Introduction and Welcome

Dirk Foch, Managing Director, Renaissance Learning

Author Presentation

Tommy Donbavand

Read Tommy's full biography by clicking here.

Tommy Donbavand is the popular Author of the Scream Street and the Too Ghoul For School series of books. He also writes for a number of magazines, such as the Times Educational Supplement (TES).

In this session, Tommy will show how by helping students create a plan for a story - before even writing the first word -you can remove the fear that can be easily induced by a blank sheet of paper or empty computer screen.

Kathy Heaps is a former Head Teacher and has spent the last year gathering together examples of successful literacy projects from Secondary Schools across England.  Her independent report has just been published by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust and in this presentation she will share some of these best practices.

Author Presentation

Peter J Murray

Peter J Murray is the best selling author of the 'Mokee Joe' children's book series.

Peter is one of the most sought after visiting authors and is renowned for inspiring even the most reluctant children to want to read.

Shenley Academy School Presentation                           Paula Barker

Joining up the dots to create a reading culture

Using technology as a

writing tool

Richard Hubbard

This 'hands-on' session will introduce you to some inspirational writing techniques that make the best use of simple technology.

The Marlwood School Presentation

Karen Carrington and Dawn Vance

"Ready to Read"

Learn how Marlwood School in South Gloucestershire is motivating its Key Stage 3 students, of all abilities, to put down their Playstations and discover the world of books.

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