I had a wonderful day at Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames yesterday, doing a Titanic-themed creative writing day with Year 7. Hopescourt is a specialist school for autistic children and young people with communication and interaction needs. It’s a relatively new school, providing a supportive environment where children can learn in ways that work for them….
Young Discoverers is out now! We celebrated its launch on the Isle of Wight yesterday, with Daisy Morris, one of the twelve young discoverers featured in the book. Daisy was just four years old when she discovered an unusual fossil on the beach near Shepherd’s Chine on the Isle of Wight. It turned out to…
Titanic Writing Day for Key Stage 2 If you are a Year 5 or 6 teacher and your class is studying the sinking of the Titanic, please note that I now offer a Titanic-themed author visit. We can do this right at the start of your Titanic unit (as a hook to create interest) or…