The way that oracy underpins and aids success in a range of subjects needs to be better understood. The brilliant @realgeoffbarton elaborates and provides rich context on this at @ASCL_UK. “Reading to a child is an act of love.”

Great to see local colleagues at the @ASCL_UK Literacy and Oracy Conference sharing the importance of collaboration. #ASCLLiteracy

“The habit is the important bit of it.” Professor Teresa Cremin CBE, being inspirational about reading and its importance and relevance. Super keynote at the @ASCL_UK Literacy and Oracy Conference at The British Library. #ASCLLiteracy

Always hugely thought provoking to hear @marcrowland73 and consider the challenges shared by of so many children and young people. 2026 is The National Year of Reading. #ASCLLiteracy

Great to have arrived at The British Library for the @ASCL_UK Literary and Oracy Conference. 2026 is the year of reading and what a great event to help inspire, provoke thought and collaborate. Great start @tiff

Monday evening 7km run. What can you do about the stuff you can’t control? Nothing good so don’t waste your time worrying about it. Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers

EVERTONNNNNNN!!! ✊

Looking back on 2025 and the start of my refereeing journey - won’t be a long one having started at 50!

The joys of refereeing. Great game this morning with two U12 teams that played great football with the right attitude. Played hard but fair and the ball was on the floor for the majority of the game. #respect

Monday evening’s run completed whilst Dan at football training. Certainly warmer than the last few days. Great temperature to get out and enjoy the run. Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers

Always great to get out and run. Friday evening run completed along a few slightly sloppy pavements. Refreshingly cold. Enjoy it. Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers

When you remember you have the right gear for conditions from learning to snowboard. Bring it on.

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Monday evening run. Cold but clear. Not the usual distance but a run nevertheless. Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers

Decision spot on with this VAR. Number 7 has 3 defenders playing him on. No idea what the fuss is about. Not sure why the keeper is where he is though.

Back home after a disappointing game for Everton. Fourth day of the year and fourth run complete. Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers

Back at Everton to cheer on the mighty blues of @Everton. Up the Toffees. Let’s start 2026 with a win.#EFCmatchday

3rd Jan and 3rd run of the year. Beautiful sunshine this morning with the frost on the ground. New resolutions or not, get up, get out and do stuff you enjoy. Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers

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Day two of the year and second run completed. Trying to make running that daily habit again and all the benefits it brings. Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers