Claire Smith
@phonicssquirrel.bsky.social
Freelance writer specialising in educational content for early years, phonics and promoting reading for pleasure, in the UK and in ELT around the world. Avid reader of books allegedly for grownups and books allegedly for children!
So tempted to jump in with a note about allergies, dietary requirements, promoting healthy lifestyles, etc. but the class WhatsApp group is like a nest of vipers. Have emailed school with positive feedback instead - let schools know you're on their side!
September 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
So tempted to jump in with a note about allergies, dietary requirements, promoting healthy lifestyles, etc. but the class WhatsApp group is like a nest of vipers. Have emailed school with positive feedback instead - let schools know you're on their side!
"Here's an incredibly wordy brief containing eleventy billion links to Teams folders I have not given you access to. I'm now out of office for a fortnight and I need all work completed for the day of my return."
August 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"Here's an incredibly wordy brief containing eleventy billion links to Teams folders I have not given you access to. I'm now out of office for a fortnight and I need all work completed for the day of my return."
If they could edit out any instance of Gregg describing a food as 'slippery', that would be very much appreciated by me. Been giving me the ick since long before he was outed as a wrong'un.
July 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If they could edit out any instance of Gregg describing a food as 'slippery', that would be very much appreciated by me. Been giving me the ick since long before he was outed as a wrong'un.
Unfortunately, hire transport is now prohibitively expensive for schools (and parents). If it's any consolation, I can guarantee the teachers aren't enjoying the taking children on public transport experience either!
June 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Unfortunately, hire transport is now prohibitively expensive for schools (and parents). If it's any consolation, I can guarantee the teachers aren't enjoying the taking children on public transport experience either!