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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.  

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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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