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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, 7 months6 months ago
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Literacy Learning Online

At the start of this term, schools all around the country leapt into action to go live with their plans for online learning. Although some may have trialled online learning with classes having to close, the sudden change has been a learning curve for everyone. We recognise it has been Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 1 year10 months ago
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Kelsall Primary & Nursery School and The Literacy Company

When I was asked to write about Kelsall’s long standing relationship with The Literacy Company, I jumped at the chance. I then quickly regretted it (for a brief moment) as I knew that my grammar, punctuation and spelling would be closely scrutinised and edited before publishing! I might be pulled Read more…

By Nicole Wright, 2 years2 years ago
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Supporting Mental Health in Schools During the Pandemic Dr Vicky Eames, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Riverbank Psychology

When I was asked to write this blog about supporting mental health in schools as we entered the second wave of the pandemic in the UK, I have to confess it triggered a bit of ‘imposter syndrome’. As a clinical psychologist I am spending most of my days on Zoom, Read more…

By Nicole Wright, 2 years2 years ago
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Resources to support story telling

This year’s World Book day aim was to share a million stories. Why? Because the number of children regularly hearing stories being read to them is rapidly in decline and now we have a chance to do something about it. We all have our favourites but it can be difficult Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 2 years2 years ago
Authors

The importance of telling stories

We often start our reading courses by asking delegates to think about their favourite books. As well as being a bit of an ice-breaker this is also a great insight into how we view ourselves as readers and the journey we have been on. For many, the earliest memories are Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 2 years2 years ago
Book review

I am the Seed that Grew the Tree – Book Review

We love a good poetry book here at The Literacy Company and we think we have stumbled across one of the best ones out there.

By The Literacy Company, 2 years2 years ago
Authors

Raising awareness and understanding of environmental issues: empowering our pupils to make a difference through an engaging and thought-provoking Literacy curriculum.

  ‘There can be no greater legacy than giving young people the tools they need to save our planet.’ (Sir David Attenborough)

By The Literacy Company, 2 years2 years ago
Book review

Book Review: The Wonder of Trees by Nicola Davies and Lorna Scobie

We love Nicola Davies’ books. Especially her style of nature storybook. We love how they make us think. Particularly how they develop our social conscience. We love how we learn a little bit more about the world we live in. The Wonder of Trees does not disappoint. The theme of Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 3 years3 years ago
Book review

Book Review: Big Cat by Emma Lazell

Big Cat is a beautifully illustrated book that will appeal to readers from age 3 to 6. It tells the story of a grandma, some missing glasses and a stray cat who turns out to be not quite what he seems! This is a story that children will love from Read more…

By The Literacy Company, 3 years3 years 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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