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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

✨️ Well aren't I lucky? A treasure found in Foyles on the Southbank on my way to the @theclpe.bsky.social CLiPPA Poetry awards. What a way to start the day! @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🚃 Making my way to Manchester for the @natecommunity.bsky.social Conference. 💭📚 I'll be talking KS2-KS3 transition, offering helpful approaches to support ambition and inclusion for all pupils. #BuildInNotBoltOn 👋 Hope to see you there! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thecockerill.bsky.social

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

@poetrybyheart.bsky.social What an incredible experience feeling the power of poetry delivered so well and in such a setting by students and teachers. It is a privilege being at the Globe. @lauraspargo.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@hywelroberts.bsky.social @writingrocks.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Many thanks to all three of you. Throughout our Y6 writing moderation meeting today, we kept referencing the work that we have accomplished through support, advice & resources from you. Thanks again.

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Mrs Top Cat Teacher @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

And so it begins: I wonder why they’re out at night? I wonder why the goblin is sad? I wonder why they’re not on the Saltmarsh? I wonder why there are beads and shells? I wonder why they’re not in the picture? Tbh they noticed more than the ITT students did haha! @openingdoors.bsky.social

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Scroll down for ‘Nymph and the Goblin’ pupils’ work. Thanks to Crown House @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social www.crownhouse.co.uk/opening-door...

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Opening Doors to Quality Writing

Ideas for writing inspired by great writers for ages 6 to 9

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Dr Myfanwy Edwards @myf1990.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I LOVE this- being ambitious but using art, oracy and drama to include the texts. More of this at KS3 please!

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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Fabulous to work with @greenshawtrust.bsky.social yesterday and explore how ambitious texts can support our early writers to develop composition (oral & written) using Opening Doors principles and strategies. @openingdoors.bsky.social

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Thanks Claire @greenshawtrust.bsky.social for asking me to speak in Gloucestershire today! It was a privilege to give the key-note and engage with so many teachers opening doors for their budding writers.

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

✨️ What a wonderful day spent continuing to "open the door" at Richmond Hill Primary Academy! 📖💡❤️ This was the hub's 3rd session out of 5 and the focus was on creative non-fiction. Ideas were plentiful. 👀 Take a look! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

✨️ National Storytelling Week doesn't have to be confined to 5 days in the school year. 💡📖❤️ Make every day one that is full of engaging and captivating stories! Check out the @openingdoors.bsky.social series! 👇🏻 #NationalStorytellingWeek #PrimaryTeachers #EduSky #PrimaryEnglish

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

💡📖✍️💬 If you've not seen @juliesargent.bsky.social's fantastic resource for KS1, take a look! ✨️ The success stories are already pouring in! #PrimaryEnglish ##PrimaryReading #PrimaryWriting #KeyStageOneTeachers #EduSky #TeachingResources

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

This weekend, become a NATE subscriber and join our community. Every so often, we’ll send you useful resources, updates from our work and links to our latest articles. Sign up today and we'll send you a curated selection of our most recent writing. #NATE tinyurl.com/h76j3tfe

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Once in a while, we share updates and resources, as well as links to news and blog posts we think you’ll find useful. Sign up today and receive a curated selection of our most recent writing and resou...

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

✍️ Have you seen the incredible collections of writing over on the @crownhousepub.bsky.social Opening Doors web page? 🔉 *New pieces of writing* - do take a look. You're sure to be impressed! @openingdoors.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social #EduSky #Writing

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

📖❤️ Last week marked the beginning of #TheNationalYearOfReading2026 - how incredibly exciting! ✨️ I also wanted to mark the occasion by writing a glimmer about my initial recommendations to #GoAllIn2026: open.substack.com/pub/lauraspa... @literacy-trust.bsky.social

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The National Year of Reading

recommendations for 'going all in'!

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

This is absolutely brilliant from Leah! Listen in for a gem of wisdom every few minutes and examples of classroom application from ‘Opening Doors’ @juliesargent.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @joshuaseigal.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

🎧💡✨️ Can't wait to give this a listen. 💬 'Ambition for all' - the most important approach to continue to prioritise in 2026. #EduSky #CurriculumAndAssessmentReview #UKCurriclum #Education #TeachingAndLearning

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

✨️ If you're looking for ideas to support high-quality English learning experiences in Reception and KS1 - look no further! 👇🏻

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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all the Opening Doors team and we hope you enjoy this extra treat! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Get ready for the #NationalYearofReading with this brand-new English resource from @juliesargent.bsky.social! Centred around Nimesh the Adventurer, it offers tools to help inspire your students to think creatively, boost #literacy skills & find a genuine pleasure in reading. 👉 buff.ly/nWOxSVS

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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Exciting new Opening Doors unit of work created for reception and KS1. @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

✨️ My visit to @hallsvillesch.bsky.social was so special, I had to write a 'glimmer' about it! ❤️📖 Authentic considerations for embedding a truly inspiring reading culture and curriculum. @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/lauraspa...

