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Experienced Primary School leader and Co-founder of @HeyPobble . We make writing exciting! 📝 Daddy to Eva, Rocco and Angel Lorenzo ❤️

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Really proud to have been shortlisted for an Inspirational Leader award by @besatweet I can't wait to join many of my friends in Education at BESA's annual Summer Business Insight Day on July 4th. #BESA2024 #InspirationalLeader #ProudPobbler #EdTech #BESAAwards
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Proud Daddy moment! Eva has used Makaton to communicate since she was little.Every day we sing nursery rhymes and read.After being fitted with a hearing band she has started to make more and more sounds. Today she astounded us by starting to sing :) #worldwithoutdowns #nolimits
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On World Down Syndrome day we always reflect on Eva’s amazing journey. Please take two minutes from your day to watch her inspiring story. Then challenge yourself to be more like Eva 😃 #beingbrave #havingfun #settingchallenges #smiling #worlddownsyndromeday2024
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So proud! Officially a Brownie after reading out her promise in front of lots of parents 😃 She amazes us every day! Go Eva you ⭐️ #inclusion #DownSyndrome #friends #community #reading #nolimits
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The best end of term pressie! Eva is off her oxygen and is allowed home to isolate and recover. #family #christmas #covid #twitterfriends
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4 years
So grateful for all the kind messages today. This time 5 years ago Eva was having her first of 6 ops. Today she laughed and smiled her way through her birthday. #alwayspositive #alwayssmiling #makingpeoplehappy
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Covid hitting hard this week! Should have been the Christmas nativity today instead poor Eva is being closely monitored in hospital, still smiling of course. Give your loved ones an extra cuddle tonight! #covid #christmas #isolation
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5 years
So we made the decision today, in light of updated news, that for the foreseeable future Eva will be staying at home. After being a good girl all day we’ve moved her desk and she’s joined me in my @HeyPobble office. #pobblingfromhome #staysafe #alwayslearning #worldwithoutdowns
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Proud daddy moment! Eva nailed her line in the Christmas play today (as a little mouse) and joined in the whole play sat on the stage singing and dancing with her friends. Inclusion at its best! #emotional #anythingispossible #worldwithoutdowns #determination
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Happy 6th birthday Eva! On a day when Downs Syndrome will be in the news we are so proud of Eva and wouldn’t change her for the world. #Worldwithoutdowns #DownsSyndrome
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When Eva’s a little older I’ll definitely tell her about the day she made tens of thousands of people smile on twitter! Thank you everyone for such lovely messages. #alwayshappy
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She did it! Go Eva... first nativity complete. The wonderful reception children made it extra special by using makaton to sign the whole play. #inclusion #proud #worldwithoutdowns #christmas #ourangel
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Last school run of the year! Two brilliant years in Reception… what a star! Year 1 awaits. #worldwithoutdowns #inclusion #school #happy #schoolholidays
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It’s 3pm on Friday and there’s only one option remaining. The daily indoor mile in our kitchen! Join us on lap 862. #pobblingathome #tryingtostaypositive #familyfirst
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Tweet of the day! Brilliant.
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'I'm the luckiest headteacher on the planet' Nick Sheeran has returned to school seven months after his life was saved by a defibrillator he'd decided to install at his school. This is the feelgood story of the day 😂♥️
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Proud Pobbler! When Eva started school she was largely non-verbal relying on Makaton to communicate. She’s just asked to type up her writing homework which she is reading back to herself 😃 #smallsteps #nolimits #alwayslearning #worldwithoutdowns
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Happy heartaversary today for our amazing Eva. 5 years ago today the amazing LGI team mended Eva’s special heart. She’s made so many people smile since. #prouddaddy #worldwithoutdowns
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Our amazing Eva is 8 today! What a superstar she is 😃 ⭐️❤️
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5 years
Happy Friday everyone! Eva this week decided to start reciting the alphabet. Having only used Makaton for years she continues to amaze us. Thank you @alphablocks and @tonirov318 #worldwithoutdowns #alwayslearning #HomeschoolinguK @caroljallen
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After cancelling my mums 70th birthday party and with no option for visitors and family cake my dad took a novel approach to ensuring my mum knew we were all thinking of her today! #plantpots #garden #specialbirthdays
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Nice to see Fred Flintstone made it to work today!
