Primary Assistant Head & English enthusiast, honoured to be highly commended in 23-24 OU/UKLA RFP awards, SSPC for Bucks - looking for inspiration & connection!
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
Jun 1
I keep posting children's poetry to let their voices sing - and to remind myself and maybe others of what can be done; that creativity matters. It keeps me cheery - all from our work on teaching live:
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
π Itβs time for an OU Summer Booknic! π³β¨
Gather your school, class, or reading group for a picnic with a difference β one filled with stories, imagination, reading for pleasureβ¦ and plenty of fun activities!
Download your FREE Booknic resources:
β‘οΈ ourfp.org/2026/04/27/host-anβ¦
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
@RichardAyoade I have introduced my class of 11 year olds to your very amusing book by placing it front and centre of the reading corner and it was a hit - a 5/5 star review no less! I hope you their review!
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
Exciting News! Our Main Pupil Competition is now open and we can't wait to see your creative responses to the shortlisted books. There's a poster available in our resources folder & more details to follow via email.
(The Poetry Competition winners will be announced soon!) β¨ππ
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Mar 17
Session 1 @HertsEnglish Primary English Conference complete and I donβt think I stopped typing throughout! Thank you Dr Timothy Mills (MBE) for an informative exploration aspects of the writing framework &the research that underpins it. Onto the next session now!
#WritingMatters
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
WATCH THIS SPACE! π We're so excited about sharing our brilliant shortlists with you on Friday! Which books are you hoping to see? #SparkBookAward2026
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
Jan 3
π¨ Giveaway! π 5 copies of my new book Questioning for Teaching & Learning. π‘
To enter simply repost this post.
π Winners announced Monday 5th January 2026 6pm UK time.
One random winner will be selected from each platform: X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok.
Happy new year all. Here's to a healthy & happy 2026!
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
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!
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16 Dec 2025
When a card from one your pupils reminds you why you do this job in the first place - right when youβre in the trenches! βFor a Teacher Who Readsβ
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16 Dec 2025
I am so enjoying delving into this long list! Reducing to four will be very tricky!
16 Dec 2025
Congratulations to the authors and illustrators of the 12 longlisted books in our Non-Fiction category! #Spark12BooksOfChristmas πππ
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
16 Dec 2025
Congratulations to the amazing authors and illustrators of the 12 longlisted books in our 7 Fiction category! #Spark12BooksOfChristmas πππ
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
16 Dec 2025
Congratulations to the fantastic authors and illustrators of the 12 longlisted books in our 9 Fiction category! #Spark12BooksOfChristmas πππ
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
9 Dec 2025
π£ Check your inboxes - our December newsletter is here! π
Author in the Spotlight, Top Texts, brilliant ideas for the classroom and RfP research! π
Not subscribed yet? Sign up here π ourfp.org/newsletter-signup/
#RfP #ReadingForPleasure #OURfP #Teaching
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
9 Dec 2025
Day 7, 11 Fiction: 'No Refuge' by Joe Brady & Patrice Aggs. What would you do if you were forced to leave everything behind? This tense graphic novel maintains suspense all the way through. @DFB_storyhouse @josephobrady @PatriceAggs #Spark12BooksOfChristmas πππ
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
9 Dec 2025
A terrific book - poetry novel - takes us deep into coping with change and growing stronger. A wonderful story - and must have for years 4-6. Lots to think about.
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
2 Dec 2025
Non-Fiction Day 2: Our second longlisted book in this category is 'The History of We' by @4NIKKOLAS - a visually arresting, poetic and poignant celebration of the history of humanity. @RocktheBoatNews πππ#Spark12BooksofChristmas
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
1 Dec 2025
Day 1: Our first book in the Non-Fiction category is 'Choose Your Own Evolution' by @juleslhoward and @gordyjwright - an innovative and highly engaging approach to the topic of evolution! @NosyCrow
πππ #Spark12BooksofChristmas
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
1 Dec 2025
Day 1: Our first book in the 7 Fiction category is 'Solving Crimes Is Not My Superpower' by @NateLessore & Simran Diamond Singh - in a town where everyone has superpowers, Sara proves that brains always beats brawn! @LittleTigerUK πππ #Spark12BooksofChristmas
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
1 Dec 2025
#RfP isnβt about rewards or peer pressure β the real spark comes when students choose to read because it matters to them. Explore how extrinsic, social & intrinsic motivation can fuel lasting reader identities. teachwire.net/news/intrinsicβ¦
@teachwire @kashleyenglish
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Mrs Burton-Gardner retweeted
1 Dec 2025
It's the 1st of December and that means it's time for the Spark! 12 Books of Christmas - we will be announcing our longlists over the next 12 working days, starting today... πππ #Spark12BooksOfChristmas
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