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The Curriculum Journal @curriculumjournal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New Editorial Issue out now! 'Curriculum in Professional Practice: AI and the human dimensions of curriculum' edited by @gracehealy.bsky.social, @mattcourtney.bsky.social & @hermionepaddle.bsky.social is now available containing 3 articles. Click here to view: doi.org/10.1002/curj...

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 25/09/2026

We've worked with Wandle English Hub to create Sharing Stories at Home, new resources helping teachers to host engaging and practical workshops about shared reading for families in Reception. Here's Matthew Courtney from Wandle English Hub to explain how we went about it! 👉 bit.ly/4cWz7IC

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

ATTENTION TEACHERS! Would you like to have a poet in your school, but struggling for cash? You can apply for a £500 grant, courtesy of Tower Poetry Schools Grant. Info here: www.chch.ox.ac.uk/tower-poetry... Please check out my website to book me: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk. Pls share! #EduSky #BookSky

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Tower Poetry Schools Grants

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 16/09/2026

📚 We know the transition to school is a critical time for reading enjoyment. Our Sharing Stories at Home workshops for families - created in partnership with Wandle English Hub - are now available, helping you to support reading for pleasure among your newest pupils 👇 bit.ly/4xVS7zx

A photo of two primary school children in the library, with a quote from Matthew Courtney, Strategic Lead of Wandle English Hub and Director of Wandle Learning Partnership.

“At the very point when children’s reading enjoyment begins to decline, access to books is uneven. This makes the role of the school especially important - both in providing access to a rich range of texts and in shaping the kinds of reading experiences that help children develop a lasting connection with reading.”

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 24/08/2026

In our recent webinar, @mattcourtney.bsky.social from Wandle English Hub shared strategies to support families with reading as children start school. Find out why starting school is such a critical moment for reading enjoyment in our new evidence-informed guide. bit.ly/4gIsPys

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My 2026-27 overview of picturebook assembly suggestions is now ready. I've continued to focus on empathy and inclusion, linking the book selections to significant dates across the year. I really hope it's useful. The link can be found here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 19/07/2026

In our recent webinar, we heard from @mattcourtney.bsky.social at Wandle English Hub, with practical strategies to support reading as children start school. Find out why starting school is such a critical moment for reading enjoyment in our new evidence-informed guide. bit.ly/4aXulK0

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I’m looking forward to speaking at this @booktrust.org.uk webinar on starting school

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We are excited to be expanding our English Hub team. We are recruiting a Deputy English Hub Lead. If you’re passionate about literacy in the Reception year have a look at this opportunity: mynewterm.com/jobs/1577773...

Join our team! We are recruiting a Deputy Hub Lead

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The Curriculum Journal @curriculumjournal.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🚨New Editorial alert: 'Curriculum in professional practice: Perspectives on curriculum reform and inclusive practices' by @gracehealy.bsky.social, @mattcourtney.bsky.social & @hermionepaddle.bsky.social Click here to read: bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! I’m really pleased to share a blog post co-written with Kate Sayer and @debbiethomas.bsky.social, published on the DfE Teaching Blog today.

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Last call for our Reconnecting Teens and Texts Conference - March 6th- Milton Keynes. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/overcoming... It’ll be an inspiring day! We have just 5 tickets left! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

At Wandle English Hub, we loved working with World Book Day and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social on this podcast series 🎧📚

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We’re growing our English Hub team! 📚If you’re based in London and passionate about Reading for Pleasure, reading, writing and language development do have a look at these part-time secondment roles. www.wandleenglishhub.org.uk/who-we-are/j...

WE ARE RECRUITING
Literacy Specialists Early Language and Literacy Specialists

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

"We can't make children read for pleasure... but we can entice, invite, model, engage..." @teresacremin.bsky.social It was interesting to listen to the Education Select Committee session on the decline in the number of children reading for pleasure.

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I’m really proud to have worked on this new podcast series with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social. We worked with teachers and school leaders to discuss what taking a strategic approach to World Book Day looks like.

WORLD BOOK DAY®
World Book Day Conversations: from Celebration to a Reading for Pleasure Strategy
The Open University
Reading for Pleasure
EnglishHubs
Wandle at Chesterton Primary |

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Thank you to all those primary teachers filling this in for us! If you are involved with KS2, we'd love to hear from you! Please share @ruthswailes.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @writingrocks.bsky.social

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Today I opened a delivery of 60 children’s poetry books and I’m not sure how I am meant to get any work done this week

BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH
LEAVE THE TREES PLEASE
MELISSA CASTRILLÓN

A PASSING ON OF SHELLS
50 FIFTY-WORD POEMS BY
SIMON LAMB
ILLUSTRATED BY CHRIS RIDDELL

Caterpillar Cake poems by Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Krina Patel-Sage

POEMS BY
AF HARROLD AND DOM CONLON
Welcome to
*WILD*
TOWN
PICTURES BY
KORKY PAUL

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The survey is closing on Fri 30th Jan, so get your response in before that of you’re a secondary English teacher and want your views to be counted!

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londonkidslitfest @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

HOORAY! It's the National Year of Reading so we're launching our largest ever London Primary Schools Programme, over 22,000 places FREE for state schools from Twickenham Stadium to Tower Hamlets. Celebrating the National Year of Reading every year since 2015! www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

"THE BIG GREEN BOOKS 500 CLUB" I started this last July. Thanks to you, we've been able to send £500 of books to two schools. We're now close to the next £500 (thanks!). If you're a school and you could do with £500 of books, check this out. www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo...

