Ellen Counter

Sometimes I wonder whether some difficulties we might face in schools now is due to an increasing disconnection between us all. One way to gain that authentic connection back is through writing for pleasure. I hope this is useful: hfleducation.org/blog/writing-p…

@TeresaCremin @Literacy_Trust @britishlibrary @jonnybid @WhatonEarth_Mag @StorytimeMag @tracyswinburne1 @OpenUni_RfP @WensumEngHub @HubRoade @OneExcellenceEH @YeatEnglishHub @lsenglishhub @JCEnglishHub Looking forward to it! See you soon ☺️

Enroute to @Literacy_Trust and @britishlibrary Conference Beyond the book 📕 ! Glorious morning - see you soon @EllenCounter @jonnybid Maddy Barnes and more! Magazines are my mojo today! @WhatonEarth_Mag @StorytimeMag @tracyswinburne1 @OpenUni_RfP

'Writing Matters: Bridging Research and Policy into Primary Classroom Practice' Our conference is next month! This is sure to be a rich day of learning with expertise shared by our keynotes and workshop leads. Check out the agenda - it speaks for itself! hfleducation.org/events/nationa…

Very excited for the forthcoming HFL English conference. Such a great programme! It's going to be hard to choose! 😍 ✏️ @HFL_Education @EllenCounter hfleducation.org/events/nationa…

Enjoyed writing this with my brilliant colleague Penny and hope it’s helpful!

Our National Primary English Conference is always a great day. Don't miss out on the early bird pricing for this year's event, valid until 16/1/26! We're excited to bring you these amazing speakers! Check out the agenda & book your discounted place here: hfleducation.org/events/nationa…

Have you seen the incredible speakers we have lined up for our 2026 Primary English Conference? Join us in March for an insightful day, with sessions from experts in the field of writing. Early bird prices are available now - don't miss out! hfleducation.org/events/nationa…

If you’d value some short poetry explorations this term do check out my brief blog @kidspoetsummit - All tried and tested! childrenspoetrysummit.com/2025/11/13/ter… @PollSimon @MissS_Kimble @DoncasterRwm @MrsRLSaunders

English: ESSENTIALWRITING from @HFL_Education. The judging team from @The_UKLA called it “a high-quality, accessible resource that supports effective writing instruction across a range of classroom settings” #TeachAwards

ESSENTIALWRITING is the WINNER of the Teach Primary English category in the @TeachPrimary Awards 2025! And ESSENTIALWRITING for Early Years was highly commended in the Teach Early Years Communication, Language & Literacy category of the @TeachEarlyYrs Awards! A massive thank you to everyone involved in the development, roll out and delivery of these programmes❤️And a big thank you to all who have implemented them! Try out the award-wining ESSENTIALWRITING for yourself: hfl.mobi/EssentialWriti… @HertsEnglish

Teaching the writing processes to children By @lit4pleasure and @EllenCounter writing4pleasure.com/2025/10/08/tea…

@WritingRocks_17 Ah not yet!! It’s been on my list for a long time so need to check it out.

@EllenCounter The third edition looks really great. I think the order of the chapters is super sensible too. Have you read this yet Ellen? With regards to Reception, it’s great too:

Having read the DfE’s writing framework several times over the summer hols, I feel better prepared to comment on it. Having been a reception teacher for many years, I feel compelled to share my scans of this excellent handbook of writing research (wonky highlights are mine):

@WritingRocks_17 @HFL_Education @HertsEnglish Thanks Ross ☺️

@EllenCounter @HFL_Education @HertsEnglish Congrats Ellen. I know how hard you’ve worked on this ❤️🥳🤩

This has been a real labour of love for all involved… so proud of my colleagues @HFL_Education @HertsEnglish 🥰🙌 A writing curriculum that puts children’s ideas and agency at the heart, using books to study writing craft, to write for authentic purpose & audience ✍️🎉

ICYMI: A blog from the EMC Archives 'The Writing Paradox - Starting with the Whole', in which EMC's director, Andrew McCallum, explores the teaching of extended writing and the possible problems with component-led pedagogy. Read here: buff.ly/HrRUynn

Goodbye Allan. You were a pioneer of great children's literature, both in picture books and poetry. You were clever, funny and wise. My children loved your books. So did and so DO I. theguardian.com/books/2025/jul…

Writing in reading lessons can be a great way to bring pleasure to proceedings. Please consider sharing: @sam_creighton @jonnybid @TeresaCremin @Mat_at_Brookes @alwriting @MichaelRosenYes @son1bun @EllenCounter @charliehacking @AHTMrsD @jotregenza @mrspennyslater @aimee_durning

Today the Writing Framework was published @educationgovuk - 🖊️ worth sharing and planning in time to discuss this Autumn 🖊️ gov.uk/government/pub… @TheWritingWeb @kashleyenglish @son1bun @EllenCounter

@TeresaCremin @educationgovuk @TheWritingWeb @kashleyenglish @son1bun @HertsEnglish @ecawemma @Brownsword74 @debbiet99313391 @TeachPrimary @MrsBaker6 @imaginecentre @Mini_Stories @FirstNewsEditor @sam_creighton Lots to process here @TeresaCremin and I’m sure many conversations to be had!

Come and work with a great team!! Take a look and share 🙌