Laura Spargo
@lauraspargo.bsky.social
📚✍️ Dedicated Primary English specialist.
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇦🇪 Experienced international educator.
✨️📨 Weekly blog, Glimmers in Education: https://substack.com/@lauraspargo
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇦🇪 Experienced international educator.
✨️📨 Weekly blog, Glimmers in Education: https://substack.com/@lauraspargo
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A very exciting step forward for #openingdoors
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A brand new #OpeningDoors resource is out now! 📝
This essential reception & KS1 resource from @juliesargent.bsky.social offers a wealth of discussion prompts, creative play ideas & accessible writing activities centred around Nimesh the Adventurer.
Available for just £4.99! 👉 buff.ly/nWOxSVS
This essential reception & KS1 resource from @juliesargent.bsky.social offers a wealth of discussion prompts, creative play ideas & accessible writing activities centred around Nimesh the Adventurer.
Available for just £4.99! 👉 buff.ly/nWOxSVS
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A very exciting step forward for #openingdoors
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💡Bob Cox (@openingdoors.bsky.social) and I both sharing in our enjoyment of reading the latest issue of @natefeed.bsky.social 'Teaching English' magazine!
💭 Great minds thinking alike!
@thecockerill.bsky.social @suepinnick.bsky.social
#EnglishTeachers #InitialTeacherEducation #EduSky
💭 Great minds thinking alike!
@thecockerill.bsky.social @suepinnick.bsky.social
#EnglishTeachers #InitialTeacherEducation #EduSky
December 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
💡Bob Cox (@openingdoors.bsky.social) and I both sharing in our enjoyment of reading the latest issue of @natefeed.bsky.social 'Teaching English' magazine!
💭 Great minds thinking alike!
@thecockerill.bsky.social @suepinnick.bsky.social
#EnglishTeachers #InitialTeacherEducation #EduSky
💭 Great minds thinking alike!
@thecockerill.bsky.social @suepinnick.bsky.social
#EnglishTeachers #InitialTeacherEducation #EduSky
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LAST-MINUTE OPPORTUNITY! I have a handful of slots available for a VIRTUAL POETRY WORKSHOP between now and the end of term. I can do a good price. If interested, please send me an email. The address is on my website: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk Pls share #EduSky #BookSky #poetrycommunity #teaching
Joshua Seigal | Official Website
Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.
www.joshuaseigal.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
LAST-MINUTE OPPORTUNITY! I have a handful of slots available for a VIRTUAL POETRY WORKSHOP between now and the end of term. I can do a good price. If interested, please send me an email. The address is on my website: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk Pls share #EduSky #BookSky #poetrycommunity #teaching
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@englishassociation.bsky.social
@theenglishteam.bsky.social
@natefeed.bsky.social
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14 free videos to support your work on a richer English curriculum
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Opening Doors Online Learning Resources - YouTube
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November 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Inspirational writing and amazing display at @hallsvillesch.bsky.social, inspired by the poem 'High Flight' written by 19-year old Royal Canadian Air Force pilot John Magee.
The unit for sharing this poem with your pupils can be found in @openingdoors.bsky.social Opening Doors to Quality Writing.
The unit for sharing this poem with your pupils can be found in @openingdoors.bsky.social Opening Doors to Quality Writing.
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Inspirational writing and amazing display at @hallsvillesch.bsky.social, inspired by the poem 'High Flight' written by 19-year old Royal Canadian Air Force pilot John Magee.
The unit for sharing this poem with your pupils can be found in @openingdoors.bsky.social Opening Doors to Quality Writing.
The unit for sharing this poem with your pupils can be found in @openingdoors.bsky.social Opening Doors to Quality Writing.
🎄 Can't wait for this *free* special, festive event.
💭 Get your thinking caps on (santa-themed optional 🎅).
Details to register below 👇🏻
#PrimaryReading #Teachers #FreeClassroomResource #EduSky
💭 Get your thinking caps on (santa-themed optional 🎅).
Details to register below 👇🏻
#PrimaryReading #Teachers #FreeClassroomResource #EduSky
Join Christopher Lloyd for some festive fun with our general knowledge quiz. Free for schools and home educators. Hosted by @lauraspargo.bsky.social
There's still time to register justimagine.co.uk/author-live/...
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There's still time to register justimagine.co.uk/author-live/...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🎄 Can't wait for this *free* special, festive event.
💭 Get your thinking caps on (santa-themed optional 🎅).
Details to register below 👇🏻
#PrimaryReading #Teachers #FreeClassroomResource #EduSky
💭 Get your thinking caps on (santa-themed optional 🎅).
Details to register below 👇🏻
#PrimaryReading #Teachers #FreeClassroomResource #EduSky
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@joshuaseigal.bsky.social
I’ve just seen you on BBC South
And you were an inspiration!
Congratulations and well done National Literacy Trust and the school!
I’ve just seen you on BBC South
And you were an inspiration!
Congratulations and well done National Literacy Trust and the school!
