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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!

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@DeputyGrocott Mr Wesley!

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@clpe1 @AndersenPress 🐁

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@DyscalculiaNet1 @LEFirstSchool @catshillfirst @stmarys_CofE

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@DyscalculiaNet1 Sunny Worcestershire. And who wouldn't love a set of cuisnaire!

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@RetirementTales I was vhome dinners' for so much of my first school.

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An articulate thread. Thank you Geoff and Margaret for saying so well, what many of us think and know.

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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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@RetirementTales Thank you for always bringing joy and a smile. Best wishes to you and Margaret. You will be missed!

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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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@clpe1 @catherinebruton @NosyCrow 🍀

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@DeputyGrocott Something so nice about french crisps!

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@toppsta @ameliatait @HachetteKids It would be a toss up between Elizabethan and Victorian.

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🎉 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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@toppsta Penguin!

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🐾 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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@clpe1 @AndersenPress ⚽

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@RetirementTales Could you include a set of words too? 😉

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@RetirementTales I remember my tin from first school and my set of words inside. 😉

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@RetirementTales When the time has come, the time has come, but we will all miss you both, your posts and the smiles that you have bought us over the last 6 years. Here's to a joyous end and some more reminiscing.

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@DeputyGrocott I have the paperlight. Great for reading at night and light weight.
I also have a scribe, which I have as a notebook rather than as a kindle, but have all my books on it. The screen is much larger than the paperlight.

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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