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Introducing Live Literature School Residencies 20-21
We're delighted to announce the 10 schools awarded fully funded author residencies in 2020-21 and the authors, storytellers and creative practitioners who have been appointed to work them.
The Live Literature School Residencies programme(this will open in a new window), which is generously funded by the Walter Scott Giving Group and now in its fourth year, works with staff and pupils to inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.
The schools were chosen by an expert panel and will each receive a package of support representing over £4000 of funding:
- 12 sessions with an author at no cost – including two staff CLPL sessions with the author
- A £500 grant for resources and supplies
- Support from our experienced team
- Their project showcased on our website
- Suggested learning resources and next steps after the project to help the school and learning professionals make the most of the sessions
The 10 successful schools and their chosen authors are:
- Ellon Academy in Aberdeenshire with Catherine Deveney
- Kemnay Academy in Aberdeenshire with Metaphrog
- Kilmarnock Academy in East Ayrshire with P.M. Freestone
- Stenhousemuir Primary in Falkirk with Lindsay Littleson
- St John Paul II Primary in Glasgow with Juliette Forrest
- St Michaels Primary in Glasgow with Cat Hepburn
- Findochty Primary in Moray with Barbara Henderson
- Perth High School in Perth & Kinross with Edward Ross
- Prestwick Academy in South Ayrshire with Jenny Lindsay
- Bridge of Allan Primary in Stirling with Kasia Matyjaszek
Three ASN centres were also awarded fully-funded author residencies in the second year of the Additional Support Needs strand of the programme, funded by the Mohn Westlake Foundation.
The 3 successful ASN centres are:
- Hayshead Primary in Angus with Paul Bristow
- St Philomena’s Enhanced Nurture Provision in Glasgow with Allison Galbraith
- Kilpatrick School in West Dunbartonshire with Joanne Marr
Learn more about the Live Literature School Residencies programme(this will open in a new window) and the exciting projects we’ve supported since 2016.