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Kate Clanchy supports our CPD provision for teachers

27 November 2020 //  by First Story

Earlier this month, First Story in the East Midlands trialled a new way of offering CPD to our teachers, with a free event held online on a Saturday, led by the celebrated teacher and writer, Kate Clanchy.

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How we are navigating COVID-19 to keep supporting young people

27 November 2020 //  by First Story

First Story hasn’t stopped working through the pandemic. Adapted models of our Young Writers Programme are running during autumn term 2020/21 in partner schools across England.

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FIVE tuition fee bursaries on offer from University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education

11 November 2020 //  by First Story

Five bursary places available to study for a University of Cambridge PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing at its Institute of Continuing Education

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Post-pandemic, how could literacy education change?

29 September 2020 //  by First Story

For a recent virtual roundtable, we asked three prominent figures in arts and education, Prof. Dame Alison Peacock, Kate Clanchy MBE, and the Young Vic’s Lorna McGinty: What needs to be in place for the schools sector to ensure high quality, holistic literacy provision which has long term impact on outcomes for all children?

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First Story writers create new BHM resources

29 September 2020 //  by First Story

Three writers – Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Bridget Minamore, and Khadijah Ibrahiim – have produced a series of creative-writing resources for Black History Month that can be used in the classroom and beyond. Read their powerful forewords.

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How our writers and teachers support each other

19 February 2020 //  by Andy Hill

We’re committed to providing regular forums for our writers and teachers to share knowledge, skills and practical experience. Programme Manager for the North, Andy Hill, asked recent participants what they get most from the sessions.

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Extended deadline: University of Cambridge Bursary Scheme

14 November 2019 //  by First Story

Two new bursary places for the PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing at Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education.

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Durham Commission report: a catalyst for change?

1 November 2019 //  by Jessica Fear

The Durham Commission on Creativity and Education report is a 96 page deep dive into why and how creativity should be placed at the heart of the British education system. Jess Fear shares her thoughts.

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PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing is a life-changing opportunity

8 October 2019 //  by Angela Andrew

Investing in teachers’ professional development is central to our mission. Our Cambridge ICE bursaries change teachers lives.

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