Few would deny that the SEND system needs an overhaul, but only giving EHCPs to pupils in special schools isn’t the answer, says IPSEA’s Catriona Moore tes.com/magazine/analy…

The Writing Framework has been in circulation a few weeks now. Here are some thoughts… ⭐️let’s hope that common sense prevails and schools with an established reading into writing journey do not panic ⭐️let’s hope that sentence structure is taught in context - stand-alone

Win a Brilliant Summer Reading Bundle! Get ready for sunshine, stories and lots of laughs! Love picture books as much as we do? Follow us to enter: 1. FOLLOW 2. LIKE & SHARE 3. TAG friends Closes at 11.59pm 31/7/25 UK only. T&C's bit.ly/2Y29d33 #giveaway

As the holidays begin, I’m encouraging time away from devices for a #ScreenFreeSummer. Breaks from screens boosts relationships and improve mental health. This summer I'll be sharing advice, tips and ideas so we can all enjoy the summer screen free. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/news-and-blogs…

We have 3 HILARIOUS copies of the new #Grimwood instalment #RockTheVote! 🗳️ by #NadiaShireen to #WIN Titus has just had enough, he doesn’t want to be Mayor of Grimwood any more! For the chance to find out who will replace him… RT & Flw by Aug 1 Simon & Schuster Children's Books #WRDMagComp

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ENGLAND. HAVE. DONE. IT. EURO 2025 WINNERS! BACK TO BACK. #BBCFootball #WEuro2025

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It’s time for another GIVEAWAY! 🍞✨ Heygates is giving one of you the chance to win this fantastic Russell Hobbs Breadmaker 🥖 To enter, simply like this post, follow FAB flour! 🥞☕ and tag a friend you’d love to whip up a loaf with!#EasyPeasyBaking *Competition closes 07.08.25*

We have 4 copies of the FABULOUSLY ENTERTAINING new #PetsTellTales #AncientEgypt by Rik Worth (New Account) & Jordan Collver to #WIN! For the chance to see ancient Egypt through the eyes of pets in brilliantly illustrated graphic novel style… RT & Flw by Aug 8 Hachette Children's Group #WRDMagComp

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Why read books? Because books are still the most powerful, reliable, transportive & magical storytelling technology we've invented - and all they need to work is YOUR OWN IMAGINATION! #books (Cartoon by Maria Scrivan)

📚 Alternate reads to Mr Stink 📚 You don’t need Walliams when you have these incredible books. If you know a child who is reading #MrStink then here’s some alternate reads they could read next to explore poverty and/or homelessness. Which other books would you recommend?

Instead of reading Code Name Bananas, why not check out some more superior stories set during WW2? Here’s a few the Y5 & Y6 pupils I’ve taught (and myself!) have particularly enjoyed 📚

It's the summer holidays, which means that I have **two copies** of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply **retweet** this tweet for your chance to win a copy. I will pick two winners on Sunday 17th August. Good luck!

To tackle the reading for pleasure crisis, promote reading for fun. No pressure reading. No stress. No worrying about it being too hard or too easy. Choose a book that's fun to you! Long books, picture books, comics, non-fiction, joke books. Whatever is fun!

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Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant | The Guardian - thanks to ⁦⁦Guardian Opinion⁩ for giving me the opportunity to write about this important subject. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

When recommending a book to a child, 'Here's a book I read, loved and think you'll enjoy' carries more weight than 'Here's a book from a list that someone else says is good'. Lists can be a real help and a great starting point but knowing (at least some of) the books is crucial.

You are not officially a teacher until you’ve stood in front of a class in silence with your arms folded waiting for them to be quiet. And, then followed it up with, ‘I’ll be in here at break time anyway so it makes no difference whether you’re in here with me’’