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As I think about reading for pleasure, I’m blogging my emerging thoughts and understanding: what influences reading for pleasure? Some key concepts: open.substack.com/pub/sarahbag...
Understanding the influences on reading for pleasure.
In my last blog, I explored the definitions and dimensions of reading for pleasure, this time I’m starting to explore the influences on Reading for Pleasure.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I had the chance to talk to Dan Millard about literacy and leadership @derbyresearchsch.bsky.social on their podcast. youtu.be/FAdZ-TA5gSQ?...
Give it a listen and share
@funkypedagogy.bsky.social @thelitcoachuk.bsky.social @alexjquigley.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social
Research into the Classroom: Strategic Literacy- Leadership that builds Expertise
YouTube video by Derby Research School
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November 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Two blogs in a week I hear you say… this one is an oldie but a goodie: making a case for the need to teach literacy well, and the reasons some colleagues might not believe this is the case : open.substack.com/pub/sarahbag...
The power of teaching literacy
(or why considering cognitive science and literacy makes for equitable education).
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September 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Trying to do a bit more writing: in this blog I’ve outlined what it’s useful to know if you’re just starting out thinking about reading in a secondary context. Including lots of links to free resources. substack.com/@sarahbagsha...
Secondary Reading: Getting started
Reading is in the news again. And so it should be! Something we often think of as the preserve of primary educators can leave adolescent pupils discombobulated. Why is secondary reading key?
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September 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Just finished reading this! Really helpful, quick read about talking about racism with kids in an age appropriate way. I think worth reading as a parent or educator. @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social
December 16, 2024 at 7:18 AM
And Thursday evening was spent with some of greater Manchester’s great literacy leaders and teachers including some of my faves, @thelitcoachuk.bsky.social , Helen Howell and my student (17 years ago) Danielle Wright, Alex Hughes, and Sarah Davies. As well as some
great new voices.
November 23, 2024 at 10:40 AM
And in my day job we published this report about Leading Reading: we share a summary of the evidence, a set of principles, for case studies and a more detailed article exploring how school leaders can support literacy leaders: check it out here www2.ambition.org.uk/l/330231/202...
Leading Reading: Putting evidence into practice
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November 23, 2024 at 10:34 AM
This week has been really exciting. I wrote this piece about school leadership and literacy, with the fab @sscott2707.bsky.social ; www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Three things the best school leaders do to improve literacy
The widespread issues with reading among young people are well understood, but how can senior leaders go about turning the tide? We visited schools that have successfully raised standards
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November 23, 2024 at 10:28 AM