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Laura Spargo

@lauraspargo.bsky.social
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📚✍️ Dedicated Primary English specialist. 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇦🇪 Experienced international educator. ✨️📨 Weekly blog, Glimmers in Education: substack.com/@lauraspargo

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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Oh wow, Bob! Now this is something special ✨️
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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This is so wonderful to hear. Congratulations to you and the team, Paddy. What a trilogy of approaches and guiding principles to have in place in your school. Looking forward to talking all things poetry with you 😊
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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Look at that for perception! I love the use of the word 'globe' to be really specific.
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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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Mrs Top Cat Teacher @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Thanks @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social ‘Overheard on a Saltmarsh’ continues to inspire! @lauraspargo.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social
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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Oh yes! How fantastic! It'd be wonderful to see the artwork produced. Reading for meaning (and enjoyment) in action! 🎨📖💡
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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Thanks @juliesargent.bsky.social and @greenshawtrust.bsky.social for another ‘Opening Doors’ key-note. @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social
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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Oh look at the marvellous text choice there! ✨️📖❤️
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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 · 14/02/2026
How fantastic! ✨️
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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
So much joy and enthusiasm @thinktalkleah.bsky.social. So many celebrations also from their previous sessions with you!👏🏼✨️✍️❤️📖
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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
Oh this sounds incredible Shelly! ✨️
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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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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 · 26/01/2026
Oh how wonderful! ✨️
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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Great to see you there yesterday!
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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
A brilliant article @juliesargent.bsky.social - so many insightful ideas and suggestions. A really helpful read 💡
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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
What a treat this is! 🎄🎁
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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Oh how exciting @shellygeeson.bsky.social Can't wait to hear about the sequences in action! ✍️❤️✨️
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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
@shellygeeson.bsky.social @agentapostrophe.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @hallsvillesch.bsky.social
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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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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Oooh thanks for sharing this, Bob! I'm going to sign up too 👏🏼
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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Oh no, so sorry to hear this. Hope that you're able to ease back into school-life gently... and that the madness of Christmas isn't too challenging! More than happy to patiently wait for a sneak peek of fabulous writing! ✨️❤️✍️
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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Isn't it just! And the teacher who recognised Metamorphosis from just the slither of text is currently teaching in Year 1! Ready to inspire the younger generations ✨️🪲
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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
@thinktalkleah.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social
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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼 love this! All of the doors of possibility opening! @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social - always love to see writing from your pupils ✨️
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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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