On average, one in three children in every UK classroom is dyslexic, which amounts to around 1.2 million. This means that a number of those who come to Inkpots face challenges with reading, writing and comprehension. To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Day, we’ve put together some resources that may help you in supporting your child, particularly […]
[photo credit: @katierewse] It is a huge privilege to be the last stop of Little Tiger’s blog tour to celebrate the release of The Garden of Hope! This is the heartwarming story of Maya, Dad and Pip as they come to terms with the loss of Mum, and watch their garden bloom in her memory. We’ve […]
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Fifteen-year-old Elektra has her foot in the door of her dream career: an actress. Picked up by an agent after her unfortunate role as a spider in her school production, she’s thrown into the chaotic world of auditions and call-backs. But it’s not as easy as Elektra imagines. When her relationship with best friend Moss […]
Young vampire Amelia Fang and her friends Florence, Tangine and Grimaldi are on a quest to save Queen Fairyweather from the Kingdom of the Light! But will they make it to Glitteropolis safely and find out who is behind its multiple mysterious disappearances to save the day? Amelia Fang and the Unicorn Lords is the […]
We’re back with five more creative activities to keep you entertained this summer – whatever you’re inspired by! If you want to be inspired by photography… The Picture Poem: write 1-7 then 6-1 vertically down the margin of a piece of paper, then find a picture and write any words or phrases that come to […]
[photo credit: Laura Anderson] We’re lucky to have author and illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson taking time out of her busy schedule to run an author masterclass for us on 2 August! Here’s all you need to know ahead of her visit… Laura is a lover of all things autumn and often can be found doodling […]
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Max loves paying attention to details, however small, perfect for model making. So, when his only friend – caretaker and fellow modeller at his boarding school St Goliath’s, Mr Darrow –mysteriously disappears, he knows what he must do. Unbeknown to his peers, Mr Darrow has created a whole new civilisation, shrunk down to microscopic size! […]
If you need something to top up your creativity in between Inkpots’ summer holiday workshops we’re here to help! Here’s part one of our creative activity ideas, so dive in and get inspired! If you want to be inspired by books… Two worlds collide: key components of a good story are dialogue, characters and conflict, […]
Fifteen-year-old Elektra has her foot in the door of her dream career: an actress. Picked up by an agent after […]
When Fred, Con, Lila and her five-year-old brother Max are unexpectedly brought together in a plane crash into the Amazon […]
Young vampire Amelia Fang and her friends Florence, Tangine and Grimaldi are on a quest to save Queen Fairyweather from […]
This is a truly original and magical book with a surprising premise of there being life inside snow globes. As […]
Max loves paying attention to details, however small, perfect for model making. So, when his only friend – caretaker and […]
The nights are drawing in, which means it’s the perfect time to cosy up with a good book! To get you in the mood for the Halloween season, here are our top autumnal reading recommendations. Younger Readers (7-9) The Witches by Roald Dahl – Dahl is perfect for any time of year, but this tale […]
On average, one in three children in every UK classroom is dyslexic, which amounts to around 1.2 million. This means that a number of those who come to Inkpots face challenges with reading, writing and comprehension. To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Day, we’ve put together some resources that may help you in supporting your child, particularly […]
Expanding on last week’s post, we’re continuing to discuss mental health at Inkpots, and this week we’re focusing on body image. It’s an ever-present topic in the news and social media, and if your child is transitioning to high school, the new environment can make them more aware of their bodies. We’ve put together some […]
The start of a new school year can be extremely exciting – it’s a chance to start a fresh and fulfil potential. Unfortunately, pressures at school can be the catalyst for a number of mental health problems. It’s important that children and young people get the support they deserve, so if you’re worried about someone […]
At Inkpots, we’re proud to create an environment full of kindness and respect, but when school friendships go wrong, they can have a seemingly devastating impact on your child. Perhaps the person they stuck close to has betrayed them, or they find themselves isolated within a group. What can you do to help and advise […]
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