April at Settle Stories: Four Events You Shouldn’t Miss
Spring is a good time to come back to story. The days are lengthening, the Yorkshire Dales are shaking off the grey, and here at Settle Stories, April is packed […]
Behind the Joinery: Creative Studio Hire for Storytellers
There’s something that happens when you walk into a creative studio hire space that was built with real intention. You feel it before you can name it – a kind […]
Why World Book Day Still Matters And Why Schools Should Make the Most of It
Every year, World Book Day comes around with a burst of energy. Classrooms fill with favourite characters, teachers plan reading activities, and students are reminded that books can be fun. […]
How to Find and Tell Your Own Story: Why Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling
Everyone has a story worth telling, yet many people believe they do not. They say things like, “Nothing interesting has ever happened to me,” or “I wouldn’t know where to […]
Why a Free Classroom Story Resource Matters: Equity, trust and real support for teachers
In education, the phrase ‘free classroom story resource’ is often misunderstood. Free is sometimes assumed to mean low quality, rushed, or designed to sell something else. But in schools, a […]
Free National Storytelling Week Events For Schools
National Storytelling Week is a moment to pause, listen and remember the power of story in the classroom. This year, we’re inviting primary schools across the UK to join us […]
Start With Story: the storytelling framework for teachers explained
You already know stories work. Children lean in. They listen. They remember. What most teachers don’t have is a clear, reliable way to use story across the curriculum without adding […]
Start With Story
The Challenge Every Teacher Faces You spend hours planning lessons. Your pupils struggle to remember content. Abstract concepts don’t stick. The workload feels unsustainable. The Solution Is Simple Start with […]
How To Find and Tell Your Story
How to find and tell your story with confidence You have stories. Real ones. Powerful ones. You just might not know how to find and tell your story yet, or […]
Why storytelling in primary schools supports wellbeing and learning
Across the UK, teachers are increasingly being asked to support children’s emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress. In this context, storytelling in primary schools is not an optional extra. It is […]