This image sums the week up perfectly – the joy and light that books bring, but also the fact I spent most of the week in bed exhausted! I’m not going to lie – LitFest was perhaps the most stressful week of my job so far, but also the most rewarding. Our KS3 Lead setContinue reading “Lit Fest – the best (and worst) week of my life!”
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Using Tutor Reading to Develop Oracy – Win Win!
With the success of our Tutor Reading Programme, comes constant progression and development to add even more impact. We all know the importance of reading – but what about the importance of oracy? This is something I’ve been working on. I think as classroom practitioners, we value discussion in lessons as this can help studentsContinue reading “Using Tutor Reading to Develop Oracy – Win Win!”
Creating a ‘whole school reading’ ethos – Part 2
In Part 1 of this post, I outlined how I launched our Tutor Reading Programme and how it’s developed since September 2018 as part of my role to create a ‘whole school reading’ ethos. I deliberately chose the picture of Spiderman as I really did feel like I’d need to harness my inner superpowers toContinue reading “Creating a ‘whole school reading’ ethos – Part 2”
Creating a ‘whole school reading’ ethos: Part 1
When I was tasked to create a ‘whole school reading’ ethos back in April 2018, I initially thought I would need super hero powers! Whilst I’m into my second year, and have achieved many successes, I still sometimes feel like I could do with a little bit of supernatural help! So, let me take youContinue reading “Creating a ‘whole school reading’ ethos: Part 1”
Christmas is coming!
Christmas is always a busy time in school – it is also often the longest half term of the year. Teachers are tired, students are tired and it can feel like a slog just to make it to the holidays. However, it’s a really critical time of year for instilling that key Christmas spirit andContinue reading “Christmas is coming!”
Leading Literacy 