Charlotte Hacking

As 2024 closes, looking back at one of the best moments, publishing The Balancing Act with @Dominic_Wyse, @routledgebooks. Think this might be one of my favourite things said about the book, from Dr Debra Kidd over on Bluesky…

Or: You don’t have to become a billionaire. It’s a gross concept…

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New education theory: How about, instead of trying to find the next commercial or power-grab buzz phrase or concept, we relook at what makes a good educational experience for a child at each stage of development. This is what the Curriculum and Assessment review should be doing.

‘You were my Mr Joshua’ @EarlyTrain I love it 🥹

#TheFirstYear by @EarlyTrain top pick for summer reading - huge thanks @iNews. @bouncemarketing @bounce_wstones inews.co.uk/culture/books/…

100% this. We really need to look at why, and what could and should be done differently…

Today's review...'The Poetry World of John Agard' by John Agard, illustrated by Shirley Hottier @OtterBarryBooks Fabulous! throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/the-po…

Non-complaining cowgirls 🤠, rebelling Red Riding Hoods 🐺and John Agard’s World 🔍 Last week was a good week for publisher samples. Thanks, publishers! Zooming their way to our reviewers now

The Poetry World of John Agard by John Agard. John Agard has chosen favourite poems from eight of his previously published collections - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad 🢂 uk.bookshop.org/a/735/97819156… 🢀

Maybe they’ll consult people who are on the ground and in the classroom planning, teaching and assessing writing throughout the curriculum and in the current context day in, day out. They may have some very useful insight…

Exclusive: DfE’s new Writing Framework will “bore the pants off children,” says literacy expert whom it namechecked educationuncovered.co.uk/news/dfes-new-… Prof Debra Myhill, cited as someone contacted in writing of the document, says it is “appalling”.

Interesting…

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Here are some blogs which are a response to the Govt's new Writing Framework plus a last one on the fallacy that 'writing is sentences'. @clpe1 @NatePrimary @WritingRocks_17 @EnglishAssoc @PoetrySociety @GoldUnivMACL

Absolutely this. Any policy must start from an understanding of what writing is, what it’s for and how it’s done in the real world. If children understand that writing support them to communicate thoughts, feelings, ideas and knowledge they invest in getting their writing right.

We’re calling on Bridget Phillipson to rethink approach to early years. Children need play, not pressure. The science is clear, school readiness shouldn’t come at the cost of child development. 🖊️ Sign the open letter: forms.office.com/Pages/Response… #PlayMatters #RethinkEarlyYears

C'mon! Poets have their say on Michael Rosen day.

One for those who have been in education long enough, based on the top headlines this week. I think I’ve finally cracked it. My Time Machine has worked and I’ve woken up in 2008. Now, what did we actually learn, and what might we do differently so that meaningful change happens?

All month we'll be showcasing stories to aid the transition from Primary to Secondary 🏫➡️🏫 Starting off is The First Year- the sequel to our Class Reader: The Final Year - which tackles the whirlwind of emotions Year Seven brings @Child_Leeds @Leeds_Learning @EarlyTrain

Happy Publication Day to The Poetry World of John Agard! A legend in his own lifetime, John Agard is in a class by himself among leading poets for children. Here is a selection of 80 poems from the 1970s. Congratulations to Shirley Hottiler 🌟