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I regularly provide literacy training and keynote speaches for schools and libraries both across the UK and internationally through organisations like the British Council.<\/p>\n
“I recently saw you at the Reading for Pleasure Conference run by the Guardian\/British library where I picked up your information pack. Your slot was the most interesting and relevant one for me on the day and I am looking forward to adopting some of your ideas!” <\/em>Librarian, Acton High School<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I can offer training days exploring creative approaches to get kids reading and writing including :<\/p>\n I can also offer afterschool virtual sessions with Headteacher Simon Robinson on Engaging Boys with Reading – understanding and strategies to reach reluctant readers.<\/strong><\/p>\n Tips shared include:<\/p>\n Feedback from Wensum Trust English Hub, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n “Thank you to both Tom and Simon for such a wonderful\u00a0 training session. The whole process was smooth to organise, with great communication by all involved. They were both flexible and very accommodating.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n “The training session was inspirational. Hearing about both men’s backgrounds and struggles made them both so relatable. Having a Head Teacher who is aware of current educational struggles made their suggestions more relatable. Tom’s route to becoming an author will inspire any child.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n “An amazing session packed with advice on how to improve reading for pleasure in schools.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Signed and dedicated copies of all my books are available personalised to order <\/strong>from my local independent children’s bookshop “The Thoughtful Spot”\u00a0 here.<\/a><\/p>\n Visit my<\/strong>\u00a0 Overseas : FREE Delivery worldwide from\u00a0The Book Depository.<\/a> Schools<\/strong>\u00a0bumper book pack and class set offers\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n Email me<\/strong>\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more information or use my\u00a0contact form<\/strong>\u00a0here to ask me a question<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thank you.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0TERMS & CONDITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I regularly provide literacy training and keynote speaches for schools and libraries both across the UK and internationally through organisations like the British Council. “I recently saw you at the Reading for Pleasure Conference run by the Guardian\/British library where I picked up your information pack. Your slot was the most interesting and relevant one … Continue reading Training<\/span> \n
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