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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · Aug 13

Written by UKLA Award winner, Nicola Garrard, On the Edge follows Rhys and his brothers, struggling to get by in an off-season tourist resort. When their home is threatened, Rhys resorts to drastic measures to protect his family. Members, repost to be in with a chance to win #lucky13th

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Jun 11

After seeing children's interest in reading steadily decline, @simonpollard72.bsky.social‬ decided to start a children's literature festival to help reignite their love of reading! Read more: tinyurl.com/2h7xrsaw
#ReadingForPleasure

Growing literature festival hopes to get Cornish children reading

Cornwall's only literature festival for children in St Austell expects 4,000 visitors in a weekend.

www.bbc.co.uk

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · Jul 13

From Kenneth Oppel, Best of All Worlds is a story of survival, teenage passions and an invisible enemy. What should be a relaxing weekend away from the city turns nightmarish when Xavier and his family wake up to find themselves trapped inside a dome. UKLA members RP for a chance to win #lucky13th

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · May 30

There's still a handful of tickets left for the UKLA International Conference 2025 and you have 'til June 6th to buy them! Grab yours now and join us as we welcome our Keynotes, and experts from all fields of literacy teaching and learning, for a weekend of empowerment in education. buff.ly/yYpdw4f

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 30

Great episode. So much to reflect on around how self talk can help with mindset and wellbeing

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The Voice in Your Head Can Make or Break You

Podcast Episode · The High Performance Podcast · 30/05/2025 · 30m

podcasts.apple.com

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 28

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staustelllitfest.bsky.social @staustelllitfest.bsky.social · May 28

We are so excited about how well tickets are going for this year’s festival. Don’t leave it too late to secure your tickets and miss out on some fantastic family events

staustellfestivalofchildrensliterature.com/events/

#whatsoncornwall #staustell

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Lynda Graham @lyndajgraham.bsky.social · May 28

@rshargreaves.bsky.social @simonpollard72.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social @readingforlife.bsky.social @mrsbaker6.bsky.social

UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · May 28

Congratulations to Andree Hendry, Kate Shelton, Michelle Pearson, and Neve Pullan, the winners of this year's NEU Sponsored Student Places at the UKLA International Conference 2025! Find out more about their success here: buff.ly/rXoBT2K

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 24

So excited for this. The next 3 weeks are going to be very busy getting everything ready. #whatsoncornwall

staustelllitfest.bsky.social @staustelllitfest.bsky.social · May 24

Okay…. JUST 3 weeks till it’s go go go on our Family Festival day!! Have you got your tickets yet?!

All just £1 each…you read right…just ONE POUND a ticket!!

Pop over to our website to see all the amazing events we have for you on Saturday 14th June 🙌🏻📚🙌🏻📚🙌🏻 staustellfestivalofchildrensliterature.com

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staustelllitfest.bsky.social @staustelllitfest.bsky.social · May 23

Tickets going fast! Get yours now - fun for all the family. Will Steve be your team captain?

staustellfestivalofchildrensliterature.com/events/

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 23

Teachers in Cornwall. What are you waiting for…

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

#readingforpleasure #teachers #schools #reading #cornwall

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Dan Morrow @moremorrow.bsky.social · May 22

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds

New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report

www.theguardian.com

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · May 21

Reading with children changes their lives forever, and EVERY SINGLE CHILD is entitled to this right! That's why I support the #ReadingRights campaign. The full report is out today from @booktrust.org.uk & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social: please read & share!
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Poster supporting the BookTrust/Children's Laureate Reading Rights campaign, with illustration by Chris Riddell of a reader with books

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · May 19

Come to @staustelllitfest.bsky.social! I'll be talking about reading for pleasure in an event for school staff on 12 June; then doing a solo event & a panel for Schools' Day 13 June - bring your kids!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

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Poster for SF Said event in St Austell Lit Fest Schools' Day 13 June, From Varjak Paw To Tyger, showing the author and the cover of Tyger

Poster for Panel event in St Austell LitFest Schools' Day 13 June, showing the authors SF Said, Stew Foster & Cath Howe

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staustelllitfest.bsky.social @staustelllitfest.bsky.social · May 20

We’re thrilled to announce that First News is the official media partner of the St Austell Festival of Children’s Literature 2025! 🗞️

Join us for a weekend of storytelling, creativity and kids making headlines!
www.staustellfestivalofchildrensliterature.co.uk
#FirstNews #YoungReporters

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · May 19

Children will always need BOOKS to help them make sense of the world. I love the idea that children's books can be bridges connecting all children, crossing all barriers, helping them to imagine a better world – and to build it, one day. #books

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Can children's books help build a better world?

Author SF Said on how almost all the world’s problems come down to ‘us and them’ – and how children’s books can knock down the barriers

www.theguardian.com

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 18

Hardbacks add to the awe and wonder of reading and love sharing them in school. They tend to do better when shared around but the dust jackets can take a battering. Agree with the others about hardbacks of favourite authors / series. Who will be able to wait for Skandar 5 paperback!

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · May 16

I'm excited to be talking about the life-changing power of reading for pleasure at this @staustelllitfest.bsky.social event for teachers, librarians & all school staff in Cornwall! Come & join on us on June 12!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are so excited to share that @whatsfsaid.bsky.social will be talking to school staff in Cornwall about the life changing power of reading for pleasure on 12th June. Grab your free tickets now #cornwall #teachers #schools #readingforpleasure

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · May 16

If we care about the future of our children, we need a library & a librarian in every school, to help every child find the books that will make them readers. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER - and they're more vital now than ever! #libraries #librarians #literacy

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 17

Primary schools have a huge role to play. We need to teach digital literacy. Enable them to “think with care” (Laura Knight). Preparing them to use keyboards - how many words can pupils type per a minute? @inspiringsw.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 17

Great start to the weekend @inspiringsw.bsky.social AI in education conference. Perfectly pitched introduction by @moremorrow.bsky.social

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 17

Teachers in Cornwall. Less than a month to go until this fantastic opportunity. Have you got your tickets? #readingchamgeslives #reading #teachers #education #learning #cornwall @moremorrow.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social

SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · May 16

I'm excited to be talking about the life-changing power of reading for pleasure at this @staustelllitfest.bsky.social event for teachers, librarians & all school staff in Cornwall! Come & join on us on June 12!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are so excited to share that @whatsfsaid.bsky.social will be talking to school staff in Cornwall about the life changing power of reading for pleasure on 12th June. Grab your free tickets now #cornwall #teachers #schools #readingforpleasure

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 4

This is going to be a fun way to help raise funds for the festival and get to meet some of the authors. Have you got your tickets? #cornwall #readingforpleasure

staustelllitfest.bsky.social @staustelllitfest.bsky.social · May 4

This is a fabulous opportunity to have fun and spend time with some of your favourite authors. Hosted by our festival patron @afsteadman.bsky.social each team will have one of this year’s authors as captain. Every ticket supports our events staustellfestivalofchildrensliterature.com/event/the-bi...

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · May 4

Totally agree. Best education secretary in a very long time

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Doug O’Brien @dougobrien.bsky.social · May 1

What an awesome day!
Grappling with Learning and Teaching framework ideas. The future of learning in @celtacademies.bsky.social is very exciting.
We are privileged to have such open and humble leaders.

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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are so excited to share that @whatsfsaid.bsky.social will be talking to school staff in Cornwall about the life changing power of reading for pleasure on 12th June. Grab your free tickets now #cornwall #teachers #schools #readingforpleasure

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cornwall-edu...

www.ticketsource.co.uk

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