Boo Findlay MBE

English Lead, RfP Specialist, Head of Academy & MBE (2020-Services to Education)🎖Watford girl living in Cornwall. Lover of music & books! All views my own!

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Humbled & still stunned! To receive an award for doing the job that I love is the most incredible feeling in the world. I accept this honour on behalf of all amazing teachers everywhere-especially Yr.6 ones-never underestimate the incredible difference you make every day.❤️

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Women don’t need to compete for one seat at the table. There is room for all of us.

The strongest women I know lift others up, champion each other and open doors.

Pulling other women down has never been a good look.

#InternationalWomensDay2026

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[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

It’s my 6th MBE birthday today, like all monarchs I have two! 😆👑 still pinch myself every day! Casual selfie in Buckingham Palace toilets with Saskia…you can take the girl out of Watford…🙈🤣

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

13 years ago, it was snowing heavily in Watford. I was on the 2nd part of my teaching practice & had decided to do it in at my old primary school: I didn’t want my training to just be in Cornwall. Mum held my hand to keep us steady & it’s still one of my favourite memories! 🥰

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Our young readers deserve better. And as leaders and teachers, we are the ones who are responsible for ensuring they get it.

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Finally!

Too often, we see what happens when men in positions of power begin to believe that success or status places them beyond scrutiny. It doesn’t. It never should.

Well done to the brave women who have finally spoken out.

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

His books have become problematic for me. Children’s books are never neutral; they shape how children see themselves, others & the world.There are countless inclusive, high-quality books available-as educators we should choose those-even when it’s uncomfortable or unpopular.

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

One very proud Headteacher 🥰@NewquayJunior Christmas song in aid of @NewquayFoodbank Please donate if you can! https://t.co/5rZzzdknru
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[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Still can’t believe I get to lead this amazing academy! 🤩 My 🩷watching our Head pupils switching on the lights-they were so excited!

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

We had a performance of the panto, Snow White, at the academy today…’Oh yes we did…’😃Had several staff emails saying how brilliant it was & the children loved it too! Obviously Nelly wanted a starring role; she wasn’t too keen on the Jester though…😬🙈🎭

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

So proud of our amazing pupils! 🤩

[ITV News West Country @itvwestcountry]

Forty pupils from Newquay have taken part in a ‘bodyboard breakdown’ to help protect our coastline

Watch the full piece on ITVX: https://t.co/i6mDkrpM7R

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

British Bulldogs are lazy? Well…yes but not when they’ve decided their walk is over, ten minutes in! Winnie reaches top speed when she wants to get back to the car! 🙄🤣🥰

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

The most precious reminder this week: family & wellbeing are everything. My darling eldest son, Kelly, proposed at the Taj Mahal to the lovely Sian-a place that beautifully nods to our heritage & the timeless symbol of love it represents. My heart is so full 💍✨

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Just finished ‘That’ll Teach Her’ by the superb @mazevansauthor & I’m still laughing! . The parent WhatsApp chat? Too real. The plot? So clever! As a Head, (I hope the only thing I have in common with Ms. Stitchwell) I still read her fate with one eye open!😆Utterly fantastic! 🤩

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

The link for the next cohort of TSRC for Cornwall is now live! English leads & Reading leaders, come and join me for Reading for Pleasure CPD that is lived not laminated! 🥰📚 #ReadingForPleasure #TSRC #KernowEnglishHub #PrimaryEnglish #ReadingCulture

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Final @LeadSW100 residential is a wrap!🎓 I’ve learned so much from so many other incredible educators & have loved sharing the journey with 3 of my other CELT HT colleagues & our fab cohort: all determined to close the disadvantage gap for pupils in the SW!🥰Thanks Sam #swisbest

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

The Easter holidays are here, so I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

Just **retweet** this tweet to have a chance to win.

The winner will be selected 19th April.

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Amazing few days with the @LeadSW100 fam. 3 days in Brum visiting two amazing schools with inspiring leaders, teams and children-one highlight was my mud kitchen cup of tea brewed with lots of love and care by some pupils in EYFS! ☕️🥰
So much food for thought! 🤩

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

Congratulations @TomPercivalsays Multiple copies of your books are in our academy library & classrooms. They are stories I always recommend through my English Hub Transforming School’s Reading Culture groups too!
So. Well. Deserved. 🤩

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

The winner of the 2025 Ruth Rendell Award is Tom Percival! 🌟

Tom was awarded for his work supporting literacy in disadvantaged communities.

Congratulations @TomPercivalsays and this year's shortlisted authors. You play a vital role in improving literacy levels across the UK.

[Boo Findlay MBE @Boofindlay]

I ❤️ the Adventures on Trains series so I knew this would be brilliant…but WOW!
@MGLnrd you have written another absolutely magnificent page-turner and @manuelsumberac illustrations are sublime! I can’t wait to recommend this to the children at school! 🇪🇬⏳🗝️

[Kelly Allchin @Smscallchin]

I wrote a book! 😍

I hope this book will provide schools with lots of lovely ideas on how to support student personal development within their setting.

Please do share & I will post links & discount codes soon 🙏

#personaldevelopment
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