Today I’m doing a short INSET session for King’s School, Worcester. The problem is in the word “short”. What this means is that I’ll pack
The reading brain
Children who have no books – let’s put this right
I had an incredible pleasure and privilege yesterday. I bought my first grandchild his first book – and read it over a cup of coffee
Reading for Pleasure and the summer holidays – a pledge
Today I’m giving the prize-giving speech at Derwent Lodge school in Kent. Before it, I’m doing a double-length workshop for Years 5 and 6, all
Summer holiday reading for pleasure pledge
Do you give yourself permission, space and time to read for pleasure? Let me help. I recently created a double-sided postcard for a school I’m visiting
When a Reading for Pleasure strategy has instant success!
One of my favourite audiences is one that’s full of school librarians. Any librarians will do, tbh, but school ones are so in tune with
‘Attention, Students: Put Your Laptops Away!’
I’m often asked whether it’s best to take notes on paper or screens and in INSET days I’ve previously referred to a body of research