Children can read a LOT, and devour text greedily. In #OpeningWorlds by Y6, pupils read c1000 words each lesson in history, geography & RE.
How do we do this? Intentional sequencing: every single tricky word not in bold – scour, meandered, gesture... – has been taught thoroughly before in Y3, 4 or 5

Don’t miss this! Jon is brilliant! 📘📚📕

Going to be running an online RfP session on Monday 23rd June at 3:45pm. Will be talking about how children choose books, reading identities, the importance of peer recommendations and as many other things as I can squeeze in. More info here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle...

ENGLISH AND INCLUSION CONFERENCE

Can't wait to host these great people at our centre on June 11. Bookings close 2 days before.

Part of our 2-for-1 offer so not many slots left if you haven't yet booked @teresacremin.bsky.social @darrenchetty.bsky.social

www.englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/4536...

Words and Pictures with the St Austell Festival of Children's Literature How literary festivals select authors, what makes an amazing event and what has been surprising about running a festival

Simon Pollard, our Director of Primary Education, sat down with Naomi and James Jones (award-winning write and author) to talk about St Austell Festival of Children's Literature and the importance of families reading together.
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#ReadingForPleasure

Thank you so much to @jonnybid.bsky.social for coming online and speaking at our TRG Sharing Good Practice Event today. Participants left feeling really motivated with some new, simple ideas they can use in their classroom to promote RFP. 📚😊

@openuni-rfp.bsky.social

📣 Primary School Leaders & Headteachers

Join 400+ schools nationwide benefiting from this evidence-informed year-long programme boosting #ReadingforPleasure & attainment 💙

📅 FREE online briefing: Wed 21 May, 4–5pm

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Reading for Pleasure and Growth via @englishassociation.bsky.social

It's very clear that the work of @empathylabuk.bsky.social is becoming increasingly important. Make sure your school is registered for the ten-day Empathy Day Festival happening in June. Free online sessions with authors and poets, and lots of free resources. Please share! empathylab.uk/empathy-day

Just listened to the recent podcast on Mind the Gap with @emmaturner75.bsky.social and @mrswilkinson.bsky.social about disciplinary literacy in primary. I can’t wait to take these ideas back into school this week and have preordered Shareen’s book. Would highly recommend giving this a listen 🤩

A teacher’s-eye-view of the CLiPPA CLPE Children’s Poetry Award - National Association for the Teaching of English What happens when a teacher becomes a judge for one of the UK’s biggest children’s poetry prizes? Saira Bano shares her inspiring journey behind the scenes of the CLiPPA —...

What happens when a teacher becomes a judge for one of the UK’s biggest children’s poetry prizes? Saira Bano shares her inspiring journey behind the scenes of the CLiPPA — and how it’s transformed her pupils’ love for poetry. www.nate.org.uk/2025/04/25/a... #NATE #illumiNATE

🎫 I've got my ticket - have you got yours?

💡A *free* webinar which promises to be an englightening and thought-provoking. What an opportunity!

👇🏻 Register below...

Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools (1 May 2025, 16:30 - 17:30) | The English Association We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.

FREE
Next week via @englishassociation.bsky.social
Big numbers have registered. It's a webinar so room for more! @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social @nicklowryed.bsky.social

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There's still time to join us this evening. Changing the World One Story at a time with Emily Gravett, Pari Thomson and Louisa Farrow. vimeo.com/event/492991...

Today was St Matthew’s in Nechells - a school where things feel like they just work because everyone is on the same page. The powerful knowledge and vocabulary on show from the kids was mind blowing.

DfE calls for evidence to aid NPQ review The DfE is asking for 'recent, relevant and high-quality research' as it reviews its suite of NPQs

The DfE has launched a call for evidence as part of its national professional qualification (NPQ) framework review, urging the education sector to 'get involved'

PEOPLE OF BRIXTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS:

Wow! Just look at that line-up! Extraordinary opportunity to hear so many important and knowledgeable voices.

Join Evelyn Forde for HEP's Leadership 55 session on 12 March. Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/292zvf2e

📣Just one day to go! We’re thrilled to welcome @evelynforde1.bsky.social - former ASCL President & award-winning headteacher - for an inspiring discussion on leadership challenges & breaking bias. Don’t miss it! ✨

📅 12 March, 4PM
💻 On Zoom

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#BreakingBarriers

This episode of 'Sitting in the Chair' is unmissable. We are in London with Thahmina Begum discussing PD, mundane joys and representation in headship. Catch it here: open.spotify.com/episode/5Ngw...

Sponsored by @innerdrive.bsky.social

Hi Bob…made it over here! Looking good! 🙌🏽