A brilliant leader in the The Guardian today about our research on what's driving the attendance crisis theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Our #FairEdManifesto launches today - a cross-sector vision for a fairer system that supports every child to thrive. Together, we urge policymakers to prioritise education in the next general election. See our four main priorities below & read more here: bit.ly/fair-education…

Great to see alignment between our findings on school attendance and those of the Education Committee. They too endorse increased funding for schools, enhanced mental health support, and oppose fines for families. theguardian.com/education/2023…

5 days until the Manchester Half Marathon! Our CEO, Jodie Wickers is running, motivated by personally overcoming school challenges. Jodie has spent over 10 years working with excluded young people, helping them develop self-belief & compassion: bit.ly/48J50Ro #MCRHalf

The most radical thing we have right now is hope. That can never die, no matter how dark it gets.

After an amazing 6 years at Khulisa, I'm embarking on a new adventure with the Research & Impact team BookTrust. Khulisa is hiring a Head of Evidence & Impact. If you're passionate about change for children, check the job ad below & join an incredible org make a lasting impact!

Just a few days left to apply!!

We are now only £389 away from our target, to support 12 young people to join our creative-arts therapeutic programme. Can you help us to close that gap and make sure all 12 young people join our programme? #BigGive ⏰ Deadline: Noon, 5th Dec 👉 ow.ly/suPh50Qf7aR

Chilly weekends are the perfect time to warm up with a cosy winter story! These brilliant books are perfect for older children: booktrust.org.uk/booklists/w/wi… Pic: Natalia and Lauren O'Hara

One week today we'll be launching #ReadingTogether, our brand new initiative to highlight the importance of shared reading! Stay tuned 👀

'I am writing to the Government to ask for their commitment in helping all families – whatever their circumstances or challenges – become a reading family' - Michael Morpurgo We're proud to support BookTrust's Reading Together campaign. Discover more: booktrust.org.uk/about-us/strat…

Pleasure to meet Sir Michael Morpurgo and @BookTrust to discuss the importance of reading. Every unopened book is an adventure, and reading should be a source of joy for all our children.

#ReadingTogether is all about how reading can transform outcomes for children... but how can we make sure no-one misses out? Find out more about our action plan here: booktrust.org.uk/readingtogethe…

Laureates united! We’re so grateful to all of the Waterstones #ChildrensLaureates for their support of #ReadingTogether - and everything they do to help get children reading.

We're delighted to see BookTrust running such an important campaign to help highlight the importance and benefits of reading for children aged between 0-7. Our Chair, The B&FC Principal, said:

New research from BookTrust shows that only 50% of kids aged 1-2 from low-income families are read to daily. 📚 Author Michael Morpurgo told Big Issue in response, “We have a right to our literature. It’s not for middle-class people. It’s for all of us.” bigissue.com/culture/books/…

Excited for the upcoming Fair Education Alliance Innovation and Scale Booster Day this weekend! Ready to dive into discussions on impact measurement! Hope to see some of you there!😊

Schools - did you know that you can use Pupil Premium to pay for our #LetterboxClub? The resources are thoughtfully chosen for children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage - and it's having an impact on reading habits! Find out more 👇 booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/pro…

Spare a thought for Tony Hill who has been working at break neck speed in blazing hot sun to rebuild the Southport mosque wall before the far right can return. He said: “And if we have to build it again afterwards we will do just that.”