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
@joshuaseigal.bsky.social
I’ve just seen you on BBC South
And you were an inspiration!
Congratulations and well done National Literacy Trust and the school!
I’ve just seen you on BBC South
And you were an inspiration!
Congratulations and well done National Literacy Trust and the school!
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Today our Talk Rich Teaching Toolkit is rolled out for all schools in Hampshire! Great collaborative PAR work with wonderful @Hampshire EMTAS @suzannegraham.bsky.social @naldic.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social
www.reading.ac.uk/news/2025/Re...
www.reading.ac.uk/news/2025/Re...
Embedding oracy in teaching helps multilingual pupils thrive - University of Reading
www.reading.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A delight to read!
@openingdoors.bsky.social nice to see some reflections on how a genre approach to teaching writing can be constructing and the consideration of quality texts and enjoyment! I wouldn't stop at Y1...
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Why primary writing can’t be all about genre
It’s common to take a genre-driven approach to teaching writing at primary school, but this doesn’t work for all years, writes Katie Jenkins
www.tes.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A delight to read!
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Thanks Shelly. More and more articles are encouraging moves away from topics and genres. As you know, we have a decade’s work with ‘Opening Doors’ illustrating just how schools like yours value creative ideas often stimulated by subject depth.
November 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Thanks Shelly. More and more articles are encouraging moves away from topics and genres. As you know, we have a decade’s work with ‘Opening Doors’ illustrating just how schools like yours value creative ideas often stimulated by subject depth.
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@openingdoors.bsky.social nice to see some reflections on how a genre approach to teaching writing can be constructing and the consideration of quality texts and enjoyment! I wouldn't stop at Y1...
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Why primary writing can’t be all about genre
It’s common to take a genre-driven approach to teaching writing at primary school, but this doesn’t work for all years, writes Katie Jenkins
www.tes.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
@openingdoors.bsky.social nice to see some reflections on how a genre approach to teaching writing can be constructing and the consideration of quality texts and enjoyment! I wouldn't stop at Y1...
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
✨️ A pause in the middle of an exceptional day of thought, inspiration and the power to make meaningful change.
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #EduSky
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #EduSky
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
✨️ A pause in the middle of an exceptional day of thought, inspiration and the power to make meaningful change.
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #EduSky
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #EduSky
✨️ What an incredible morning visiting @hallsvillesch.bsky.social to experience their immersive learning experiences, reading environments and investment in teachers' professional development- and curiosity.
📖 It is true, at Hallsville you're never far from a book!
@justimaginecentre.bsky.social
📖 It is true, at Hallsville you're never far from a book!
@justimaginecentre.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
✨️ What an incredible morning visiting @hallsvillesch.bsky.social to experience their immersive learning experiences, reading environments and investment in teachers' professional development- and curiosity.
📖 It is true, at Hallsville you're never far from a book!
@justimaginecentre.bsky.social
📖 It is true, at Hallsville you're never far from a book!
@justimaginecentre.bsky.social
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🥳📚📖Tomorrow ! Free! Online! Sign up! 18 November, 16:45 – 17:30 How schools can nourish a reading-for-pleasure culture with community fundraising, wishlists,purpose-driven support. Deborah Maclaren @LoveReading4Kids.bsky.social& Sana Siddiq primary teacher 💫 englishassociation.ac.uk/reigniting-r...
Reigniting Reading for Pleasure: Empowering Schools with LoveReading4Schools (18 November 2025, 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
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🥳📚📖Tomorrow ! Free! Online! Sign up! 18 November, 16:45 – 17:30 How schools can nourish a reading-for-pleasure culture with community fundraising, wishlists,purpose-driven support. Deborah Maclaren @LoveReading4Kids.bsky.social& Sana Siddiq primary teacher 💫 englishassociation.ac.uk/reigniting-r...
👀 Oracy, poetry and grammar for purpose.
✨️ What an excellent celebration of ambitious English opportunities for all.
Thank you for sharing, @thinktalkleah.bsky.social!
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryTeachers #Reading #Writing #PrimaryEnglish #Poetry #Oracy
✨️ What an excellent celebration of ambitious English opportunities for all.
Thank you for sharing, @thinktalkleah.bsky.social!
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryTeachers #Reading #Writing #PrimaryEnglish #Poetry #Oracy
The Next Chapter for high pitch English at Diocese of Chichester Trust schools. Case studies of impact and new doors opening to high pitch writing provision: more oracy more poetry and grammar for purpose. What a joyful and professional group to work with! @openingdoors.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
👀 Oracy, poetry and grammar for purpose.
✨️ What an excellent celebration of ambitious English opportunities for all.
Thank you for sharing, @thinktalkleah.bsky.social!
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryTeachers #Reading #Writing #PrimaryEnglish #Poetry #Oracy
✨️ What an excellent celebration of ambitious English opportunities for all.
Thank you for sharing, @thinktalkleah.bsky.social!
