Matthew Courtney
@mattcourtney.bsky.social
👨🏻🏫 Director of Wandle Learning Partnership
🚀 Interested in Reading for Pleasure and children’s poetry
🚀 Interested in Reading for Pleasure and children’s poetry
I'm about to set off on a month-long Reading for Pleasure research journey as part of my Churchill Fellowship!
I’m exploring how EdTech, AI and wider initiatives are helping children and young people develop both the skills of reading and a love of reading.
I’m exploring how EdTech, AI and wider initiatives are helping children and young people develop both the skills of reading and a love of reading.
July 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I'm about to set off on a month-long Reading for Pleasure research journey as part of my Churchill Fellowship!
I’m exploring how EdTech, AI and wider initiatives are helping children and young people develop both the skills of reading and a love of reading.
I’m exploring how EdTech, AI and wider initiatives are helping children and young people develop both the skills of reading and a love of reading.
It was great to run the Hackney Half last week, raising money for @booktrust.org.uk (and to get my first sub-2hr half marathon!) 🏃🏻📚
May 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It was great to run the Hackney Half last week, raising money for @booktrust.org.uk (and to get my first sub-2hr half marathon!) 🏃🏻📚
At Wandle English Hub, we are delighted to be working with @britishlibrary.bsky.social to organise a fully-funded conference on Reading for Pleasure, social justice & opportunity taking place on Friday 4th July.
The conference is fully-funded. Tickets and details: bit.ly/TurningPagesChangingFutures
The conference is fully-funded. Tickets and details: bit.ly/TurningPagesChangingFutures
March 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
At Wandle English Hub, we are delighted to be working with @britishlibrary.bsky.social to organise a fully-funded conference on Reading for Pleasure, social justice & opportunity taking place on Friday 4th July.
The conference is fully-funded. Tickets and details: bit.ly/TurningPagesChangingFutures
The conference is fully-funded. Tickets and details: bit.ly/TurningPagesChangingFutures
At Wandle English Hub we’re running a #ReadingforPleasure conference with @britishlibrary.bsky.social on 4th July www.tickettailor.com/events/wandl...
March 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
At Wandle English Hub we’re running a #ReadingforPleasure conference with @britishlibrary.bsky.social on 4th July www.tickettailor.com/events/wandl...
It was really interesting to join this @openuniversity.bsky.social seminar and hear about @lashaps.bsky.social and Prof. Jessie Ricketts’ work on teaching the skill of reading and fostering reading motivation as children move into secondary school @teresacremin.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It was really interesting to join this @openuniversity.bsky.social seminar and hear about @lashaps.bsky.social and Prof. Jessie Ricketts’ work on teaching the skill of reading and fostering reading motivation as children move into secondary school @teresacremin.bsky.social
📚Exciting book post at school!
Sitting and reading all of the Spark! Book Award short listed books counts as work, doesn’t it?
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social
Sitting and reading all of the Spark! Book Award short listed books counts as work, doesn’t it?
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
📚Exciting book post at school!
Sitting and reading all of the Spark! Book Award short listed books counts as work, doesn’t it?
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social
Sitting and reading all of the Spark! Book Award short listed books counts as work, doesn’t it?
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social
Brilliant evening at the launch of the important Beyond the Secret Garden book written by @darrenchetty.bsky.social and @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social, published by @engmediacentre.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Brilliant evening at the launch of the important Beyond the Secret Garden book written by @darrenchetty.bsky.social and @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social, published by @engmediacentre.bsky.social
Huge thank you to @darrenchetty.bsky.social for leading a brilliant webinar for the Wandle English Hub.
I highly recommend Darren’s new book, written with @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social and published by @engmediacentre.bsky.social
I highly recommend Darren’s new book, written with @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social and published by @engmediacentre.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Huge thank you to @darrenchetty.bsky.social for leading a brilliant webinar for the Wandle English Hub.
I highly recommend Darren’s new book, written with @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social and published by @engmediacentre.bsky.social
I highly recommend Darren’s new book, written with @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social and published by @engmediacentre.bsky.social
Yesterday I got the opportunity to speak on the Nurseries & Schools panel at the brilliant #ReadingRights summit organised by @booktrust.bsky.social & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
It was great to hear @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social & @cressidacowell.bsky.social speak
It was great to hear @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social & @cressidacowell.bsky.social speak
January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Yesterday I got the opportunity to speak on the Nurseries & Schools panel at the brilliant #ReadingRights summit organised by @booktrust.bsky.social & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
It was great to hear @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social & @cressidacowell.bsky.social speak
It was great to hear @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @juliangrenier.bsky.social & @cressidacowell.bsky.social speak
Lovely new book shelf at the entrance of Chesterton Primary School, which will profile books from the school’s focus author.
Put in place after our OU RfP Schools Programme Conference which focused on social reading environments 📚 @teresacremin.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social
Put in place after our OU RfP Schools Programme Conference which focused on social reading environments 📚 @teresacremin.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Lovely new book shelf at the entrance of Chesterton Primary School, which will profile books from the school’s focus author.
Put in place after our OU RfP Schools Programme Conference which focused on social reading environments 📚 @teresacremin.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social
Put in place after our OU RfP Schools Programme Conference which focused on social reading environments 📚 @teresacremin.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social
Great to join the @justimaginecentre.bsky.social Poetry Panel event with @bardymum.bsky.social, @jamescarterpoet.bsky.social and Simon Lamb
January 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Great to join the @justimaginecentre.bsky.social Poetry Panel event with @bardymum.bsky.social, @jamescarterpoet.bsky.social and Simon Lamb
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
I absolutely loved hearing the poets shortlisted for the TS Eliot prize performing some of their work yesterday the Royal Festival Hall
January 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I absolutely loved hearing the poets shortlisted for the TS Eliot prize performing some of their work yesterday the Royal Festival Hall
It was wonderful to work with @teresacremin.bsky.social yesterday to lead the OU Reading for Pleasure Schools Programme conference day at Chesterton Primary School.
The day was focussed on building a rich reading culture and we specifically explored Social Reading Environments & Informal Book Talk📚
The day was focussed on building a rich reading culture and we specifically explored Social Reading Environments & Informal Book Talk📚
January 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It was wonderful to work with @teresacremin.bsky.social yesterday to lead the OU Reading for Pleasure Schools Programme conference day at Chesterton Primary School.
The day was focussed on building a rich reading culture and we specifically explored Social Reading Environments & Informal Book Talk📚
The day was focussed on building a rich reading culture and we specifically explored Social Reading Environments & Informal Book Talk📚
The best book post! 📚 I can’t wait to read this important book from @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social
“If you truly believe in the power of chn’s lit & the right of every child to feel equal & valued in society, please read every single word” - @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
“If you truly believe in the power of chn’s lit & the right of every child to feel equal & valued in society, please read every single word” - @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
The best book post! 📚 I can’t wait to read this important book from @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social
“If you truly believe in the power of chn’s lit & the right of every child to feel equal & valued in society, please read every single word” - @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
“If you truly believe in the power of chn’s lit & the right of every child to feel equal & valued in society, please read every single word” - @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
Thank you for this fab poster for our school library! @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @davemckean.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Thank you for this fab poster for our school library! @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @davemckean.bsky.social
It was brilliant to meet
@cmckinnellmp.bsky.social, Minister for School Standards, and @marshadecordova.bsky.social last week to speak about the work we do at the Wandle English Hub and Chesterton Primary School
to support Reading for Pleasure and early reading in schools in our region.
@cmckinnellmp.bsky.social, Minister for School Standards, and @marshadecordova.bsky.social last week to speak about the work we do at the Wandle English Hub and Chesterton Primary School
to support Reading for Pleasure and early reading in schools in our region.
December 9, 2024 at 6:04 PM
It was brilliant to meet
@cmckinnellmp.bsky.social, Minister for School Standards, and @marshadecordova.bsky.social last week to speak about the work we do at the Wandle English Hub and Chesterton Primary School
to support Reading for Pleasure and early reading in schools in our region.