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Yeah it’s Friday! Celebrating a brilliant week Pobbling and Eva’s first full week in school.
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When you realise it’s December and the Christmas parties are starting!
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4 years
Happy Christmas jumper Friday everyone. #worldwithoutdowns #nearlychristmas #alwaysmiling
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Happy heartaversary to our amazing Eva. 6 years ago today the amazing LGI team mended Eva’s special heart. What a star she is 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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20 years ago I started working at Pannal. Couldn’t be happier to see my little miracle start school there today! #whatastar #prouddaddy #pobbleschool
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Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend. Successful morning in school for Eva in her Reception bubble. #lovesschool #alwayssmiling
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@GarethSouthgate @England always been a hero of mine. Glad the rest of England now beginning to appreciate what a great guy he is. Received this on my last day at work, written ahead of one of the most important matches of his season. #classact #borolegend #itscominghome
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My most popular tweet ever was Eva singing Baa Baa black sheep! Yesterday she raised the bar... playing along on the piano in Lewis Carroll’s old home! @MakatonCharity @DSiupdate #worldwithoutdowns #alwayshappy
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3 years
Think Eva speaks on behalf of us all! Rain,rain go away...
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8 months
Proudest day yet as a Pobble founder. As a content partner we were invited to the final of the @BBCTeach words competition at Buckingham Palace. Do watch the @BBCTheOneShow next week to hear the winning stories read out by some brilliant celebrities. #BBC500words #pobble #writing
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My little girl is 5 tomorrow! What a journey, what a trooper! #worldwithoutdowns
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All smiles for bedtime story! Eva had her heart scanned today and got the all clear for two years which is amazing news #staypositive #leedsLGI #WorldWithoutdowns
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Those that have heard our story will know what a special day yesterday was. Welcome to the world Baby Rocco. #amazingfamily #angelLorenzo #prouddaddy
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4 years
Our first effort at carving a pumpkin!
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2 years
Loved our first trip to the Riverside. Can’t wait to come back to watch a game. Huge thanks to all @Boro for looking after us. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth
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Everyday is different as a daddy! Today I wrapped my arm in a cling film bandage with Eva as she needed some support prepping for some blood tests. #mybravelittlegirl #worldwithoutdowns
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The amazing Eva is 9 today! Always overwhelmed by how many people in my Pobble community ask about her when we’re together. As always she is smiling (Eva though she didn’t like me cheering at the football). Go Eva… the best nine years ever. #worldwithoutdowns #inspiring
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6 years
Eva definitely enjoyed the @GreatDancerTV she loves dancing. Congratulations @OtiMabuse @ellie_fergusson #worldwithoutdowns #alwayshappy
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9 months
The best post delivery today! Royal post 👑 Can’t wait to represent Pobble at the final of the BBC 500 words event which we’ve loved supporting this year. ✏️ @_AnnaWhiteley @HeyPobble
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5 years
Had some amazing messages this week so from us both Happy Christmas and Thank you! #makaton #worldwithoutdowns #alwayslearning
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4 years
So lucky to have these smilers around! #lockdown #worldwithoutdowns
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2 years
So proud of Eva. Annual check up passed with flying colours. So amazing to see her magic heart working so well. #littlemiracle #worldwithoutdowns #leedslgi
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Proud daddy! Full half term for Eva with no hospital days. Happy half term to all those off next week. #gettingstronger #lovesschool #alwayslearning #worldwithoutdowns
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Some lovely messages today thanks everyone. Eva safely home. 12 hours out the house. Put to sleep,adenoids removed, fluid and wax pumped out, gromits fitted, hearing band taken away and she’s now munching on pizza. #TwitterFriends #trooper #resiliance #inspiring #worldwithoutdowns
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5 years
Happy Friday everyone! School run for me with my little Gruffalo. #WorldBookDay
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4 years
Can’t beat a bit of number blocks before bed! #alwayscounting
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Lovely day with the family. The highlight some Tangled dancing with Eva. #alwayshappy
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5 months
So many lovely messages last night. Thank you ❤️ Eva has pneumonia but as she no longer needs oxygen to help with her breathing so they’ve allowed her home to recover! 🛌😴 What a trooper she is! #worldwithoutdowns
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4 years
My happy headline news for today! This little one really can scooter by herself. #watchhergo #worldwithoutdowns #countingmadefun #homelearninguk
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Happy Friday! Going to miss my little assistant when she returns to school next week 😀 Have a great day everyone.
