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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Find out more about the Schools Programme and our exclusive author-led events, running termly: empathylab.uk/empathy-scho... Get involved with National Poetry day: forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poe...

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Empathy Schools

Next training coming up in October Find out more Express your interest Register for training Talk to us first Our impact Where reading builds connection Children and young people learn best when th…

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This year’s theme is Wonder – celebrating the power of poetry to spark curiosity, encourage creativity and help young minds wonder at the world around them. A perfect way to build empathy too!

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🥳 Happy National Poetry Day! How are you celebrating? We’re looking forward to our event with EmpathyLab Schools tomorrow, joined by Dean Atta and Coral Rumble, where we'll be sharing poems written by students, as well as doing some writing in the moment.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our approach builds the language, confidence and emotional safety children need to express themselves, understand others and want to engage with school. This isn’t another bolt on set of resources, it’s a small investment to create a big change.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Get a year of access to a whole school programme, with: ✏️ A wealth of classroom activities, resources and author events 💭 All the training materials needed to cascade the approach across your staff team 🫂 Our support to help you plan, implement and measure as you embed the approach in your setting

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We activate reading to build real life empathy. Our Schools Programme supports you to embed this approach across your curriculum, whole school culture, and within your community.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's just £500 for full online training and year of membership with all the resources and support you need to embed long term sustainable change. Or drop us a line and book in a chat to discuss how the programme can support your setting.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The EmpathyLab Schools Programme helps deliver and evidence real impact against all 7, without adding hugely to staff workload. Using every day reading to support your inclusion strategy means a double win of also improving reading engagement and therefore attainment.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

💭 Every school in England has to publish an inclusion strategy by 31 December, built around DfE's 7 principles of inclusion. ⭐️ Join our autumn training starting 22 October.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Completely free to enjoy and use however you wish and PERFECT for sharing in the classroom, library or at home. And there’s more to come! Join Global Tales Festival and Rebel Reading Society this October for even more incredible storytelling and reading adventures.

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Empathy Shorts

Empathy Shorts Our collection of Empathy Shorts are designed to make sure that every child has access to an empathy-boosting story. Each story in the collection gives a unique take on seeing life f…

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

💭 Jump into 'Incredibly Plain’ by William Yamaguchi Dobson We’re so excited to share our September collaboration with Global Tales, celebrating East and South East Asian heritage Month through a collection of brilliant, bite-sized stories.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

💭 Jump into 'Lion Rocks’ by Monica Wat We’re so excited to share our September collaboration with Global Tales, celebrating East and South East Asian heritage Month through a collection of brilliant, bite-sized stories.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Help young people connect with themselves, each other and the wider world - and discover how empathy can make a real difference, every day. Find out more on our website and get in touch today!

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

💪 Fewer conflicts, Stronger friendships. More empathy in action!   Join our online training this October & activate reading to help children & young people develop real-life empathy skills - strengthen belonging & inclusion, support wellbeing AND improve reading outcomes.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💭 Jump into ‘Peanut Butter Love’ by Maisie Chan We’re so excited to share our September collaboration with Global Tales, celebrating East and South East Asian heritage Month through a collection of brilliant, bite-sized stories.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In the National Year of Reading, we’re offering a discounted price of £100. You can self-fund your place or ask your publisher to nominate you ⭐️ Find out more and book today: empathylab.uk/masterclasses/

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Masterclasses

Author & Illustrator Masterclasses ‘An essential course for any writer at any stage of their author journey’ -Charissa Coulthard, author Get in touch Book today Join our next course…

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You'll receive: ✏️ Ongoing free access to EmpathyLab assets and resources 💭 Top tips from authors and illustrators currently boosting their schools events 💌 Ongoing support from EmpathyLab and a network of likeminded creatives

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You’ll explore: 📚️ the science and art of empathy with expert psychologists ⭐️ how an empathy approach connects with and inspires young audiences 🌍️ how your school and family events can spark real world change

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📣 CALLING ALL AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS 📣 Could you be your community’s next Empathy Champion? Join our next Author and Illustrator Masterclass, 23 & 30 September (4.30-7pm) and discover how you can use your creative work to inspire young audiences and make a difference in your community.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jacqueline will read from her new book & give you a chance to ask any questions - no need to have read the book beforehand! 🗓️ 14th October, 2.00 - 2.45pm 📍 Free, Online 💌 Ages 8-12 Open to all schools, libraries, community settings and home educators, everywhere!

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

  Through reading, conversation and questions, understand how stories can help us make sense of big feelings, see things from different perspectives & find our way through life’s challenges

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

⭐️ Calling all Jacqueline Wilson fans! ⭐️ Join legendary author Jacqueline Wilson, author of over 100 empathy-rich books, as she celebrates her brand new story, Esme Pepper.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join the fun & register for · FREE live-streamed Michael Rosen event on 12 November · FREE resources & ideas to run your own Poetry Party · enter the 2026 Silly School Stuff poetry competition. Now open · share Michael”s Manifesto for Reading to spark imaginations

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Michael Rosen Day - Walker Books

Celebrate Michael Rosen Day Thursday 12 November 2026 Michael Rosen’s HUGE Poetry Party is BACK on Thursday 12 November and we would love you to join us to celebrate the... READ MORE

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

At EmpathyLab we are MASSIVE fans of the wonder that is Michael Rosen - and silly stuff is just BRILLIANT for building empathy and understanding too! Join a HUGE Silly School Stuff-themed Poetry Party this #MichaelRosenDay, Thursday 12 November! A day to celebrate poetry, creativity and imagination.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

💭 Jump into ‘Grandmother’s Gift ’ by Eva Wong Nava We’re so excited to share our September collaboration with Global Tales, celebrating East and South East Asian heritage Month through a collection of brilliant, bite-sized stories.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Masterclasses

Author & Illustrator Masterclasses ‘An essential course for any writer at any stage of their author journey’ -Charissa Coulthard, author Get in touch Book today Join our next course…

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

You’ll explore: 📚️ the science and art of empathy with expert psychologists ⭐️ how an empathy approach connects with and inspires young audiences   🌍️ how your school and family events can spark real world change

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join Global Tales Festival and Rebel Reading Society this October for even more incredible storytelling and reading adventures. 📚️ Access your empathy shorts via our website: empathylab.uk/empathy-shor... 🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets: www.gigantic.com/global-tales...

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

These short, empathy-rich reads invite us to step into new perspectives and experiences and discover the stories that connect us. Completely free to enjoy and use however you wish and PERFECT for sharing in the classroom, library or at home.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

💭 Jump into ‘All Frills’ by Eric Huang We’re so excited to share our September collaboration with Global Tales, celebrating East and South East Asian heritage Month through a collection of brilliant, bite-sized stories.

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🌍️ Happy #WorldKidLitMonth September is the month to explore children's and YA books from all over the world. We have so many AMAZING empathy building books for you to choose from - dive into our Read for Empathy Collection to find your next read. 📍 Where will you travel by book? @worldkidlit

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join Global Tales Festival and Rebel Reading Society this October for even more incredible storytelling and reading adventures. 📚️ Access your empathy shorts via our website: empathylab.uk/empathy-shor... 🎟️ find out more and book your tickets: www.gigantic.com/global-tales...

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Jump into ‘Finding Kitri’ by Anne Elicaño-Shields We’re so excited to share our September collaboration with Global Tales, celebrating East and South East Asian heritage Month through a collection of brilliant, bite-sized stories.

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