Driving Literacy Across the Curriculum | An evidence based, knowledge rich resource to embed extended reading in Form Tutor Time & across the curriculum
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Oracy: What to teach, not how to teach
Why we need a substantive knowledge framework for Speaking and Listening that tells schools what to teach, not how to teach.
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We are an unapologetically paper based reading solution.
No screens
No account admin
No fuss
Less tech and more text is the antidote a whole generation needs to begin to undo the damage of a screen based childhood.
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Too much screen time in lessons and a lack of scrutiny of edtech are causing a children’s health ‘crisis’, more than 150 health professionals have warned ministers
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Week 7 takes a look at:
⚙️ Is it ok to feel anxious, sad, or angry?
⚙️ 1984 IRA bombs the Grand Hotel, Brighton, where British PM Margaret Thatcher is staying
⚙️ Jane Grey
⚙️ Have you ever wondered if ghosts are real?
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We (@LiteracyEngine) have been asked repeatedly by schools for an online platform to set homework and we repeatedly resist in favour of paper resources. In the drive against students using AI to outsource their thinking, paper and pen takes some beating.
Pupils are giving AI their PASSWORDS to do their homework!
Students are reportedly allowing AI agents to log into platforms such as Sparx and complete entire assignments for them.
These tools can now control a computer, move the mouse and carry out tasks on a user’s behalf.
Are schools prepared for this next stage of AI-assisted cheating? 👇
#AI #Education #Teachers #EdTech #teacherlife #teachertok #teachersoftiktok
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We are unapologetically knowledge rich & text based.
The best tool for making big life decisions is a rich & diverse knowledge of the world around us. Cultural, historical, practical, political, & powerful knowledge.
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It's here! The first batch of 2026/27 resources are now live!
Comprehension is built on a foundation of rich and diverse knowledge. Our Tutor Time reading programme builds knowledge of the world around them equipping young people for life beyond school.
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What your summer reading list says about you bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd69…
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Some useful texts from the archives that may come in handy over the next few days:
⚙️ What is democracy?
⚙️ Have you ever wondered how elections work in the UK?
Young people need knowledge of the world around them to equip them for adult life.
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We can help transform your Tutor Time reading programme into a knowledge rich powerhouse next year. Empowering every adult in school to become a teacher of reading sends a powerful message that reading is not just for English lessons. Find out more here:
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Make next year your #YearofReading by joining us to Get Reading Into It!
Our evidence based, knowledge rich, tutor time reading programme is the perfect way to start the day.
Drop us a message to start the discussion now!
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Two packs that may be useful this week:
⛈️ Wild Weather from our Geography Curriculum Cogs series
🌡And from the archives "Is an increase in the number of heat waves a bad thing?"
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We are seeing increasing numbers of schools come to us after trying to make Tutor Time novels work. Groups finishing books at different paces play havoc with carousels of shared sets.
Our texts are all designed to fit one tutor session. Problem solved.
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Make reading part of your students' daily routine next year by starting the day with knowledge rich non-fiction reading.
With hundreds of resources already online and new resources every week you can build a programme that's right for you.
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One of the bonus resources bases our members enjoy full access to is Curriculum Cogs. Every aspect of the KS3 curriculum across Geography, History, and Science is presented in extended reading format to embed as you see fit. Get Reading Into It!
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It's that time of year when thoughts turn to preparations for the new academic year. What better way to kick off the year than the @researchED1 national conference?
We'll be there busting some myths around reading. Come say hi!
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⚙️🚨New Resources Alert 🚨⚙️
July 2026 brings our 3rd year of topics to completion!
Join us for the 2026/27 academic year & gain access to this entire catalogue of Tutor Time reading resources + new content monthly.
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Every week our students explore issues mapped against PSHE, SMSC, British Values, and Citizenship objectives. They build knowledge of the world around them whilst challenging misconceptions and develop reading fluency.
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Is your Tutor Time reading programme in need of some non fiction?
Do your students need cultural knowledge interventions?
Join us and let's start building your students' background knowledge and reading fluency today!
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We are approaching order cut off date in many trusts. Make sure you get your Purchase Orders to us so you can hit the ground running in September.
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Knowledge of the world around them is one of the best ways to prepare young people for adult life. It underpins comprehension and arms against misinformation. Don't leave knowledge acquisition to chance.
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