Children's Writing Competitions A list of creative & non-fiction writing competitions for children in the UK, including contests for poetry, stories, handwriting & essays.

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A regularly updated list of creative & non-fiction writing competitions open to school-aged children in the UK, including contests for poetr...

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A quick read that reinforces the conversations we've recently had with those of you who attended our spring term Primary English Subject Leaders Briefings. Come join us in summer: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Congratulations #LucyStrange and @barringtonstoke.bsky.social! We loved the creeping chills of this story so much that we wrote a #bookwrites teaching unit around it devoneducationservices.co.uk/products/1094/ - perfect for Y5/6 exploring how to create their own atmospheric, satisfying tale.

Great planning session with a school last week on our BookWrites Y4/5 persuasive letter unit. In line with the Writing Framework guidance for children to write about what they know and are motivated by, Y4 will try to convince their HT of their choice for a school pet...real purpose and audience!

National Year of Reading Welcome to the National Year of Reading! The campaign was announced last year as a government response to the reading crisis. We believe that school libraries are the antidote needed to support…

Our #NationalYearofReading toolkit has had over 1,000 downloads! Designed to help you make the most of out of this campaign year, the toolkit includes practical ideas, inspiration and guidance for your #schoollibrary. Get your free copy: buff.ly/MSyJLA3 #EduSkyUK #schoollibraries #GoAllIn2026

Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books - RAMM Discover incredible art that brings science to life. This family-friendly exhibition brings together vibrant artwork and surprising facts to investigate the wonders of the world around us. Journey fro...

What an exciting sounding exhibition and it would link so well with our 'Women in Science (@rachelignotofsky) Bookwrites unit. rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/wow.... @rammuseum.bsky.social

New to Y6? Not yet attended 2026 KS2 Statutory Assessment Training? Don’t miss out on essential messages, opportunities for questions, discussion & exploration of best practice in English and mathematics. We've places available on our 20/01/26 online day: devoneducationservices.co.uk/events/c9d2e...

So totally well deserved. Many many congratulations @teresacremin.bsky.social you are an inspiration us all.

So happy to see Margaret Mahy get a shout out - a wonderful writer!

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