Sarah Paxton

Deputy Programme Developer @letterssounds

[Matthew Courtney @mattheweduk]

In this fully-funded webinar, the BookTrust research team will share findings from their latest research on children's reading enjoyment & the role of teachers in developing and sustaining Reading for Pleasure.
24th Oct at 3:45pm

Free tickets here: https://t.co/BzEEVh4i4C

[Matthew Courtney @mattheweduk]

'BookTrust research reveals that childhood reading enjoyment declines as children progress through primary school - but teachers can make a big difference'

At @WandleEnglish we're delighted to be partnering with @Booktrust for this fully-funded webinar on Thursday 24th October👇

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

🎂 Little Wandle is three years old and we’re celebrating this magnificent milestone with a fantastic competition! Three lucky member schools will win a year’s free Little Wandle membership plus £500 to spend with @CollinsPrimary! 
Follow the thread for full details 🧵

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

🧑🏼‍🎄Fancy some new colleagues for Christmas? 🧑🏼‍🎄

Our @WandleTSHub is recruiting for a Marketing and Admin Assistant to join the friendly team!

If you're ready to:

🚨Build your admin and marketing skills
🚨Support schools
🚨Meet some great colleagues

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[Sarah Paxton @EyfsSp]

A fab summary of the power of books in developing language!

[Greenshaw Research @GreenshawR]

‘Rocket fuel for language development’.

Books provide an opportunity to explore words that children may not otherwise be exposed to.

Read our Primary Literacy blog from @mattheweduk exploring how we can use children’s literature to develop language 👇
https://t.co/37tna2JCGp

[Sarah Paxton @EyfsSp]

And what better place to celebrate than at our special Champion School, the wonderful @WillowDeneSch 😍

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

It's FRI-YAY!

We couldn't be more proud to let you know that our SEND programme has WON in the #SEND category of the 2023 @TeachPrimary awards! @CollinsPrimary

What better way to celebrate than with our friends @WillowDeneSch who have played such a key role! 🥳🎉🎉

[Kathy Rastle @Kathy_Rastle]

Huge pleasure to talk about learning to read at @WandleLearning and @WandleEnglish. Seriously impressive family of schools demonstrating knowledge, skill and commitment to making sure that every child becomes a skilled, confident reader. 📚

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

👀 Eyes down for Foundations @WandleLearning Joint Professional Day with @mattheweduk and @EyfsSp exploring Interaction techniques with staff from the Trust’s @Ravenstone_ @paxtonacademy @ChestertonSch

[Wandle Learning Trust @WandleLearning]

A fascinating keynote from @Kathy_Rastle @RoyalHolloway to set the scene for our early reading conference focus. Key takeaways

👍Importance of spoken lang as a foundation
👍Direct instruction is absolutely vital
👍Promote text experience - read, read, read!

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

Why does Little Wandle recommend using word cards to support you to deliver the best quality teaching? Head to our blog where Deputy Programme Developer @EyfsSp explains all - and there are some top tips for organising word cards from our incredible Reading Leaders too!

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

Little Wandle Foundations is growing! From September, there will be new planning, resources and training to support you to get your children in Nursery and Reception off to a flying start with phonics. 

Head to our blog where Deputy Programme Developer @EyfsSp takes a look🧵

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

Members! It’s time to start your week the Weekly Wandle way!

Read it on the blog from 9am, or why not get it emailed straight to your inbox? All members (not just Super Users) can be added to the mailing list by clicking on the blue bar at the top of My Letters and Sounds.

[Yorkshire Endeavour English Hub @YeatEnglishHub]

Our hub school had a fantastic time at @LettersSounds Champion School Conference last week! It was great to hear about the latest updates and network with one another - sharing ideas, discussing the challenges we are facing, being solution based and celebrating our successes ✨

[Anne Thompson @Alibrarylady]

Hello children’s book lovers. Here’s the last Reading Matters - children’s book news round up of this school year. A bit of a summer theme with links to reading challenges, book suggestions and articles.

I hope it’s helpful to you. 📚

https://t.co/Hhbx8bk4xd

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

The Comic Club @BeaversPrimary is a drawing, flicking-through-comics, biscuit-nibbling space, where reading, drawing and talking are equally valued. Their video explains all in comic-strip form - take a look and maybe try it in your setting! #everybodyread https://t.co/wl4Fnhydxn

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

Little Wandle Foundations is growing! From September, there will be new planning, resources and training to support you to get your children in Nursery and Reception get off to a flying start with phonics. 

Head to our blog where Deputy Programme Developer @EyfsSp takes a look🧵

[Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @LettersSounds]

Ready for a Little Wandle Spelling programme?

Read the 10 things you need to know in this handy thread or head to our blog👇🏼

[Chestnut Grove Academy @ChestnutGroveA]

Delighted to welcome you all this afternoon to talk about the @WandleLearning work on Key Stage 3 Reading plus Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the curriculum @CEL_IOE

[Teresa Cremin CBE @TeresaCremin]

Do share this Poster with parents to support readers 🌈🌈Pls RT! @jonnybid @MrEPrimary @_Reading_Rocks_ @PrimaryRocks1 @whatSFSaid #homelearning Reading counts+relaxes! 🌈🌈@mattheweduk @kat_brereton @PrimaryEnglish @InspirePriEng @Whizpoppie @SadiePhillips 🌈🌈@OpenUni_RfP

[Teresa Cremin CBE @TeresaCremin]

Delighted to be here with @WensumEngHub sharing a passion for reading with @debbiet99313391 @charlotte and @Nigel_86 ! Highlighted the 3 Rs of #readingforpleasure yahay! @OpenUni_RfP