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Getting to know Alesha Dixon
April 12, 2019
Alesha Dixon knows how rewarding it is to write stories. As the judge of this year’s Explore Learning Writers’ Awards, we got to know...
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Making a change
April 5, 2019
What would parents and children change about the world? We reveal what the UK said in our nationwide survey… The Queen, closely followed by...
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How to get children writing at home
March 19, 2019
We’ve brought together some of our favourite ideas that support fearless writing wherever you are. Whether it’s unlocking their imagination, or...
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200 Million Minutes
March 11, 2019
Leading education charity, Achievement for All, has launched their global 200 Million Minutes Reading Challenge and are calling on parents, schools,...
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Your World Book Day kit
March 4, 2019
Thursday 7th March 2019 marks World Book Day, where children of all ages will come together to appreciate reading. It’s a celebration of...
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Biggest readers in Scotland
November 19, 2018
It’s Book Week Scotland! A celebration of the world of literature and the perfect time for Scotland to share and enjoy reading their favourites...
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Creative writers start here!
October 17, 2018
Malachi is 11 years old and a member of our Creative Writing course. We wanted to showcase his amazing work, so he has written a blog! “I have...
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Bromley member’s thoughts on family will melt your heart
August 2, 2018
What does family mean to you? Alfie from our Bromley centre has been doing some work over the summer about his family and it’s too wonderful not...
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Is your child’s vocabulary holding them back?
August 1, 2018
Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, has highlighted the need for children to develop good language skills. Here are some ways you can help your child...
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Young Writer of the Year: a mum’s perspective
June 20, 2018
Deborah is Mia Falatoori’s mum, who has just been named the National Young Writer of the Year by judge David Walliams! Deborah shares some fond...
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