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MyTrueSelfie, 5 years on!

10.06.24

This month’s Pride marked 5 years since the launch of MyTrueSelfie, a wellbeing initiative designed to help young people celebrate what makes them unique. Endorsed by The Diana Award and ASOS, MyTrueSelfie continues to feature in school curriculums across the UK, gaining recognition for its impact on the lives of young people. - Simon

Welcome, Helena!

08.04.24

Popular children’s author Helena Pielichaty joined us this week to answer some burning questions from our young learners and to give her feedback on a couple of our own attempts at story-writing. It’s safe to say that she was more than impressed! Keep an eye out for this content on our socials over the coming weeks. Thanks a lot, Helena. - Simon

Nottingham University

20.01.24

Last week, the University of Nottingham invited Brooksmart to speak to prospective new teachers about to embark on their first primary school placements. It was a great opportunity to talk about effective early reading and share some of the strategies that we use to accelerate progress. Good luck everyone. - Simon

A Tavistock Haunting

21.09.23

This week, our latest Smart Project dropped courtesy of 11-year old Charlie. This one is an absolute belter and well worth a listen. Visit our Showcase page to learn more about Charlie and hear the full story. Don’t forget to check out the other incredible finished projects while you’re there. Great job, Charlie. What an incredible achievement! - Simon