Simon Gallacher

Husband & Dad;
Headteacher, Westminster C of E Primary Academy @WestminsterBD3 & @WeAreBDAT; Honorary Fellow @LeedsTrinity; Fellow of the @CharteredColl; NPQEL

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

To celebrate the start of 2026, I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

For your chance to win, just **retweet this tweet**.

I will pick the winner at random on Saturday January 10th. Good luck!

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

It's the summer holidays, which means that I have **two copies** of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

Simply **retweet** this tweet for your chance to win a copy.

I will pick two winners on Sunday 17th August.

Good luck!

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

If you've read Primary Reading Simplified and found it useful, it would mean a lot to me if you would consider taking 60 seconds to add a rating or review at the place where you bought it. It's a little thing that makes a huge difference. Retweets are also much appreciated.

[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.

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

As this lovely review suggests...

My first book tried to make clear *what* needed to be taught to support pupils to become capable, confident readers.

Primary Reading Simplified goes much further by making explicitly clear *how* this can be achieved by any school.

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

Amazing seeing the children have so much fun and make friends across the year groups.

[WestminsterAcademy @WestminsterBD3]

We’ve had another fantastic HAF holiday club! Children enjoyed sports, crafts, baking, bowling, learning about animals and reptiles and an Easter Egg hunt! #HAF2025 @bradfordmdc @educationgovuk @WeAreBDAT @ZooLabUK

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

🏗️ Scaffolding Think, Pair, Share can help facilitate deep discussions and drive thinking from ALL students. This handy resource is designed to help students master the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the process.

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[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

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[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

ICYMI - A blog on five key ideas from my new book, Primary Reading Simplified (out now on Kindle and available for pre-order in paperback).

(See next tweet for blog.)

[WestminsterAcademy @WestminsterBD3]

School is closed today due to the hazardous conditions in and around the site. Staff will be contacting families to check in with you all. Please take care if you are travelling.

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

A great rehearsal ahead of performing our KS1 Nativity at our St Augustine's Church on Tuesday.

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

Very proud to have had our school and our girls recognised for providing and taking up opportunities to #LetGirlsPlay

@WeAreBDAT @FA @AlexScott @WestminsterBD3 @PEWestminster

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

The children had a fantastic time, networking with children from across the country, all determined to improve the planet and tackle the climate crisis.

[BDAT @WeAreBDAT]

Read all about @WestminsterBD3 visit to London for the Solar for Schools sustainability event
https://t.co/gEUNVkwjDA

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

And a cheeky photo under a truly great parliamentarian!

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

Enjoyed Buckingham Palace on the walk down to Westminster.

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

Beautiful day so far!

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

Off to London with the children to be with @solar4_schools, showcasing our sustainability work. Very excited children as we set off from Bradford and Leeds. @WeAreBDAT @WestminsterBD3

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

We love the impact it's having on our children and our community.

[Bradford Council @bradfordmdc]

The Clean Air School programme is getting kids cycling at @WestminsterBD3
The grant money has paid for bikes and train the teacher sessions so everyone can learn to ride and enjoy the bikes for years to come.
#BreatheBetterBradford

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

A fantastic volunteer servant to our schools!

[Carol Dewhurst OBE DL @DewhurstCaz]

Having had the privilege to work with John for over a decade I can totally endorse that John deserves many, many awards for his hard work and commitment. What a legend and friend of the Trust!

[Simon Gallacher @sigallacherHT]

Lots of great feedback and smiles after our first Parents Evening tonight. And it was a lovely sunset too.