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After a long 15 months and a tough time for my dad we finally got to play golf tonight! Loved it! #teesside #Wellbeing #golf
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Final part of our triathlon training 😂 We’ve learnt to swim, smashed the cycling so Eva is now making me run every night! 🏃‍♀️ #bemorelikeEva #worldwithoutdowns #dailyexercise
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One of my favourite tweets of the weekend.
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This referee sets the bar for the rest
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Happy Friday from me and my Star of the Week! #prouddaddy #downsawarenessmonth #worldwithoutdowns
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What a difference nice weather makes! #scooters #gilets #familytime #lockdown
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Happy Friday everyone! It’s Christmas jumper day at Nursery.
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Happy Friday everyone from me and Eva in our reading den. Keep up the great work. Teachers, parents and children you’re doing amazing. #InThisTogether #homelearning #pobblingathome
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Hospital camp bed for the evening. Anna and Elsa to the rescue! Being on the childrens ward always reminds me how many incredibly strong children there are. As teachers we are so lucky to work with them. #enjoyeveryday
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Be great to get lots of support from the teaching community on Tuesday 21st March. Please like, RT and share with your friends #standoutsocks #worlddownsyndromeday #wdsd #rockyoursocks #DownSyndrome
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So many lovely comments today about Eva riding her bike. 🚴‍♀️ To put it into context what an achievement it is, this is her first attempt on a balance bike about two and a half years ago. Anything is possible 😃 thanks @TeamTait for editing the video. #downsyndromeawareness
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I really am the luckiest daddy to see this smile everyday! Today we started on the journey of learning to ride a bike. #alwayslearning #nolimits #alwayssmiling
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Happy Friday everyone! If you’re struggling for online shopping slots like us there’s always the mud kitchen. #homelearning #pobblingathome
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Big day as they both start school full time!
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Sports-mad class? Excited about the Euros and the Olympics? Pobble has got you covered! 🏏⚽️🏓 Download a free printable activity sheet jam-packed with ideas to combine the thrill of sports with improving your pupils' writing skills.
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3 months
Out of office on for a few weeks! Perfect spot to enjoy some family time.
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5 years
Proud teacher and footy coach! Great kid and brilliant to see him doing so well. First team bench yesterday, captain for the winning Under 23s today. Keep it up @robbiegotts1
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📸 | Captain Robbie Gotts leading the side out ahead of today’s U23s final
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Spent this morning being Eva’s one to one at sports camp! She told me I was nearly as good as her usual TA 😃 #worldwithoutdowns #wellbeing #healthybodyhealthymind
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Maybe Eva’s best achievement yet! 25 metres swimming unaided ten days after ditching the arm bands. @DSSGB1 #worldwithoutdowns #anythingispossible #determination #holidayfun
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Throughout my Pobble journey I’ve been lucky to meet some great EdTech founders. Big shout out this week to the brilliant @BrunoReddyMaths Eva loves using TT Rock stars and Numbots on her iPad. She was delighted to get a certificate this week. #downsyndromeawareness #smallsteps
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Snowy Sunday strolls with hot chocolate! #bettys #harlowcarr
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Christmas holidays finally here! 🎄 Have a great break everyone from all of us and Team Pobble! #christmasjumpers
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Huge thanks to @stephbreakfast @TheStephShowC4 for having us on the show as their family of the day.
