Louise Smith
louisejksmith.bsky.social
Louise Smith
@louisejksmith.bsky.social
Primary Specialist @ Carousel Learning

Previously: Teacher | T&L Lead | SLE |
KS Lead | English Lead
New @literacy-trust.bsky.social data shows only 1 in 4 chn enjoy writing for pleasure and primary-age enjoyment has dropped by 6pts in a year.

Thoughts? - Is it curriculum? Is it our digital age?

And how are we defending authentic writing in primary?

literacytrust.org.uk/writing-for-...
Writing For Pleasure | National Literacy Trust
Writing is more than just a skill - it’s also a powerful tool for thinking, communication, and self-expression.
literacytrust.org.uk
June 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
New role, new questions!
I've recently joined the team at Carousel Learning, and I’m diving into all things retrieval practice.

Primary teachers - what’s your go-to strategy for retrieval in your classroom? Any resources, routines or tips you swear by? I’d love to hear what works for you.
June 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM