Deputy Headteacher, SFF author (Shimmer, Cast of Wonders, Galaxy's Edge, etc), English lead & book warrior. Education! Dad to three bear cubs. Football coach.
Essex
Joined August 2010
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James Troughton retweeted
OU RfP lead Teresa Cremin CBE is setting out the vision for the National Year of Reading today. Let’s go all in… together. #NYR2026 Event details here literacytrust.org.uk/events/…
Wood spirits. Definitely.
“Today I lost my car keys while running deep in the forest.
At the end of my run—breathless and filled with anxiety—I retraced my steps, bracing for the worst...
But then, among the trees, I found something unexpected:
a small circle made of branches, like a handmade compass.
And in the center, perfectly placed, were my keys.
Someone—a kind stranger—had found them.
And left that simple, clever, beautiful sign.
A silent gesture, yet full of humanity.
In a world that moves fast and often forgets to care for others,
a gesture like that speaks louder than a thousand words.
To whoever you are: thank you.
Today, you were my little miracle in the forest.”
Credit: Vicky Smith
James Troughton retweeted
🎃 #Halloween books giveaway 🎃
Ahead of #Halloween we're running a #giveaway! Simply follow us, @THP_Folklore and re-share to #enter. #Giveaway ends on the 3rd of November at 12pm GMT and is UK only. 📖 #Halloween #Halloweengiveaway
James Troughton retweeted
Proud to announce V2 TeacherFastFeedback printers are about to drop this half term ! Sleeker design , great print quality. the perfect teacher companion Website updated shortly. Retweet and ❤️ to enter for a chance to win a free device. All orders will now receive this new V2 version . #Education #teaching #teacherlife
James Troughton retweeted
✨📚 WIN this MASSIVE graphic novel bundle!!!! 📚✨
To celebrate our brand new PHOENIX COMIC MASTERCLASS with videos from @jamiesmart Laura Ellen Andersen, James Turner & more, you can win this WHOPPING bundle including tons of graphic novels, badges, standees, stationery, posters, balloons, bookmarks, a Donut Squad t-shirt & a Looshkin beanie hat! 📚✏️🎈
To win:
🎉 ‘Like’ this post
🎉 RT before 17.10.25
🎉 UK only
And do check out their videos & downloadable extracts at Authorfy.com/masterclasses (in partnership with @phoenixcomicuk) 🎥🥳 GOOD LUCK!!!!
James Troughton retweeted
✨✨ WIN!!! ✨✨ We’re giving away a bundle of Katherine Rundell books to 1 lucky winner!
To enter:
📚 Like
📚 RT by 31.08.25
📚 Get more entries at Instagram.com/authorfy
📚 UK only
And do check out Katherine’s Author Masterclass at Authorfy.com/masterclasses for downloadable extracts, classroom resources, and 26 videos with Katherine talking about ‘Wolf Wilder’, ‘The Explorer’ and ‘The Good Thieves’. GOOD LUCK!!! ✨
#giveaway #childrensbooks #katherinerundell
James Troughton retweeted
A few days delayed, but it's April, a new month, which means it’s time for me to give away a class set of novels via my book shop @ANewChapterBks.
For a chance to win, simply retweet this lil tweet.
James Troughton retweeted
It’s March, a new month, which means it’s time for me to give away a class set of novels via my book shop @ANewChapterBks.
For a chance to win, simply retweet this lil tweet.
James Troughton retweeted
It’s February, a new month, which means it’s time for me to give away a class set of novels via my book shop @ANewChapterBks. Last month a class got a full set of Malamander, which hopefully strengthened their reading offer. Simply RT for a chance to win.
Over Christmas Mrs Watson entered a competition to win a full class set of books and she won it! We have been very kindly gifted a full class set of Malamander by @ThomasHTaylor and as a bonus a copy of each of the sequels. Thank you so much @MrBoothY6 and @ANewChapterBks
James Troughton retweeted
We’re delighted to welcome back @Suchmo83 to deliver a free literacy #CPD session on practical strategies for teaching reading in primary schools.
Secure your spot!
📅 Tue 28 Jan (15:45 - 16:45)
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📅 Wed 29 Jan (09:00 - 10:00)
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You know you've had a fantastic lesson when you're planning "How to catch a..." guides and the creatures range from Siberian Ice Drakes to African Fire Spiders, from Sonic Phoenixes to Storm Hogs. And everything in between!
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@PieCorbett #primaryrocks #teamenglish
James Troughton retweeted
Another fantastic CPD session today, focused on oracy. We all know how crucial an area this is and it was great to see the teachers so passionately engaged with the content.
James Troughton retweeted
Squid Game's creator pitched the script to studios for 10 years.
They rejected him every time.
Then Netflix finally took a chance...
And it became their most-watched show EVER in just 28 days.
Here's how persistence turned a "no" into a $900M yes:
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Every month this year, I intend to give away a full class set of one book via @ANewChapterBks - I truly believe a full class set is one of the most valuable resources a teacher can have when teaching reading.
No faff to enter, just retweet and consider yourself in.
January.
James Troughton retweeted
Should we make reading in the early years a public health priority ? @frankcottrell_b has made it happen “the sound of babies on radio 4’s flagship programme” @BBCr4today
The Vital role of reading in developing speech and language. With Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
James Troughton retweeted
Is oracy on the agenda at your school? If you're looking to develop the spoken word and your pupils' ability to clearly articulate themselves, this course is for you! Places still available. #primaryrocks #literacy #oracy
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