Studied Education at York St John University. Studied for myPGCE Primary at Bishop Grossetteste. Primary teacher.

Joined June 2009
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Joanne Leech retweeted
📚 It's #IndependentBookshopWeek and we're celebrating with TWO giveaways! 🎁 GIVEAWAY #1 Like, share and comment "adult" for your chance to win: 📖 3 paperback books of your choice from our website
📚 A book sleeve of your choice
🍫 A chocolate bar
🍪 Yorkshire shortbread
☕ Hot drinks
🔖 A bookmark
💡 A book light
📍 A pin badge of your choice 🇬🇧 UK only
⏰ Ends 11:59pm tonight (15 June) Or…
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I’m learning Italian on Duolingo! It’s free, fun, and effective.
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Joanne Leech retweeted
We have 3 moving copies of the YA novel #AFloodOfMemories by @snsknene to #Win! Described as ‘overflowing with devastation & joy in equal measure’, ‘both heart breaking & mending’ this novel will take you on a truly emotional journey of love & survival! RT & Flw by June 19 to enter #WRDMagComp @guppybooks #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Jun 13
GIVEAWAY TIME! UKLA Members, repost to be in with a chance of winning this month's #lucky13 From the brilliant @mattgoodfellowpoet, the bestselling author of The Final Year comes Six Weeks - a story of love, loss, family, repair and hope. 5 signed copies are up for grabs!
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I completed the June challenge faster than 96.1% of all learners on Duolingo!
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🔵🚨 Giveaway Weekender 🚨🔵 2 winners. 1 copy of UKS2 Inference and 1 copy of Y6 Comprehension Workbook. 📱 To enter - Comment ‘Reading’ and tag 🏷️ a fellow teacher. Maybe drop a retweet ♻️ 🚨 Winners announced Sunday 14th after 6pm. #reading #comprehension #primary #teacher #school #competition
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Joanne Leech retweeted
We have 5 EPIC HB copies of #TheThingAboutGiants by @ChrisGalvin1981 to #Win! When 12yr old Jacq Dyer, daughter of giant hunters, falls from the sky while hunting with her father, she is rescued by Corman, a young giant out gathering plants on his first trip above ground with his dad. Separated from their parents they must challenge their fears about each other to find their way home. For the chance to join them as they discover that not all the tall tales are true… RT & Flw by June 12 #WRDMagComp @WalkerBooksUK #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Joanne Leech retweeted
🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉 We're giving away a copy of A Little History of Psychology, courtesy of @YaleBooks ! 📚 Explore how our understanding of the human mind has evolved, and the discoveries still waiting to be made. To enter: Follow/repost. T&Cs apply: bit.ly/4dTjQJj
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Joanne Leech retweeted
🎉 GIVEAWAY! 🎉 Want to build a workplace where everyone can thrive? navigate the realities of a diverse workforce & create an inclusive culture where all talent can succeed with Inclusive Leadership @ForDummies To enter: ✅ Follow ✅ Repost 🍀 T&Cs: bit.ly/4wolABH
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Joanne Leech retweeted
📚 GIVEAWAY 📚 Calling all music lovers! Win a copy of A Little History of Music, an inspiring journey through the sounds, stories, & cultures that shaped music from prehistory to today 🎼 To enter: follow/repost T&Cs: bit.ly/4dTjQJj @YaleBooks 🍀 #MusicHistory
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Joanne Leech retweeted
RT comp to celebrate some AMAZING news: BLITZ: When WW2 Came Home has rocketed into the Bestseller list at number 3! Thank so much to those who have made BLITZ my 6th bestseller in a row. Blinking fab!🥂 RT 4 chance to win signed copy, or now HALF PRICE on famous online site...
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Joanne Leech retweeted
We have 3 HILARIOUS copies of #TheOthernauts by #ClarePollard #MachaYao to #Win! Meet Phoebe, 11 and bored of island life - she stows away on the Argo and joins a chaotic quest for the golden fleece. With her unhelpful prophecies, Perry’s dodgy shape-shifting, and Cora’s headache-inducing siren songs, the Othernauts might just be the most unlikely saviours in Greek mythology! For the chance to Stow away with them… RT & Flw by June 5 #WRDMagComp @piccadillypress #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Joanne Leech retweeted
May 29
Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Tadpole Summer' by @catherinebruton, published by @NosyCrow. To enter drop a 🍀 below. Good luck! T&C's on our website.
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May 29
GIVEAWAY! Win all 3 books in the Don't Doubt the Rainbow series by @AnthonyKessel7 @crownhousepub A mystery series parents and teachers are praising for its depth, its twists, and its unputdownable pace. Recommended for ages 11 . To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT telling us what you're up to this weekend? 1 bundle available. UK only. Ends midnight 31/05/2026. #bookrecommendations #kidsbooks #bookgiveaway #bookseries
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May 28
🎉 CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK GIVEAWAY! 🎉 "Funny AND educational" is how our 10-year-old reviewer described Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveller by @ameliatait @HachetteKids ⏰📖 Diary-style, laugh-out-loud funny and genuinely relatable, with history facts woven in so naturally your readers won't even notice. Perfect for readers 9 and fans of Lottie Brooks. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT telling us which period in history you would visit? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 31/05/2026. #bookrecommendations #middlegrade #kidsbooks #LottieBrooks #bookgiveaway #timetraveller
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Joanne Leech retweeted
It’s WORLD OTTER DAY! 🦦 If you love otters then why not read this story about plucky little Portly, the adventurous young mustelid from The Wind in the Willows. The book is written by me & beautifully illustrated by @pollydunbar It’s available at your local bookshop.
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🎨📚 GIVEAWAY TIME! 📚🎨 Love art history? You could win a copy of A Little History of Art, the perfect read for curious minds and culture lovers alike. To enter: ✅ Follow ✅ Repost T&Cs apply: bit.ly/4dTjQJj @YaleBooks Good luck! 🍀 #BookGiveaway #ArtHistory
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Joanne Leech retweeted
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the chapter book, YOU'RE SO BRAVE, GRACIE WEI by @thatkristen illustrated by Basia Tran (Knopf BFYR). To enter, L RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2026/05/the-we… ( more ways to win)
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Joanne Leech retweeted
It's a Stella-fuelled Bank Holiday weekend RT comp to celebrate publication of: BLITZ: When WW2 Came Home RT for chance to win signed copy AND Ralph's signed, special-edition copy of TORNADO DOWN! Can't wait? BLITZ is currently HALF PRICE on that well-known website. Link below.
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