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Collins has been publishing educational and informative books since 1819 when William Collins, a self-educated mill-worker, founded a publishing house in Glasgow with the dream of 'knowledge for all'. Swipe to explore some of our highlights over the past 200 years! by @collinsschools

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The incredible @gilllewisbooks is #BookSquad's spotlight author this month!

Find books, extracts and resources here: https://collins.co.uk/pages/gill-lewis-author-spotlight by @collinsschools

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🎃 Halloween is just around the corner! 👻

We're partnering with @harpercollinsch to introduce you to the perfect classroom read for the spooky season – There's a Ghost in This House by @oliverjeffers

A young girl lives in a haunted house but has never actually seen a ghost... can you help her find one? 👀 With stunning mixed media illustrations and friendly ghost surprises on every page, this funny and captivating picture book will have your class hooked from beginning to end!

And the best part? There's a bumper Halloween activity pack to go alongside it, perfect for primary-age children 🕷️

Download the free activity pack via the link in our bio! by @collinsschools

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Join author-illustrator Jess Hannigan (@jess.hgn) for a wonderfully weird interactive storytime celebrating her picture book The Cow in the Dark at Night! 🐄🌙

Enjoy an interactive read‑aloud of a curious cow’s nighttime adventure, try a cow draw‑along, and see how Jess brings her bold, vibrant illustrations to life. 📚

Head to our bio for the free sign-up link in our LinkTree for this Book Squad virtual event, perfect for class groups! 🖥️ by @collinsschools

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This week’s accessible read in collaboration with @bigcatbookslikeme : Percy and the Rabbit.

Written and illustrated by Nick Butterworth, Percy and the Rabbit comes from the Collins Big Cat collection, aimed at KS1 readers.

Alongside exploring the story, learners can develop skills such as recall, sequencing, prediction and retelling, with accessible activities and communication partner support built into the Grid set.

Explore ‘Percy and the Rabbit!’ in Read with Me: Accessible Stories in Grid, by going to: Menu > Add grid set > Education > Read with Me: Accessible Stories.

#AAC #AssistiveTechnology #Literacy #Education by @collinsschools

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It’s the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh and we want young readers to help celebrate!

@farshorebooks are running a FREE creative competition – children simply design a birthday card for Pooh Bear for the chance to win:

📚 A full set of Winnie-the-Pooh books to take home
📚 £100 of books for your school library

Download the activity sheet via the link in our bio to enter.

Competition closes 30th November 2026. UK only. T&Cs apply. by @collinsschools

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Have you got what it takes to go ‘From Zero to Hero’?

Chris Bradford’s story captures his passion for martial arts and demonstrates the importance of resilience when following your dreams.

‘From Zero to Hero’ is a story featured in Little Wandle Code Complete the Code Anthology 6, ‘Going for Gold’. The fully decodable anthologies give KS3 readers engaging and age-appropriate ways to practise their growing phonic knowledge.

Little Wandle Code is an all-in-one phonics intervention and assessment programme for KS3, designed to build the decoding and fluency skills of struggling readers.

Find out more via the link in our bio. by @collinsschools

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We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in three categories at the TeachCo Awards! 🎉

Story Talk | Teach Early Years — Language & literacy
Little Wandle Handwriting | Teach Primary — English, alongside our friends Wandle Learning Trust
Discover Geography | Teach Secondary — Curriculum improvement

#TeachCoAwards by @collinsschools

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6 days ago

This #InternationalDayOfTheGirl we’re celebrating girls’ voices, careers and leadership in STEM.

In this clip from our webinar with the WISE Young Professionals’ Board - “Closing the confidence gap: practical ways to help girls explore STEM careers” - meet three inspiring women working in STEM fields.

Watch the full webinar now via the link in bio for classroom strategies that help close the confidence gap and encourage students into STEM. by @collinsschools

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Refresh your KS3 English curriculum this term with fully customisable, photocopiable and printable teacher packs to share with your department ✍️

Help every student develop oracy skills and confidence, both in their learning and life beyond school, with fully-resourced lessons that slot easily into KS3 schemes of work.

Assess reading progress and improve skills with ready-made and photocopiable tests to spot problem areas, direct teaching and gain insights into reading patterns.

Close the writing gap, improve skills and rebuild stamina with over 100 supportive and structured activities that can be easily slotted into your timetable.

Unlock learning with 60 ready-made lessons and student worksheets designed to build confidence in teaching vocabulary and support students in understanding challenging concepts.

Find out more via the link in our bio! by @collinsschools

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This week’s accessible read in collaboration with @bigcatbookslikeme: Pat the Rat

Written by Honor Head and illustrated by Julian Mosedale, Pat the Rat is from the Collins Big Cat collection, aimed at KS1 readers.

With simple text and repetition, the story provides opportunities to explore early reading skills and build confidence, while the accessible Grid set supports learners to participate and communicate throughout.

Explore ‘Pat the Rat’ in Read with Me: Accessible Stories in Grid by going to: Menu > Add grid set > Education > Read with Me: Accessible Stories.

#Grid #AccessibleReading #Literacy #Education #HarperCollins by @collinsschools

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Little Wandle Code anthologies are designed to grab and hold attention, not just teach phonics. Published by @collinsschools, and matched to the Little Wandle Code programme.

Teach reading: change lives

#GoAllIn2026 by @collinsschools

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