Centre for Literacy and Social Justice-OU
@CLSJ_OpenUni
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A space for research, practice and advocacy to understand and influence how literacy in its broadest sense can open up children’s worlds @OU_ECYS
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Joined April 2025
Good read alert! 📖Offers int. context on the agenda,challenges myths about reading underpinned by research from across the world,& argues that pedagogies that are individually, socially & reflectively oriented offer the most effective ways forward. 👉 https://t.co/JLTC2kAeD0.
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📢 Calling all BookTrust early years delivery partners! Share your insights as the Early Years Coalition reviews and refreshes the #BirthTo5Matters guidance. 👉 Find out more about the review, read the guidance, and take part before 24 November here: https://t.co/DuDySImvyD
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We had a great time in Chatterbooks today at #OrpingtonLibrary celebrating #NationalNonFictionNovember. Chatted about the books borrowed, @FCBGNews non fiction quiz completed & mythical monsters created. A favourite book was #AboutTime by #GLLLiteraryFoundation author Alom Shaha!
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It's #BabyWeek2025 - but did you know that every baby in England, Wales & Northern Ireland is entitled to a free #Bookstart Baby pack? Find out how our new Peter Rabbit book Four Happy Bunnies has been specially designed to support babies 👇 https://t.co/77djJ594xU
@BabyWeekUK
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Join us for a fantastic, free #ReadingForPleasure webinar on 2 December! We'll be exploring how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways and research insights. Find out more and book your spot 👇 https://t.co/sZOyJOHjLq
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Delighted to be here earlier with nearly 300primary and secondary teachers and office staff at an Avanti Trust school in Leicester ! ⭐️Committed educators #readingforpleasure @kashleyenglish @debbiet99313391 @MrsRLSaunders @eduHelenHendry @OpenUni_RfP
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🎙️Event Alert! 🧐New #research on #readers and #writers Register for free here 👉👉👉 https://t.co/mfprI3jCux
#writing @OpenUni_RfP @readingagency @PollSimon @sam_creighton
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My UKS2 reading group is growing by the week and I love it 😍📚 @OpenUni_RfP @MLBookshop @sarahjagger76 @TeresaCremin @debbiet99313391 @kashleyenglish
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Do sign up for the Young Poet Laureate | National Literacy Trust opportunity! @ClareSealy @_Reading_Rocks_ @OpenUni_RfP An opportunity to champion poetry @PoetrySociety @Literacy_Trust @PoetryDayUK @JCEnglishHub @WandleTSHub
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If you’d value some short poetry explorations this term do check out my brief blog @kidspoetsummit - All tried and tested! https://t.co/rZipF7umtU
@PollSimon @MissS_Kimble @DoncasterRwm @MrsRLSaunders
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Delighted to be here in @LUFC base to explore #readingforpleasure in this digital age with SO many keen teachers @TeachSecondary @TeachPrimary @leedslibraries @CLSJ_OpenUni primary and secondary
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Do come and join this @CLSJ_OpenUni Research and Practice Seminar https://t.co/vaOTU7myhR Free and fascinating! #readingforpleasure @OpenUni_RfP @eduHelenHendry
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Are you joining us next Tuesday? New research on readers and writers #reading #writing @OpenUni_RfP @CLSJ_OpenUni @readingagency @PollSimon @sam_creighton It will be fascinating https://t.co/vaOTU7n67p
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"The discussions or reflections that books inspire can change lives for the better. I know because I’ve seen it." Author @NateLessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity. Here's how 👇 https://t.co/5By4SA7XdU
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BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working very hard on my new book, which I think will be my best yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. RT & like to enter, & say which book you'd like. Closes Dec 5!
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We're looking forward to our #ReadingForPleasure webinar for primary schools! We'll explore the power of book choice with very special guests: our #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow (@EarlyTrain) and Debbie Thomas (@debbiet99313391) from @OpenUni_RfP 👇 https://t.co/tOSsXvMmeT
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Read: Reading for Pleasure: A catalyst for connection (2024) https://t.co/bFkMWzf6vr Reading for Pleasure and Vocabulary Instruction – Pac Man with Purpose (2023) https://t.co/PQFE8bDOwi What on Earth! Magazine. RfP Engagement Study Phase 1 report (2023) https://t.co/6fAsXoHDWM
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@CLSJ_OpenUni at @OpenUniversity has a rich of pool of #researchers & #practitioners working across various areas in the field of #literacy. Meet @kashleyenglish with over 20 years experience in the UK and US. #literacy #SocialJustice
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read 👉Informal Book Talk: how casual conversations support enjoyment of reading (2025) https://t.co/pgjBMghjjx 👉Promoting Physical Development and Activity in Early Childhood: Practical Ideas for Early Years Settings (2024)
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@CLSJ_OpenUni at @OpenUniversity has a rich of pool of #researchers & #practitioners working across various areas in the field of #literacy. 👉Meet Lucy with an extensive body of of research and practical experience. #literacy #SocialJustice
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You can read the full reports, compiled by @kashleyenglish Ashley, for each phase: Phase 1 (Sept-Dec 2023): https://t.co/bz33KH0Gtx Phase 2 (Sept-Dec 2024): https://t.co/WrEc1RLBKO Phase 3 (Apr-Jun 2025): https://t.co/WrEc1RLBKO
#readingforpleasure #nonfictionmagazine
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