WRITE AWAY ANNUAL CONFERENCE

READ, PLAY, THINK, CREATE: generating delight in learning

This conference takes its cue from moves towards an increasingly creative curriculum. The most recent policy documents recognise the role of English and communication as the vehicle for developing the capacity for creativity, imagination and thought. The richness and variety of literature is valued for its role in helping children see the world through the eyes of others and to develop lifelong pleasure in reading and writing. Through stimulating panel discussions, inspirational keynotes and a choice of practical workshops we will explore:

Themes

• Creating philosophical play
• Dance into words
• 'Books of Delight' Improving literacy through book making
• Approaching literacy through drama and theatre
• Reading and responding with music, song and dance
• Playful approaches to writing
• Generating delight with picturebooks
• Love football; love reading
• 'Poetry is Fun' writing poetry
• The role of humour and delight in learning
• Promoting independent reading for pleasure and fulfilment
• Writing: balancing the teaching of writing skills and creative writing

Speakers:

• Philip Ardagh, Author, recipient of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize
• Diane Baker Senior teacher, Ghyllgrove Community Primary School, Basildon
• Patrice Baldwin, Norfolk LA, D4LC
• Katie Cleminson, winner of Booktrust Early Years Award 'Best Emerging Illustrator'
• Leonie Flynn, Librarian Arnold House School, Author Ultimate Book Guide
• Nikki Gamble, Write Away; London Institute of Education
• Prue Goodwin, University of Reading, Literacy Unlimited
• Mini Grey, Award winning author, illustrator
• Daniel Hahn, Author Ultimate Book Guide
• Jim Helmore, author
• Pete Higgin, Enrichment Director, Punchdrunk Theatre
• Bruce Ingman, illustrator
• Chantal Joseph, Dancer
• Allison Judge, Project Manager Everybody Writes, Booktrust
• Pam Lewis, University of Brighton
• Miranda McKearney, Reading Agency
• Tom Palmer, Author
• David Reedy, Senior Adviser Barking and Dagenham, President UKLA
• Viviane Schwarz, illustrator
• Marcus Sedgwick, Author
• Sara Stanley, Head of Foundation and Early Years and Philosophy with Children educator
• Roger Stevens, Performance poet
• Karen Wall, illustrator
• Lynda Waterhouse, Author, teacher
• Simon Wrigley, NATE

Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm (Registration from 8.30)

Venue: Wellcome Conference Centre, Euston Road, London

£150 plus vat @17.5% Total £ 176.25

Download the booking form  return form with remittance or official order to Conference adminstrator, Write Away, 9 Notley Green, Great Notley, Braintree, ESSEX, CM77 7US

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