"If you want your children to really experience empathy; to actually be in a moment, to be able to problem solve, articulate, to propel their own inquiry and thought, then I would suggest that yo
What People Say
Rebecca Ford from Lawns Park Primary School
‘The children were so engaged – even the ones that normally switch off…they explored a story to the fullest, lived and breathed it and could remember every detail’
Rebecca Richardson, Year 4 teacher at Middleton Primary School
‘Granny’s Underground Garden inspired my children to want to write their own stories – which they have been doing ever since.’
Heather Taylor, Year 3 Teacher, Clapgate Primary School
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'Granny’s Underground Garden totally captured the childrens’ imaginations.
Simon Clarkson, Year 5 teacher, Stanningley Primary School
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‘The children couldn’t just sit back – they had to think as well, the whole way through the journey, they had to follow – they were on the edge of their seats and the balls of their feet.’
Simon Clarkson, Literacy Co-ordinator, Stanningley Primary School
‘I learnt to express my feelings and not to be embarrassed’
Jack, Year 4, Middleton St. Mary’s Primary School
‘Writing levels have improved for every child who took part.’
Sam Limbert, Year 4 Teacher, Kirkstall St. Stephen’s Primary
‘I liked the bit where Gwyneth and Gawain had their argument – and we got to have out own argument…It gives you a chance to say what you think and put it in the story’.
Olivia
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‘I liked it at the end when Gwyneth became a knight because she was the first girl to ever become a knight – and she did!’
Brittany
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‘For children with special Educational Needs the project was brilliant as they could access everything and take part in ways that are suited to their learning styles’.
Heather Taylor, Year 3 Teacher, Clapgate Primary School
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