What a turn out!!! At Gateway Alliance English conference listening to Ben Payne - former director of Ministry of Stories - talking about supporting children to write. Are the parameters/expectations we put on children’s writing scaffolding or stifling success? Ministry of Stories

Looking forward to sharing this work tomorrow at National Literacy Trust Conference with Helen Hendry ! Fiona Evans See you soon Dr Megan Dixon Hartland International School Libraries Ruth Baker-Leask

Thrilled to be here at #PrimaryLitConf24 with National Literacy Trust and a room bursting with teachers passionate about changing the story for our children. Literacy changes everything.

bit.ly/3y1pZkh So many great CPD opportunities this summer! Come and join me and Ruth Baker-Leask on our in-person spelling day 🤩 🤩 🤩

Colleagues naaeorguk are pleased to be working in partnership with others in developing this manifesto Abigail Steel Ruth Baker-Leask

I enjoy reading children's books & choose to do so. Not all school staff have the time or want to but they need to know about them. A couple of staff meetings each year giving time to explore picturebooks, poetry & graphic novels could make a world of difference in the classroom.

⚠️ EXCITING NEWS ⚠️ Over the last four and a half years so many children have asked me to show them how to draw various well-known and beloved children’s characters (especially after we drew Sonic). So this summer I’ve decided that I’ll have a go at doing exactly that. I’m going

It 's time to get some serious summer reading done (I know I am not alone), starting with Tom Percival's 'The Wrong Shoes'—my own signed copy, no less! Let me know what you think if you've got there before me...I will leave a short review in the comments when I have finished ;)

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I hope your students participating in the Summer Reading Challenge: a reading list is a valuable tool for those seeking to inspire children to think creatively. Have you considered taking on a reading challenge for yourself this year? What are your own summer reading goals?

We have an exciting chance for you to win a copy of the book, 'Me and My Hair' by Kim Kinloch x @kimberleykinloch.bsky.social, illustrated by Jessica Gibson🌸 and by published by @usborne in our #CLPEFridayGiveaway! To enter, drop 🪮 below! #Ad T&C's: ow.ly/vz0250Qeixn We will contact the winner by DM.

A £5 meal deal? Or gift book packs to 3 pre-school children living in women's refuge centres. Books help overcome disadvantage and nurture a life-long love of reading, but for many they're a luxury families can't afford. Spread joy this back-to-school season with a monthly gift.

National Poetry Day is just around the corner! Poetry reveals the truths of life, relationships, and the world around us. Let's celebrate together on Oct 3rd! buff.ly/4d7CHwG #LovePoetry #PoetryInSchools #PrimaryEducation #NationalPoetryDay

We would love you to join us!

The popularity of children's graphic novels has increased massively over recent years. On Wednesday, I'm delivering an online session with Richard Ruddick about using them effectively in class and building a reading culture. More info here: eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle-9…

Carrying on spotlighting each age category of our 2025 UKLA Book Awards, here's the wonderful 7-10+ nominees!

Looking to gather a small network of primaries to work with me in researching techniques for maximising the links between reading and writing. Ideally year 4/5 and some year 6 and ideally Chesterfield/Sheffield area or close proximity. Shares greatly appreciated.

In some primary schools, reading, writing & talk feel disjointed. Let’s bring back the joy, creativity & connection in English planning! Join me on 6 June for a practical CPD day:📚 High-quality texts 🧠 Evidence-based strategies✏️ Sample units & handbook bookwhen.com/minerva

I love spring because it brings the CLiPPA shortlist! 🌸 Visit CLPE to see this year’s nominees. 5 brilliant collections that inspire and entertain — new voices and old favourites! 📚✨ #CLiPPA2025 #poetry clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA