The Seeds That Grew and Those That Didn’t. A Fable.
How we grow, nobody knows. We do our best; we reap what we sow. Yet, in the end, whatever is harvested belongs and is loved.
Look after one another's feet...
My Mother’s Feet: and what they have taught me about love.
Maundy Thursday recounts the story of The Last Supper. A poignant part of the story is where Jesus models humility and service in the washing of the disciples' feet but less of a focus is Peter's reluctance to receive it. The story teaches us about the nature of love and it reminds me of my mother's feet.
Jesus Wants Me for a SENDco*. Inclusion: belonging, unity, acceptance, love.
Inclusive practices, such as trauma-informed approaches, although based on modern research, echo a truth as old as life. Everything belongs.
I wish Ofsted would Deep Dive into the sense of acceptance and belonging.
Deep Dive into a Sense of Belonging – reflections of a SEND parent who happens to be a teacher…
Reflections on being a SEND parent, a teacher and wishing Ofsted did Deep Dives into belonging and acceptance - for the sakes of both children and their families.
Love is the prescription.
But what if it doesn't work?
Up the dose.
Humble Pie and Cringe Custard: Eating your words with a spoonful of self-compassion.
When we meet difference, we feel threat. Without awareness, we attack and vilify, causing violence and harm. Love is the only way through.