Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.

I have always believed that reading is one of the most amazing gifts that we can give our learners. Stories can transport us away from our reality and take us on a magical journey which allows us to visit anywhere in the world and beyond. In today’s uncertain and unprecedented times, we perhaps need this escapism more than ever!

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There has understandably been what feels like a renewed interest in literacy recently, which has been brought into even sharper focus during this current period of home learning for the majority of our children. It is not difficult to appreciate that those factors which have led to many children falling behind are likely to be magnified as they attempt to access learning from home. The gaps that we all work so hard to address within school are now widening as the children who most need our support are even further from our grasp than ever before.
So how have we approached these challenging times, and what are we working towards now to tackle the issue when we eventually return? Most importantly we have responded as a whole school community, and this blog post sets out some of our key approaches.

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Tips on boosting your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for young adults.

The Write Space is full of creative writing activities that will have a positive impact on your mindset. We'll be sharing videos from three authors to help you use writing as a way to improve your wellbeing.
The authors will discuss their own experiences with using writing for wellbeing and set you fun tasks to help you come to terms with how you are feeling.

WORDS for WORK

A partnership between the National Literacy Trust and Lancôme
Prepared. Empowered. Ready for Employment.
Words for Work: Women in Leadership tackles poor literacy among women from disadvantaged backgrounds. The programme boosts self-confidence and helps to prepare participants as they embark on their career paths.
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Thomas Adams Book Club 
A place to meet and discuss, analyse and celebrate all things book related. Bibliophiles UNITE!

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The Masked Reader - Staff joined forces to celebrate World Book Day in style and read from some of their favourite texts, but with a twist. See if you can guess who's reading what here:
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Hungry Little Minds 
Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five. Many little things light up hungry little minds. Kids take everything in, and even the smallest things you do with them can make a big difference.

 They love it when you chat, play and read with them, even when they’re too young to understand everything. Whatever the time and wherever you are, you can turn almost anything into a game. And every little thing you do together will help set them up nicely for the day they start school.

If you are a parent, guardian or are working with children, we have a wonderful selection of free reading resources that will help you spark inspiration around the Year of Reading, scroll down to find out!
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Oxford Owls for support with Reading and Literacy and so much more! Help your child learn with expert advice and free activities from Oxford University Press.

As he awaits publication of practical children’s guide in May, footballer and campaigner promotes reading. 

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