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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Wonderful! I will definitely be following.

Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

They provide scaffolding by modeling fluent reading, pronunciation & intonation. This is why in primary ed we read every day to children. Reading out loud, modelling the desired behaviour enhances a child's interest in texts.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Audiobooks help by building vocabulary, comprehension & fluency. They are a wonderful stepping stone for reluctant readers exposing them to complex language so that they can keep pace with peers.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Success in education offers the opportunity for choice in later life. It also contributes to a healthy progress 8 score which schools are measured on. RfP under pins those winning results. It can change children's outcomes and change lives for the better. Go All In!

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The big campaigns are necessary because many children stop reading in secondary education. Reading for pleasure is the biggest indicator of the future success of a child. We must maintain the intrinsic motivation for reading that occurred in primary for the sake of our future economy.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Audio books stimulate the same areas of the brain that reading does & provide the opportunity for all children to access challenging text. I am disappointed by the comments here. You would all be welcome at your local OU / UKLA Teachers' Reading Group. Join us. literacytrust.org.uk/information/...

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Audiobooks and literacy | National Literacy Trust

Research shows that audiobooks can support children's reading skills.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Congratulations! Your research has touched lives and changed the outcome of many children across the world. This honour is well deserved.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The right person really can make a difference, but it is difficult to do it alone. We all need to model the behaviour we desire from the children, read when they read, enthuse about texts, share what we love and go all in.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Our own children couldn't read or even talk when we started to read to them. That pleasurable experience & time together influenced their enjoyment & nurtured their own will to read. It supported the development of the intrinsic motivation we strive for. Reading role models are essential.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Let the children read what they want in their own time. You can introduce the texts you think they should be reading in the classroom. Push them to read your choice of texts and whilst a few may love it, many will just stop reading.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

This is why schools need a reading champion or librarian. Someone who can enthuse about all sorts of texts, build relationships, meet the children's interests and support their reading journeys. Pick them up when they fall or need a break & point them in the direction of something they will love.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

RfP has declined hugely in the last ten years, screen time and the lack of social interaction are believed to be a part of that decline. Lots of chat in social reading environments with cushions and a biscuit is helping us build communities of readers in our school.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Research shows that reading volume significantly influences the development of reading skills, enhances vocabulary and comprehension.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

'Pleasure doesn’t come from rebranding libraries as theme parks or bribing children with stickers' That's true! Which is why we make reading the reward rather than reward reading. Our RfP sessions are fun, social, relaxed and sacrosanct to the children. They look forward to visiting the library.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The skill does influence the will, but this works both ways. The will also influences the skill.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The TaRs research led by @teresacremin.bsky.social and the team at @openuni-rfp.bsky.social specifically targets choice. Learner led, texts that tempt. Getting to know the students and their interests is key. We champion the choice of the child. All reading counts.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

& mobile reading rarely count.' This isn't my experience of the research. I wonder what @teresacremin.bsky.social and the @openuni-rfp.bsky.social team think of this. I could rephrase it & suggest that when some teachers count pleasure, they almost always privilege printed literary fiction...

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

'When researchers count pleasure, they almost always privilege printed literary fiction & discount the kinds of text that many children, especially boys & students from minority backgrounds, read most avidly. Digital reading, gaming-related texts, extensive non-fiction, ...

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

☝️To be clear, I don't agree with this point in the article dealing with how almost always researchers count pleasure. This has not been the case, in my recent experience.☝️

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Thank you, I will do my very best to join you live.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

With @hannahgold.bsky.social and Ben from Our Bookshop, Tring getting inside information on The Lone Husky and the new Bear movie. 💙🐻‍❄️

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

We had a great time touring France and spending time with my secondary school French exchange student. 40 years of friendship. The library in Riom was fab.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

I couldn't find The Last Bear by @hannahgold.bsky.social in the library in Riom, France, but it is available in Saint Beauzire which is where we are staying.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

If you are looking for a story that will make you giggle out loud, then this could be it.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Check out Dragons' Den Series 21, Episode 5 on BBC iPlayer. The final pitch, 13 minutes before the end of the programme. Free audio books. What a gift they have given! app.sooperbooks.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

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Sooper Books

The world's best children's stories — backed by all 5 BBC dragons!

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This evening members of @newarktrg.bsky.social presented their Examples of Practice. The enthusiasm for their work moved me to happy tears. The one recurring theme was surprise at how very little effort made such an impact on the children's response to reading. Of course we celebrated with a story.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

On this day, four years ago, I entered the world of education. My work is rewarding, possibly more than anything else I have ever done. One national award later, smiles everyday and an absolute passion to change lives. I make my living sharing stories with children. Make your vacation your vocation!

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Booking now LiVE for our Oct. 18th Conference! tinyurl.com/bn6d2x3m Milton Keynes 🎈Do Join us! 🎈@openuni-rfp.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @readingrocks.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social An engaging reading community focused day 🎈@uklitassociation.bsky.social

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Has anyone else noticed a change in children's habits this year? After many consecutive years of literary consumption only one child has borrowed a Harry Potter book this year & the same with David Williams. Yet Katya Balen, Lisa Thompson, D Pilkey, A Blabey, R Telgemeier ++ fly from the shelves.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Thank you for your kind words. He remains with me in my heart, mind and some fabulous stories x

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

This is the first Father's Day without my Dad, but I have the fondest memories of Saturday afternoons listening to him reading stories like Winnie the Pooh and Mr Pink Whistle. Winnie was a book he kept from his own childhood. Reading together is one of my most precious memories.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I think it's quite obvious from some of this morning's book returns what children enjoy reading at our school.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I shared My Beautiful Voice by Joseph Coehlo with Year 5 today. Many children recognised themselves. More than a handful came to speak with me afterwards about how anxiety affects them. What a wonderful story & a great opportunity to offer support, understanding & to build relationships.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Year six was exactly the year group I was thinking of. Thank you so much for the confirmation that it's a great read. Our year 6's always love to read around their WWII topic. I am excited to find something new.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

When you get near to the end of the school year having spent every penny of the RfP budget and then you find another book that you know the children will love. This sounds like a great read. Added to my list.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I cancelled my X account and came here to get away from this piece of work. No thank you. We have NOTHING in common. I am here for the kidslit and the edu community only, not this or even a parody of this. ⬇️

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

That sounds great, will check it out.

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 21/05/2025

📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now! It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot: www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...

The front cover of the Reading Rights report plus the words: "Reading Rights - Books build a brighter future - Read the report". The URL booktrust.org.uk/readingrights and logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate, Arts Council England, and BookTrust

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Can anyone please explain to me exactly what is / are Mirror Men. I don't know if I will sleep tonight. I have too many solutions to this puzzle floating around my brain.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A thought for the new term. READING FOR PLEASURE is the most important thing in education: more important than any test scores, or any of the hoops we make our kids jump through. So whatever else you do, please never stop helping kids find books to read & love. It will change their lives! #literacy

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

@openuni-rfp.bsky.social are on Bluesky! 💙 Definitely one to follow for any educators.

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Emily House @emilyhouse.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I have a new book baby on the way. It’s available for pre-order now here: imagnaryhouse.com/products/ode... It has fun fold out sections including river facts too. I can’t wait to share it with the world 🌍 📕 #readingforpleasure #kidlit #booksky #readingtogether

Front cover of the picture book Ode to the River by Emily House

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

It was lovely to meet you too. I hope you enjoyed your day and arrived home safely.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

In Doncaster with @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social & Sallie from @newarktrg.bsky.social at the OURfP Choice & Voice Matters Conference. An inspiring day! Plus a big bag of books to bring back to school to share with the children on Monday.

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Do join us in Doncaster! Choice and voice matter! This practical day will offer ideas to support wise choices and rich conversation. @jonnybid.bsky.social @readingrocks.bsky.social Just 11 places left! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-fo...

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Reading for Pleasure: Choice and Voice

HONOURING READERS' RIGHTS

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It's one of those stories where some children will recognise themselves. He said very few words even at 3 yrs old. He liked to be barefoot. His teachers found him disruptive in class and yet he was a genius. The final page carries an inspiring message to our future scientists. Well worth purchasing.

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