On Music and the Arts
As a child, music was a huge part of my primary school experience – I was part of the choir, learnt the keyboard (the teacher eventually let me be her
12/01/2019
Journey into a world
where stories come to life...
Book Review: The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell
Synopsis: Once upon a time, a hundred years ago, there was a dark and stormy girl. Her name was Feodora. This is her story… Feo and her mother live in
11/01/2019
Book Review: Badger’s Parting Gifts by Susan Varley
‘He felt himself turning head over paws, falling and tumbling, but nothing hurt. He felt free…’ Synopsis: Wise, reliable Badger knows that soon he will die. How will his friends feel when he is gone? Badger is old and tired. However, he is not worried about dying and beginning his journey down the Long Tunnel….
10/01/2019
Book Review: Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx by Joe Todd-Stanton
Synopsis: In this follow-up to the wonderful ‘Arthur and the Golden Rope’, Marcy and her father travel to Ancient Egypt… Arthur is a world-famous explorer. He is now older and
09/01/2019
Book Review: How to Hide a Lion by Helen Stephens
Synopsis: What would you do if you found a lost, lonely lion hiding in your garden? This questions forms the premise of Helen Stephens’ wonderfully beautiful story – where can
08/01/2019
Things you could say to children to encourage a love of reading
1) You’ll never guess what I’m reading right now? 2) Tell me what you’re reading now? What’s it about? What made you pick it up? Can you tell me about
06/01/2019
Staff Training Feedback: Mildmay Juniors, November 2018
“Ian delivered an engaging and inspiring session about whole class reading which was brilliant! Our teachers were using his ideas and strategies the following day and I have been inundated
18/12/2018
Articles
The Antlered Ship: A Voyage Into Whole Class Reading
In June and July of 2018, my final six whole class reading sessions with my Year 2 class focused on a profoundly moving, exciting picture book called ‘The Antlered Ship’,
02/10/2018
Workshop Feedback, September 2018
“Workshops led by Ian are guaranteed to be insightful, innovative and inspirational. His flamboyant personality and exuberant, well-paced delivery ensure that every member of his audience will take something valuable
26/09/2018
