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There are two high-frequency themes that arise in the engagement of parents/guardians in the development of reading at home: reaching those that you really, really want to reach; and moving others away from thinking that listening to their child read more challenging words is the goal. This latter has a related issue: once the child can read independently, there can be a perception that no more parent-level engagement is required – and we’ll come back to that.

Who do we see in the imagined worlds of literature – do we see ourselves, and do we see others? 

Stop. Just stop whatever you are doing and go and have a look at the book corner in Year 5. What does it look like? What does it tell you about the reading culture in your school? What do the children think of it? Do they want to grab a book? Do they want to immerse themselves in a new world, a new dimension or a story about someone just like them? 

Today (12 August 2021), more than 230,000 students receive results for their Level 2 BTEC qualifications, moving on to the next step in their education or career path.  More than 6 million people have completed a BTEC in the last ten years alone, and BTEC alumni have gone on to form a vital part of the UK and global workforce.   

Dear Colleague 

I’d like to give a heartfelt thank you to every teacher, tutor, lecturer, school and college leader for the incredible work you’ve done to support students achieving the grades they have worked so hard for this year.  Despite the unprecedented circumstances of the last eighteen months, you’ve brought subjects to life in learners' homes and during this time, you have adapted, reskilled, upskilled, supported, and gone above and beyond. 

Today (10 August 2021), more than 230,000 students receive results for their Level 3 BTEC qualifications, moving on to the next step in their education or career path.  More than 6 million BTEC qualifications have been awarded in the last ten years alone, and BTEC alumni have gone on to form a vital part of the UK and global workforce.