James Durran

James is a part-time local authority education adviser in North Yorkshire. He is also a trainer and consultant, specialising in English, literacy and media. www.jamesdurran.blog

Jim Stewart: a personal recollection News

29 July 2025

Jim Stewart: a personal recollection

James Durran reflects on his friendship with the late Jim Stewart My close friend Jim…

James Durran

Lost Queens and Dodos: reflections on knowledge, comprehension, and how we teach reading Blog

1 July 2021

Lost Queens and Dodos: reflections on knowledge, comprehension, and how we teach reading

Reading is built on knowledge. But it’s a bit more complicated than that. Barbara Bleiman…

Barbara Bleiman

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