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It’s time to talk about books
“While there is often and rightly a focus on the mechanics of learning to read, talking is a vital part of literacy and the reading process.” In this blog, our Education…
The Power of Specialist Intervention in Boosting Attainment
“Without specialist support the most disadvantaged pupils will never catch up” Reema Reid, Head Teacher at Hollydale School, and also Head Teacher of the Year 2021, was the keynote speaker…
Summer Reads: A story that inspires an awareness of the natural world.
Over the Summer we are sharing some of our favourite children’s books. Beata, our Programme Delivery Manager has chosen a second book by Joe Todd-Stanton; The Secret of Black Rock…
Summer Reads: Why we should all Look Up!
Over the Summer we are sharing some of our favourite children’s books. Susy, our Senior Fundraising Manager has shared her second book suggestion; Look Up! by Nathan Bryon and illustrated…
Summer Reads: A magical story, set at the seaside on a hot sunny Saturday afternoon in August.
Over the Summer we are sharing some of our favourite children’s books. Susy, our Senior Fundraising Manager has chosen Otis Lemon and the Spectacular Submarine by Mark Lemon – a…
Summer Reads continue: Supertato is a great book to entertain Early Years and beyond.
Over the Summer we are sharing some of our favourite children’s books. Julie, our Education Lead shares why Supertato by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet is a great book to…
Summer Reads: My all-time favourite children’s book!
Over the Summer we are sharing some of our favourite children’s books. Beata, our Programme Delivery Manager includes Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper as her all-time favourite children’s book! “This…
Our Favourite Summer Reads starting with A Mouse called Julian.
It might be the school holidays but that’s no excuse to stop reading! This summer we will be sharing a few of our favourite children’s books to inspire some reading…
A marathon effort from our Trustee, Steven!
On 29th May this year, our Trustee Steven Artist took part in the Edinburgh Marathon. Not only did Steven complete the course in an incredible time of 2 hours 50…
Literacy Lab pupils celebrate the Platinum Jubilee!
Before the May half term break, Literacy Lab pupils enjoyed a variety of crafts and activities to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Activities included creating their own bookmarks and writing…