AHT, first school curriculum lead, 30 years of teaching and still learning. Mum to two grown lads. Just trying to do my best to keep @malcyl happy too!

Joined January 2007
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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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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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May 31
An articulate thread. Thank you Geoff and Margaret for saying so well, what many of us think and know.
Parting Words #5: A Changed World In this thread, I'm going to reflect a little on the impact that the pandemic has had on children, educators & schools. I apologise at the outset if this is sensitive, particularly for those who have experienced loss, hardship or suffering. 🧵
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We have 3 pairs of the MAGICAL #WandsAway series by #EmmaFarrarons to #Win! Ramona is back at Wands Away School for Magic & excited to learn her first spells. But first, she needs to find her wand! For the chance to hitch a ride on Ramona’s broomstick adventure… RT & Flw by May 29 #WRDMagComp @simonkids_UK #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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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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May 21
🐾 HOLLY WEBB BOOK GIVEAWAY 🐾 We’re giving away three heartwarming animal stories from Holly Webb! Perfect for readers aged 6 , these gentle stories combine friendship, kindness and adorable animals with short chapters and illustrations that help build reading confidence. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us what's your favourite animal? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 25/05 #bookrecommendations #storytime #hollywebb #sophywilliams @littletigeruk
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We have 5 copies of the AMAZING, JAM PACKED #BeachSchool by #GeorginaMaw to #Win! Science projects, to rock pooling & crafting, there's something to keep everyone entertained on the beach! For the chance to dazzle friends & family with your beach activity repertoire… RT & Flw by May 22 #WRDMagComp @GMCbooks #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Like retweet for chance to win free device ! With AI currently being the hot spot RN in education TFFB still holds its crown 👑 as allowing teachers to mark Quickly and personally to students work using dictation. Endless uses- do now labels, starter activities, recall labels, voice notes home, limitless applications ! #teacher #education #workload #teachers
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We have a HUGE YA Graphic Novel treat with 5 copies of #TheVictors by @wren__james & #BethFuller to #Win! From the Tiktok sensation The Quiet at the End of the World comes the story about what happens after the chosen one has saved the world. The prophecy foretold they would be enemies … it didn’t mention they’d be flatmates! For the chance to join Dirk & Medusa in this enemies-to-friends story… RT & Flw by May 15 #WRDMagComp @WalkerBooksUK @WalkerBooksYA #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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We have 4 totally absorbing copies of #Rialto by @KateMilford to #Win! Do you love a bit of mystery and magic? For the chance to join Ivy, Dahlia and Remy on a trip to the strange little town of Rialto and witness unbelievable things… RT & Flw by May 8 #WRDMagComp @harper360uk #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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📚 CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK GIVEAWAY! 📚 If the Invader Comes, by @tompalmerauthor @barringtonstoke is a gripping wartime adventure for readers of all ages. Set in Britain in 1940, as fears of Nazi invasion grow after Dunkirk, the story follows three children caught up in secrecy, suspicion and the realities of war on the home front. Full of courage, friendship and tension, it’s a brilliant piece of middle-grade historical fiction that brings the period vividly to life, without ever losing sight of the children at its heart. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us if you have a favourite period in history? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 10/05 #bookrecommendations #storytime #historicalfiction @paulyblow #Allies
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PollyL retweeted
Schools have no right to dictate what their pupils do over the weekend. They certainly can’t force them to come to school on a Saturday and punish them if they don’t. Silly.
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I'm running this pay what you can webinar on Wednesday. Explore practical ways to support children to regulate their behaviour. Very grateful for any shares. Thank you! ⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/198580798…
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I’ve put a load of my most popular files together in a Dropbox folder. Let me know if you’d like the link. Can I also ask that you share this post pretty please 🙏 (as it seems the only way to get anything seen nowadays!). 😊
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Ok.... Cat's out of the bag! We're on live for the #BGT semi final this Sat 2nd May at 7pm! X... do your thing... make the children's dreams come true! It's all down to the public vote! I PROMISE IT'S GOING TO BE EPIC! GET YOUR DANCING SHOES ON 💃 🕺🏽 AND JOIN THE PARTY! 🥳
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Heading into the second Semi-Final of the series is... 📣 Watch them compete for your votes in #BGT this Sat 2nd May at 7pm on @ITV 1, @ITVX and @WeAreSTV!
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Thanks so much for the RTs! Here's a short version of the post, cos I know you're all busy. RAFFLE! £2 a ticket! WIN LOADS OF SIGNED BOOKS. Raise money for schools by entering. BUY TIX HERE biggreenbookshop.com/big-gre… (retweet)
HEY. I'm doing another raffle. Tickets are just £2 each You can win ALL these SIGNED books £50 to spend on books of your choice. All the money raised is going on books for two amazing schools Details HERE. biggreenbookshop.com/big-gre… PLEASE REPOST.
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A letter from 10 Downing Street landed on my desk today. Our children wrote to the Prime Minister about the landfill. He wrote back. First things first, well done to the kids. They got their small but mighty voices all the way to the desk of the Prime Minister. That's no small thing and we're very proud of them. But let's be honest. These are words. We need action. Last week was the worst it's ever been. Families couldn't open windows. Children walking to school with their jumpers over their faces. Staff feeling sick. It cannot go on. The letter says work to cover parts of the site and replace the gas wells is starting "very soon." Minister Creagh is meeting our MP Lorraine Beavers to discuss it further. Soon isn't soon enough. Meetings aren't fresh air. We will keep going. Keep writing. Keep shouting. Keep showing up. Until our kids can breathe properly in their own town. Well done to everyone in Fleetwood who is standing up for what is right - it should have been sorted long ago - we all deserve to breathe fresh air.
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THE BIG GREEN BOOKS 500 CLUB We're looking for our 5th school to send £500 of books to. If you're a teacher/in a PTA etc & want to nominate your school, DO IT! Thanks so much to all the members of the Club. Your donations are making a huge difference! biggreenbookshop.com/big-gre…

Here's Howard Junior School in King's Lynn, the latest recipients of £500 of books from The Big Green Books 500 Club. This is a thing where people donate £1 each week and when we reach £500, I send a school £500 of books of their choice. THANK YOU! biggreenbookshop.com/big-gre…
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We have 5 FABULOUS FOOTYTASTIC copies of #FootballSchoolPuzzleCollection by @alexbellos, @benlyt, ✏️ by Spike Gerrell to #WIN! For the chance to solve the star player riddles, crack the mystery of the stolen World Cup, match the shirts to the teams & much more… RT & Flw by May 1 #WRDMagComp @WalkerBooksUK #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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🌟GIVEAWAY Celebrate nature adventures this month with a fantastic @greystone book bundle! Ready to win? To enter FOLLOW @storytimemag LIKE & SHARE TAG friends. Closes at 11.59pm on 30/4/26. UK only T&Cs bit.ly/2Y29d33 #competition #giveaway
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