Where it all began...
About Wilbur and Flops
"I wasn't a reader as a child." I've used these words so many times and as a primary teacher, I was perhaps sharing a secret that shouldn't be promoted. My own parents read to me, and I could immediately tell if my dad skipped a page of The Ugly Duckling when I was snoozing through the story. So why didn't I enjoy reading as a teenager? This I don't know, but with my own children, and the children I teach, I am determined to inspire a love of books and reading and learning that will last a lifetime. This sounds perfect but the battle between books and screens in our house at the moment is a really tricky one!
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Introducing Wilbur and Flops Bespoke Teaching & SENCo Support.
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The names Wilbur and Flops came from my children. We gave them two short names (being a teacher, I was keen that their names would be easy to spell) and we spend our days lengthening them! Will, Wilbur, William, Wilberfoss, and Fern, Fernie, Fernie-Pie, and Flopsy (she was born with her ear a little crumpled and became Flopsy before we left hospital). Wilbur and Flops came in the form of rag dolls which I used in preschool classes, my first venture in 2018.
With extensive experience as a teacher in the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), Key Stages One and Two, and as a Primary SENCo across two local authorities, the bespoke consultant support and tutoring I offer could be just right for your child, your family, your nursery or group.
Meet Rachel
Rachel Mackay is a qualified teacher and SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) with a range of experience in nursery and school settings in state and private sectors, across two local authorities, as well as a background in dance teaching for young children.
Qualifications:
BA QTS (Hons) English
EYPS (Early Years Professional Status)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Phonics Teaching
Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Improvement, Development and Change
NASENCO (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination)
NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture (currently completing this one!)
Level 5 Diploma TISUK Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools (Practitioner Status)
Compass Buzz Mental Health Training Levels 1, 2 and 3
NSPCC Safer Recruitment Training
BATD (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) Associate (Stage)
Paediatric First Aid
Parent Governor (to October 2023)
Mental Health Champion Training
How I can help
Family SENCo Support
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SENCo Support for Nurseries and
Out-of-School Activity Groups
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Bespoke Training and Consultation
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Online Tutoring for all abilities from
EYFS to lower key stage two
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Curriculum Support for
Parents & Carers
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Support with learning at home
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School Report Reading Service
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