Amanda Smith

Genuine wow moment listening to @lauramucha at #ASCELWOW24 describing her journey into poetry after a life-changing incident, and how literacy is more than having books to read, it’s also about having a safe haven - a place (libraries) and a person (librarians) ❤️

We're off, all ready for an inspiring weekend of learning and sharing. And we start with @henleydarren, artscouncil.org.uk #Ascelwow24

We're back and doing things a little different this year. Many of our new articles will have free resource downloads included for teachers. All you need to do is become free member of Inside Track. #UkEdChat #PrimaryRocks #EdChat sls-uk.org/inside-track/

5/6D Visited The Library Van Y5/6D enjoyed their time at at library van today looking at a range of books.

@MrCassidy4 @ForgeSSP @Ballifieldpri And so it should! Very well deserved👏👏👏

To be recognised with an award at the Sheffield Schools Get Active Awards for creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to participate, regardless of their ability makes me beam with pride! #SSGA24 @ForgeSSP @Ballifieldpri 🏆

@Ballifieldpri @ForgeSSP @ArchesSSP @LinksSSP @PointsLN Fabulous news! Congratulations & well done to everyone 👏👏👏

Last night, Ballifield won an award at the Sheffield Schools Get Active Awards 2024 recognising the enriching opportunities and positive experiences we provide through PE, school sport and physical activity for ALL children. @ForgeSSP @ArchesSSP @LinksSSP @PointsLN

I’m so looking forward to this!!! 🧡

In partnership with @Literacy_Trust, I've done a virtual version of my FOOTBALL READING GAME for the men's Euros. It's free. For the classroom or the home. It promotes reading through #EURO24. Please use and pass it on. youtube.com/watch?v=1LVg2s…

Sign up for Literacy Trust's free webinar with the amazing Michael #Rosen to mark #RefugeeWeek for pupils aged 9 to 14 June 17th literacytrust.org.uk/events/refugee… @RoSIS_1 @MrsFe77 @RachaelGoucher @StWEnglishHub @SchoolReading @SamandaAmanda @MichaelRosenYes

Another reason I quit teaching. Whoever brought data into education should be eviscerated with rusty barbed wire.

Easter Half Term is almost upon us and what better way to keep your children entertained than visiting your local Library & Neighbourhood Hub. Contact your local Library for information on what activities are planned. #loveyourlibrary #easteractivities

Wath Library and Neighbourhood Hub will be offering 2 free Makerspace sessions over the Easter holidays, these are fun and inspiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) based activities. #loveyourlibrary

78 classes enjoying a virtual author visit with @sufiyaahmed and #RotherhamLovesReading! All spellbound as she reads The Best Eid Ever.

My little girl performing one of her poems on a BIG stage yesterday! We were bursting with pride. @GrimmAndCo @ThorpeHesleyPri

We are so glad the children enjoyed the session @HowarthSchool @jmatschools. Thank you for having us! 😍

Next week we are celebrating Shakespeare week in our Libraries & Neighbourhood Hubs. We will have children’s activities themed on the works of the great English playwright. Pop into your local branch to see what they have planned. #ShakespeareWeek #loveyourlibrary

@carylhart1 @bethanwoollvin Well done Bethan! 👏👏👏💞💞💞

HUGE congratulations to the brilliant @bethanwoollvin - you are SO deserving of this fabulous deal!

We are delighted to share that we have received #NationalLottery funding from @TNLComFund for Rotherham's Festival of Stories! This will kick off a year of creative activities and arts-based literacy workshops leading up to the Festival of Stories in May 2025...