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Reading for Pleasure – Flint High – KS3

Reading for pleasure. For an English teacher like me, those words go together like Romeo and Juliet, George and Lennie and Charlie and Nick (if you know, you know!) But sadly, for many teenagers today, for a huge variety of reasons, the words reading and pleasure are more of an Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 2 months2 months ago
Events

Recipe for a Poetry Project

What an amazing project this has been for all involved! We’re writing this, reflecting on what a triumph the final celebration and performance was. Some of you will be reading this newsletter with a smile on your face, remembering how your pupil performed in front of an audience of around Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 3 months3 months ago
Authors

Meet the authors of ‘Bottled’ Tom and Jo Brassington

When we were looking at putting together our March well-being themed newsletter, we thought who better to share their story than the authors and creators of the book Bottled. Here they tell us about their beliefs and experiences which led them to creating the text and resource: We believe that Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 5 months5 months ago
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Wellbeing

Improving Pupil Well-being

The conversation about pupil’s mental health and well-being is one that has been rumbling on for a number of years now, but with the impact of school closures and lockdowns it is an issue that has become even more urgent to address. It is vital that we have a long-term Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 5 months3 months ago
Pathways Literacy

The Woodlands Way – Pathways Literacy Case Study

  Click below to jump through this case study Pathways to Write  How does Pathways to Write look at our school? How do we adapt our Pathways units for our children? How has Pathways been introduced in EYFS and what impact has it had so far? Pathways to Read A Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 6 months6 months ago
Inspiring

Q&A with Andrew Moffat of No Outsiders

When we were asked to take part in an upcoming poetry project at Storyhouse Theatre, Chester linked to the No Outsiders programme we jumped at the chance. Over the course of the last month, we have been busy writing a poetry unit around the theme of refugees with a strong Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 6 months6 months ago
Books

Five to Look Out for in 2022!

We made it! 2021 has again been a year like no other. This year, more than ever, we have appreciated escaping into books time and time again. What were your favourite reads in 2021? What are you looking forward to reading in the new year? Here’s our Five to Look Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 8 months8 months ago
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The Team

Thoughts on a New Year

As we write this blog, we are aware that we still face uncertainty as to what 2022 has to offer. Will we make it through the rest of the school year? Will our trips and performances go ahead? Will we get to go on that European city break in half Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 8 months8 months ago
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Book review

Black and British by David Olusoga – Book Review

  This book is revised and rewritten from David Olusoga’s ‘Black and British: A forgotten history’ and provides essential information for younger readers. Pupils in year 5 and 6, as well as pupils in KS3, would find this book fascinating and thought-provoking. If you have celebrated ‘Black History Month’ in Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 9 months9 months ago
Book review

Book Reviews from Louise and Sally

We have handed our book reviews over to our newest members of staff this month. We asked them to tell us about some of their favourite books to read.

By The Literacy Company, 10 months10 months ago

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5 Aug

Did you miss our live interview with Kala from @rogue_reading? We discussed the best practise for Mastery Writing lessons and delve into some key methods and tips for robust teaching practice in writing!

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4 Aug

Did you know we are hosting a summer series over on Instagram this month? We are posting some tips and games to help you make learning fun (we promise!) this summer. Follow our page to see our upcoming posts and competitions.
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