Author and publisher, Gill Vaisey has a background in teaching and now provides training for teachers promoting effective ways in which to engage children in stimulating RE activities. This partnership with the Brit Writers’ Awards provides a fantastic opportunity to bring the best of creative writing and religious education together.
As part of our commitment to making the lives of teachers that little bit easier, we provide FREE downloadable teachers’ support material with a wealth of ideas on how to use the resources, linked to the EYFS curriculum for England and the Foundation Phase curriculum for Wales. Gill also provides training for practitioners working with Early Years, KS1 and KS2 pupils.
The Brit Writers' Awards is an exciting initiative designed to encourage and inspire new writing talent; particularly among young people. The aim is to show pupils, and people of all ages throughout the UK, that creative writing is an exciting and powerful way to increase literacy skills, enhance capacity for self-expression and turn dreams into reality.
Over 400,000 children from schools across the UK have been involved in the Brit Writers’ Creative Writing Programme for Schools. Downloadable lesson plans, writing resources, project ideas and support, author visits as well as resources to support internal writing competitions are available for members. Special emphasis is placed on involving parents, families and the wider community.
The usual membership fee for a school is £100 but with Sponsorship from Books @ Press every school in Gloucestershire can enter free of charge.
As a Brit Writers’ Member School, pupils, parents and teachers will benefit from the fantastic creative writing programme and receive:
- A range of Creative Writing Lesson Plans for Key Stages 1- 4
- A set of ‘How To’ articles on writing tips for children and adults
- A series of inspirational features, puzzles and activities for children and parents Support in the delivery of special creative writing projects
- Visiting authors who will run creative writing workshops involving pupils and parents
- Support and guidance in publishing a book showcasing your pupil’s work
- Support in managing internal writing competitions & special certificates at recognition events
- Free entry for all pupils, parents and teachers to the Brit Writers’ Awards Unpublished 2012
- £5,000 worth of additional creative writing support for the winning school
As author and publisher, Gill will be delighted to visit schools to talk to pupils and to attend after school ‘Meet the Author’ sessions for parents, pupils and members of the community. Several schools have already signed up for the 2012 project and Gill is looking forward to supporting them in this exciting venture.
