After qualifying from Edinburgh University in Scotland with a BEd Honours in Primary Education and specialisms in English and Music, Pippa started her teaching career in London and taught across the primary age-range in several schools. Prior to joining the Literacy Tree, she managed a nursery, was a Deputy Head and a Local Authority Advisor in Merton. Pippa is an experienced Key Stage 1 and 2 moderator and adores seeking out the best in new children's literature to be included in Literacy Tree's monthly Literature Reviews.
Get in Touch: pippa@literacytree.com
Humans and animals are innately curious about the world but are we innately kind? In one of this month’s books that we’ve reviewed (There’s no such thing as a Silly Question) this could even be one of the questions asked.…
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One of the most important roles we play for the children in our lives is to guide them to develop a strong sense of self. Identity can be such a tricky thing to nurture: children learn from parents, family, teachers…
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Change is afoot with children (and teachers!) heading back to school. there’ll be excitement for some; nerves for others. Some children will take the new school year as an opportunity for a fresh start; others will seek comfort in being…
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Some of our schools have already broken up for the summer; some abroad take their longer holiday at other times of the year but here in England, sun shining (finally!) many schools finish this Friday. Some lucky children will be…
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As we launch our brand-new Whole School Writing Root into the world, we’re excited at the prospect of children and teachers experiencing the joy of Poonam Mistry’s stunning book, The Midnight Panther. Dedicated to ‘anyone who has ever felt different’,…
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Staff summer bibliotherapy July 2024 At this time of year, with the summer holidays fast approaching, we’re thinking about what we might want to read during those (hopefully!) long sunny days and balmy evenings. Possibly sitting beside water, where the…
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