Olu’s Teacher by Jamel C. Campbell and Lydia Mba
It’s Olu’s first day at nursery and he’s nervous. What is a teacher? What do they look like? The classroom feels big and he feels small. By the end of the day, Olu is smiling. His teacher reminds him of someone… who could it be?
See for Yourself by Jordan Stephens and Beth Suzanna
Harry is curious to find out what’s at the bottom of the world. His dad trusts him to go on an adventure and Harry travels down, down, down to the dark sea bed. What will he find there? How will he feel?
Every Child Matters Academy Trust
“Every Child Matters Academy Trust has been working with us for three years on our shared mission to cultivate true readers.”
Ruth’s Updates
In this month’s update, see what’s new on the school portal and make a flying start!
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School, Berkshire
“Reading is prioritised. Books that help pupils learn to read are matched closely to the sounds that pupils have learned. […] The school’s thoughtful reading curriculum helps pupils to develop a love of books and
literature. Pupils learn to read confidently and fluently.”
School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Good
WISE Academies
“WISE Academies joined the Trust Service in September 2024, and saw a 10% increase in their PSC average across schools in less than one year.”
Ruth’s Updates
In this month’s update, win a free development day, see our latest vacancies and our handwriting programme launches!
Grey by Laura Dockrill and Lauren Child
The child in this story feels grey today. It’s okay to feel grey. We can’t be bright every day. Sometimes we don’t feel sunshine yellow or treetop green. A grey day is a sad or lonely day. But the colours are still inside us. People still love us.
Mauntie and me by Rajani Larocca and Nadia Alam
Priya’s favourite aunt, Mauntie, plays games with her and cooks treats. When cousin Aditi comes to stay, Priya feels confused. She isn’t used to sharing Mauntie. Will she learn to play with Aditi and her aunt?
Leave the Trees Please by Benjamin Zephaniah and Melissa Castrillon
Trees are a home for animals; they help birds and bees. Trees make oxygen. So, leave the trees please because they work with the breeze to put all living things at ease.