Tag: books
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Building strong foundations: the importance of quality phonics and early reading in primary schools
Since the start of my teaching career, I’ve spent most of my time in Early Years and Key Stage 1. It’s fair to say that much of my day — and sometimes even my dreams revolves around phonics! Many education professionals still view phonics as an EYFS or KS1 skill, but increasingly, both the reading…
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Leadership Lessons from Mrs Armitage’s Bike
When I was young, I loved the books of Roald Dahl. The absurdity and silliness kept me enthralled. I also loved the illustrations by Quentin Blake that brought the books to life and accentuated the silliness, so much so that I naturally drifted to his stories too. As a parent, they were my “go to”…
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New Year, New Beginnings: Resolutions for Inspiration and Well Being
As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. For many, the start of the year brings a renewed sense of motivation and the opportunity to set new goals. New Year’s resolutions can serve as powerful tools to inspire change, improve habits and…
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