07/09/2026
"If we don't buy from local farms in the supermarket, it's incredibly difficult for those farmers to exist. The exact same is true for our incredible local authors." ☕📖
Pure Class English Department Reality Check : Part 2 is live!
🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/da22z
Whether you are building foundational literacy in primary or navigating the new TransformED proposals at Key Stage 3, getting pupils to engage with reading is a universal staffroom challenge. In Part 2 of our English Department Special podcast, acclaimed Northern Irish YA author Sue Divin shares a powerful reminder: when young people see their own modern society, diverse identities, and language reflected on the page, they finally feel seen.
Do you use local literature or Sue's books in your classroom? How has it worked for your students? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Why you need to listen to Part 2:
🛑 Protect Your Planning: Educator Martin Ferguson shares how to audit your current KS3 schemes.
🏡 Shop Local: Why choosing contemporary Northern Irish authors for your school is vital for our local literary community to thrive.
💸 Zero-Budget Inspiration: Discover how to easily use the Writers in Schools scheme to get 50% off the cost of bringing an author directly into your classroom.
Grab a coffee, leave the marking in the boot of the car, and let us do the heavy lifting for your curriculum planning.
Listen & Explore Here:
🔗 Listen to Part 2:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/da22z
⏪ Catch up on Part 1:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/82jtq
📚 'Northern Lights' Reading Guide: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bc3a1
🗣️ TransformED Consultation Feedback: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qzjzd
🌟 Teach Lead (Martin's CPD):
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14427z
