In my 'Virtual Scrapbook' you'll find a selection of useful resources I use in my work with schools, as well as articles and resources I've written myself to support literacy.
Title : Talk for Writing Home-school booklet - Amazing Aliens Year 4
Welcome to my alien world! You’ll find lots of fun things to work through that will help you with your writing skills and build on the work you do at school.
‘Inspirational training provided by Maria has supported our school in raising standards in writing from Foundation Stage to Year 6 which was recognised in our OFSTED inspection where results are now above the national average. Staff thoroughly enjoy teaching writing and our pupils are totally enthused about it and have gained in immense confidence in their own ability as writers!
Headteacher, Somerset
“Maria is a breath of fresh air – handing on the essential skills of literacy teaching in such an engaging way. She has a breadth of practical classroom experience and this, combined with her sense of humour and enthusiastic delivery, ensure that her training sessions are hugely informative and entertaining.”
CLP Lead and Former Headteacher, Somerset
"An inspiring literacy specialist who understands the needs of both teachers and head teachers in raising achievements and standards"