Message from Croydon Group

We looked at Odysseus; it linked with our topic on the Greeks, we have done lots of drama, writing in role. I am beggining to see all my children engaging in the reading, especially my less able readers, linked with the drama and Art, they are gaining in enthusiasm and wanting to know what happens next.

All Saints school - Betty Johnson

We had a staff meeting to report back on the launch conference, all of our staff had a chance to look at the books and website. I used Grace and Family in Year 2; it linked with the experience of one of the families in my class and the book really reflected the backgrounds of our children; it enabled us to get some fantastic writing. All the teachers are very enthusiastic about the teaching sequences and books.

Gilbert Scott Primary - Natalie Thorpe

I have started the Floodland teaching sequence with Year 5; it has been nice to take the text slowly and go back and revisit the text. We have tried drama and Art, the children like the pace and range of activities. We are trialling the sequences before rolling out to the rest of the staff. We have also selected 10 boys to take to a local bookshop to choose new books for the school.

Woodside Primary - Mike Robinson