I listened to Michael Morpurgo, successful author, especially known for writing magical children’s books (e.g. War Horse) on BBC breakfast this morning talking about well-known authors re-writing classic fiction, and promoting the importance of reading with children. I felt this very … Continue reading
We read much about the increase in mental health issues at the moment. I am passionate in believing that a young person’s emotional wellbeing is vital in enabling them to maintain good mental health. I also believe that attention to emotional wellbeing enables … Continue reading
I wholeheartedly agree with the article in the TES whose heading states: “The government’s education policy is an ‘assault on childhood’, says children’s author Meg Rosoff “. Here is the link to the article: https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/governments-education-policy-assault-childhood-says-childrens-author. Author Meg Rosoff won the Astrid Lindgren … Continue reading
Young children learn through interaction and imaginative play right from the word go. In a very short space of time their brains absorb huge amounts of information, and their brains develop so that they can recognise words, body language and then … Continue reading
