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We channelled our true Christmas creativity today, using the first Paddington film. The antlers, which you can just about see, definitely helped my student to get into the spirit!

Nicola and I had a great Christmas catch-up and productive meeting today. I feel very blessed to be working with someone who is so patient, kind and inspiring! Not long now we hope, until we can reveal the fruits of our labours...

Here are some unique recommendations of children's books to buy, in case you're wondering about Christmas presents this year...

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels Spellbinding witches; memories of home; treasure hunters; fake facts; fearsome creatures; a great guide to graphic art and more

Saturday was a superproductive day, marking Y11 Spanish writing tasks, planning lessons for my private students and sending off a book proposal. It's definitely been a juggle lately, but Nicola Mitchell and I have loved using a our creativity, skills and experience to write a book which we very much hope and believe will help many students improve their English. Watch this space and please do keep your fingers crossed/say a prayer that this work comes to fruition...

I've been a bit quiet lately, spending time writing an English textbook with the wonderful Nicola Mitchell... Today I'm getting some inspiration from the marvellous Roald Dahl. 💯% agree with this quote!