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
KS: Lower KS2, R & KS1, Upper KS2
Year Group: Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
It’s that time of year again where many schools the world over are finishing for the academic year, if they haven’t already done so. Adventures await, but these needn’t be expensive or even literal. A book is easily transported by…
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It’s June and that means Pride month. We’re fortunate to be collaborating this year with the brilliant teams over at Pop ‘n’ Olly and Just Like Us, plus our own team members have been busy choosing who our Queer heroes…
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Culture, heritage and legacy are words that may sometimes appear synonymous or, certainly, used within similar contexts but when we delve into the roots of these three words and explore meaning, we see that the meanings can be nuanced and…
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This month we’re celebrating picture books and all things spring. The vernal equinox – that is, the first official day of spring – signals a beginning. New life and the promise of lush, verdant spaces appearing as grass greens, leaves…
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In celebration of this year’s Women’s History Month, we’re thinking about the most inspirational and influential women in literature: writers and protagonists. So many stories of empowerment, calls to action and forces for change are written into literature and poetry.…
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Ever heard the phrase, ‘no mess, no progress’? If you think about it, it’s rather a good motto to live one’s life by. And for children, learning can be messy - in a literal sense but also in terms of…
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