Some tips here that can and should be universally applied in all classrooms, yet I’ve seen similarly worded “tips” set out as Section F provision in EHCPs.
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Some tips here that can and should be universally applied in all classrooms, yet I’ve seen similarly worded “tips” set out as Section F provision in EHCPs.
DfE White Paper 26 - Literacy and Oracy overview.
Key implications (that I’ve gauged from my understanding of it)
Hope it’s of use!
I am writing.
Pivoting.
My journey until now, otherwise called Why I am Retired.
meganjanedixon.co.uk/2026/01/02/p...
They're here: the longlists for the #Carnegies2026. 19 books are on the longlist for the Carnegie Medal for Writing, including 5 past winners. Is your favourite here? Which of these books would you choose for the shortlist? @CarnegieMedals #booksky
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Announcing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration!🏅🎨
Featuring lively colours and immersive mediums, these 19 works beautifully portray themes of identity, relationships, nature, and life’s journey. 📚🌟
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How can multimodal texts engage reluctant readers - from classroom to curriculum? This #NationalYearOfReading2026, join us at @britishlibrary.bsky.social for strategies to build the will & skill to read.
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Well…if there are other avenues, my ears are open. New New Voices etc!
Also - how the heck are you?
Coming back on in that hope. I miss collegiate socials.
Bit late to reply but thank you Megan.
See above: @jonnybid.bsky.social @readingrocks.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social
Not to be missed/not long to book: *Reconstructing Reading: translating research into powerful
practice*
Hear from Timothy Shanahan, Jan Hasbrouck, Young-Suk Grace Kim, Kate Cain, Kate Nation & more.
See video below for full lineup.
Full info/bookings: literacytrust.org.uk/events/recon...
I’ve been lucky enough to read this and it is BRILLIANT. Heartily recommend 💖
Calling all ITE/ECTs and those involved. This is a £10 BARGAIN.
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Thank you for the amplification/endorsement Myfanwy.
Very much recommend this event- I have the book and it’s wonderful. Darren and Karen are both incredibly knowledgeable about children’s books and address the issue of diversity critically and in much depth well beyond representation.
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How do we build a diverse curriculum that addresses harmful material in historical literature?
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A favourite city!
Random question and then some: anyone know Alnmouth well enough to recommend places to meet and work? Ideal midway spot between me (Chesterfield) and key colleague (Glasgow)…with added natural beauty as a bonus.
Extended to 27_06. A great chance to win some fantastic books. Do pass on the news:
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That is wonderful work.
Oh this is such sad news. Aidan’s work fundamentally changed how I approached the academic year and how I built relationships in class…never looked back. Immense gratitude.
We are very sad to hear of the death of Aidan Chambers. A full obituary will be published shortly, in the meantime, here's a link to our 2001 Authorgraph in which he discusses his writing with Geoff Fox #KidLit #KidLitUK
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Even before they enter the world, your baby is listening.
Research suggests that our senses activate between 24-26 weeks of gestation, with the sound of our mothers’ heartbeats and voices among the very first things we experience as humans. 🧵
For secondary teachers of reading… that’s all secondary teachers then
Do message me your area. For well-engaged schools, we could work remotely. Thank you.
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.
