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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 18d

👍 It’s eligible under “Resources/Materials” and “PD” in your TPL planner
👉 It’s flexible—you can use it school-wide, across year groups and roles
👉 It’s proven—trusted by schools across the UK and internationally
👉 It’s supportive—we help teachers plan smarter and teach with confidence

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 18d

Read more and download guidance on Hamilton Brookes and TPL:
www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/hamilto...

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 18d

But as schools rush to complete their strategy plans before the 29 September deadline, the question many are asking is: What can we actually spend it on?

Your school can now use TPL funding to subscribe to Hamilton’s full suite of resources

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 18d

If you're a primary teacher or school leader in Northern Ireland, you've likely heard about the new Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund - £31 million being invested by the Department of Education - over three years to support teacher development in every school.

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 19d

PyGirls website: www.pygirls.io

PyGirls: Discover Coding!

We offer free weekly Python lessons, in 8-week courses that build up from beginner to advanced. Courses are online, in small groups (~5 girls) for girls to discover the tech world.

www.pygirls.io

Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 19d

👉 For girls aged 12-19
💵Completely free!
💻 Online (live with a trainer on Zoom)
📅 8 weeks
⏱️ 1h per week
📚 In English, German, or French
🎢Levels from Beginner to Advanced
🏅 Certificates on completion
👉In small groups of ~5

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 19d

Our social impact partners at PyGirls are opening registration for free Python courses for girls aged 12-19, starting on 21st October!

REGISTER BY 13th OCTOBER: pygirls.io/en/register/...

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · 24d

Spaces are filling out for the webinar with Sandra Tibbles from Childhood Matters!

Date: 25th September 2025
Time: 4PM

👉REGISTER HERE: brookes.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join to develop your understanding of SEND and apply inclusive and adaptive approaches to meet the needs of all learners.

Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Sep 10

His endurance is remarkable, but as the rhetoric around Dahl shifts, is it time to ask questions?

Our resident literacy consultant, Sarah Loader, explores the legacy of Roald Dahl on the Hamilton Brookes blog.

www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/celebra...

Celebrating Roald Dahl

But, is it still ok to love Roald Dahl’s work?

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Sep 10

Roald Dahl Day is about celebrating all we love about the great author, relishing the stories that have given so much joy to so many for over 60 years. Adored equally for his wicked characters and cherished heroes, Dahl is one of the best-known and most-loved children’s authors of all time.

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Sep 9

The webinar will include:
• A brief summary of legal responsibilities for learners with SEND
• Ordinarily Available Provision and EHC Plans – The differences and similarities
• Inclusive Quality First Teaching
• The four key areas of SEND and inclusive approaches that support learners

Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Sep 9

Supporting SEND in the mainstream classroom was the most often requested topic for our webinars last year.

That's why we're so excited to invite you to a webinar with Sandra Tibbles from Childhood Matters.

Date: 25th September 2025
Time: 4PM

brookes.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Aug 20

Mat Tobin talking about reading, becoming a writer and the importance of high quality books in primary classrooms, has been the most downloaded #PrimaryFutures podcast episode of all time!

If you haven't listened already, now is a great time to catch up!

www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Aug 13

This is one of the most hopeful conversations about the future of primary education Ed Finch had with Professor Sam Twiselton and Dame Alison Peacock on the #PrimaryFutures podcast.

Grab a cuppa 🍵and have a listen: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Aug 6

Listen on your favourite podcasting platform or on our website: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

Leading with Rigour and Heart with Sonia Thompson

Ensuring that both students and parents feel fully integrated into the life and culture of school

www.hamilton-trust.org.uk

Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Aug 6

The discussion also covers the current state of education, the pressures of accountability, and envisioning a better future for schools.

Sonia's optimism and dedication to creating a supportive and innovative educational environment shine throughout the episode.

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Aug 6

Sonia Thompson, is the Head at St Matthew’s CE Research School.

Speaking to Ed Finch on the #PrimaryFutures podcast, Sonia shares her experiences as a headteacher, discussing the benefits of being a research school and the collaborative ethos that drives their success.

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 30

Listen to the full episode of #PrimaryFutures podcast with Eowyn Crisfield to explore how schools can become truly linguistically inclusive spaces: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

Speaking Multiple Languages with Dr Eowyn Crisfield

The future of multilingual education in primary classrooms

www.hamilton-trust.org.uk

Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ask the children:
👉 Teach me how to count in your language
👉 Teach me how to say good morning in your language
👉 Listen to me make an error in pronunciation and you can correct

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 30

"We have a tendency to see students with EAL by the limits of their English, rather than by the extent of everything else they bring to the classroom."

Make a shift in the experiences of your EAL children by taking a simple yet powerful step: becoming a language learner yourself.

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 23

Listen to this #PrimaryFutures podcast on your favourite platform: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

Let's Start a Compassion Revolution in Education with Dr Jon Reid

Advocating for creativity, compassion and inclusion in the curriculum

www.hamilton-trust.org.uk

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 23

Dr Jon Reid discusses teachers' emotional wellbeing and shares a vision for a compassionate, collaborative and innovative education system that prioritises the well-being of both students and teachers.

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 23

"Children don't learn when they are emotionally distressed, if they are hungry, if they are tired. Why are we not thinking this way about our teachers? It's something that must change."

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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 22

Explore our Year 6 unit on Evolution and Adaptation. Students learn about how living things are adapted to their habitats, the work of Darwin, and more. With engaging investigations and content, this resource helps you deliver lessons that encourage thinking and application. buff.ly/aWJdgXF

Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social · Jul 16

Listen to the full episode of this #PrimaryFutures podcast on your favourite podcasting platform or on our website:
www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

Storytelling and Science with Jules Pottle

Sparking children's curiosity and love of science

www.hamilton-trust.org.uk