And so it begins: I wonder why they’re out at night? I wonder why the goblin is sad? I wonder why they’re not on the Saltmarsh? I wonder why there are beads and shells? I wonder why they’re not in the picture? Tbh they noticed more than the ITT students did haha! @openingdoors.bsky.social

Scroll down for ‘Nymph and the Goblin’ pupils’ work. Thanks to Crown House @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social www.crownhouse.co.uk/opening-door...

I LOVE this- being ambitious but using art, oracy and drama to include the texts. More of this at KS3 please!

Thanks @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social ‘Overheard on a Saltmarsh’ continues to inspire! @lauraspargo.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social

Thanks @juliesargent.bsky.social and @greenshawtrust.bsky.social for another ‘Opening Doors’ key-note. @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

Fabulous to work with @greenshawtrust.bsky.social yesterday and explore how ambitious texts can support our early writers to develop composition (oral & written) using Opening Doors principles and strategies. @openingdoors.bsky.social

Thanks Claire @greenshawtrust.bsky.social for asking me to speak in Gloucestershire today! It was a privilege to give the key-note and engage with so many teachers opening doors for their budding writers.

✨️ What a wonderful day spent continuing to "open the door" at Richmond Hill Primary Academy! 📖💡❤️ This was the hub's 3rd session out of 5 and the focus was on creative non-fiction. Ideas were plentiful. 👀 Take a look! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social

✨️ National Storytelling Week doesn't have to be confined to 5 days in the school year. 💡📖❤️ Make every day one that is full of engaging and captivating stories! Check out the @openingdoors.bsky.social series! 👇🏻 #NationalStorytellingWeek #PrimaryTeachers #EduSky #PrimaryEnglish

💡📖✍️💬 If you've not seen @juliesargent.bsky.social's fantastic resource for KS1, take a look! ✨️ The success stories are already pouring in! #PrimaryEnglish ##PrimaryReading #PrimaryWriting #KeyStageOneTeachers #EduSky #TeachingResources

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✍️ Have you seen the incredible collections of writing over on the @crownhousepub.bsky.social Opening Doors web page? 🔉 *New pieces of writing* - do take a look. You're sure to be impressed! @openingdoors.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social #EduSky #Writing

📖❤️ Last week marked the beginning of #TheNationalYearOfReading2026 - how incredibly exciting! ✨️ I also wanted to mark the occasion by writing a glimmer about my initial recommendations to #GoAllIn2026: open.substack.com/pub/lauraspa... @literacy-trust.bsky.social

This is absolutely brilliant from Leah! Listen in for a gem of wisdom every few minutes and examples of classroom application from ‘Opening Doors’ @juliesargent.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @joshuaseigal.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social

🎧💡✨️ Can't wait to give this a listen. 💬 'Ambition for all' - the most important approach to continue to prioritise in 2026. #EduSky #CurriculumAndAssessmentReview #UKCurriclum #Education #TeachingAndLearning

✨️ If you're looking for ideas to support high-quality English learning experiences in Reception and KS1 - look no further! 👇🏻

Merry Christmas from all the Opening Doors team and we hope you enjoy this extra treat! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

Get ready for the #NationalYearofReading with this brand-new English resource from @juliesargent.bsky.social! Centred around Nimesh the Adventurer, it offers tools to help inspire your students to think creatively, boost #literacy skills & find a genuine pleasure in reading. 👉 buff.ly/nWOxSVS

Exciting new Opening Doors unit of work created for reception and KS1. @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

✨️ My visit to @hallsvillesch.bsky.social was so special, I had to write a 'glimmer' about it! ❤️📖 Authentic considerations for embedding a truly inspiring reading culture and curriculum. @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/lauraspa...

That’s great to hear! We all look forward to hearing from the pupils and seeing their writing. Exciting times! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

We have purchased this and our KS1 team are very excited! It also helps us with our 'wings to fly' providing a helpful scaffold for how we can develop great sequences of learning with beautiful and ambitious text! I'll be sure to capture some pupil voice and writing for you 🥰

@shellygeeson.bsky.social @agentapostrophe.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @hallsvillesch.bsky.social

Your books are contributing to the golden age SF! 👇👇

@thinktalkleah.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

Thanks to the schools and Laura on lighting some fires. Lots of people ask for inclusive resources so why not take a look or contact one of us? 👇👇👇

✨️ How fantastic to spend the afternoon with leaders and teachers at @hallsvillesch.bsky.social and @scottwilkieprimary.bsky.social ✍️❤️📖 We explored how a range of Opening Doors strategies (and the principles behind these) will continue to inspire ambition in ALL pupils. @openingdoors.bsky.social

A very exciting step forward for #openingdoors 👇👇👇

💡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

@beckyfrancis.bsky.social @darrellwakelam.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social #EduSky All the latest! searchingforexcellence.co.uk

@englishassociation.bsky.social @theenglishteam.bsky.social @natefeed.bsky.social @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social @shellygeeson.bsky.social

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.

🎄 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

@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!

@thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social

A delight to read!

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.

@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...

✨️ A pause in the middle of an exceptional day of thought, inspiration and the power to make meaningful change. @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

🥳📚📖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

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 👇👇👇👇👇

🌟 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

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.

Love this- wish I’d read it at 13!

Unmissable with @lauraspargo.bsky.social presenting! @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @natefeed.bsky.social 👇👇👇👇👇

This arrived yesterday by @attielime.bsky.social Looking forward to dipping in!