‘Turning the Page’ is a workshop for parents of children in Reception and Year 1 . (You are welcome to drop in when you can or come every week). Its an exciting new project for families that provides easy, practical ideas and fun creative activities to help children enjoy reading. It is run by Clio Whittaker and Marie-Ange King who are both experienced teachers.

From September we will be at Brecknock School every Tuesday running different activities throughout the day. In the mornings (9-10.30am) we will run classes for parents, in the afternoon we will offer individual advice to parents and after school we will run workshops for the whole family (3.30-5pm). The sessions are supportive and fun to take part in, and we will give you lots of esources and free books to take home and keep.

If you would like to find out more about Turning the Page, please come along to meet Clio and Marie-Ange on Tuesday 12th July at 3.30pm in the Dining Hall for another taster session. Children are invited to join us after school to do a creative activity and to choose a free book to take home and keep.

 Feedback from parents about our workshops:

‘Really good practical tips for encouraging reluctant readers… and calming parents!’

‘I learnt to place myself in my child’s shoes and that made discipline and parenting so much easier.’

‘I felt free to talk about anything and gained excellent solutions to try with my children.’

‘Brilliant ideas, good for both parents and children.’

‘Usually clubs are just for children – makes a change, really great and different’

‘Gave me some fantastic ideas!’

Feedback from children:

‘Really liked because we got to do art and use my imagination’

‘We’re going to make our own family book club with the same book. I love activities’

‘I like that we get to create stuff and work together as a family’

‘I’d like to do another club like this one’