Reflecting Realities Report 2020
Download a copy of the latest Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) report here
Download a copy of the latest Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) report here
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The 2020 Costa Children’s Book Award goes to Natasha Farrant’s charming adventure, Voyage of the Sparrowhawk, which sets two children and their teacher on an epic sea voyage across the Channel in the wake of the First World War. Available to borrow or download from School Library Service.
Black History Month in the UK was originally founded to recognise the contributions that people of African and Caribbean backgrounds have made to the UK over many generations. Now, Black History Month has expanded to include the history of not just African and Caribbean people but black people in general.
We have pulled together some useful links to help you celebrate Black History Month throughout October and beyond;
CBeebies Newsround page looks at the origins of Black History Month; the history of black people in the UK; the Black Lives Matter movement and British children’s experiences of racism in the UK today
You can find a video of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech on the Culture Street website. Plus, a look at Nelson Mandela’s life in graphic novel format, links to the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool and lesson plans for the transatlantic slave trade.
This short article from BBC news looks at the unveiling of a stone commemorating Liverpool’s first black resident and Liverpool’s links to the transatlantic slave trade.
National Archives has put together a virtual tour of six Liverpool landmarks with links to the slave trade.
This article from the Liverpool Echo looks at lifeguard James Clarke, the first black man to have a street named after him in Liverpool
The Core Knowledge website includes a teaching pack on the Abolition of Slavery for year 5 pupils
Booktrust have produced a reading list of historical stories from Black History around the world.
National Museums Liverpool explores stories, interviews and features on Liverpool’s Black community. They are also hosting a virtual classroom on understanding transatlantic slavery for KS3 students. There is a cost of £90 for this workshop.
Plus we have updated and expanded our own book collections to support teaching Black History Month in schools.
We will update this page throughout October with further links to useful resources.
This autumn, every Reception aged child will receive a free copy of The Runaway Pea by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore, as part of the Time to Read (TTR) initiative from Booktrust.
It’s time for tea! But one little pea decides that he does NOT want to be eaten, thank you very much. It’s not time for tea; it’s time for an adventure!
The Runaway Pea is a lovely funny story to read together, with lots of playful words used in the well- paced rhyming text. There are lots of things to talk about, from the detail in the pictures (my grandson loves the one were Runaway Pea gets his bottom burnt in the toaster!) to the range of emotions the pea experiences on his journey.
From 19-25 October Time to Read will be sharing online picture book readings every day at 5.30pm. starting with a reading from the author of The Runaway Pea on Monday 19 October. Look out for the link here
TTR aims to encourage children and parents to share stories together at home. Shared reading plays an important part in both a child’s personal development and their wellbeing. Plus, research shows that a child who reads for fun will do better in all subjects, even maths.
Co-ordinated by School Library Service, the TTR packs will be delivered to every school in Knowsley during the autumn term. Look out for yours….
We have put together a special collection of age appropriate picture books and information books about germs and viruses, worries and hopes, fears and happiness to share with young children. You can order your pack via the website here or by e-mail here Plus, if your school has an SLA with us, you can now access our e-book platform at no extra cost. Contact Pauline Threlfall to get started.
There are lots of great resources out there to support children who are returning to school. We’ve pulled together some of our favourites to help children re-adjust and understand why life is so different for us all at the moment. And they’re all free!
For Nursery, Reception and Year 1 children
For Year 6 children
For Key Stage 3
For Parents and Carers
For Teachers and Librarians
The shortlist for the Diverse Book Awards 2020 has been announced. Set up to showcase the talent of marginalised voices, the DBA highlights the best of the diverse voices published in the UK during 2019, both traditionally and self-published. Take a look at the shortlist here
The shortlist for the Teach Primary Book Award 2020 have been announced. Chosen by authors, literacy experts and reading champions, the award highlights titles that not only children will love to read but which support learning both in the classroom and beyond.
Classic favourites and exciting new writing come together in this beautifully designed anthology in celebration of Puffin’s 80th birthday.
Perfect for reading aloud or reading independently, this wonderful anthology features brand new stories, poems and illustrations from well-loved writers such as Malorie Blackman and Jaqueline Wilson, plus some lovely contributions from exciting new authors and illustrators.
With quotes and writings from motivational leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams, there is something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by. A lovely gift book for children aged 7 to 10.
5% of the RRP from this book will go to the National Literacy Trust.