Ruth’s Updates

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In this month’s update, read about how to share PSC success, how to get ready for September with Flying Start, and sign up for our free webinars.

The Boldest White by Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly

Book cover of The Boldest White

Every week Faizah goes to fencing classes. She worries she won’t be able to compete in the competition if everyone is watching her. Unlike her sister, she doesn’t feel brave. Mama tells her, ‘bravery will grow exactly when you need it to’.

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Shelter for Sadness by Ann Booth and David Litchfield

Book cover of A Shelter for Sadness

A little boy decides to create a safe space for his sadness. Sometimes he talks to it, sometimes it wants to be alone. The sadness can be small or big, can lie down or sit, can be loud or quiet. Sometimes it wants to be on its own. And that is okay.

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Listening to the Quiet by Cassie Silva and Frances Ives

Book cover of Listening to the Quiet

Jacki’s mum is losing her hearing so they learn sign language together. It’s sad that soon she won’t be able to hear music in the same way. Jacki has a great idea and invites mum to a special school show. Can we hear with our bodies, not just our ears?

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Grandma’s Locs by Karen Arthur and Camilla Ru

Book cover of Grandma's Locs

Grandma wears her hair in beautiful locs. When she visits, she wears them in different ways; maybe plaited, coiled or in a headwrap. They’re always soft and warm and full of the most precious thing; grandma’s love.

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Ruth’s Updates

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In this month’s update, read about our exciting announcement, explore our PSC support and see what’s new on the School Portal.

Ruth’s Updates

Screenshot of Fresh Start pupil letter

In this month’s update, read about our free Fresh Start webinar, explore pupil pathways on the School Portal and see our latest Handwriting update.

Ruth’s Updates

Screenshot of the Say a poem website

In this month’s update, see what’s new on the School Portal, view our upcoming events and Say a Poem is live!

Ruth’s Updates

Fred and trainer wearing Christmas hats

In this month’s update, see our festive Fred game and read what teachers are saying about Say poem!