Posts by Eve Morton
From Discussion to Impact: How Our Teacher Reading Group Shapes Classroom Practice
From September, I will once again have the privilege of leading an Open University Teacher Reading Group (OU TRG) with what I know will be a dynamic group of practitioners. Previous groups have been made up of teachers and librarians from nursery to secondary schools. Our shared aim is simple but powerful: to deepen our…
Read MoreLove Your Library: Why Local Libraries Are Magical Places for Families
Libraries are one of the most joyful, welcoming and enriching places a family can visit. In the National Year of Reading, there’s no better time to rediscover everything your local library offers – far beyond borrowing books. Whether you have a toddler who loves story time, a child discovering new interests, or you simply want…
Read MoreCelebrate World Book Night 2026: A Chance for Schools and Settings to Inspire a Love of Reading
Every year on 23 April, schools, settings, families, and communities across the UK come together to celebrate World Book Night – a national event dedicated to sharing the joy and power of reading. Led by The Reading Agency, this annual celebration encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to discover books that inspire, comfort and…
Read MoreWhy all the talk about oracy?
It seems almost impossible at the moment to avoid the conversation about importance of oracy in education – and rightly so. As James Britton once said, ‘Reading floats on a sea of talk’ (Britton, 1970, p. 164), but good oracy skills go further than that. Strong oracy skills are essential for our young learners to…
Read MoreOpening the doors to reading: why class visits to the local library matter
Why class visits to the local library matter more than ever As we celebrate the National Year of Reading, there has never been a better moment to reconnect children with one of the most powerful reading spaces in their community: the local library. A class visit to the library is far more than a pleasant…
Read MoreWorld Book Day 2026 – making it meaningful
World Book Day 2026 takes place on Thursday 5th March this year. It provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate books, authors, illustrators, and the love of reading with children and adults alike. Research tells us that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of future success for a child – even above family circumstance,…
Read MoreThe National Year of Reading 2026
The National Year of Reading: why it matters and how schools can get involved In 2026, schools across the UK will be invited to take part in the National Year of Reading. This is part of a coordinated effort, led by the National Literacy Trust, to reignite reading for pleasure, strengthen literacy outcomes, and reconnect…
Read MoreAdaptive teaching: same lesson, different learners
Adaptive teaching is no longer a ‘nice to have’: it is essential for schools striving to meet the diverse needs of learners in today’s classrooms. The recently published Ofsted tool kits, have inclusion as a golden thread running through aspects of school life. With increasing recognition of the importance of inclusion, differentiation, and responsive pedagogy, teachers…
Read MoreMaking effective pedagogical choices to impact learning – the role of modelling and questioning
What Does High-Quality Teaching Look Like Today? What does high-quality teaching look like in your school? Do staff have the knowledge and expertise to ensure that pupils know more and learn more? High-quality teaching remains the most powerful lever for improving pupil outcomes. Much research tells us: ‘High-quality teaching benefits all pupils and can…
Read MoreChristmas book recommendations for primary schools
The build up to Christmas is well underway in schools: performances and end of term activities adding to children’s excitement! Amidst all this, it can be enjoyable to find some quiet time to enjoy a Christmas story or two. Here are two of my favourites which can be explored as a class, or by children…
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