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Embedding an authentic reading culture

Environments, curriculum and teacher PD.

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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

That’s great to hear! We all look forward to hearing from the pupils and seeing their writing. Exciting times! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We have purchased this and our KS1 team are very excited! It also helps us with our 'wings to fly' providing a helpful scaffold for how we can develop great sequences of learning with beautiful and ambitious text! I'll be sure to capture some pupil voice and writing for you 🥰

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Your books are contributing to the golden age SF! 👇👇

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Thanks to the schools and Laura on lighting some fires. Lots of people ask for inclusive resources so why not take a look or contact one of us? 👇👇👇

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

✨️ How fantastic to spend the afternoon with leaders and teachers at @hallsvillesch.bsky.social and @scottwilkieprimary.bsky.social ✍️❤️📖 We explored how a range of Opening Doors strategies (and the principles behind these) will continue to inspire ambition in ALL pupils. @openingdoors.bsky.social

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

A very exciting step forward for #openingdoors 👇👇👇

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

💡Bob Cox (@openingdoors.bsky.social) and I both sharing in our enjoyment of reading the latest issue of @natefeed.bsky.social 'Teaching English' magazine! 💭 Great minds thinking alike! @thecockerill.bsky.social @suepinnick.bsky.social #EnglishTeachers #InitialTeacherEducation #EduSky

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Inspirational writing and amazing display at @hallsvillesch.bsky.social, inspired by the poem 'High Flight' written by 19-year old Royal Canadian Air Force pilot John Magee. The unit for sharing this poem with your pupils can be found in @openingdoors.bsky.social Opening Doors to Quality Writing.

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

🎄 Can't wait for this *free* special, festive event. 💭 Get your thinking caps on (santa-themed optional 🎅). Details to register below 👇🏻 #PrimaryReading #Teachers #FreeClassroomResource #EduSky

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

@joshuaseigal.bsky.social I’ve just seen you on BBC South And you were an inspiration! Congratulations and well done National Literacy Trust and the school!

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Thanks Shelly. More and more articles are encouraging moves away from topics and genres. As you know, we have a decade’s work with ‘Opening Doors’ illustrating just how schools like yours value creative ideas often stimulated by subject depth.

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Shelly Geeson @shellygeeson.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

@openingdoors.bsky.social nice to see some reflections on how a genre approach to teaching writing can be constructing and the consideration of quality texts and enjoyment! I wouldn't stop at Y1... www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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Why primary writing can’t be all about genre

It’s common to take a genre-driven approach to teaching writing at primary school, but this doesn’t work for all years, writes Katie Jenkins

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

✨️ A pause in the middle of an exceptional day of thought, inspiration and the power to make meaningful change. @empathylabuk.bsky.social #EmpathyEducation #EduSky

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

✨️ What an incredible morning visiting @hallsvillesch.bsky.social to experience their immersive learning experiences, reading environments and investment in teachers' professional development- and curiosity. 📖 It is true, at Hallsville you're never far from a book! @justimaginecentre.bsky.social

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🥳📚📖Tomorrow ! Free! Online! Sign up! 18 November, 16:45 – 17:30 How schools can nourish a reading-for-pleasure culture with community fundraising, wishlists,purpose-driven support. Deborah Maclaren @LoveReading4Kids.bsky.social& Sana Siddiq primary teacher 💫 englishassociation.ac.uk/reigniting-r...

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Reigniting Reading for Pleasure: Empowering Schools with LoveReading4Schools (18 November 2025, 16:45 - 17:30) | The English Association

We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

👀 Oracy, poetry and grammar for purpose. ✨️ What an excellent celebration of ambitious English opportunities for all. Thank you for sharing, @thinktalkleah.bsky.social! @openingdoors.bsky.social #EduSky #PrimaryTeachers #Reading #Writing #PrimaryEnglish #Poetry #Oracy

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Thanks @jillberry102.bsky.social and of course Sam and Tracy @samgibbs.bsky.social @missgoodyear.bsky.social A powerful voice here on something close to our long term ‘Opening Doors’ work: teacher empowerment 👇👇👇👇👇

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🌟 The power of poetry to inspire and include all is truly great. 👀 Do take a look at this exciting training session taking place in #Newham. 💬 Please do share with colleagues who may be interested in attending. @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social #EduSky

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