Btw, this is absolutely my new favourite book to read to the smallest of children.

Have you ever wondered what the benefits are of working with us? Matt is HT of a Bristol school and, in this conversation, he brilliantly explains the impact on his school, pupils and staff. youtu.be/Ep0NoLISeS0 Hannah Woodhouse Lucy Livings @Sadik4Pharmacy Darren Jones MP

New podcast about Oracy, RfP, & Informal Book Talk! 📚🎧 OURfP’s Teresa Cremin and Helen Hendry talked to Oracy Education Commission's Geoff Barton about the role of relaxed book blether in #RfP. 💙 Available on podcast platforms – listen on Spotify here 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/3uLiqR…

Our expert panel discussion. Where should schools start with developing their RfP… start with the evidence and teacher PD. #EnglishHubs #RfP

Amazing day at the Unlocking Excellence English Hub Mangotsfield Primary English Hub Reading for Pleasure conference. What a lovely way to spend the day!

‘Reading for Pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child’s future success.’ (OECD, 2002) Interested in fostering a love of reading in your pupils? If yes, then join us! Bookings close this Monday! More info👇 🔗 forms.office.com/e/7YzsKtXj5p

There's one week to go until our #SparkReading webinar all about engaging reluctant readers in Key Stage 3! Will you be joining us? Book your spot here: booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/pro…

We are delighted to share the cover of The Appletree Animal Agency by Katya Balen! The first book in a heartwarming new series. Follow Mattie and her friends as they join Dr. Polly's animal rescue and help lots of animals ❤️ Available to pre-order: booklink.walker.co.uk/the-appletree-…

Happy #December! We've put together a list of the new children's books we're enjoying this month - why not create a very special advent calendar? booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…

This year’s findings highlight why this ongoing research and focus is so important 👏 Teachers are important gatekeepers of literature 📚 Let’s consciously share texts that #ReflectRealities #windowsandmirrors

📣 Check your inboxes, our December newsletter is out! ✨📚 Get your monthly fix of all things #RfP: Author in the Spotlight @EagleJudith, Top Texts, RfP research, news, events & more! 💙 Sign up here 👉 ourfp.org/newsletter-sig…

Looking for some inspo for Christmas gifts? 📚🎁 The #OURfP team have some brilliant bookish recommendations for you! 🎄 Here is Debbie Debbie Thomas with #JosephCoelho 's unique collection Goodnight Starry Night ✨📚 #OURfPRecommends #RfP #Reading #Literacy

Teresa Cremin's choice is Polly Ho-Yen Polly Ho-Yen's The Last Dragon! 📚🎁 With illustrations by Charis Loke 💜🤍🖤, this story of intrigue, family and friendship is perfect for readers age 7+! 🎄 #OURfPRecommends #RfP #Reading #Literacy #OURfP

Fantastic to meet with colleagues working across primary and secondary phases this afternoon at our OU/UKLA TRG. A buzzy book blether 📚 and lots of professional discussion around fostering pupils’ RfP. Development areas agreed and it’s now time to put RfP plans into action!

#PRIMARY teachers! If any of you having been trying to order #OnceUponARaindrop and failed, fear not! A reprint is coming, but it will be available in a couple of months I'm told by Little Tiger Books Apologies. In meantime, your local library may have one! Pls RT

Why do books matter? Because books open eyes & hearts & minds. They can show us the world in a different light, helping us imagine other lives. Books can connect us, bringing us together, building bridges in a world of walls. They are the greatest empathy engines ever invented.

Courage, empathy and friendship.. Call Me Lion by Camilla Chester has all 3 in spades. The story is told from 10 year old Leo’s perspective, sharing what it’s like to have SM. Celebrating uniqueness and individuality, this is a must read! We can see why it’s been shortlisted!!

With spring in bloom, Brown Bear Wood is a great text to introduce to your EY & Y1 pupils. An exploration of the seasons and the everyday things we may get up to. With a poem and a look and find activity on each page, pupils won’t be able to resist poring over the illustrations!

📚✨Join us at our Teachers as Readers Conference for a day packed with inspiration, expert speakers and practical ideas for enriching your school’s reading culture. Discover high-quality book recommendations and browse with our local bookseller! 🏫 1 FREE place per school! 🔗👇

📢 We have 4 available places at our upcoming Teachers as Readers Conference! Places are fully funded and therefore FREE! Don’t miss out! ✨ Book here: forms.office.com/e/6bq3eEc6PS