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Offering experienced, practical and affordable help with raising English standards in your Primary School
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“We have been lucky enough to have Emma support us with the introduction of TfW into our school.  She was very responsive to the needs of our school and tailored things perfectly to meet the needs of our pupils and staff.  Two years on we have seen such huge improvements in the quality of our children’s writing and staff are confident and enthused when delivering lessons.”

Headteacher, Beverley St Nicholas Primary School
Talk for Writing Project 2022-2024

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“Emma has been central to efforts to transform the teaching and learning of writing at Lark Hill Primary School. She has given us a framework and a huge bank of resources but, crucially, helped us to navigate all potential difficulties with implementation accounting for the particular challenges of our cohort and context. She has empowered all staff to have confidence in delivering effective, impactful teaching of writing that addresses just what our children need in order to succeed and feel successful as writers.”

Headteacher, Lark Hill Primary School
January 2025

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“Dear Emma…we were inspected [recently] and are really happy with the outcome:  I think some of it is down to the work we did with you.  We didn’t have much time with you, but it made a huge difference.  [Additionally,] some of the [MTSA English] network meetings have helped me to shape things here, so I wanted to thank you for the part you’ve played behind the scenes.  
 
I really enjoyed working with you on a bespoke basis and have always found your networks a useful space to hear ideas and reflect on what’s going on here.”

Deputy Head & English Lead, Old Moat Primary School
Email December 2024

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“Emma has provided invaluable, tailored support to our school, demonstrating a deep understanding of our unique context, challenges and vision.  She has been instrumental in helping us implement significant and sustained improvements in writing…[her] work has been so impactful that we have made our ongoing partnership with her a non-negotiable part of …school improvement, year on year”

Deputy Headteacher, Grange Primary School
Email December 2024

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“Through bespoke CPD, targeted staff training, and strategic planning, [Emma] has helped our school to shape its English curriculum to ensure progression and consistency. [Her] collaboration with [us] has been invaluable…”

English Lead, Moss Park Primary School
March 2025

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“Very informative and clear training.”

Teacher, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Talk for Writing INSET day 2024

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“Bespoke to our needs.”

English Lead, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Talk for Writing INSET day 2024

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“The training is always very informative and clearly presented.”

HLTA, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Talk for Writing INSET day 2024

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“Very thorough. Engaging. Well resourced.”

Apprentice Teacher, Intack Primary School
Talk for Writing INSET day 2024