Martin Galway
@martingalway.bsky.social
Head of Professional Learning and Partnerships at National Literacy Trust. Primary Ed. Reading/writing/language development & all the brilliant ways they interact. Also cinema. And books.
Not to be missed/not long to book: *Reconstructing Reading: translating research into powerful
practice*
Hear from Timothy Shanahan, Jan Hasbrouck, Young-Suk Grace Kim, Kate Cain, Kate Nation & more.
See video below for full lineup.
Full info/bookings: literacytrust.org.uk/events/recon...
practice*
Hear from Timothy Shanahan, Jan Hasbrouck, Young-Suk Grace Kim, Kate Cain, Kate Nation & more.
See video below for full lineup.
Full info/bookings: literacytrust.org.uk/events/recon...
November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Not to be missed/not long to book: *Reconstructing Reading: translating research into powerful
practice*
Hear from Timothy Shanahan, Jan Hasbrouck, Young-Suk Grace Kim, Kate Cain, Kate Nation & more.
See video below for full lineup.
Full info/bookings: literacytrust.org.uk/events/recon...
practice*
Hear from Timothy Shanahan, Jan Hasbrouck, Young-Suk Grace Kim, Kate Cain, Kate Nation & more.
See video below for full lineup.
Full info/bookings: literacytrust.org.uk/events/recon...
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I’ve been lucky enough to read this and it is BRILLIANT. Heartily recommend 💖
DETENTION JUST GOT DANGEROUS!
We’re delighted to share the cover for SIN BIN ISLAND, a thrilling magical adventure from DOUG NAYLOR the co-creator of RED DWARF.
Coming September 11th!
@dougrdnaylor.bsky.social
We’re delighted to share the cover for SIN BIN ISLAND, a thrilling magical adventure from DOUG NAYLOR the co-creator of RED DWARF.
Coming September 11th!
@dougrdnaylor.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’ve been lucky enough to read this and it is BRILLIANT. Heartily recommend 💖
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Join us on July 14th for a @radld.bsky.social fundraiser. Word Aware whole school vocabulary course for teaching and SaLT trainees. Just £10.
We are looking for a balance of teachers and SaLT, so please help us reach more trainee teachers.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
We are looking for a balance of teachers and SaLT, so please help us reach more trainee teachers.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
July 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Very much recommend this event- I have the book and it’s wonderful. Darren and Karen are both incredibly knowledgeable about children’s books and address the issue of diversity critically and in much depth well beyond representation.
How do we build a diverse curriculum that addresses harmful material in historical literature?
Join @literacy_trust @rapclassroom @ksandsoconnor @connor_allen92 for FREE CPD – and take away a FREE copy of ‘Beyond the Secret Garden’
📆10 July
📍Cardiff
Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
Join @literacy_trust @rapclassroom @ksandsoconnor @connor_allen92 for FREE CPD – and take away a FREE copy of ‘Beyond the Secret Garden’
📆10 July
📍Cardiff
Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
Creating Inclusive Libraries and Curricula | National Literacy Trust
Join our conference in Cardiff that will share approaches to cultivate and deepen conversations around ethnicity, race and intersectionality through children’s literature in libraries.
literacytrust.org.uk
June 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Very much recommend this event- I have the book and it’s wonderful. Darren and Karen are both incredibly knowledgeable about children’s books and address the issue of diversity critically and in much depth well beyond representation.
How do we build a diverse curriculum that addresses harmful material in historical literature?
Join @literacy_trust @rapclassroom @ksandsoconnor @connor_allen92 for FREE CPD – and take away a FREE copy of ‘Beyond the Secret Garden’
📆10 July
📍Cardiff
Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
Join @literacy_trust @rapclassroom @ksandsoconnor @connor_allen92 for FREE CPD – and take away a FREE copy of ‘Beyond the Secret Garden’
📆10 July
📍Cardiff
Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
Creating Inclusive Libraries and Curricula | National Literacy Trust
Join our conference in Cardiff that will share approaches to cultivate and deepen conversations around ethnicity, race and intersectionality through children’s literature in libraries.
literacytrust.org.uk
June 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How do we build a diverse curriculum that addresses harmful material in historical literature?
