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Your Voice
An intensive KS3 programme to boost confidence and language skills in writing, discussion and sharing. Led by a professional writer, three in-school workshops will encourage students to …
First Story’s response to the Curriculum Review
Last week First Story submitted a response to the Government’s curriculum review. We welcome the chance to respond and wanted to share what we said. Enrichment programmes like First Story’s …
First Story bursary opportunities for PGCert Teaching Creative Writing at University of Cambridge
For the sixth year running, First Story are collaborating with the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education to offer a bursary opportunity for those applying for the Postgraduate …
It All Started in the Library at The Bulwell Academy
Joel Hunt, school librarian at The Bulwell Academy in Nottingham, has come to the end of his first year as the school's lead for the First Story Young Writers Programme. Working with First Story …
First Story bursary opportunities announced for PGCert at University of Cambridge
For the fifth year running, First Story are collaborating with the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education to offer a bursary opportunity for those applying for the Postgraduate …
Passing the Parcel at The Portico Library
First Story and The Writing Squad came together to highlight opportunities available for young writers in Greater Manchester in a taster session hosted by The Portico Library. Through a set of …
Pilot of First Story’s new CPD course for teachers, ‘Think Like a Writer’
Supporting teachers has always been an important part of First Story's work. Through our flagship Young Writers Programme, we freely share creative writing classroom resources with our partner …
FIVE First Story bursaries for PGCert at University of Cambridge
This is the fourth year that First Story will be collaborating with the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education to help educators share the power of creative writing. Open to …
‘I am so grateful to have had this experience’
Michelle Burke is a First Story Lead Teacher at Haringey Learning Partnership: Commerce House, an alternative provision school and service in Wood Green, London offering specialised teaching and …
First Story Writers Create New Resources for International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we commissioned two of our writers to produce original creative writing-resources for use by other First Story Writers-in-Residence and by teachers …
Kate Clanchy supports our CPD provision for teachers
Developing the creative writing skills and confidence of teachers is integral to First Story's mission. For our work to have a lasting impact, the culture of creative writing in schools needs to …
How we are navigating COVID-19 to keep supporting young people
First Story hasn't stopped working through the pandemic. This autumn term, new programmes are running in partnership with schools in London, East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside, where we are …
FIVE tuition fee bursaries on offer from University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education
This is the third year that First Story will be collaborating with the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education to help educators share the power of creative writing. Up to five …
Post-pandemic, how could literacy education change?
First Story recently teamed up with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), Drivers Youth Trust (DYT), and the Fair Education Alliance (FEA), to organise a virtual roundtable discussion …
First Story writers create new BHM resources
In preparation to celebrate Black History Month this October, we recently commissioned three Black writers in our network to produce original creative writing resources exploring key themes, for use …
How our writers and teachers support each other
We're committed to providing regular forums for our writers and teachers to share knowledge, skills and practical experience. Over the last couple of weeks, teachers and writers have been getting …
Extended deadline: University of Cambridge Bursary Scheme
First Story is collaborating with The University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) to provide two new tuition fee bursaries. The joint scheme encourages teachers or librarians …
Durham Commission report: a catalyst for change?
The Durham Commission on Creativity and Education report, a collaborative research project between Durham University and Arts Council England, is a 96 page deep dive into why and how creativity should …
PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing is a life-changing opportunity
Developing teachers' confidence and skill to practice and teach creative writing is central to our mission. One of the ways we support teachers' professional development is through our partnership …
