Margaret Rooke

So excited that 'You Can Change the World!' has won gold in the USA's Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2019 in the Multicultural Non-Fiction category. So proud of all the fantastic young people in this book. 🥇🥇🥇 Full list of winners, here: moonbeamawards.com/87/2019-winners

Baby girl showing her big brothers and Dad her ballet dress 😁❤️

To every child with #dyslexia or a learning difference: Don’t let anyone — not even the President of the United States — make you feel small. When influential voices dismiss, mock or misunderstand learning differences, it matters. Not because they are right — but because children are listening. And what they hear can shape how they see themselves. So let’s be absolutely clear. Dyslexia is not a weakness. It never has been. It’s a different way of thinking. A different way of seeing the world. Often a gateway to creativity, problem-solving and big-picture brilliance. Some of the most innovative, resilient and successful people think this way. What is damaging is ignorance. What is unacceptable is using power to belittle rather than to uplift. Our job — as parents, educators and leaders — is to do the opposite. To notice strengths. To build confidence. To create environments where every child feels capable, valued and understood. Because children with dyslexia don’t need fixing. They need championing. And that starts with all of us. 10 Facts Parents Should Know About Dyslexia. A Checklist. lnkd.in/e_4GQ_ZV Read the very wonderful Meet the Dyslexia Club: The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia by @MargsRooke lnkd.in/e_4GQ_ZV

"Thames Water sewage spills set for record high." Hard to believe isn't it, even after all of the outrage, all of the publicity, all of the anger Thames Water is well on course to dump more sewage this year than at any point in the last 10 years. Time for govt to act, time to take back TW. thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/…

Just had my mind blown: Remember the song 3 lions had the line ‘30 years of hurt’? It would now be ‘60 years of hurt’ I feel old.

Never gets old.. One of my all time favorites..

@DeputyGrocott No really- is that what it means?

I literally only just realised after 43 years, that the ‘to get to the other side’ punch line in the ‘why did the chicken cross the road?’ Joke, was talking about him dying and going to heaven!

You'll want to be sitting down for this bit. Water companies are currently £82.7 billion in debt, have paid themselves £85 billion in dividends, leak over a trillion of litres of water per year, dump sewage for almost 4 million hours per year, have been convicted of over 1,200 criminal acts since 1989 and an average of 35% of your bill goes on nothing but paying more interest and yet more dividends. And not a single company has ever lost their operating licence. 👇

@1PercentClubITV @Cath_Ryn201 But it says the total thickness of each is 5cm, plus covers. So that must be 17cm?

@Cath_Ryn201 Oh so close! It's was 7! #The1PercentClub

It’s time for the 1% question… where millimetres make millions #The1PercentClub

Yesterday evening, during our book club for children with a parent in prison, we read Gracie's Story - a chapter in 'Different Like Us' by @MargsRooke . The book looks at how children and teens who feel out of step with their classmates, find their paths to inner strength and create the lives they want to lead. Back in 2023, we put forward several young people (including Gracie) with a parent in prison to contribute to this book. During last night's book club, the young people discussed how they could relate to themes from Gracie's Story, and how they each cope with and process difficult feelings around having a parent in prison. We are delighted for the opportunity to have our peer support led by the experiences of young people with a parent in prison. Thank you to @giveabookorg and Margaret Rooke!

Phone theft: 5 must-dos to secure your data in case your mobile’s nicked! Courtesy of @itvMLshow ‘Slash mobile phone bills and insurance costs’. Watch the full show on itv.com/watch/the-mart…

In today’s education news 🏫 The DfE has announced that all teachers and school staff will receive SEND and inclusion training. For many parents and teachers, this will feel long overdue. The job has changed, pupils’ needs have changed, and training hasn’t always kept pace.

Little boy is fitted with his first prosthetic leg and immediately proceeds to walk 💪😭 WOW! This is almost unbearably sweet. The look on the child's face is absolutely priceless. ❤️

Sunderland have one of the most beautiful traditions. ⚽️ In the first match of each year, fans bring photos of their loved ones, who passed away the previous year. Minute of silence and applause from everyone at the ground. ❤️

Go All In on Stories 📚✨
As we head into the #NationalYearOfReading2026 I’m proud to be part of a community that truly believes in the power of books. Stories help children make sense of the world, build empathy, grow language — and discover who they are. I’m going #GoAllIn2026 by sharing books that support children and families in meaningful ways. 👉 Explore my Book Club here: sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/sues-parenting… #ReadingForLife #BookClub #EarlyYears #LoveOfReading Check out: @davecaswell22 @SianLewin1 @searle_author @JoannaPAMOORE1 @CateDouglasAuth @MargsRooke @comp4sch @brukner_lauren @marionvealfox @GoScotch

Celebrate Stories 📚 Stories shape lives. This #NationalYearOfReading2026, discover the books that inspire families, spark conversations, and build confidence. ✨ Our authors in Sue Atkins Book Club create stories & books that support reading at home and help children thrive. Join the FREE Book Club today and explore a world of books and ideas:
🔗 sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/sues-parenting… #GoAllIn2026 #SueAtkinsBookClub #FamilyReading #ReadingTogether #RaisingReaders

What a superhero - @PaulHMcNeill 🦸‍♂️

In case you missed it yesterday, here’s the Hibs fans singing Sunshine on Leith with the players after their win over Hearts. One of the best anthems in football, hands down. Proper football culture 🤌

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! We finish this year’s EduAdvent with a double book special! We have Different Like Us by @MargsRooke and @TeachLeadAAli’s SEND in Schools. Just ‘like’ and ‘repost’ to enter! Have a lovely day and thank you for taking part ☺️

@DyslexiaScotlan Great!

Look what's landing through letterboxes!

@DeputyGrocott @bilff 🤶

🎁 #EduAdvent Day 13! Because sometimes the best prize is pure joy (and sugar) 🐷💖 Win a Percy Pig mega bundle — packed with all the favourites to keep you smiling through December! Thank you @bilff for donating! To enter: ✅ Like 🔁 Repost 🎄 Reply with a festive emoji