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryTeachers #Reading #Writing #PrimaryEnglish #Poetry #Oracy
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Thanks @jillberry102.bsky.social and of course Sam and Tracy @samgibbs.bsky.social @missgoodyear.bsky.social
A powerful voice here on something close to our long term ‘Opening Doors’ work: teacher empowerment
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A powerful voice here on something close to our long term ‘Opening Doors’ work: teacher empowerment
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"Experience tells us that ownership, not compliance, drives meaningful change." Great piece from @samgibbs.bsky.social and @missgoodyear.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
What the curriculum review means for schools
As the profession digests the curriculum and assessment review’s recommendations, thoughts turn to putting them into practice, write Tracy Goodyear and Sam Gibbs
www.tes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thanks @jillberry102.bsky.social and of course Sam and Tracy @samgibbs.bsky.social @missgoodyear.bsky.social
A powerful voice here on something close to our long term ‘Opening Doors’ work: teacher empowerment
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A powerful voice here on something close to our long term ‘Opening Doors’ work: teacher empowerment
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🌟 The power of poetry to inspire and include all is truly great.
👀 Do take a look at this exciting training session taking place in #Newham.
💬 Please do share with colleagues who may be interested in attending.
@openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social
#EduSky
👀 Do take a look at this exciting training session taking place in #Newham.
💬 Please do share with colleagues who may be interested in attending.
@openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social
#EduSky
Don’t miss out on this inspiring Opening Doors training happening at Hallsville. We only have a few spaces left! @openingdoors.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🌟 The power of poetry to inspire and include all is truly great.
👀 Do take a look at this exciting training session taking place in #Newham.
💬 Please do share with colleagues who may be interested in attending.
@openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social
#EduSky
👀 Do take a look at this exciting training session taking place in #Newham.
💬 Please do share with colleagues who may be interested in attending.
@openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social
#EduSky
Great spot, Bob. Thank you for sharing.
What a poignant poem and one that certainly would move and engage learners during this important week of remembrance.
What a poignant poem and one that certainly would move and engage learners during this important week of remembrance.
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In WW2 a 19 year old sent his mother a poem. He sadly died; but the poem endured. It’s a long term favourite with our schools via ‘OD to Quality Writing 10-13’ .I’ve just heard it read out at the British Legion Festival on bbc.
John Magee lives on! www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/157986...
John Magee lives on! www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/157986...
November 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Great spot, Bob. Thank you for sharing.
What a poignant poem and one that certainly would move and engage learners during this important week of remembrance.
What a poignant poem and one that certainly would move and engage learners during this important week of remembrance.
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Love this- wish I’d read it at 13!
It’s Anti Bullying Week, Nov 10-14th. Brian Moses has put together a helpful collection of poems, over on X. If you don’t venture over to The Dark Side, here’s one that might encourage discussion with your older pupils.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Love this- wish I’d read it at 13!
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Unmissable with @lauraspargo.bsky.social presenting!
@thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social
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@uklitassociation.bsky.social
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Don’t miss out on this inspiring Opening Doors training happening at Hallsville. We only have a few spaces left! @openingdoors.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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This arrived yesterday by @attielime.bsky.social Looking forward to dipping in!
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This arrived yesterday by @attielime.bsky.social Looking forward to dipping in!
👀✨️ This looks like such a fantastic event!
✍️💡 'Write to Inspire'. What an aim to instil in the pupils who we teach.
😁 Sounds like a whole lot of joy @thinktalkleah.bsky.social
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryWriting #PrimaryCurriculum #PrimaryEnglish
✍️💡 'Write to Inspire'. What an aim to instil in the pupils who we teach.
😁 Sounds like a whole lot of joy @thinktalkleah.bsky.social
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryWriting #PrimaryCurriculum #PrimaryEnglish
What a joy to present the @openingdoors.bsky.social approach to ambitious English at Worcestershire’s ‘Write to Inspire’ conference alongside one of my heroes, Debra Myhill. Huge thanks to Jessica Blakeman and all attendees who kept thinking, reading, writing with me up to 4pm! 🙏🏼
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
👀✨️ This looks like such a fantastic event!
✍️💡 'Write to Inspire'. What an aim to instil in the pupils who we teach.
😁 Sounds like a whole lot of joy @thinktalkleah.bsky.social
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryWriting #PrimaryCurriculum #PrimaryEnglish
✍️💡 'Write to Inspire'. What an aim to instil in the pupils who we teach.
😁 Sounds like a whole lot of joy @thinktalkleah.bsky.social
@openingdoors.bsky.social
#EduSky #PrimaryWriting #PrimaryCurriculum #PrimaryEnglish
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For those who haven’t yet seen it the review is out! www.gov.uk/government/p... Primary recomm.’s include Oracy Framework -Grammar test revised - higher profile for drama and citizenship ed + @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @primaryenglish.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social
Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM
For those who haven’t yet seen it the review is out! www.gov.uk/government/p... Primary recomm.’s include Oracy Framework -Grammar test revised - higher profile for drama and citizenship ed + @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @primaryenglish.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social
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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...