Penelope Slater

Education Development & Partnership Lead at HFL Education. Advocate for teachers.
Proud recipient of NATE 2023 Primary Award

[Penelope Slater @mrspennyslater]

The team @HFL_Education @HertsEnglish are so excited about the opportunity to work with the wonderful team of English hub leaders to deliver this reading fluency CPD programme from autumn 25!
This is going to be fun!
🎉🎉🎉
@kathyeroe @TimRasinski1

[HFL Education @HFL_Education]

As a leading authority in the field of reading fluency, we have designed a scheme to provide @educationgovuk English Hub leaders with the knowledge and resources they need to share best practice with their local schools.

This new CPD will also include contributions from one of our long-time supporters and world-renowned reading expert @TimRasinski1🙌

@HertsEnglish @mrspennyslater

[HFL Education @HFL_Education]

“We want children to read fluently so that the text can come to life for them”

Earlier this year, @kathyeroe and @mrspennyslater chatted to @Mr_P_Teach on the @PriorityLit podcast to talk all things reading fluency.

If you would like to explore reading fluency in more depth, there’s only one week to go until our Reading Fluency Showcase. Taking place online so no travel required💻You can still book your place here: https://t.co/VeAfkWfRsK

@HertsEnglish
#fluencyshowcase #readingfluency

[Mr Firth @mister_firth]

A new case every day 🕵🏻‍♂️

How parents want teachers to react to a missing jumper:

[Penelope Slater @mrspennyslater]

Who can relate?
Really made me chuckle 😃
https://t.co/MAQGy25GD7

[St John Vianney English Hub @SJVEnglishHub]

Today our Strategic and Hub Lead are excited to be joining @HFL_Education today for our train the trainer session for our new MLS offer “Fluency - The Bridge to Comprehension. We can’t wait to share with our schools who have registered.

[Outwood English Hub @outwoodeh]

Excited to be working with @HFL_Education again this year!

📖 Group intervention

📖 Whole class model

Without fluency, children simply cannot reach their reading potential!

[HertsPrimaryEnglish @HertsEnglish]

It was a special day today launching the Reading Fluency MLS programme with @educationgovuk English Hubs up and down the country! The programme is designed to support schools to integrate reading fluency instruction into their reading lessons, supporting children to become fluent and motivated readers.
We can't wait to hear about the impact of this work in schools.☺️

[HertsPrimaryEnglish @HertsEnglish]

Don't forget to book your free spot on next week's webinar to find out how the Reading Fluency Project could benefit your school or Trust.
Laura Burrows from Broadleaf Partnership Trust will join us to speak about the impact of this work in her school.
👉https://t.co/laUFGdSeXt

[One Excellence English Hub @OneExcellenceEH]

Limited spaces left!
Join our new Reading Fluency Programme – designed for KS2 teachers to boost reading confidence, comprehension & enjoyment.
💻 Virtual sessions | 📅 Full attendance required
Click the link - https://t.co/nP6NPh7sTw

[HertsPrimaryEnglish @HertsEnglish]

This article by the fantastic @mrspennyslater is well worth a read!

[Penelope Slater @mrspennyslater]

A nice article in this latest edition of QA Education for all those interested in reading fluency 📚💝
@HertsEnglish
https://t.co/bmn2RYHf2E

[Marc Rowland @marcrowland73]

With Jon Eaton from @KCCResearchSch, we have written a three part blog series around supporting disadvantaged pupils to thrive. They can be found here:
Part 1 https://t.co/IsLfo1WjF8
Part 2 https://t.co/ZBnU7tOS5A
Part 3 https://t.co/dZHwhpIwWe
Hope everyone finds them useful!

[HertsPrimaryEnglish @HertsEnglish]

Reading Fluency Project: An Information Webinar
Tuesday 23rd September
For school and trust staff interested in implementing the Year 1, KS1 or KS2 Reading Fluency Project. Learn about the intervention and the powerful impact of reading fluency instruction.
Book your free place here:
https://t.co/oQTyAuUxJu

[HertsPrimaryEnglish @HertsEnglish]

Are you a primary English subject leader?
Join us for our 'Leading Primary English in Current Times' series this year: https://t.co/WLPxwSpXlX
First up is 'Understanding and addressing the DfE's writing framework' on 9/10/25. Find out more and book: https://t.co/1FZvOAEIr2

[#WritingRocks✍️😍☺️ writingrocks.bsky.social @WritingRocks_17]

Writing in reading lessons can be a great way to bring pleasure to proceedings. Please consider sharing: @sam_creighton @jonnybid @TeresaCremin @Mat_at_Brookes @alwriting @MichaelRosenYes @son1bun @EllenCounter @charliehacking @AHTMrsD @jotregenza @mrspennyslater @aimee_durning

[HertsPrimaryEnglish @HertsEnglish]

We love to hear how schools work to sustain the incredible impact of the HFL Reading Fluency Project over time. What fantastic commitment to supporting children to develop into competent, confident readers! No doubt this is part of a rich reading for pleasure culture too - just check out those outcomes 2 years after joining the project!

[Kathy Roe @kathyeroe]

RTing this one from a while back... still so useful!

[Penelope Slater @mrspennyslater]

@WensumEngHub Have a wonderful day @WensumEngHub You have such a great offer for 25/26 - I hope as many schools as possible take the opprunity to access it.

[HFL Education @HFL_Education]

That’s right, we’re nearly at FULL CAPACITY for the @EducEndowFoundn trial of our Developing Maths Fluency in Low Prior Attainers programme!

The places are filling up rapidly and we wouldn’t want anyone to miss out. Register your interest here: https://t.co/Ne3g6fwVCG
@policyatkings

[#WritingRocks✍️😍☺️ writingrocks.bsky.social @WritingRocks_17]

Debunking edu-myths: ‘Emergent writing’ isn’t necessary before teaching children to write

https://t.co/XZQkkeMPRv

[Yorkshire Endeavour English Hub @YeatEnglishHub]

📝 A writing framework question a day for a week? Yes please! Let’s break down the need-to-knows, one step at a time. Stay tuned! @educationgovuk #WritingFramework #PrimaryEnglish #TeacherTwitter #SLTchat #EduChat #EYFS #UKedchat #KS1 #KS2 #LitChat #CPD