#ReadingRecovery could move the societal dial in ways which, longer-term, could boost the skills and productivity of people, and the economy at large”. Amazing words from Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane. Read the PBE report here: bit.ly/2U86tKy

In 2018 18% of 5-6 year olds in #KS1 didn't meet the #phonics expected standard. More children can reach this standard with #ReadingRecovery, shows International Literacy Centre analysis. bit.ly/2RCuO9D

A rare kind of study in education: a ten year follow-up of the long-term effects of Reading Recovery shows that the benefits are large, and the programme is highly-cost effective (£1 spent has a societal benefit of over £3): bit.ly/2Uo0K3e.

Hear about Sophie and her son Gus first-hand experience of #ReadingRecovery and the impact it can have bristollearningcity.com/bristol-family…

BristolLearningCity Debbie Miles From #ReadingRecovery at 6 to speaking House of Lords at 9 years old. Great job Gus - what an amazing achievement to speak at the launch of #ReadingRecovery research. Find out more at: bit.ly/2U86tKy

Delighted that Ian Thomas CBE is set to be Kingston Council new Chief Executive. kingston.gov.uk/news/article/8…

Getting to University is the dream but not the end of the challenge or resilience needed by young care leavers. #TCD18 theguardian.com/education/2018…

Thanks very much for sharing this. Very much looking forward to working hard with the talented team here to improve the lives of those we serve. In doing so I support members' aspirations to better connect with our diverse communities & work WITH them to create a better place. X

To truly equip children for the future, we must start building essential skills like #Teamwork from the very start of school, and keep going throughout. Discover the #SkillsBuilder approach - download your free schools toolkit at skillsbuilder.org. #ented #ukedchat

I cannot tell you how hard won this achievement is, how important it is and how many brilliant people are behind it. Wonderful Christmas present for Leeds.

This is what happens when leaders are brave and ambitious for children and young people. Putting children at the heart of the growth strategy for Leeds has transformed children’s place in the city thank you Tom Riordan @cllrjudithblake Nigel Richardson CBE

Day 9 of #PBE12Days and time to champion our report for KPMG Foundation UK , on the benefits of #ReadingRecovery. This study quantifies the potential economic benefits of the programme to UK society as between £940 million and £1.2 billion.

Leeds council deputy director of children Sal Tariq wins OBE in New Year Honours This Is thoroughly well deserved. Sal has family in is heart and has worked tirelessly to support families in Leeds. Congratulations yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/leeds-cou…

Over the last 12 months we have recruited 148 people from prison to work in the business. Thanks to my colleague Darren Burns and the rest of the Timpson family for the kindness and support they have given.

Very Many Congratulations to Ian Thomas CBE - so very well deserved Ian Thomas CBE

“We’re turning away 400 women and children a week from specialist domestic abuse services.” Women's Aid welcomes an overhaul to domestic abuse laws, but wants more long-term funding: bbc.in/2HnPPEy #VictoriaLIVE

Ok let's try again. Let's invest (strategic, intelligent) in families who need early support rather than spend (reactionary, wasteful). Action now classic late intervention. Enforcement alone isn't answer. Tantamount to fixing the kitchen ceiling whilst bathroom tap running over.

Do you think reading is a superpower? Here is why our #ReadingRecovery Champion & UCL Honorary Fellow Gillian Anderson thinks reading really is a superpower.

Everyone involved in corporate parenting should watch. Just over a minute. Elected Members, Chief Executives, Directors, Assistant Directors, Heads of Service, Managers, frontline staff, partners, carers...when we get it right, which is the majority of the time, lives are saved.

A bit of news from me, can’t wait to get started