Shareen Wilkinson
@mrswilkinson.bsky.social
Trust executive director of education. Education adviser. Bestselling author and series editor. Primary English and curriculum specialist. FCCT. CST Policy Advisory Group. MAT Trustee.
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🌟My new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now a number one #bestseller on Amazon for teacher training.🌟
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
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The end of October always brings two things: 🎃 pumpkins everywhere and headlines telling us #AI is coming to eat education. To kick start November, this week I’m leaning into the first and calmly challenging the second. #edusky
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November #Edu resources 1
Hey, lovely people, welcome back to another episode and a new month. Can you believe it's bloomin' November already? Definitely feels like time to get the Christmas list curated, or if you are in the ...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The end of October always brings two things: 🎃 pumpkins everywhere and headlines telling us #AI is coming to eat education. To kick start November, this week I’m leaning into the first and calmly challenging the second. #edusky
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What works for primary writing?
I know there's no one-size-fits-all, but I want to share my best bets.
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What works for primary writing?
I know there's no one-size-fits-all, but I want to share my best bets.
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
➡️Suitable for UK & international educators.
JOIN live or sign up for the recording.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🌟FREE Webinar 🌟
What works for primary writing?
I know there's no one-size-fits-all, but I want to share my best bets.
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
➡️Suitable for UK & international educators.
JOIN live or sign up for the recording.
➡️https://bit.ly/3JbEaZV
What works for primary writing?
I know there's no one-size-fits-all, but I want to share my best bets.
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
➡️Suitable for UK & international educators.
JOIN live or sign up for the recording.
➡️https://bit.ly/3JbEaZV
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😀It's lovely to see wonderful reviews of my new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' starting to be published.
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
September 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
😀It's lovely to see wonderful reviews of my new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' starting to be published.
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
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📢New BLOG! via @hachettelearning.bsky.social
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
📢New BLOG! via @hachettelearning.bsky.social
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
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🌟My new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now a number one #bestseller on Amazon for teacher training.🌟
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
August 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🌟My new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now a number one #bestseller on Amazon for teacher training.🌟
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
📢New BLOG! via @hachettelearning.bsky.social
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
📢New BLOG! via @hachettelearning.bsky.social
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
🌟Why are stories and background knowledge essential for reading comprehension? 🌟
It explores the research, practical strategies and book recommendations.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
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In our latest blog, @mrswilkinson.bsky.social explores the research, practical strategies, and book recommendations to demonstrate how a story-rich curriculum can deepen knowledge, improve reading comprehension and support overall school improvement.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
September 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
In our latest blog, @mrswilkinson.bsky.social explores the research, practical strategies, and book recommendations to demonstrate how a story-rich curriculum can deepen knowledge, improve reading comprehension and support overall school improvement.
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
Read the blog: bit.ly/466Fx50
😀It's lovely to see wonderful reviews of my new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' starting to be published.
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
September 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
😀It's lovely to see wonderful reviews of my new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' starting to be published.
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
Thanks so much! 😊
➡️ Practical, thoughtful and appropriate for EYFS colleagues. 👇
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
amzn.eu/d/4ZHJCIt
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At Franciscan, we’re committed to belonging for every child and family. With safeguarding, equity, and intersectionality at the heart of our work, we’re creating a community where every learner thrives. As Maya Angelou said, “When you know better, do better.”
September 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
At Franciscan, we’re committed to belonging for every child and family. With safeguarding, equity, and intersectionality at the heart of our work, we’re creating a community where every learner thrives. As Maya Angelou said, “When you know better, do better.”
🌟 Great news! Thanks to all of your incredible support, my book sold out on Amazon.🌟
It shot to no. 1 bestseller in the first week. 🙈
Disciplinary literacy in primary schools is officially back in stock and ready to ship! Woohoo 🥂
Order here: amzn.eu/d/8lYK8xN
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
It shot to no. 1 bestseller in the first week. 🙈
Disciplinary literacy in primary schools is officially back in stock and ready to ship! Woohoo 🥂
Order here: amzn.eu/d/8lYK8xN
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🌟 Great news! Thanks to all of your incredible support, my book sold out on Amazon.🌟
It shot to no. 1 bestseller in the first week. 🙈
Disciplinary literacy in primary schools is officially back in stock and ready to ship! Woohoo 🥂
Order here: amzn.eu/d/8lYK8xN
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
It shot to no. 1 bestseller in the first week. 🙈
Disciplinary literacy in primary schools is officially back in stock and ready to ship! Woohoo 🥂
Order here: amzn.eu/d/8lYK8xN
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
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Congratulations! Mine’s arriving today. Had it on preorder for ages since listening to you talk about it on a podcast. Exactly what I was looking for in terms of where we are on our curriculum journey so thank you!
August 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Congratulations! Mine’s arriving today. Had it on preorder for ages since listening to you talk about it on a podcast. Exactly what I was looking for in terms of where we are on our curriculum journey so thank you!
🌟My new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now a number one #bestseller on Amazon for teacher training.🌟
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
August 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🌟My new book, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now a number one #bestseller on Amazon for teacher training.🌟
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
I am completely overwhelmed and filled with gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who has supported it. #Teamprimary
I am truly grateful. 🙏🏾
Out now!
Reposted by Shareen Wilkinson
😍 After its publication day yesterday,
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
😍 After its publication day yesterday,
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
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Summer edition of Soundbites and Insights, our regular TTR roundup of show highlights, is out - Check out our select shows covering the summer holiday so far within! www.ttradio.org/so/19PZ7pB8A...
