Settle Stories exists because story does real work. Not just in moments of performance, but in classrooms, communities and lives over time. For more than fifteen years, we have been building a body of work that shows what happens when professional storytelling is used with care, skill and intention.
This page sets out the change we make, and the evidence behind it.
Through Stories for Schools and The Storyful Way, we support primary-aged children to:
Teachers tell us our story resources:
Our work is curriculum-aligned, ready to use, and designed for real classroom pressures.
We support artists, storytellers and educators to:
Through training, writers’ groups and professional development, we help people use story with integrity, whether in schools, community settings or cultural work.
Rooted in the Yorkshire Dales, our work strengthens:
From the Listening Gallery to story trails and hybrid events, we create access to culture that doesn’t rely on travel, ticket prices or city centres.
Our educational work is underpinned by research, not anecdote.
This evidence gives schools, funders and partners confidence that story is not an “add-on”, but a powerful tool for learning and wellbeing.
Our work has reached audiences across the UK and internationally, while remaining deeply rooted in place.
Accessibility is not a bolt-on. It shapes how we design our work.
We are committed to ensuring our audiences reflect the world we live in.
We don’t believe in impact for show. We believe in doing the work well, learning from it, and sharing what we find.
