Sam Evans
@samevans.bsky.social
Community Manager, UK Education at Oxford University Press 📚 Oxford Children’s, OUP Primary, OUP Secondary #UKEd #EduSky
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Sam Evans
@samevans.bsky.social
· Jun 7
Commas are important! Couldn’t agree more. Spotted outside The Oxford Wine Company today 🍷 #Oxford
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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Here's our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We're v hopeful it holds out the possibility of real change in secondary English - more oracy, media, drama, proper language study + better GCSEs! englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/emc-res...
EMC response to Curriculum and Assessment Review Report
EMC's response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, exploring its implications for English and Media teaching in secondary schools
englishandmedia.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Here's our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review. We're v hopeful it holds out the possibility of real change in secondary English - more oracy, media, drama, proper language study + better GCSEs! englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/emc-res...
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Cloud Boy by Greg Stobbs explores importance of embracing yourself for who you are, celebrating your strengths and accepting help for things you struggle with. #KidLitUK
April 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Cloud Boy by Greg Stobbs explores importance of embracing yourself for who you are, celebrating your strengths and accepting help for things you struggle with. #KidLitUK
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There are roughly 10,000 children’s books published in the UK each year, so if you’ve been nominated for the @CarnegieMedals, be very proud and dance like nobody’s watching. 🥳
The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
There are roughly 10,000 children’s books published in the UK each year, so if you’ve been nominated for the @CarnegieMedals, be very proud and dance like nobody’s watching. 🥳
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Happy birthday to @bodleian.ox.ac.uk, which first opened its doors #otd in 1602. 423 years young today!
November 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Happy birthday to @bodleian.ox.ac.uk, which first opened its doors #otd in 1602. 423 years young today!
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The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!
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Wow! 😮🤩
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Wow! 😮🤩
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
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#FridayFive has a friend from Oz visiting.
1. Into My Arms. Nick Cave.
2. White Wine in the Sun. Tim Minchin.
3. My Kind of Scene. Powederfinger.
4. Torn. Natalie Imbruglia.
5. Mystify. INXS.
1. Into My Arms. Nick Cave.
2. White Wine in the Sun. Tim Minchin.
3. My Kind of Scene. Powederfinger.
4. Torn. Natalie Imbruglia.
5. Mystify. INXS.
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#FridayFive has a friend from Oz visiting.
1. Into My Arms. Nick Cave.
2. White Wine in the Sun. Tim Minchin.
3. My Kind of Scene. Powederfinger.
4. Torn. Natalie Imbruglia.
5. Mystify. INXS.
1. Into My Arms. Nick Cave.
2. White Wine in the Sun. Tim Minchin.
3. My Kind of Scene. Powederfinger.
4. Torn. Natalie Imbruglia.
5. Mystify. INXS.
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This has been our #CelebrityTraitors display. We've been Orkney Library.
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This has been our #CelebrityTraitors display. We've been Orkney Library.
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
Until next time. Stay Faithful. 🗡
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Great to publish the Curriculum and Assessment Review this morning
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Great to publish the Curriculum and Assessment Review this morning
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The inclusion of oracy in today’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a vital step towards integrating speaking, listening and communication meaningfully into every child’s education.
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
Voice 21 responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review - Voice 21
voice21.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The inclusion of oracy in today’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a vital step towards integrating speaking, listening and communication meaningfully into every child’s education.
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
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🚨The curriculum review is out!
First: Government commits to a new national curriculum in 2028. Will also replace year 6 writing test, new oracy framework, financial literacy in primary
Our news story on the government's response to the key review findings: (1/4)
schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
First: Government commits to a new national curriculum in 2028. Will also replace year 6 writing test, new oracy framework, financial literacy in primary
Our news story on the government's response to the key review findings: (1/4)
schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
New curriculum to be introduced in 2028 as review published
Government commits to scrap the EBacc and make citizenship compulsory in primary schools
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM
🚨The curriculum review is out!
First: Government commits to a new national curriculum in 2028. Will also replace year 6 writing test, new oracy framework, financial literacy in primary
Our news story on the government's response to the key review findings: (1/4)
schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
First: Government commits to a new national curriculum in 2028. Will also replace year 6 writing test, new oracy framework, financial literacy in primary
Our news story on the government's response to the key review findings: (1/4)
schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
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England curriculum should focus less on exams and more on life skills, finds review
England curriculum should focus less on exams and more on life skills, finds review
Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more time on activities like life skills, sport and work experience
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National curriculum review: 10 key recommendations
A review of England’s curriculum has recommended reducing the amount of content and emphasis on exams and instead focusing more on life skills and “enrichment”.
The review, led by Prof Becky Francis, wants pupils to spend less time in exam halls and have more time “for all of those amazing other things that schools do”, such as plays, sport and work experience. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
England curriculum should focus less on exams and more on life skills, finds review
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❗ Curriculum review proposals revealed
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
New curriculum to be introduced in 2028 as review published
Government commits to scrap the EBacc and make citizenship compulsory in primary schools
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
❗ Curriculum review proposals revealed
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
Exciting news to share! Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari has been nominated for the 2026 @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Medal for Writing! 🎉
From OUP's Super-Readable Rollercoasters series, this is a moving tale of resilience and identity.
#Carnegies2026 #TeamEnglish @cilip.bsky.social
From OUP's Super-Readable Rollercoasters series, this is a moving tale of resilience and identity.
#Carnegies2026 #TeamEnglish @cilip.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Exciting news to share! Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari has been nominated for the 2026 @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Medal for Writing! 🎉
From OUP's Super-Readable Rollercoasters series, this is a moving tale of resilience and identity.
#Carnegies2026 #TeamEnglish @cilip.bsky.social
From OUP's Super-Readable Rollercoasters series, this is a moving tale of resilience and identity.
#Carnegies2026 #TeamEnglish @cilip.bsky.social
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The Booker Prize, now also for kids. Launching 2026.
Find out more ⤵️
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/f8hfukgqvr
Find out more ⤵️
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/f8hfukgqvr
November 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Booker Prize, now also for kids. Launching 2026.
Find out more ⤵️
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/f8hfukgqvr
Find out more ⤵️
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/f8hfukgqvr
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Delighted to have Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari on the Teen Fiction longlist - part of our Super Readable Rollercoasters series from @oxfordsecondary.bsky.social
🌟Peters Children's Book of the Year 2026 Longlist reveal!🌟
Awarded annually to celebrate the best children’s fiction and non-fiction published in the UK, longlists have been announced in four categories: Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction 📚
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
Awarded annually to celebrate the best children’s fiction and non-fiction published in the UK, longlists have been announced in four categories: Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction 📚
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
November 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Delighted to have Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari on the Teen Fiction longlist - part of our Super Readable Rollercoasters series from @oxfordsecondary.bsky.social
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A wonderful evening with @darrenchetty.bsky.social + Sita Brahmachari discussing belonging + unbelonging in children's literature. So much to think about!
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A wonderful evening with @darrenchetty.bsky.social + Sita Brahmachari discussing belonging + unbelonging in children's literature. So much to think about!
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196. Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari
A powerful and accessible YA novel for KS3 upwards about the experiences of child refugees coming to the UK, written with fierce emotional engagement and truth.
A powerful and accessible YA novel for KS3 upwards about the experiences of child refugees coming to the UK, written with fierce emotional engagement and truth.
October 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
196. Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari
A powerful and accessible YA novel for KS3 upwards about the experiences of child refugees coming to the UK, written with fierce emotional engagement and truth.
A powerful and accessible YA novel for KS3 upwards about the experiences of child refugees coming to the UK, written with fierce emotional engagement and truth.
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🎉🎉🎉 So thrilled to see this recognition for the wonderful Sita Brahmachari! Her latest ‘Phoenix Brothers’ is a poignant, funny and very timely story of teenage refugees. global.oup.com/education/pr...
October 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🎉🎉🎉 So thrilled to see this recognition for the wonderful Sita Brahmachari! Her latest ‘Phoenix Brothers’ is a poignant, funny and very timely story of teenage refugees. global.oup.com/education/pr...
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Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
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Our latest What To Read Now blog is live:
📕 @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social & @carolinarabei.bsky.social, @scholasticuk.bsky.social
📗 @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
📘 Sita Brahmachari, Oxford University Press
bookclubsinschools.org/what-to-read...
#ReadingForPleasure
📕 @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social & @carolinarabei.bsky.social, @scholasticuk.bsky.social
📗 @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
📘 Sita Brahmachari, Oxford University Press
bookclubsinschools.org/what-to-read...
#ReadingForPleasure
What To Read Now - Book Clubs in Schools
In the What To Read Now blog, we share books we've enjoyed recently. We're a charity enabling schools to run peer-led book clubs.
bookclubsinschools.org
September 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Our latest What To Read Now blog is live:
📕 @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social & @carolinarabei.bsky.social, @scholasticuk.bsky.social
📗 @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
📘 Sita Brahmachari, Oxford University Press
bookclubsinschools.org/what-to-read...
#ReadingForPleasure
📕 @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social & @carolinarabei.bsky.social, @scholasticuk.bsky.social
📗 @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
📘 Sita Brahmachari, Oxford University Press
bookclubsinschools.org/what-to-read...
#ReadingForPleasure
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PHOENIX BROTHERS by Sita Brahmachari is a sensitive and empathic novella for readers with dyslexia and those lacking confidence aged 11+ that's about friendship and what it means to be a refugee - bit.ly/4mR6uzi #bookreview #childrensfiction #childrensbooks #refugees #bookreviews
August 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
PHOENIX BROTHERS by Sita Brahmachari is a sensitive and empathic novella for readers with dyslexia and those lacking confidence aged 11+ that's about friendship and what it means to be a refugee - bit.ly/4mR6uzi #bookreview #childrensfiction #childrensbooks #refugees #bookreviews
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We're thrilled to announce our new ambassadors: Sita Brahmachari and Tom Palmer 🎉
We've worked closely with Tom and Sita for years, and we're proud to formalise our partnerships. They'll also continue the work of our much-missed patron, Alex Wheatle.
buff.ly/n3nyVT1
@tompalmerauthor.bsky.social
We've worked closely with Tom and Sita for years, and we're proud to formalise our partnerships. They'll also continue the work of our much-missed patron, Alex Wheatle.
buff.ly/n3nyVT1
@tompalmerauthor.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We're thrilled to announce our new ambassadors: Sita Brahmachari and Tom Palmer 🎉
We've worked closely with Tom and Sita for years, and we're proud to formalise our partnerships. They'll also continue the work of our much-missed patron, Alex Wheatle.
buff.ly/n3nyVT1
@tompalmerauthor.bsky.social
We've worked closely with Tom and Sita for years, and we're proud to formalise our partnerships. They'll also continue the work of our much-missed patron, Alex Wheatle.
buff.ly/n3nyVT1
@tompalmerauthor.bsky.social