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Giving this one an extra big cuddle tonight. #worldwithoutdowns #Downsyndrome
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Ready for my first sports day! #prouddaddy
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Little Miss Determination completed her latest sporting challenge, a width of swimming. #worldwithoutdowns #challenge #nolimits #familytime
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Amazing support for World Down Syndrome day today! What a journey so far but making so many people smile along the way. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #raisingawareness #alwayssmiling 💕💕
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Christmas tip from Eva!! When smiling for all your festive photos remember to say cheese! #alwayshappy
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Look who popped up on the national news! Keep up the great work @chrisdysonHT
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So today consisted of a giant tea party in the reading den! Characters from some of our favourite films and programmes made guest appearances. Can you spot your favourite? Who are we missing? #speechandlanguage #learningthroughplay #havingfun
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Understandably, in amongst all that’s going on, this is unlikely to get its usual exposure. If you’re at home with your family tomorrow, give them a cuddle, pop on your odd socks and share a photo. #WorldDownSyndromeDay
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So proud of how many people ask about Eva when I’m out and about! Her story is so inspiring and she amazes us every day. October is Down Syndome awareness month! Please like and share #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #worldwithoutdowns
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Rocking our socks for World Down Syndrome Day! Are you joining in? #WorldDownSyndromeDay2024
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Proud parent moments! Eva completing the adventure trail at @HarewoodHouse unaided for the first time 😃
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The home office is getting even busier! #deskgone #remoteworking
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The best birthday present! Eva home from hospital for a pyjama day watching Toy Story. Thanks everyone who messaged. #42yearsyoung #smileeveryday
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Got to see my mum and dad last night (from a safe distance) for the first time in 3 months. Having developed a new enjoyment of gardening during lockdown it made me appreciate even more how talented my Dad is. He’s clearly enjoyed three months in his garden. #gardenenvy #family
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Thanks for supporting World Down Syndrome day. Eva, our little miracle, says thank you and keep smiling! #WorldDownSyndromeDay #littlemiracle #keepsmiling
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After the response to yesterday’s home learning pic I’m going to share as many ideas as I can over the coming weeks with the hope it can help somebody. Today we got out a dice and our old favourite the compare bears (any objects will do)! #heretohelp #homelearning
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One of nicest men I know and a brilliant actor and director too. I’m sure you’ll be inundated with offers Reece.
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Reece Dinsdale 👀
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I’ve chosen to no longer have representation as either an actor or director. It’s time to dance to my own rhythm and stop waiting on others. I’m having it. And if I never work again... boy, have I had a blast! 👊 Any enquiries via myself or my publicist @sofiacann1
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Finally home! Thank you @Bett_show So proud of the number of people who have now heard of Pobble. We're delighted we can now call ourselves BETT award winners and even more excited about inspiring more young writers in 2018. #powerofpobble
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We’ve learnt lots of new things in Lockdown! Not sure when this Reception child will be able to go back but until then we will try and ensure we keep learning and having fun. #HomeLearningUK #PobblingandParenting
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Thankfully Woody is now on the mend! #doctorEva
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Proud daddy. Schools out! Thanks for all the amazing messages and DMs we get about Eva. We hope sharing her journey makes people smile. Have a fab summer ☀️ #howreceptionstarted #howitended #amazing #inclusion #worldwithoutdowns
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Happy holidays to all those teachers and pupils finishing today. So proud of Eva and so grateful to all the amazing staff at her school. Not the year in school we were all expecting, but been incredible to see how Eva has developed.
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