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‘Improving reading with the R.E.A.D.S Framework’
“It is not a rigid sequence to follow step by step, but a flexible repertoire. It is a helpful prompt for the teacher to consider which mode of discussion is most valuable...”
alexquigley.co.uk/improving-…
Interesting article in @NATEfeed on ‘Why good writers still struggle with new writing tasks’
It explains new research exploring how writing in history, science & English varies and the different demands & opportunities they create.
nate.org.uk/2026/06/05/why-g…
Our Nursery children had a very exciting visitor this morning- Wexy the tortoise! 🐢
The children loved meeting him, learning about how he lives, and watching him explore. A wonderful hands-on experience that sparked lots of curiosity and smiles!
The most respected school leaders I know working in these communities aren't asking Ofsted to lower the bar. They're asking for a system that measures what they can actually influence and recognises the extraordinary work being done against the odds.
tes.com/magazine/news/genera…
To celebrate the start of 2026, I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
For your chance to win, just **retweet this tweet**.
I will pick the winner at random on Saturday January 10th. Good luck!
Inspired by autumn’s beauty, our staff came together to paint colourful leaves and seasonal scenes. A wonderful way to celebrate creativity, teamwork, and the season of change 🍁✨
Today we are celebrating Mental Health Day by dressing as our sunny selves!🌞 Celebrating healthy minds, kind hearts, and happy selves. #MentalHealthDay#SunnySelves
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‘Supporting struggling writers’
5 key issues:
- Troubles with transcription
- Struggling with sentence composition
- Lost in the writing process
- Writing shifts in subjects
- Writing requires ample reading.
alexquigley.co.uk/supporting…