The kids from Harlands High School, holding up the free books they got, courtesy of The Big Green Books 500 Club

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 22/12/2025

📣 Competition alert! Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books! Enter by Friday 30 January - more details here👇 bit.ly/3Khwki9

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Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow announces his poetry competition

Send in your poems to win a bundle of signed books!

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 21/12/2025

Our research shows that children are more likely to become independent readers when they experience reading with multiple people. One more reason to enjoy sharing a story with friends and family over the festive period!🎄 Find out more bit.ly/4pP6FN6

A young girl and her grandma read a picture book together on the sofa. Behind them is a Christmas tree with colourful lights and decorations.

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

My phone just reminded me of the hours spent wrapping to make a poetry advent for every class in school a few years ago 😂 A Christmas poem to unwrap and enjoy every day!🎄🎁

Poems wrapped up in packages and envelopes with the days in December written on them

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Maisie Chan 🐼 CHI CHI THE PANDA out now! 🎋 @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Darren Chetty FREE in-conversation about the representation of Black and other racially minoritised people in British children’s literature from the 18th century to present day.

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 28/10/2025

Are you joining us for our upcoming webinar about the importance of book choice in primary schools? We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇 bit.ly/4qvcFv8

An illustration by Sandhya Prabhat of a group of children reading with a teacher on the floor of a school library. Plus the words: "Webinar: Developing a culture of reading for pleasure. Why book choice matters for children. 4pm, Thursday 20 November." And the logos for BookTrust, and The Open University Reading for Pleasure

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

I’ve never really ‘got’ Where the Wild Things Are

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Help discover the next generation of storytellers! Love reading stories? BBC 500 Words is looking for teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff, and library staff to help read and judge stories written by children aged 5 – 11. 👉 Find out more and sign up here: buff.ly/zQYuq8G

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hooray! Today’s the day! Jump straight to these pages of resources to pick a poem to share with your classes - lots of choices for EY, KS 1,2,3,4 & 5. @poetrydayuk.bsky.social forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poe...

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Poems and Resources - Forward Arts Foundation

A selection of poems and resources for children and young people that can be used to inspire on National Poetry Day and all year round!

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Andrew McCallum @andrewemc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

FREE EMC TWILIGHT We can't wait for this free event at our Webber Street base featuring two of our favourite writers. Book your place on our website while tickets are available @darrenchetty.bsky.social @theclpe.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 10/08/2025

Aged 5-25 and looking for poetry magazines, competitions, or writing groups? Check out our Poetry Opportunities database on Young Poets Network: ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk/poetry-opportunities/

Did you know that Young Poets Network has an online poetry opportunities database?

We've got over 200 opportunities and resources for young poets listed, including
Competitions
Writing groups
Organisations
Online stuff
Magazines
Youth Laureates

Find them all on Young Poets Network: ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I'm about to set off on a month-long Reading for Pleasure research journey as part of my Churchill Fellowship! I’m exploring how EdTech, AI and wider initiatives are helping children and young people develop both the skills of reading and a love of reading.

Title: Reading for Pleasure
A research journey into EdTech and Al
Image: Map of Europe with pins in London, Hamburg, Brussels, Cologne, Copenhagen and Mälmo.

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Jonathan Humble @northernjim.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Imagine the Future ... southbankcentre.co.uk/create-learn... #PoetryForChildren #DirigibleBalloon

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Do share - The Summer Reading Challenge launches 🚀 today! At your local library! 📚 @jonnybid.bsky.social @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @smithsmm.bsky.social @rcharlesworth.bsky.social

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 27/05/2025

We are so, so grateful to Matthew ❤️

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

It was great to run the Hackney Half last week, raising money for @booktrust.org.uk (and to get my first sub-2hr half marathon!) 🏃🏻📚

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Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

My first ever picture book is out May 1st. A lovely review -and link to order - here: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... I'm Going to Make A Friend is illustrated by the amazing Sandhya Prabhat and published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social

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Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

We thought we might start a blog series… …and so we shall. If you want to get ahead, just sign up as a site member.

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The Reading Comprehension Advocacy Network (RCAN) is a group of researchers, teachers, leaders and members of the education sector committed to ensuring reading comprehension is central to the curriculum and teaching. Find out what we do here: wp.lancs.ac.uk/rcan/

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Reading Comprehension Advocacy Network

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Anne Thompson @librarylady.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Have you been too busy to keep up with what's been happening in the world of children's books? Here's my latest round up to help you. Awards, free events, book reviews and more. Happy reading! 📚#UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/04/05/r...

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Reading Matters: The Latest Children’s Book News

Welcome to the this month’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It has been a frantically busy month and some of the items that I have included feel as though th…

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Displaying the covers of some of the fantastic books published each year is a simple way to interest children and get them thinking about their future reading. There's real value in the book talk it enables. There's a link to a folder containing the covers I used on my Padlet: shorturl.at/JHXO2

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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

At Wandle English Hub, we are delighted to be working with @britishlibrary.bsky.social to organise a fully-funded conference on Reading for Pleasure, social justice & opportunity taking place on Friday 4th July. The conference is fully-funded. Tickets and details: bit.ly/TurningPagesChangingFutures

Turning Pages, Changing Futures:
a conference on Reading for Pleasure, social justice and opportunity

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Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

On Tuesday 25th March, @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social and I will be talking about Beyond the Secret Garden at Brixton Library. It’s a free event. Come along!!

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Shareen Wilkinson @mrswilkinson.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

📢Exciting news📢 ✨ My new book on disciplinary literacy in primary schools is available for pre-order! 🌟 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L Special thanks to all everyone who supported the book.

Text with book cover and announcing a new book.

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