From the foreword by the education minister, to the Writing Framework (DfE), these words are so significant: 'Schools need to build the foundations for writing right from the start, starting with oral composition and building children’s ability to share their ideas.'

Time Door if ever I’ve seen one.

.Larry & Paul brilliantly prove satire’s important role in delivering a serious message Our craven media is broken. “Many in the media are frightened to take a view because asking a country not to shoot people queuing for food is definitely antisemitic”

Just discovered ⁦jon batiste⁩ thanks to @Bbcradio3 Night Tracks. A perfect accompaniment to our summer nights. music.apple.com/gb/album/beeth…

BRP Reading for Pleasure 🧶 Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 KiranS Richard Ruddick Mia Sonia Chris Dyson FCCT Teresa Cremin Amy Greatrex Matt (Manic Street Teachers) Here's the link! Some amazing picturebooks out this year. x.com/jonnybid/statu…

Research shows that reading supports children to make more progress across the school curriculum, including in maths. Here, Early Years Education specialist Jan Dubiel shares how this works - get more from Jan about storytelling in the early years here: booktrust.org.uk/resources/find…

Many teachers say class is better when they get rid of the Chromebooks too. Multifunction devices guarantee distraction. We need distraction-free schools. No phones, no Chromebooks.

Here are just 3 reasons why you should join the National Education Union: ✅ Advice and support including workplace representation. ✅ Access to free continuing professional development. ✅ A chance to help shape the future of education. Join us here👉 neu.org.uk/join #WeAreTheNEU

#TheComingoftheIronMan is Books for Keeps BOOK OF THE WEEK! Review link here: booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/the-com… Faber Children's Faber Books

The latest issue of Books for Keeps also has a Q&A about the challenges of illustrating The Iron Man... Find it here: booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/a-qa-i…

Increasingly difficult bar models. #1001MathsBots mathsbot.com/tasks

If you're a primary school teacher, I'd *really* recommend downloading the (free!) Ark Sentence Mastery Sequence. It's very thorough and very useful - helped me sequence and think through my relative clauses lessons far better than I otherwise would have. arkcurriculumplus.org.uk/free-resource-…

Here are some #CurriculumPicturebooks for World War 2. On the whole these share quiet stories of heroism or add different perspectives on the war. Fantastic for helping children understand a broader picture of the war! #PicturebookPage 1/2

Composition conceptualised: Why is it important for teachers to have a productive conception of composition? writing4pleasure.com/2025/07/25/com…

20 August 1977. James Burke filmed what has been seen as “the greatest shot in TV history” during the launch of Voyager 2 at Cape Canaveral for his BBC documentary series Connections.

With the new academic year approaching, this picturebook assembly overview might be useful to people. The suggested books cover themes around empathy, inclusion and diversity, and are all texts I've used in the classroom. Any shares appreciated. Link here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/rea…

What does the 'bunk' in 'debunk' mean?

When we read to babies, we create rhythms they latch onto, supporting speech and language development. The science is amazing. It's why our #ReadingRights report with Frank Cottrell-Boyce calls for shared reading to be available to every child: booktrust.org.uk/about-us/readi… Sam Wass

The rise of ‘elaborate dictation’ and ‘writing-related simulations’ in English schools: Unethical writing teaching – The Writing For Pleasure Centre writing4pleasure.com/2025/07/16/the…

Almost everyone who works in a primary school accepts that the current curriculum is overloaded. We simply can't squeeze in everything we're supposed to. However, there are two things we must try and ensure take place each day: independent reading and class storytime.