by NikkiYoungAuthor | Aug 29, 2024 | Information
Creative writing is a pastime that should not cease once your child becomes a teen. I am often asked if I do classes for older children and the answer is yes, I do. The Young Writers group was specially set up with older children in mind. My thinking at the time was,...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Aug 20, 2024 | Information
Are you interested in Sevenoaks School as a secondary school option? Sevenoaks School is a co-ed independent school founded in 1432. If you’re looking for secondary schools near Sevenoaks and thinking of applying to Sevenoaks School, you should be aware that you must...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Jan 30, 2024 | Information
I was on a train to London the other day and didn’t have a seat. As I stood near the door, I looked around the carriage and something struck me. Apart from a couple of people reading a newspaper, everyone else was on a device. Some were watching videos, others...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Sep 25, 2023 | Information
Do you have a teen or tween who loves writing? The Young Writers Club is a writing club aimed at children aged 12 years and above. This relaxed, grown-up style writing group brings together like-minded souls who want to foster their love of creative writing in a...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | May 18, 2023 | Information
The 2022 National Literacy Trust survey of children and young people’s writing habits once again revealed disappointing results. According to this survey, it is not common for kids to engage in writing for the sheer fun of it. Writing is not a leisure activity that...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Jun 3, 2022 | Information
Being a good reader is a hugely beneficial and important skill for children. How does it help with writing, though? Reading helps with:IdeasUnderstanding story structureSeeing how writers use language in storytelling The more children read, the more likely they’ll use...
