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Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists
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We are Hamilton Brookes - Primary Education Specialists: offering teaching and learning support for professionals in schools in the UK, and around the World. Part of Oxford Brookes University
www.hamilton-trust.org.uk
How can we help children feel a sense of belonging?

For Children’s Mental Health Week, Sarah Loader reflects on this year’s theme, “This is My Place”, and the importance of creating spaces where every child feels safe.

Read the full blog here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/underst...
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
💛 Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 💛

This year’s theme 'Belonging' reminds us how vital it is that every child and young person feels seen, valued and able to say: “This is my place.”

📘 Read more and explore the free Wellbeing Blocks on our blog: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/free-we...
February 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Why does telling stories matter?

In our latest blog, Celebrating Storytelling, Sarah Loader explores the powerful role of oral storytelling and reading aloud in children’s development.

📖 Read the full blog on our website: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/celebra...

#CelebratingStorytelling
February 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
🌟 National Year of Reading 2026 – Go All In! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share a curated collection of high-quality novels for cross-curricular planning, recommended by Mat Tobin.

Explore the full list here 👉 padlet.com/p0077346/hig...

#NationalYearOfReading #HamiltonBrookes #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🚨 Last Chance to Register - Today at 4pm 🚨

🗣️ Join Us for an Oracy Webinar: TODAY (22nd January 2026)

Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or education enthusiast, you’ll gain insights you can use straight away to help every learner find their voice. 🔊✨

👉 Register now before 4pm:
lnkd.in/eFEMGu-9
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
📚 To celebrate the National Year of Reading, we’re sharing a brilliant collection of high-quality picture books recommended by Mat Tobin.

👉 Take a look and see which books could shape your next topic:
padlet.com/p0077346/hig...

#NationalYearOfReading #PictureBooks #CrossCurricular #PrimaryTeaching
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We’re passionate about the power of whole books in the classroom - and this blog from Hamilton Brookes makes a compelling case for why they should take centre stage in reading and English teaching.

👉 Read the full blog here:
www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/whole-b...

#ReadingForPleasure #Literacy
January 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
🗣️ Join Us for an Oracy Webinar - 22nd January 2026!

One week until our upcoming oracy-focused webinar with Jules Pottle on Thursday 22nd January 2026.

👉 Find out more and register here:
brookes.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don’t miss out: let’s champion oracy together!

#Oracy #Education
January 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
📚 National Year of Reading 2026 is here - and what better way to celebrate than by inspiring the next generation of readers?

🎧 Listen now and be part of the movement to build confident, curious, and motivated readers:
www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

#NationalYearOfReading #PrimaryFutures
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
🐦 Is your school taking part in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch?

Join the UK’s largest school wildlife survey with the Big Schools' Birdwatch.

🔗 Take a look at our British birdwatching resources look on our website: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/key-s...

#BigSchoolsBirdwatch #OutdoorLearning
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
🗣️ The Time for Oracy Is Now

📅 Join our webinar with Jules Pottle
🗓️ 4:00 PM, 22 January 2026

🎙️ Oracy Across the Curriculum

✔️ What oracy really is
✔️ Simple, practical strategies
✔️ Ideas you can use straight away

👉 Register now: lnkd.in/eCmGFCkW

#Oracy #Education #Webinar #HamiltonBrookes
January 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
📚 2026 has been named the National Year of Reading through a joint initiative by the Department for Education and the National Literacy Trust - a powerful reminder that literacy is fundamental to children’s life chances.

👉 Read Sarah's blog here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/embraci...
January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
🎉 Happy New Year from Hamilton Brookes! 🎉

As you step into a fresh term, a quick reminder that our Early Career Teacher toolkit is ready to support you throughout 2025.

👉 Find out more: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk

Wishing you a bright start to the year!
The Hamilton Brookes Team 💙

#HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
✨ Happy Holidays from Hamilton Brookes! ✨

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Please note: Our office will be closed from 24th December to 5th January, we’ll be back from 6th January ready for a bright new term ahead.

#HappyNewYear #MerryChristmas #TeachersOfLinkedIn
December 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
What stories do we choose to tell at Christmas - and what do they teach our children? 🎄📚

👉 Read the full blog here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/a-tale-...

#HamiltonBrookes #ChildrensBooks #Literacy #TeachingResources #PictureBooks #ChristmasReading #EducationLinkedIn #PrimaryEnglish
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🕎 Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

✨ Learn more about Hanukkah, and Festivals of Light in other cultures in our resource pack below!

🔗 www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/recep...

#HamiltonBrookes #Hanukkah #FestivalofLight
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🎄 Is your school subscription due for renewal over the Christmas break?

Renewing early helps you avoid any disruption and ensures access to your trusted teaching resources when you return in the new term.

Get in touch with us or visit: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/sign-up/

#HamiltonBrookes
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
❄️ Winter joy comes in many forms 📖

In our latest blog, A Tale at Christmas, we explore beautiful picture books that capture the heart of winter

Check out the full blog here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/a-tale-...

#HamiltonBrookes
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
🎄 Still hunting for Christmas gift ideas?

Why not give the gift of a book 📚 - especially as we head into the National Year of Reading.

👉 Explore our list of recommended children’s books to find the perfect gift: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/childre...

Happy reading! 🎁📖

#HamiltonBrookes
December 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🗣️ Time for Oracy is Now!

📅 Join our webinar with Jules Pottle on the 22th January 2026:

“Oracy Across the Curriculum”

👉 Register now: brookes.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

See you there!

#Oracy #Education #Webinar #HamiltonBrookes #TeachingStrategies
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As we kick off Computer Science Week (8-14 December), we’re taking a moment to look back at our webinar with Bukky Yusuf about AI in education. 🎧

🎙️Missed it the first time? Catch up and watch the full recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bq8...

#ComputerScienceWeek #AIinEducation
December 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🤖 Step Into the Future with The Hour of AI! 🌍

The Hour of AI is designed for students and educators to take their first steps into understanding and creating with AI

👉 Get started here: csforall.org/en-US/activi...

#HourOfAI #CSEdWeek #ArtificialIntelligence #STEMEducation #HamiltonBrookes
December 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🎥 Missed Our Webinar? Watch the Recording Now!

Catch up on our latest session where Liz Newbon explored how we can embed sustainability into education and empower future generations to take climate action.

📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPYf...

#HamiltonBrookes
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🎄 Make Picture Books Part of Your Christmas Traditions 🎄

Classics like Christmas at Bullerby and Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman bring the magic of the season to life.

Check out this quick guide to some brilliant winter tales in our blog: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/a-tale-...

#HamiltonBrookes
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Missed the live session? We’ve got you covered!

The webinar on Practical Approaches to Inclusion and SEND Support is now available to watch on demand.

👉 Watch the recording and read more here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/seeing-...

#InclusionMatters #SENDSupport #InclusiveEducation
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM