Ruth Baker-Leask
@ruthbakerleask.bsky.social
Consultant, teacher, reader, and Director at Minerva Learning Ltd (minervalearning.co.uk). Former Chair of @naaeorguk. Passionate about empowering children to read, write, and speak with agency and creativity 📚✨
I love spring because it brings the CLiPPA shortlist! 🌸 Visit @clpe1 to see this year’s nominees. 5 brilliant collections that inspire and entertain — new voices and old favourites! 📚✨ #CLiPPA2025 #poetry clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I love spring because it brings the CLiPPA shortlist! 🌸 Visit @clpe1 to see this year’s nominees. 5 brilliant collections that inspire and entertain — new voices and old favourites! 📚✨ #CLiPPA2025 #poetry clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA
In some primary schools, reading, writing & talk still feel separate.Let’s bring back the joy, creativity & connection in English planning! ✨Join me on 6 June for a practical CPD day:📚 High-quality texts🧠 Evidence-based strategies✏️ Sample units & handbook👉 bookwhen.com/minerva
April 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In some primary schools, reading, writing & talk still feel separate.Let’s bring back the joy, creativity & connection in English planning! ✨Join me on 6 June for a practical CPD day:📚 High-quality texts🧠 Evidence-based strategies✏️ Sample units & handbook👉 bookwhen.com/minerva
I'm heading to London to judge the UKLA Our Class Loves This Book awards tomorrow. The submissions are exceptional, making this year's decision tough! Consider sharing your class's reading experiences next year :https://buff.ly/gzqM1UX @uklitassociation.bsky.social
Our Class Loves This Book - UK Literacy Association
This prestigious UKLA Award celebrates a class's response to books that are shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards.
ukla.org
April 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I'm heading to London to judge the UKLA Our Class Loves This Book awards tomorrow. The submissions are exceptional, making this year's decision tough! Consider sharing your class's reading experiences next year :https://buff.ly/gzqM1UX @uklitassociation.bsky.social
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The 2014 SEND reforms promised to put children and parents ‘at the heart of the system’.
Ten years later, youngsters are waiting years for support. Parents are fighting in court to gain help. And the implosion of the special needs system had hit the mainstream
Ten years later, youngsters are waiting years for support. Parents are fighting in court to gain help. And the implosion of the special needs system had hit the mainstream
The special educational needs crisis goes mainstream
SEND reforms promised to put children at the heart of the system. Now they are waiting years for support
buff.ly
September 21, 2024 at 5:30 AM
The 2014 SEND reforms promised to put children and parents ‘at the heart of the system’.
Ten years later, youngsters are waiting years for support. Parents are fighting in court to gain help. And the implosion of the special needs system had hit the mainstream
Ten years later, youngsters are waiting years for support. Parents are fighting in court to gain help. And the implosion of the special needs system had hit the mainstream
West Midlands English Leaders, join the Primary English Network (PEN), led by expert facilitators Ruth and Rebecca; you'll gain all the support you need to enhance your English CPD and drive success in your school.
#PrimaryEnglish #PrimaryEnglishNetwork https://buff.ly/3ZoWpAQ
#PrimaryEnglish #PrimaryEnglishNetwork https://buff.ly/3ZoWpAQ
September 19, 2024 at 8:51 AM
West Midlands English Leaders, join the Primary English Network (PEN), led by expert facilitators Ruth and Rebecca; you'll gain all the support you need to enhance your English CPD and drive success in your school.
#PrimaryEnglish #PrimaryEnglishNetwork https://buff.ly/3ZoWpAQ
#PrimaryEnglish #PrimaryEnglishNetwork https://buff.ly/3ZoWpAQ
National Poetry Day is just around the corner! Poetry reveals the truths of life, relationships, and the world around us. Let's celebrate together on Oct 3rd! https://buff.ly/4d7CHwG #LovePoetry #PoetryInSchools #PrimaryEducation #NationalPoetryDay
National Poetry Day - Forward Arts Foundation
The biggest celebration of poetry every year since 1994. With a different theme each year and events all across the UK.
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September 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM
National Poetry Day is just around the corner! Poetry reveals the truths of life, relationships, and the world around us. Let's celebrate together on Oct 3rd! https://buff.ly/4d7CHwG #LovePoetry #PoetryInSchools #PrimaryEducation #NationalPoetryDay
Are your kids keen on graphic novels and comics? The NLT's 'The World of Graphic Novels' launches this week, which is another great reason to join up. #WhyGraphicNovels #ReadingBenefits #ReadingChampions #LoveReading #PrimaryEducation
The World of Graphic Novels | National Literacy Trust
Welcome your students back to school in the Autumn with the exciting World of Graphic Novels reading challenge that supports book choice, reading for pleasure and literacy skills.
literacytrust.org.uk
September 16, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Are your kids keen on graphic novels and comics? The NLT's 'The World of Graphic Novels' launches this week, which is another great reason to join up. #WhyGraphicNovels #ReadingBenefits #ReadingChampions #LoveReading #PrimaryEducation
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My cartoon for Guardian Books’ autumn reading special.
September 14, 2024 at 9:02 AM
My cartoon for Guardian Books’ autumn reading special.
This looks like a really informative session if you can make it...
Oracy education: Perspectives from research, policy, and practice (16 September 2024, 16:45 – 17:30) Tomorrow! FREE! Online! #Oracy #TeamEnglish #Edusky englishassociation.ac.uk/oracy-educat...
Oracy education: Perspectives from research, policy, and practice (16 September 2024, 16:45 - 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
September 15, 2024 at 8:53 AM
This looks like a really informative session if you can make it...
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National Poetry Day is on Thursday 3rd October. We try to include the local community in our celebrations by sharing Poetry Post. The pupils (and staff) write or copy a poem, decorate it, put it in an envelope with a short message and then deliver it. ourfp.org/eop/poetry-p...
September 15, 2024 at 8:46 AM
National Poetry Day is on Thursday 3rd October. We try to include the local community in our celebrations by sharing Poetry Post. The pupils (and staff) write or copy a poem, decorate it, put it in an envelope with a short message and then deliver it. ourfp.org/eop/poetry-p...
A wonderful day spent organising a school's books to create a progressive literature spine... is there a better way to spend time? 📚✨ Absolute book heaven! #BookLovers #LiteratureSpine #Education #ReadingForPleasure #BookHeaven
September 10, 2024 at 1:38 PM
A wonderful day spent organising a school's books to create a progressive literature spine... is there a better way to spend time? 📚✨ Absolute book heaven! #BookLovers #LiteratureSpine #Education #ReadingForPleasure #BookHeaven