovetolearn 🩷💙💚🧡🌈🎉🌼

Happy International Women’s Day. I’m grateful to all those whose shoulders I’m able to stand on and privileged that others may consider standing on mine in the future. #StrongWomen #SeeThemBeThemRaiseThem #IWD2025

Thanks to our speakers: [email protected] - Ian Potter, Amy Tuckwell + Aimi McCrum [email protected], James Hughes + Andrea Rosewell [email protected] + @rachtomlinson.bsky.social [email protected] + Dave Bennett - Jenn Plews, Anna Mackenzie + Jon Culpin - Darren McGarvey

We've now got our practice workshops with: • @gerryrobin5on.bsky.social and @rachtomlinson.bsky.social on schools as the community • @hkut77.bsky.social and Dave Bennett on schools in the community • Jenn Plews OBE, Anna Mackenzie and Jon Culpin on schools as centres of the community #Edusky

All 200+ KS2 children and staff are on our way to the Bridgewater Hall to watch a concert by the Halle Orchestra! What an opportunity for us all to sit in a beautiful place listening to incredible music performed by musicians at the very top of their game. #learntolovelovetolearn 🧡🩷💙💚🌈🎉🎶🎼🎵

May this month of Ramadan bring peace, love and harmony to everyone! Ramadan Mubarak! #ramadan2025 #ramadankareem 🩷💚🧡💙🌈🌙

Please share - everyone welcome. One of my favourite events of the year. #ramadan2025 #RamadanKareem #learntolovelovetolearn 🧡💚🩷💙🌈🎉🌙

It’s almost here!!! And we are ready. #Ramadan2025 #ramadankareem 🧡💙🩷💚🌈🎉🌙

We celebrated Valentine’s Day by declaring our love for the planet. It’s also important to celebrate love for each other. All of our children wrote what they loved about someone else in their class. That meant that everyone was reminded that they were loved and valued. 1/2

Please SHARE SHARE SHARE to help our children make a bigger impact!! #ValentinesForThePlanet ❤️❤️❤️🌍🌏🌎❤️❤️❤️

It’s here!! I’m so excited!!! SIX months in the making Kids from FIVE continents FOUR days to go THREE words: #AllTogetherNow TWO jobs please: LIKE & SHARE ONE planet ONE mission youtu.be/skno-nqCgzE

16 hours!!!!! SIX months in the making Kids from FIVE continents FOUR days to go THREE words: #AllTogetherNow TWO jobs please: LIKE & SHARE ONE planet ONE mission 1/2

Today, to mark #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we publish our landmark report 'Everybody Thriving: Creating a Culture of Wellbeing in Schools' See here for the full report, press release, and to download our one-page summary: educationpa.org/publications @place2becharity.bsky.social

We LOVE Young Voices!! #LearnToLoveLoveToLearn 🧡💙🩷💚🌈🎉🎶🎵🎤

140 Bazzas on the way to the Co-op Live Arena for Young Voices!! #LearnToLoveLoveToLearn 🩷💙🧡💚🌈🎉🎶🎵🎤

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Today, a family came to look round school. They had made a choice to home school even before the children were born. Their son now wants to go to school so they have listened and have been looking for somewhere that fits their needs. 1/4

We have been learning about Poland as our country of the week this week. Agape are so lucky as one of their children has Polish heritage and, despite them being poorly and not coming to school today, their mum baked and cooked and shopped and brought them a Polish picnic feast to try out! 1/2

Sending our message of love out as we move into February! All our children have throught about what love means to them, who they love and how we can show love. They wrote these ideas on hearts to create this display. Thanks Y5 for co-ordinating this too. #learntolovelovetolearn 🧡🩷💚💙🎉🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

We do so much at Barrowford Primary School and so much of it is done by our child colleagues who have such a strong voice and platform. 1/4

Enjoyed an outstanding webinar with @rachtomlinson.bsky.social on their #CulturalCapital #Curriculum yesterday, which was really appreciated by all who attended - it's going to be a great asset on our Digital Network. To access this and many more benefits of a membership, get in touch! #IfNotUsWho

Discover how cultural capital transforms education! 🌟 Join @rachtomlinson.bsky.social, Head of Barrowford Primary, as she shares her inclusive approach to nurturing whole-child development through the #Curriculum. Register on our Digital Network ➡️ https://buff.ly/3C58UZ2 #TeachingAndLearning

Hugely excited for this workshop at #PDConf25 👇 @rachtomlinson.bsky.social will be discussing how they create a feeling of #belonging for students at their #primaryschool pdconf25.eventbrite.co.uk

SO looking forward to this @rachtomlinson.bsky.social - your passion for cultural capital and commitment to it as a school is inspiring. It's such an important element of education, enhancing #literacy #academicoutcomes, but also, navigating the wider world and making sense of it!

Join @rachtomlinson.bsky.social, Head of Barrowford Primary, as she shares her innovative approach to embedding cultural capital in learning—nurturing curiosity, confidence & creativity. 🗓️ Date: 14th January ⏰ Time: 4-5pm 🔗 Sign up on our Digital Network: