Twinkl Subject Leads

Your teachers are brilliant. But without the right structure, they’re likely spending hours covering gaps in their spelling scheme.

The answer? Meet Skip Into Spelling.
Our brand new KS2 scheme, available as a Schools Membership add-on, builds from phonics to word study, helping students develop a deeper understanding of language so spelling really sticks.

Want a sneak peek behind the scenes?

Our SPaG Educational Content Lead, Amy Campbell, breaks down exactly how we combined phonics progression, morphology and active learning to make spelling stick long after the weekly test.

Explore it here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vtjdt

Is a dedicated reading space enough to build a lifelong habit?

The latest data shows a troubling trend: reading culture in UK schools is in decline, even though 81.6% of schools have dedicated reading spaces.

Physical spaces are a fantastic start, but cultivating a genuine, lasting love for reading requires deeper insight, strategic engagement and collective action.

To help educators and school leaders turn the tide, our National English Lead, Nicola Romaine, has authored an in-depth whitepaper examining the evidence and exploring actionable ways we can reshape the future of reading culture together.

📥 Download your free copy of the whitepaper today: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bwwa7

New insights from The State of Reading Culture in UK Schools, 2026 highlight key challenges shaping reading engagement in schools today.

Only 30.9% of staff discuss books for pleasure, while 47.5% of schools lack audiobook provision -revealing opportunities to strengthen reading culture and widen access for all learners.

Download the whitepaper to explore the findings and practical strategies for building lifelong readers.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bwwa7

When temperatures soar, how prepared is your department to handle the heat?

As subject leads and heads of department, managing classroom operations during a heatwave is often more than just keeping students hydrated - it’s also about knowing your team’s rights, safety limits and practical boundaries.

Inside this guide, we unpack:

Frequently asked questions regarding school life in extreme weather.

Practical strategies to keep classrooms running smoothly.

Legal and working rights boundaries for TAs that subject leads need to navigate.

We invite you to read the full article at the link below.

🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/117ili

Choice matters in creating lifelong readers.

New insights from The State of Reading Culture in UK Schools, 2026 highlight the impact of pupil voice and reading for pleasure in developing confident, engaged readers.

Download the whitepaper to explore the findings shaping reading culture in schools.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bwwa7

Supporting the National Year of Reading with research-informed literacy expertise.

Written by Nicola Romaine, Twinkl’s National English Lead, this resource draws on over 15 years of experience to provide practical support across phonics, reading, writing and oracy.

Download now to explore evidence-based strategies that help foster a lifelong love of reading in every classroom.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bwwa7

The Government has opened bidding for the new £16.8 million Enrichment Expansion Programme (EEP), aimed at helping to halve the participation gap in enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged young people by 2035.

Supporting 400 secondary schools across England, the programme places renewed focus on arts, culture, sport, outdoor learning, civic engagement, and life skills - with enrichment set to play a growing role in school accountability and Ofsted frameworks.

An important read for school leaders, educators, and enrichment providers.

Read the full article at the link below.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1777gb

How engaged are your pupils, really?

Engagement isn’t a ‘nice extra’ in phonics. It’s the difference between children who simply take part… and those who truly progress.

Our NEW on-demand PD (part of Twinkl Phonics Essentials) shows how to deliver story-led lessons that keep children hooked; so they stay focused on the sounds because they want to, not because they have to.

The impact? Stronger focus. Better retention. Real progress.

Explore what our new packages could do for your school - plus get access to our FREE Switching to Twinkl Phonics PD course

Learn more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15buuu