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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · 27d

Fantastic news! We loved having you speak at our Trust the other year. Always great to see Opening Doors principles being used in the schools I visit.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks for sharing. Love the analogy of Couch to 5K Writing.

Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Sep 7

Look forward to giving this a read. Writing4Pleasure is a reliable source of CPD. Am speaking at a Trust Conference this week about The Writing Framework.

Ross Young @writingrocks.bsky.social · Sep 6

The DfE’s Writing Framework: Our Review And Implications For Practice

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The DfE’s Writing Framework: Our Review And Implications For Practice

On the 8h of July 2025, the Department for Education published its non-statutory guidance document entitled The Writing Framework. It purports to draw from the best available evidence about teachin…

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Sep 2

This was recommended to me recently and I read Botheredness over summer. Made so much sense. Even as an 'old' teacher...

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 1

Someone I know has reinvented themselves as a poet, having never read a book nevermind a poem in his life. Is publishing a book of poetry on Amazon tomorrow. So easy to do on chatgpt. What is going to happen to creative arts?

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · Jul 17

Since the DfE's new writing framework seriously downplays the importance of emergent writing, I'm giving away a free copy of my book on mark making because it 100% *does* matter! ☺️

Like and repost to enter. Winner announced next Thursday. #EduSky #giveaway #freebie

The Ultimate Guide to Mark Making in the Early Years book by Sue Cowley

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Jul 8

Having spent the afternoon reading The Writing Framework, I makes a lot of sense and aligns already with much of what we do already. Food for thought for those involved in school improvement.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Jun 3

I enjoyed reading your article, even more so when I got to the example work from the child in my class. Thanks for using our work.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · May 6

Will definitely be taking a look at this.

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · May 2

Free!
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
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Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools | The English Association

We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Mar 24

Didn't even use it much in lockdown.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Mar 18

Was at an English Conference where the Town End teachers talked about Readers Theatre. It sounded great at engaging all pupils.

Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Jan 9

Great to get outside today after 2 days of remote learning due to snow. Children enjoyed making igloos this afternoon. Hopefully finish them off tomorrow. With temperatures of -9 tonight, they're not going to be melting anytime soon!

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Oct 26

Brilliant whole school poetry slam in the past couple of weeks with all children performing a poem they learned by heart. Celebration assembly featuring the winners from each class. Was absolutely amazing - confident delivery of a wide range of poetry. Will definitely do this again. School buzzing!🙂

Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Sep 30

I went on a York Ghost Walk a few years ago. It was fun going down all those ginnels and snickets, hearing all the spooky stories.👻

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Sep 30

Thanks, I must check them out.👍

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Sep 30

Fantastic. How long are they there for?

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 29

When I applied to be on the SLT with my school, I was the only candidate. I was still interviewed which was slightly odd.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 29

Good grief! I have been at my school since 1996 and there was an interview with the HT, DHT and two governors. And that was it. No tasks, no lesson observation. Think I had to do more to get onto my PGCE... Don't think I could ever get a job now as the interview process is so demanding!😅

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 26

*those were the days.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 26

I flew to Portugal by myself when I was 16. Had never flown before and was staying with a pen pal (those were the says). Had no mobile phone back then, only real money - no cash card for emergencies. Was delayed at Lisbon airport for 4 hrs on my return, with no money left. Can't believe I did it!

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 24

Excited to pre-order the new book by Onjali K. Rauf. Definitely need to make a school order too so that it can be shared throughout school. Such an important message.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 20

What an impressive haul. I made blackberry crumble with lavender sprinkled into the topping. Delicious!

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thanks, yes, exactly this. Gives another perspective to reflect upon our own practice. Have already implemented some things I have seen in a couple of schools. 👍

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 19

Interesting to see what is going on in other schools and identify the tweaks needed to improve curriculum coverage and teaching. Do have a bit of imposter-syndrome at times.

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Tyke Teacher @agentapostrophe.bsky.social · Aug 19

Shared this in school this year when you shared before. It's a great selection. Teachers chose a few books per class in KS2 - thankfully I had some sponsored read money to spend.

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