Source Description Date

• Network   Children talk about why they love blogging
  Watch children at Heathfield Primary School discuss why blogging motivates them to write. Network theme: the power of blogging. 15 Mar 2012 Network members only
• Network  Communication pie chart
  What are the different components of communication? This pie chart is a great visual aid for for introducing the idea of non-verbal communication and can be used in the classroom or as part of a display. 13 Jul 2011 Network members only
• Network  Crown and Commonwealth: Teaching ideas to accompany the Big Diamond Jubilee Read
  Ideas for incorporating the Diamond Jubilee into your literacy activities, either as an individual class or as part of a whole-school event. 2 May 2012
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• Network  Dialogic learning explained: an interview with a communication expert
  Watch an interview with communication expert Carol Satterthwaite discussing dialogic talk and giving practical advice for primary school teachers who are looking to establish dialogic learning in their classrooms. Network theme: Exploring Talk 29 Jun 2012 Network members only
• Network  Exemplar Reading Intervention Process in a Secondary School
  Our Network Adviser Francine McMahon outlines the reading intervention process that was put in place for all students in her secondary school. This will also be useful for primary colleagues. Theme: reading 18 Dec 2012
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• Network  Guide to listening skills
  This guide for teachers gives an introduction to listening skills and practical ideas for activities you can use with your pupils to help them develop and improve these skills. 6 Jul 2011 Network members only
• Network  How to actively engage students through creative approaches to reading in lessons
  Top creative strategies for engaging pupils in reading from network adviser Francine McMahon and Maria Hession, an Engish teacher from Northumberland Park Community School. Network theme: reading 14 Dec 2012
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• Network  Literacy Guide for Primary Schools: 2012-13
  An essential resource for all primary practitioners for the 2012-13 academic year. Covering all area of literacy, this guide provides key advice and ideas and illustrates how these relate to the research and policy requirements. 7 Sep 2012
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• Network  Literacy Guide for Secondary Schools: 2012-13
  An essential resource for all secondary practitioners for the 2012-13 academic year. Covering all area of literacy, this guide provides key advice and ideas and illustrates how these relate to the research and policy requirements. 7 Sep 2012
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• Network  Making the most of tutor time
  A resource was written by network members for network members, with ideas and activities for promoting literacy during tutor time. 3 Nov 2011
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