Hannah Baker

New blog post for the weekend 📢! My reflections on the book 'After' by Pádraig Kenny, the role we are collectively giving to AI and the human traits that will always shout the loudest in the end: mrsbakersbooks.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/aft…

I’m in a ‘digest & reflect’ process with the Writing Framework currently but one thing that is so crystal clear to me when I see everyone’s responses, regardless of differing opinions, is how much knowledge, expertise & passion there is in our sector. It’s amazing!

Reading is transformative so I’m 100% behind a National Year of Reading but instead of shaming parents/carers (“put our phones down and pick up a book”) let’s focus on access and choice for children. That includes reversing library closures and funding cuts.

There’s so much ‘on the go’ at the moment but there’s always time for penning a quick silly (but reflective) poem I say! Turned 38 today & I’m feeling thoughtful about what I’m giving some more time to this coming year 🥳 Writing it is 🙂.

The winner of the 20025 #BranfordBoaseAward will be announced 7.30pm *today* Wednesday 9 July. Congratulations to all the talented debut authors and their editors on our shortlist and listen out for news of the winners! #editing #writing branfordboaseaward.org.uk/shortlist-2025/

Today the Writing Framework was published @educationgovuk - 🖊️ worth sharing and planning in time to discuss this Autumn 🖊️ gov.uk/government/pub… @TheWritingWeb @kashleyenglish @son1bun @EllenCounter

The Writing Framework has just been published, and I'm pleased to have been part of the sector panel to help produce this important document. I'm optimistic that the framework will help leaders to further develop the teaching of writing in their schools gov.uk/government/pub…

Breaking: Key stage 2 SATs headline results are out 62% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths, up from 61% 📖 Reading 75%, up from 74% ➕ Maths 74%, up from 73% More here... schoolsweek.co.uk/key-stage-2-sa…

From bestselling authors to literary champions – hear why reading matters for our future. Join us in 2026 for the National Year of Reading. Encouraging a love of reading in children and young people, ensuring all children get the best start in life.

Sending well-wishes and positive thoughts to all Y6 teachers and school leaders today 💪🫶 #SATsresultsday

This couldn't be more timely. Reading for pleasure opens so many doors. I wouldn't be writing this now as an author if I hadn't acquired the reading for pleasure habit as a young child. Reading for pleasure adds salt and seasoning to life!

BOOKING OPEN NOW FOR OUR OU UKLA TEACHERS’ READING GROUP✨ 📚Brilliant feedback from this year’s group 📚Led by the passionate @MrsBaker6 📚Come & talk about literature, enhance knowledge & access OU Reading for pleasure materials Booking link👇🏼 docs.google.com/forms/d/1T7Ytu…

🚨 The moment we’ve all been waiting for… is finally here! The Writing Framework is released TOMORROW! 🥳✍️ We can’t wait to share more information with schools very soon... 🤐 Stay tuned! #WritingFramework #EducationUpdate #TeachingTools #PrimaryEnglish

Good news re the National Year of Reading 2026! ⭐️ @educationgovuk and @Literacy_Trust - ⭐️ Reading connects us all - looking forward to it! ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Big news! 2026 has officially been announced as the National Year of Reading by @bphillipsonMP. We’re proud to join @educationgovuk to lead this national campaign to get the UK reading again. #NationalYearOfReading2026 nationalyearofreading.org.uk

Teaching in West Yorkshire? Come and join us next year 🥰! 🫶📚

Join the Summer Reading Challenge online! shorturl.at/XU9Se It launched today! 💫⭐️Also at a library near you! @readingagency Do share in school! @_Reading_Rocks_ _ @kashleyenglish @debbiet99313391 @UE_EnglishHub @SJVEnglishHub

Gina Kaminski is my hero! This sounds so good - @The_UKLA members make sure you sign up!