Disciplinary Literacy, TTR Humms, Life after Teaching, Social Media
We hope you are enjoying what is left of your summer break! At TTR, we have been broadcasting through the summer and we have compiled some highlights from the last few weeks. Not only that, we have our Teachers Talk Humanities event coming up NEXT MONTH in Manchester - The time has flown! Never miss a show by subscribing to Teachers Talk Radio via our Weekly Newsletter Soundbites and Insights....
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August 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Summer edition of Soundbites and Insights, our regular TTR roundup of show highlights, is out - Check out our select shows covering the summer holiday so far within! www.ttradio.org/so/19PZ7pB8A...
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🎉 Just ONE more day and 'Disciplinary literacy is primary schools' is released tomorrow 😍
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
🌟 It's finally here. My book is in print! 🌟
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🎉 Just ONE more day and 'Disciplinary literacy is primary schools' is released tomorrow 😍
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
😍 After its publication day yesterday,
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
😍 After its publication day yesterday,
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
I can see that, 'Disciplinary literacy in primary schools,' is now one of the top 10 best sellers on Amazon for teacher training! 🎉
Representing #teamprimary
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
🎉 Just ONE more day and 'Disciplinary literacy is primary schools' is released tomorrow 😍
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
🌟 It's finally here. My book is in print! 🌟
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🎉 Just ONE more day and 'Disciplinary literacy is primary schools' is released tomorrow 😍
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
👇🏾
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NEW PODCAST - Listen Back! Disciplinary Literacy in the Primary Classroom: TTR Special with Shareen Wilkinson
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Disciplinary Literacy in the Primary Classroom: TTR Special with Shareen Wilkinson | Teachers Talk Radio
Huma Mirza and Tom Rogers co host a conversation with executive director of education and author, Shareen Wilkinson. They discuss her new book - Disciplinary Literacy in the Primary Classroom. What is disciplinary literacy? Why is it important? What does it mean for primary subject leads? How should schools be approaching it in 2025-2026? All these talking points and more in this special one off show. Order the book now from Hachette Learning here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/shareen-wilkinson/disciplinary-literacy-in-primary-schools-reading-writing-and-speaking-across-the-curriculum/9781036006303/
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August 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
NEW PODCAST - Listen Back! Disciplinary Literacy in the Primary Classroom: TTR Special with Shareen Wilkinson
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🔴 LIVE now: Huma Mirza & Tom Rogers hosting a one-off sponsored show on TeachersTalkRadio.
Join the conversation and hear ideas shaping education today.
#TTRadio #TeacherLife
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
Join the conversation and hear ideas shaping education today.
#TTRadio #TeacherLife
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
August 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🔴 LIVE now: Huma Mirza & Tom Rogers hosting a one-off sponsored show on TeachersTalkRadio.
Join the conversation and hear ideas shaping education today.
#TTRadio #TeacherLife
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
Join the conversation and hear ideas shaping education today.
#TTRadio #TeacherLife
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
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Wanted posters? For Year 6 History? Shareen Wilkinson discussed the importance of task design for disciplinary literacy in primary teaching tonight on TTR.
Catch up on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
#literacy #teaching #primaryteacher #teachertok #teachersoftiktok
Catch up on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
#literacy #teaching #primaryteacher #teachertok #teachersoftiktok
August 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Wanted posters? For Year 6 History? Shareen Wilkinson discussed the importance of task design for disciplinary literacy in primary teaching tonight on TTR.
Catch up on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
#literacy #teaching #primaryteacher #teachertok #teachersoftiktok
Catch up on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB...
#literacy #teaching #primaryteacher #teachertok #teachersoftiktok
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🌟The new DfE writing framework refers explicitly to writing across the curriculum as a way of thinking and remembering.
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
Coming up next Monday at 7pm UK, we explore the new book from Shareen Wilkinson on disciplinary literacy in primary schools! Tune in live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB... Book available 22nd Aug here: www.hachettelearning.com/tea... @hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🌟The new DfE writing framework refers explicitly to writing across the curriculum as a way of thinking and remembering.
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
Reposted by Shareen Wilkinson
🌟 It's finally here. My book is in print! 🌟
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🌟 It's finally here. My book is in print! 🌟
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
🌟 It's finally here. My book is in print! 🌟
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🌟 It's finally here. My book is in print! 🌟
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
- Two years of writing and research
- Drawing on over 20 years of experience
Thank you so much for all of the support.
Out this week!
Pre-order: 🔗https://amzn.eu/d/4I9zY4L
@hachettelearning.bsky.social
🌟The new DfE writing framework refers explicitly to writing across the curriculum as a way of thinking and remembering.
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
Coming up next Monday at 7pm UK, we explore the new book from Shareen Wilkinson on disciplinary literacy in primary schools! Tune in live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB... Book available 22nd Aug here: www.hachettelearning.com/tea... @hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🌟The new DfE writing framework refers explicitly to writing across the curriculum as a way of thinking and remembering.
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
🤔 But what could this look like in practice?
Join me with Tom Rogers and Huma Mirza next Monday 18 August at 7pm.
👇🏾
Reposted by Shareen Wilkinson
Coming up next Monday at 7pm UK, we explore the new book from Shareen Wilkinson on disciplinary literacy in primary schools! Tune in live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB... Book available 22nd Aug here: www.hachettelearning.com/tea... @hachettelearning.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Coming up next Monday at 7pm UK, we explore the new book from Shareen Wilkinson on disciplinary literacy in primary schools! Tune in live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDB... Book available 22nd Aug here: www.hachettelearning.com/tea... @hachettelearning.bsky.social