chris whitney
@chris_litcons
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Independent literacy and film education consultant
Lincoln, England
Joined November 2013
@Juliest101 I Wanna Be Yours is just superb. "I wanna be your Electric meter, I will not run out". Who needs Shakespeare ?
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@Miss__Ch__ @chris_litcons Thanks @Miss__Ch__ what great discussions! Today’s English Network showcased the inspirational leadership we have @VoyageEP I am looking forward to seeing our Trust Writing Strategy in action. Thank you to the fabulous @chris_litcons for your invaluable insights and expertise.
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Thank you to @Voyage_Learning for holding a great English Leads meeting (mainly focused on Writing)✍️. We also had an insightful session on sentence structures and editing led by @chris_litcons, whose training has guided me over the years- from NQT to Leadership! 💫
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We spoke with Aaron Becker (@storybreathing) about his new wordless picture book, ‘The Last Zookeeper,’ staying hopeful despite the state of the planet, and never giving up on a good idea https://t.co/oU4mxstC8Q
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The National Reading Champions Quiz is open for registration! Sign up your readers aged 10 to 14 for a chance to quiz with schools from across the country and join in on all the fun. #NRCQuiz2024! Heats run from 22 February - 25 March. Sign up: https://t.co/pGVnlTKG3G
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So having followed the #CovidInquiry coverage today how in the name of all that's holy is anyone going to vote Tory at the next GE ?
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Another great session with @chris_litcons today working with our @VoyageEP Y5 teachers, focusing on how text choice can maximise outcomes for pupils. Enlightening, thought-provoking and so much more. Thanks Chris and great contributions Y5 #collaboration #textchoicematters
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Great day with Y1 teachers @BostonPioneers today. What a great way to spend the day- planning exciting and learning - ful writing opportunities!
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An informative day with the fabulous @chris_litcons discussing Writing with our @VoyageEP Year 6 teachers. A real focus on audience, purpose, tone and the editing process. Impactful ideas shared. Looking forward to seeing the outcomes. Thank you. #Writing #collaboration
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Thanks @chris_litcons for joining and sharing with us your wealth of knowledge!
Brilliant discussions and sharing of ideas @StanilandSchool yesterday with SLs from @VoyageEP
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"Daily storytime in school can change the atmosphere around reading. With the focus on enjoyment, children start to think of reading as something pleasurable... something they choose to do." Research proves the benefits of STORYTIME! https://t.co/fLEr1TVnxX Art: @chrisriddell50
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Brilliant discussions and sharing of ideas @StanilandSchool yesterday with SLs from @VoyageEP
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KS2 teacher assessment guidance for 2023-24 released today. https://t.co/xM8nWeaKgs Lincs schools - look out on Wednesday for the first assessment newsletter of the year and our statutory assessment service booklets for academies, free schools, independent schools and LA schools.
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More than half of UK children do not read in their spare time, survey reveals | Books | The Guardian
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National Literacy Trust says families and schools need resources to help disadvantaged children develop vital literacy skills
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Please share what a great #academy we are! Interested #parents/#carers can contact us on the included contact details and have a tour of the #school if they wish. 😍#primary #education #SchoolPlaces #OldLeake #Lincolnshire #schools
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If anyone gets The New European, I have a guest column in this week’s paper. I’m filling in and doing the column (on language) for the next three weeks too
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Thank you @chris_litcons for your wonderful 1:1 sessions/CPD with teachers today. 📚 ✍️ We’ve taken away a variety of exciting ideas to help inspire our young writers/readers! @GosbertonAcad
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A huge thank you to @chris_litcons for your work today @GosbertonAcad Lovely to see such enthusiasm from everyone to further develop the writing experience of our learners. All capped off by super text choices. I can't wait to see the completed work! #voyage
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