Paddy Carroll
@pynchonic.bsky.social
Husband / Dad / Primary Teacher / Avid reader
@literacy-trust.bsky.social Looking forward to poetry sessions on Monday linked to Young Poet Laureate
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
@literacy-trust.bsky.social Looking forward to poetry sessions on Monday linked to Young Poet Laureate
Enjoy, it’s fabulous. Amazing how many discussions we’ve had in class about the different stories and about the connections between each one
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Enjoy, it’s fabulous. Amazing how many discussions we’ve had in class about the different stories and about the connections between each one
Fully deserved - a wonderful read
November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Fully deserved - a wonderful read
Time Tub Travellers is wonderful
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Time Tub Travellers is wonderful
Shame I can’t make this event because I’m sure it will be fantastic and a great opportunity to explore poetry in an exciting way.
Don’t miss out on this inspiring Opening Doors training happening at Hallsville. We only have a few spaces left! @openingdoors.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Shame I can’t make this event because I’m sure it will be fantastic and a great opportunity to explore poetry in an exciting way.
Another treasure trove of books from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Another treasure trove of books from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social
Used a number of strategies from @writingrocks.bsky.social within our science this week which led to some fantastic pieces and eager writers. They also loved having the opportunity to explore how images and font styles can help further inform readers.
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Used a number of strategies from @writingrocks.bsky.social within our science this week which led to some fantastic pieces and eager writers. They also loved having the opportunity to explore how images and font styles can help further inform readers.
Fully deserved nomination as this is a class favourite and has led to a number of hilarious discussions.
I’m proud to announce that DON’T TRUST FISH has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration out in the UK. Proud to be part of such a special book written by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social Congrats to all the nominees❤️ @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #carnegies2026
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Fully deserved nomination as this is a class favourite and has led to a number of hilarious discussions.
Another exciting @englishassociation.bsky.social event that will support the teaching and exploration of poetry.
I'm delighted to be doing this #free #online #event with @englishassociation.bsky.social on Tuesday 9 December. What can we do with a poem, and where can close reading take us? Please share! #poetry #teaching #English #closereading #unseenpoetry #poem #teachers
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures...
Adventures in Close Reading Poetry with A History of England in 25 Poems
This webinar explores new ways into poetry analysis and ‘unseen poetry’
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Another exciting @englishassociation.bsky.social event that will support the teaching and exploration of poetry.
We have signed up for this fantastic celebration of poetry and are looking forward to the upcoming webinars.
A great way to celebrate poetry in schools! The Young Poet Laureate Programme kicks off with the first Young Poets Week during the week of 24th Nov. Free online sessions for KS2/KS3 pupils plus free resources. Thank you @literacy-trust.bsky.social. Info here: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/y...
Young Poet Laureate | National Literacy Trust
The Young Poet Laureate Programme programme aims to inspire a new generation of young poets, championing young poetic voices and developing children and young people’s literacy, creativity and confide...
literacytrust.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We have signed up for this fantastic celebration of poetry and are looking forward to the upcoming webinars.
Such a powerful and inspiring story, great choice
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Such a powerful and inspiring story, great choice
Reposted by Paddy Carroll
Are you joining us for our upcoming webinar about the importance of book choice in primary schools?
We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qvcFv8
We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qvcFv8
October 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Are you joining us for our upcoming webinar about the importance of book choice in primary schools?
We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qvcFv8
We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇
https://bit.ly/4qvcFv8
Joined Writing4Pleasure today as there are so many great ideas based on research that have already helped my teaching and I look forward to reading this in the future.
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Joined Writing4Pleasure today as there are so many great ideas based on research that have already helped my teaching and I look forward to reading this in the future.
Really interesting book from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social about parental pressure and choosing to be yourself. Lots of great discussion points.
October 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Really interesting book from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social about parental pressure and choosing to be yourself. Lots of great discussion points.
Reposted by Paddy Carroll
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
Entry details below
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
Entry details below
October 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
Entry details below
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
Entry details below
Very interesting @englishassociation.bsky.social session based on Shakespeare Illuminated. A great way of bringing a text to life and making it meaningful
October 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Very interesting @englishassociation.bsky.social session based on Shakespeare Illuminated. A great way of bringing a text to life and making it meaningful
Thank you so much & a pleasure to meet you. Your talk was wonderful. This week in class, we’ve been inspired by Wild Journey as the children have loved writing a section of their own story before adding illustrations to it as shown through the book. It has enabled them to make stronger connections.
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Thank you so much & a pleasure to meet you. Your talk was wonderful. This week in class, we’ve been inspired by Wild Journey as the children have loved writing a section of their own story before adding illustrations to it as shown through the book. It has enabled them to make stronger connections.
Booked tickets for this event. So many key speakers.
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Booked tickets for this event. So many key speakers.
@poetrybyheart.bsky.social We had a session on the poem ‘An emerald is as green as grass’ that the children loved and were so proud at remembering - those visual cues really helped.
October 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
@poetrybyheart.bsky.social We had a session on the poem ‘An emerald is as green as grass’ that the children loved and were so proud at remembering - those visual cues really helped.
@writingrocks.bsky.social Just wanted to pass on that this article has been v informative after getting ideas from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social conference. Today, the class enjoyed writing & illustrating their work as they wrote. It helped them make so connections. 👍 writing4pleasure.com/2024/07/19/d...
Drawing first, writing after: A winning strategy for early writers
By Noella Mackenzie Original article: LINK Most young children love to draw and they need to learn to write. Despite decades of research showing a strong connection between drawing and early …
writing4pleasure.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
@writingrocks.bsky.social Just wanted to pass on that this article has been v informative after getting ideas from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social conference. Today, the class enjoyed writing & illustrating their work as they wrote. It helped them make so connections. 👍 writing4pleasure.com/2024/07/19/d...
This is perfect for my focus this year in school yet I’d not seen this book, thanks for sharing.
October 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is perfect for my focus this year in school yet I’d not seen this book, thanks for sharing.
Remember to look out for the latest @englishassociation.bsky.social English 4 - 11 edition as there a whole array of informative articles with a focus on the 2025 Picture Book Awards
October 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Remember to look out for the latest @englishassociation.bsky.social English 4 - 11 edition as there a whole array of informative articles with a focus on the 2025 Picture Book Awards
Picked up another informative @uklitassociation.bsky.social mini book today that will support colleagues without overwhelming them.
October 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Picked up another informative @uklitassociation.bsky.social mini book today that will support colleagues without overwhelming them.
Wonderful @openuni-rfp.bsky.social conference. Well-deserved award to @nj13.bsky.social for her incredible work. Delighted to meet @amdassu.bsky.social and @robbiddulph.bsky.social who were both incredibly inspiring as were the workshops.
October 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Wonderful @openuni-rfp.bsky.social conference. Well-deserved award to @nj13.bsky.social for her incredible work. Delighted to meet @amdassu.bsky.social and @robbiddulph.bsky.social who were both incredibly inspiring as were the workshops.
Looking forward to hearing from @amdassu.bsky.social and @robbiddulph.bsky.social tomorrow at reading for pleasure conference
A. M. Dassu (Az) (@amdassu.bsky.social)
Award-winning, former World Book Day author | Carnegie Nom x3 | Books: BOY,EVERYWHERE | FIGHT BACK |BOOT IT | KICKED OUT and 12 others from pb - teen | PublishersWkly⭐️, ALA Notable Book, a Guardian &...
amdassu.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Looking forward to hearing from @amdassu.bsky.social and @robbiddulph.bsky.social tomorrow at reading for pleasure conference