Join @literacy_trust @rapclassroom @ksandsoconnor @connor_allen92 for FREE CPD – and take away a FREE copy of ‘Beyond the Secret Garden’
📆10 July
📍Cardiff
Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
Join @literacy_trust @rapclassroom @ksandsoconnor @connor_allen92 for FREE CPD – and take away a FREE copy of ‘Beyond the Secret Garden’
📆10 July
📍Cardiff
Book now: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
Random question and then some: anyone know Alnmouth well enough to recommend places to meet and work? Ideal midway spot between me (Chesterfield) and key colleague (Glasgow)…with added natural beauty as a bonus.
June 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Random question and then some: anyone know Alnmouth well enough to recommend places to meet and work? Ideal midway spot between me (Chesterfield) and key colleague (Glasgow)…with added natural beauty as a bonus.
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Extended to 27_06. A great chance to win some fantastic books. Do pass on the news:
@smithsmm.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @rcharlesworth.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
@smithsmm.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @rcharlesworth.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
Get your class involved in the #KlausFluggePrize
Enter the #KlausCup to win the full shortlist. 🏆
Guide here 👉https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NDFqXmINg3v5WMSVGGycEPEKLe_rYCs5J7xD0M_KPLA/edit?slide=id.g2d1563fe524_0_0#slide=id.g2d1563fe524_0_0
Deadline: 20 June!
Please do share!
Enter the #KlausCup to win the full shortlist. 🏆
Guide here 👉https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NDFqXmINg3v5WMSVGGycEPEKLe_rYCs5J7xD0M_KPLA/edit?slide=id.g2d1563fe524_0_0#slide=id.g2d1563fe524_0_0
Deadline: 20 June!
Please do share!
June 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Extended to 27_06. A great chance to win some fantastic books. Do pass on the news:
@smithsmm.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @rcharlesworth.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
@smithsmm.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @rcharlesworth.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
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No School Library? You can apply now for Libraries for Primaries – a fully funded programme from the National Literacy Trust bringing 500 FREE books, library furniture, staff training & more to eligible primary schools ⭐
Apply here: buff.ly/YzOSVOs
Apply here: buff.ly/YzOSVOs
June 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
No School Library? You can apply now for Libraries for Primaries – a fully funded programme from the National Literacy Trust bringing 500 FREE books, library furniture, staff training & more to eligible primary schools ⭐
Apply here: buff.ly/YzOSVOs
Apply here: buff.ly/YzOSVOs
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We are very sad to hear of the death of Aidan Chambers. A full obituary will be published shortly, in the meantime, here's a link to our 2001 Authorgraph in which he discusses his writing with Geoff Fox #KidLit #KidLitUK
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/auth...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/auth...
May 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We are very sad to hear of the death of Aidan Chambers. A full obituary will be published shortly, in the meantime, here's a link to our 2001 Authorgraph in which he discusses his writing with Geoff Fox #KidLit #KidLitUK
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/auth...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/auth...
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Even before they enter the world, your baby is listening.
Research suggests that our senses activate between 24-26 weeks of gestation, with the sound of our mothers’ heartbeats and voices among the very first things we experience as humans. 🧵
Research suggests that our senses activate between 24-26 weeks of gestation, with the sound of our mothers’ heartbeats and voices among the very first things we experience as humans. 🧵
May 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Even before they enter the world, your baby is listening.
Research suggests that our senses activate between 24-26 weeks of gestation, with the sound of our mothers’ heartbeats and voices among the very first things we experience as humans. 🧵
Research suggests that our senses activate between 24-26 weeks of gestation, with the sound of our mothers’ heartbeats and voices among the very first things we experience as humans. 🧵
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For secondary teachers of reading… that’s all secondary teachers then
After 2+ years, many rewrites & piloting, I am so pleased that this has been published! A free, online training programme for non-specialist secondary practitioners about the development of reading. Includes practical strategies that can be adapted for any classroom. 1/2
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Supporting all readers in secondary school
A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.
www.gov.uk
April 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
For secondary teachers of reading… that’s all secondary teachers then
Looking to gather a small network of primaries to work with me in researching techniques for maximising the links between reading and writing. Ideally year 4/5 and some year 6 and ideally Chesterfield/Sheffield area or close proximity. Shares greatly appreciated.
April 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Looking to gather a small network of primaries to work with me in researching techniques for maximising the links between reading and writing. Ideally year 4/5 and some year 6 and ideally Chesterfield/Sheffield area or close proximity. Shares greatly appreciated.
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Next week via @englishassociation.bsky.social
Big numbers have registered. It's a webinar so room for more! @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social @nicklowryed.bsky.social
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Next week via @englishassociation.bsky.social
Big numbers have registered. It's a webinar so room for more! @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social @nicklowryed.bsky.social
englishassociation.ac.uk/is-literary-...
Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools (1 May 2025, 16:30 - 17:30) | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
englishassociation.ac.uk
April 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Thank you to @martingalway.bsky.social for hosting such a wonderful event.
As @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social declared so proudly at the opening of the conference, 'Creativity is bubbling under the cracks of the pavement in Bradford'.
My visit to the City of Culture was brief but wonderful. 🌟
As @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social declared so proudly at the opening of the conference, 'Creativity is bubbling under the cracks of the pavement in Bradford'.
My visit to the City of Culture was brief but wonderful. 🌟
March 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Thank you to @martingalway.bsky.social for hosting such a wonderful event.
As @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social declared so proudly at the opening of the conference, 'Creativity is bubbling under the cracks of the pavement in Bradford'.
My visit to the City of Culture was brief but wonderful. 🌟
As @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social declared so proudly at the opening of the conference, 'Creativity is bubbling under the cracks of the pavement in Bradford'.
My visit to the City of Culture was brief but wonderful. 🌟
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I had a brilliant time day with the National Literacy Trust. Fantastic conference organised by @martingalway.bsky.social Tracey Brabin, Jeffrey Boakye, Matt Goodfellow, Jonny Walker and many more. A thread right through about literacy as a tool for social justice and the right to authentic voices.
March 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I had a brilliant time day with the National Literacy Trust. Fantastic conference organised by @martingalway.bsky.social Tracey Brabin, Jeffrey Boakye, Matt Goodfellow, Jonny Walker and many more. A thread right through about literacy as a tool for social justice and the right to authentic voices.
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So excited to be here at the National Literacy Trust Primary Conference 2025! If you're here today, stop by our stand and say hello 👋
#PrimConf25
#PrimConf25
March 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
So excited to be here at the National Literacy Trust Primary Conference 2025! If you're here today, stop by our stand and say hello 👋
#PrimConf25
#PrimConf25
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💬 Most teachers say speech and language skills have deteriorated and made teaching more difficult over the past four years, according to a survey by @glassessment.bsky.social
Worsening language skills make teaching more difficult, study finds
Nearly half of primary teachers say more pupils are struggling to communicate at the expected level for their age
www.tes.com
March 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
💬 Most teachers say speech and language skills have deteriorated and made teaching more difficult over the past four years, according to a survey by @glassessment.bsky.social
Looking for audiobook recommendations for a brief spell of recovery. Ideally warm/funny or dark/spooky? Professional reads and weighty fiction sorted. Any entertaining & well produced recs very much appreciated.
February 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Looking for audiobook recommendations for a brief spell of recovery. Ideally warm/funny or dark/spooky? Professional reads and weighty fiction sorted. Any entertaining & well produced recs very much appreciated.
What’s known as a chronic fib.
January 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
What’s known as a chronic fib.
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Wonderful endorsements for a wonderful book. Relevant to all teachers at all stages @darrenchetty.bsky.social @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications...
January 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Wonderful endorsements for a wonderful book. Relevant to all teachers at all stages @darrenchetty.bsky.social @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications...
So excited to launch our new programme tomorrow. 22 Bradford primaries, working w. children in Y2 over next 3 years - longitudinal exploration of reading/writing interrelation, drawing upon local cultural venues, reading fluency instruction. carefully sequenced teaching sequences for writing.
January 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
So excited to launch our new programme tomorrow. 22 Bradford primaries, working w. children in Y2 over next 3 years - longitudinal exploration of reading/writing interrelation, drawing upon local cultural venues, reading fluency instruction. carefully sequenced teaching sequences for writing.
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I’m really looking forward to @darrenchetty.bsky.social leading a webinar for the Wandle English Hub on Monday 27th January
Tickets are fully-funded and can be booked here: www.wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
Tickets are fully-funded and can be booked here: www.wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
January 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’m really looking forward to @darrenchetty.bsky.social leading a webinar for the Wandle English Hub on Monday 27th January
Tickets are fully-funded and can be booked here: www.wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
Tickets are fully-funded and can be booked here: www.wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
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Hello, Bluesky folk! I'd love some starter pack recs for the UK children's books community, or any recs for people I might not have found / followed yet! 🙏♥️📚
January 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Hello, Bluesky folk! I'd love some starter pack recs for the UK children's books community, or any recs for people I might not have found / followed yet! 🙏♥️📚
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