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Teresa Cremin

@teresacremin.bsky.social
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Professor of Education (Literacy), The Open University. Fellow EA, RSA and AcSS. Committed to social justice and reading for pleasure. RfP Website: ourfp.org Own profile: www.open.ac.uk/people/tmc242

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Looking forward to facilitating a Talking about Texts Matters workshop at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social and National Literacy Trust conference next week! literacytrust.org.uk/events/prima... We’ll be mardling about mags and music! @jonbiddle.bsky.social do join us!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Wow ! Such a rich, fun and authentic session with Nate Lessore today and 2000 Young people! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social
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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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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Absolutely- we have a professional responsibility to know and understand a wide range of contemporary children’s texts- so we can make a bridge from banded Books to supported choice- but it’s a high demand.
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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 · 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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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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Dr Debra Kidd @debrakidd.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This is why we slowed down our phonics learning and built in a school wide reading for pleasure programme (thank you @teresacremin.bsky.social and team). CLPE has helped us to shift away from atomised grammar and we have 'every place is a reading place' nooks and crannies all over. Our kids ❤️ books.
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Just got to this - thanks - it is a tragedy I agree - personal relational education pushed to the limits.
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Looking forward to reading this! Well done
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
‘If a drug boasted such benefits [as the arts] governments would be pouring billions into it. Instead, funding has been slashed across the culture sector.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London, brings together numerous research projects confirming what we have always suspected - art is good for us. It helps us enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives. One study found that people who engaged regularly with the arts had a 31% lower risk of dying at any point during the follow-up period, even when confounding socioeconomic, demographic and health factors were taken into account.
Studies also show that visiting museums and attending live music events can make people physiologically younger, and a monthly cultural activity almost halves our chances of depression. As Fancourt argues, if a drug boasted such benefits governments would be pouring billions into it. Instead, funding has been slashed across the culture sector and arts education has been devalued and eroded in the UK.
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
And a damn good book it is too!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
That’s very kind, thank you🙏
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Shrewd move! But I’ll bet you can anyway !
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Not sure what to say Gordon- but thank you ☺️
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
I too will read everything you write. From our first encounters in Macclesfield your insightful capacity to cut through to the core of all things educational shone through. Write - share - I’m listening and so are others ( and swearing this is happening) . Go for it Megan. Xx
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Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @letterssounds.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
👏 Huge congratulations to @teresacremin.bsky.social on being awarded a CBE for services to education in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours List. Any Little Wandle members who have attended her Reading for Pleasure sessions will know just how well deserved this is.
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
!!! To the king?!
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
With the National Year of Reading now here, a few people have asked if I'm running the online 'Building a Classroom Reading Community' session again. Doing it twice, on Sun 11th Jan and on Mon 12th Jan. Sun 11th Jan eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977168230... Mon 12th Jan eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977168128...
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Thanks so much Barbara-
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Cheers Stephen ! Happy new year!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Good timing I agree! Thanks for your generous words !
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Thanks Gordon - hope you are well?
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Why that’s very kind of you Kathryn -
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Thanks for the encouragement to come back here more Mark - I’ll try!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
So delighted to share I’ve been awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List! Very much a shared honour- so many folk nurture #readingforpleasure - making a difference to today’s young people. @barbarableiman.bsky.social @karlduke8.bsky.social @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @misterbodd.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Agreed!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Do join us on Tuesday for this free seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... it’ll be useful! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @primarychamp.bsky.social @benniekara.bsky.social please share! All welcome!
eventbrite.co.uk
Write to Read: Motivating and Engaging Literacy Learners
Centre for Literacy and Social Justice Seminar
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Do join us at this free research and practice seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... @jonnybid.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @firststory.bsky.social @minilebowski.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Thanks Simone! Do check out the year long programme too ourfp.org/schools-teac... it was good to be with you all
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Reading Schools Programme 2025-26 - Reading for Pleasure
Now OPEN for 2026-27 enquiries Primary Programme KS3 Programme Is Reading for Pleasure a key strategic priority in your school or Trust? Are you working towards whole school development of RfP in orde...
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Do join us at this free research and practice seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... @jonnybid.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @firststory.bsky.social @minilebowski.bsky.social
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
How can schools and families inspire kids to love reading again? 🤔Join Prof. @teresacremin.bsky.social as she dives into the social side of reading—how connections with characters, peers, and teachers keep kids turning pages. Tune in! 📖💡 #psychologyintheclassroom changingstatesofmind.com/podcast
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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
A sustained decline in children’s enjoyment in both reading and writing represents a global concern. This book uses the results of a three-year study to nurture young people’s engagement as readers and writers. spr.ly/63326Aju5A @teresacremin.bsky.social @drsjhulston.bsky.social
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Reading and Writing for Pleasure: An Evidence-Informed Framework for Practice
Reading and writing for pleasure represent issues of global concern and interest in policy, research and practice, underpinned by evidence illustrating their importance for young people’s academic, social and emotional experiences and outcomes. In the face of a sustained decline in children’s enjoyment in both reading and writing, this highly significant book presents findings from a three-year study of research and practice that nurtures young people’s engagement as readers and writers. T
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
For those who haven’t yet seen it the review is out! www.gov.uk/government/p... Primary recomm.’s include Oracy Framework -Grammar test revised - higher profile for drama and citizenship ed + @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @primaryenglish.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social
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Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Studies by @openuni-rfp.bsky.social‬, led by Professor @teresacremin.bsky.social‬, show that What on Earth! Magazine boosts children's engagement with reading in the classroom, including with reluctant readers 🎓 🔗 Read the full reports for each phase here: www.whatonearthmag.com/research
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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Excellent report on volitional reading by @teresacremin.bsky.social & others. A must-read for all teachers & senior leaders across the Key Stages. cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/u....
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Delighted this edition is now out with 64 contributors!! @primaryenglish.bsky.social @primaryteachew.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @rogmcdonald.bsky.social Built to last with classroom teachers voices too!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Fabulous to read - 👏👏👏so many youngsters have simply not found books that connect - they need well informed teachers and librarians …
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
This short paper about the decline in volitional reading is definitely worth ten minutes of your time. "In an ecosystem which supports volitional reading, young people flourish and encourage each other as readers and learners." @teresacremin.bsky.social shorturl.at/PquEf
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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
I’ve had the privilege of being able to read this- it was such a treat to subjects I don’t usually have time to explore. For those in training, and those who are not! bsky.app/profile/tere...
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A National Year of Reading 2026 👏👏 to ‘change the nation’s culture’ is Good News! 👏👏 A DfE initiative with NLT as delivery partner @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Do share and get involved! 👏 www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
Words to describe the NYOR aims
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Agreed! New to me thanks !
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Yes
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Delighted this edition is now out with 64 contributors!! @primaryenglish.bsky.social @primaryteachew.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @rogmcdonald.bsky.social Built to last with classroom teachers voices too!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Delighted this edition is now out with 64 contributors!! @primaryenglish.bsky.social @primaryteachew.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @rogmcdonald.bsky.social Built to last with classroom teachers voices too!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Mmm no not that I’m afraid !
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Was yesterday - Bridget P did - see NLT - good news eh?!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A National Year of Reading 2026 👏👏 to ‘change the nation’s culture’ is Good News! 👏👏 A DfE initiative with NLT as delivery partner @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Do share and get involved! 👏 www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
Words to describe the NYOR aims
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Appreciate your comments- thanks!
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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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