Collins Primary

04/06/2026

Introducing three new non-fiction books for Big Cat, adapted from the critically acclaimed Normal Women by Philippa Gregory.

For centuries, women – 50% of the population – were missing from the history books. They were statistically invisible in a national record that suggested women did… well… nothing, really.

Join bestselling author Philippa Gregory as she shows us that women have done everything in the past – and can do anything in the future, in a new history of women over nine centuries.

In three books, now adapted for young readers, Normal Women introduces us to the women who played sports – even when they were excluded, to the women who worked as healers – even when it was dangerous, and to the women who made money – even when they were pushed back.

These are stories of ingenuity, diversity, rebellion, survival – and sisterhood.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Gk5k50Z6ZTb

15/05/2026

Research has shown a rise in pupils in EYFS and KS1 with delayed language development, a lack of confidence in oracy, and reduced social-emotional interactions.

Join Charlotte Raby for a free introductory webinar as she introduces Story Talk - the new early language and development programme. In this webinar Charlotte will be outlining the research behind Story Talk as well as sharing tools to support oral language and communication, with practical classroom advice.

A Story Talk subscription provides the resources and training required to implement the programme in full, including guidance and support for schools and parents alike. 12 lively wordless picture books are at the heart of the Story Talk programme and build vocabulary through quality interactions and rich child-led book talk.

Register here: https://ow.ly/SmWN50Z02XW

07/05/2026

🐧 We are delighted to share that Little Wandle Handwriting workbooks and resources for Year 1 are out now!

To find out more, head to collins.co.uk/LittleWandleHandwriting

27/04/2026

We are delighted to be the publishing partner for the Wastebuster Recycle to Read initiative, which has launched in-store toy recycling that helps to get books into schools.

Schools taking part in the programme can exchange broken plastic toys for books from the Recycle to Read catalogue.

Find out how to join in here! http://recycletoread.org/

13/04/2026

Following the recent NASA Artemis II mission to the moon, why don't you explore our mini collection of moon-themed books with your pupils? Take a look at our picks for Reception, KS1 and KS2 🚀🌑

Zoom to the Moon: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008410261
Blast Off to the Moon!: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780007329250
Moon Missions: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008746377
To the Moon and Back — The Story of Katherine Johnson: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008478841

20/03/2026

To cap off Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re delighted to spotlight Music & Neurodiversity, a practical guide coming soon from Collins Music! 🎶

Written by experienced music teacher [tag: Karen Marshall], Music & Neurodiversity is designed to help you support neurodivergent students with advice backed by case studies and research.

Read Karen’s manifesto for inclusive teaching below or download the poster here: https://ow.ly/wWMF50YuHV7

Find out more about Music & Neurodiversity: https://ow.ly/71iZ50YuHV6

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Praise for Music & Neurodiversity

“Positively stuffed with ideas, suggestions, tools, resources and tips, and you're encouraged to pick what works for you and your pupil or class. A winner!”

Sally Daunt – Former Chair, British Dyslexia Association Music Committee

“I am sure this book will become a well-thumbed resource for all instrumental and vocal teachers, and indeed I expect extremely useful for classroom music teachers, too! It is well laid out, with valuable information and guidance.”

Bridget Whyte – Chief Executive, Music Mark

18/03/2026

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time to celebrate the talents and contributions of neurodiverse people while also challenging stereotypes.

To mark the occasion, we’re sharing this video from some of our brilliant Big Cat authors and illustrators discussing their experiences of being neurodivergent, how it influences their creative processes, and what they hope children will take away from reading their books.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ju7Wt4pnJ8

Explore our collection of books featuring neurodivergent protagonists: https://collins.co.uk/collections/books-featuring-neurodiversity

Find out more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week: https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/

Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.

18/03/2026

When children want to read and know how to read, they thrive.

This , we’re proud to be exhibiting at National Literacy Trust's annual primary conference. We hope to see you there!

📅20 March 2026

📍British Library, London

🎟️ Book your place: https://ow.ly/1Rc850YrGwr

14/03/2026

The 2nd edition of Snap Science offers easier timetabling with 6 modules per year, ensuring full curriculum coverage in a manageable number of lessons!

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Yfgn50Yq3o9

12/03/2026

This British Science Week, we’re sharing a blog from Snap Science series editor Jane Turner on oracy in and why talk matters more than ever.

Read Jane’s blog: https://ow.ly/Kmls50YpGs1

Discover how Snap Science integrates purposeful oracy into every lesson to build scientific literacy. Learn why talk is essential for understanding science and how dialogic teaching supports reasoning, questioning, and collaboration in primary classrooms.