@cmckinnellmp.bsky.social, Minister for School Standards, and @marshadecordova.bsky.social last week to speak about the work we do at the Wandle English Hub and Chesterton Primary School
to support Reading for Pleasure and early reading in schools in our region.
Thanks Kimberley. I definitely agree with your points. I have found sharing Daniel Pennac’s Rights of the Reader (and modelling exercising them!) helpful
December 3, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Thanks Kimberley. I definitely agree with your points. I have found sharing Daniel Pennac’s Rights of the Reader (and modelling exercising them!) helpful
The report shows the number of racially minoritised main characters has dropped by half to 7% in 2023, compared to 14% in 2022.
November 29, 2024 at 6:27 PM
The report shows the number of racially minoritised main characters has dropped by half to 7% in 2023, compared to 14% in 2022.
For the first time in its history, the annual survey, funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, reports an overall drop in the percentage of racially minoritised characters featured in children’s books published in the UK – from 30% in 2022 to 17% in 2023.
November 29, 2024 at 6:27 PM
For the first time in its history, the annual survey, funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, reports an overall drop in the percentage of racially minoritised characters featured in children’s books published in the UK – from 30% in 2022 to 17% in 2023.
The seventh #ReflectingRealities report has been published today by @theclpe.bsky.social
A vital read for teachers, librarians and all involved in the world of children’s literature.
📑Read the full report, with brilliant illustrations from Habiba Nabisubi, here: clpe.org.uk/research/ref...
A vital read for teachers, librarians and all involved in the world of children’s literature.
📑Read the full report, with brilliant illustrations from Habiba Nabisubi, here: clpe.org.uk/research/ref...
November 29, 2024 at 6:27 PM
The seventh #ReflectingRealities report has been published today by @theclpe.bsky.social
A vital read for teachers, librarians and all involved in the world of children’s literature.
📑Read the full report, with brilliant illustrations from Habiba Nabisubi, here: clpe.org.uk/research/ref...
A vital read for teachers, librarians and all involved in the world of children’s literature.
📑Read the full report, with brilliant illustrations from Habiba Nabisubi, here: clpe.org.uk/research/ref...
My phone just reminded me of the hours spent wrapping to make a poetry advent for every class in school a few years ago 😂
A Christmas poem to unwrap and enjoy every day!🎄🎁
A Christmas poem to unwrap and enjoy every day!🎄🎁
November 24, 2024 at 1:06 PM
My phone just reminded me of the hours spent wrapping to make a poetry advent for every class in school a few years ago 😂
A Christmas poem to unwrap and enjoy every day!🎄🎁
A Christmas poem to unwrap and enjoy every day!🎄🎁
This book is lovely for EYFS
November 14, 2024 at 1:56 PM
This book is lovely for EYFS
Secure your place at our next Research into Practice webinar on Thursday 24th October with BookTrust
🎟️ Free tickets here: wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
🎟️ Free tickets here: wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
October 14, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Secure your place at our next Research into Practice webinar on Thursday 24th October with BookTrust
🎟️ Free tickets here: wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
🎟️ Free tickets here: wandleenglishhub.org.uk/training-cpd
📚Reading aloud non-fiction matters.
Really interesting study from Clarence Green and Kathleen Keogh which found that reading aloud informational and narrative picture books provides exposure to more lexical diversity, density and complex morphology, than narratives alone.
Really interesting study from Clarence Green and Kathleen Keogh which found that reading aloud informational and narrative picture books provides exposure to more lexical diversity, density and complex morphology, than narratives alone.
October 9, 2024 at 7:06 PM
📚Reading aloud non-fiction matters.
Really interesting study from Clarence Green and Kathleen Keogh which found that reading aloud informational and narrative picture books provides exposure to more lexical diversity, density and complex morphology, than narratives alone.
Really interesting study from Clarence Green and Kathleen Keogh which found that reading aloud informational and narrative picture books provides exposure to more lexical diversity, density and complex morphology, than narratives alone.