The storytellers and thinkers behind the work.
What drives us, and why it matters.
How it began, and how we got here.
The change our stories make.
Where story becomes action.
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Media kit, photography and biography.
Over 200 video resources for teachers.
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Stories for Emotional Wellbeing.
Live storytelling in your classroom.
Practical training for educators.
A free weekly story for primary schools.
The book for teachers and leaders.
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Storytelling for organisations.
Build skills you can use tomorrow.
Stories to share at home.
Develop your craft and voice.
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Turn creativity into practice.
Hands-on learning for real impact.
Stories to share with your children.
Upcoming events and live stories.
Watch past events on demand.
Stories you can drop into anytime. (24/7 access)
Getting here, and what to expect.
The podcast, on YouTube.
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Tell your story on the show.
Seventeen parts. Free to listen.
Sixteen parts. Free to listen.
Twenty-four parts. Free to listen.
Ten parts. Free to listen.
Find artists. Share your work.
Open calls, commissions and roles.
Meet people. Spark ideas.
Write together. Grow together.
Give time. Gain plenty.
Expression of interest information.
A flexible home for story.
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Record your story professionally.
From idea to finished film.
Share events beyond the room.
We bring the kit to you.
Settle Stories has delivered professional storytelling programmes for over 15 years. We work with schools, artists and communities locally, nationally and internationally. Our impact is measured through independent research, structured evaluation and long-term delivery.
Through Stories for Schools and The Storyful Way, we support primary-aged children to build emotional literacy, strengthen listening skills and engage more confidently in learning.
Teachers report that our work:
Our digital resources are curriculum-aligned, ready to use and designed for busy teachers.
A research partnership with Sheffield Hallam University is validating the impact of storytelling on emotional wellbeing and resilience.
We support artists through training, writers’ groups and professional development programmes including Your Art is Your Business.
Participants report:
This contributes to a stronger rural cultural ecology.
Rooted in the Yorkshire Dales, our work strengthens rural cultural life while connecting local audiences with global voices.
Access matters.
We design programmes that remove barriers related to geography, income and health.
Full evaluations are available for: