Director of Primary English Education | Reader | Writer | Trainer | Content writer
Coventry, England
Joined February 2012
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This book makes assessing reading fluency really straightforward. Also perfect for checking children are reading from the correct band. Available now from @CollinsPrimary
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A story of two Coventry City 25-year-olds. Coventry’s character against Newcastle United embodied by the determined Jack Rudoni and Bobby Thomas. What a journey they’ve been on. Rudoni started out at Epsom Eagles, where Tino Livramento, Conor Gallagher, Reece James and Lauren James once played. Released by Crystal Palace at 11, taken on by AFC Wimbledon, Rudoni played on loan for amateur side Corinthian-Casuals at 17. He was man of the match on his debut against Dorking and received the award (a bottle of rose) from Alec Stewart, England cricket legend and ex-Casuals centre-back and midfielder.
Rudoni played on loan in National League South for Tonbridge Angels in front of 590 (against Chelmsford) but never lost belief. Played League One with AFC Wimbledon. Then Championship with Huddersfield – played under Neil Warnock, who predicted the midfielder would “go to the very top”. Championship and now Premier League with Coventry. At 25.
Midfielder develops further under Frank Lampard, and shows character in abundance. Rudoni had never taken a pen before in 280 appearances. Converted his kick in the 4-1 win over against Newcastle.
Thomas, outstanding against Newcastle, has also been on a rise up the pyramid. Defender began at Crewe Alexandra, but held back by Osgood-Schlatter’s, which restricted his game-time. Left Crewe, joined Burnley and went on “a work experience loan” at 18 to Kendal Town in the Northern Premier League. Thomas scored on his debut for the Mintcakes, a header, against Glossop North End.
Thomas played on loan in League Two for Barrow, League One for Bristol Rovers and Barnsley. Sold by Burnley to Coventry for £2m, Thomas has played Championship and now Premier League. Shows the importance of EFL (and non-League) in shaping players for the Premier League. And shows the power of persistence within Rudoni and Thomas #PUSB btw Stephen Mfuni looks a huge prospect, 18-year-old defender on loan from Manchester City.
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Coventry City FC are proud to launch a month of activations in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness, including the drop of a limited-edition all-pink shirt. 👕
Together, we can raise the awareness of Breast Cancer. 🩷
🔗 tinyurl.com/3uxrxc4k
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Members could win this spooky book to cower under the covers with for our #halloween #giveaway!
The Worst Thing is a collection of illustrated creepy short stories, comic strips, and verse by @GuyBassBooks and David Roberts.
Just repost to enter!
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Jay Dasilva has been nominated for @premierleague Player of the Matchweek. 🏆
Vote now! ⤵️
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ALT Vote Jay Dasilva for Player of the Matchweek.
I’d argue that the inverted commas include ‘outdated conventions’.
Reform will remove the ability of judges to lean on outdated conventions "like the European Convention of Human Rights", Nigel Farage says
Britain is broken and only Reform has the courage, the conviction and foresight to fix it, he adds
Follow live: bbc.in/4zXxjsM
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There now follows a party election broadcast by the Count Binface Party, And if I do say so myself, it's a banger. #VoteBinface #Clacton
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📣 HAF bookings are now open!
Free activities and meals are available from 21 July - 1 September for eligible children and young people aged 4–18.
Check out what's on offer. Link in comments.👇
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The Holiday Activities and Food programme is back this summer! ☀️
Eligible children aged 4–18 can access FREE activities and meals over the holidays.
Bookings open 18 June. Check eligibility and sign up via link in comments.
ALT Coventry HAF Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026. Bookings open 18 June 2026. Features children in activities and food.
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Doug King told his kids he’d bought @Coventry_City on WhatsApp.
Five minutes before the announcement.
He cleared the debt, restored the club’s name, and found the manager working out of a broom cupboard.
Full story below 🔻
tinyurl.com/429sf3zn
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Very Important Message!!
Do NOT, and I repeat do not buy plants treated with Neonicotinoids. Bees take the pollen back to the hive and feed it to the brood.
This is a number one cause of the colony collapse. It's important to NOT buy these plants!
Make sure to share this post!
When you’re as old as me, you remember the brown kit from first time around 🩵🤎 #pusb
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The highest quality video of the moon was just released… this is so beautiful.
Oh no! What a loss. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwj…
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We need your help to #SaveDenby!
We are sad to share that we may be forced to close and a British institution could be lost.
We need your help:
1. Share this post
2. Sign the government petition
3. Buy Denby
4. Visit us at the Pottery Village
Read more: denbypottery.com/pages/save-…
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We are absolutely delighted to announce the winners of this year's Coventry Inspiration Book Awards! Congratulations to our winning authors and illustrators and thank you to the children who have read, and voted for our winners making it one of the closest competitions we've had!
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and a drum roll please for the final 3 books in our What's The Story category for 4-7 year olds. Voting closes Wednesday 11th in the morning make sure that you vote for your winners coventry.gov.uk/bookawards
