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Teen Fiction Success for Leeds Trinity Lecturer Martyn Bedford, a lecturer at Leeds Trinity University College, Horsforth, is celebrating international success with the publication of his first novel for teenagers. Flip marks a new direction for the novelist and creative writing tutor, and is already being hailed by critics on both sides of the Atlantic as a hot new title for young readers.
Martyn, who lives in Ilkley, launched his writing career in 1996 with Acts of Revision, which won the Yorkshire Post Best First Work Award. “Writing for the teen and young adult market was uncharted territory for me”, said Martyn. “They are a demanding readership who will soon put a book down if they’re not hooked. This need to keep the pages turning is a useful discipline for a writer and I enjoyed writing Flip immensely.”
Beechtree Steiner Initiative Creating an unhurried and creative learning environment
Beechtree Steiner Initiative in North Leeds is applying to open a new Steiner Waldorf School under the Government’s Free School scheme, building on over ten years’ experience of running kindergartens and parent and child groups. They would like to hear from like-minded families in North Leeds who might be interested. Steiner Waldorf education is based on a deep understanding of the developmental phases of children and nurtures a love of learning. It takes the needs of the whole child into account – academic, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual – and sees artistic activity and the development of the imagination as integral to learning. The priority is to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment where children can enjoy learning and experience the richness of childhood. In Steiner Waldorf settings, children attend kindergarten from ages 3 – 6. School begins at age six – equivalent to primary Year Two. Formal learning of the ‘Three Rs’ doesn’t begin until then and this is one of the main differences between Steiner Waldorf and mainstream education. Beechtree Steiner currently provides places for children up to the age of six at two kindergartens in Headingley and Chapel Allerton. From 2012 they hope to begin Year Two equivalent teaching in a new class that will develop into a fully fledged Steiner School for Leeds. If you would like more information about this alternative to mainstream education, text INTERESTED and your name to 07779 782879 or email school@leeds-steiner.org.uk and they will contact you. Applications for the Free School scheme (2012 opening) are due in at the beginning of June - so please get in touch soon! www.steiner-leeds.org.uk www.steinerwaldorf.org.uk.
Watch them flourish 10 acres of inspiration & encouragement Independent preparatory school providing a high standard of education for boys and girls aged 3-11 years old. • Small class sizes • Specialist teaching in a wide range • 10 acres of of subjects sports fields • Excellent facilities • Happy, confident and successful children • 7.45am-6pm care
Richmond House School Where children are happy to learn
Open Afternoo n: Monday 9th May 2-7pm
170 Otley Road, Leeds LS16 5LG enquiries@rhschool.org www.rhschool.org
To arrange a visit please call 0113 275 2670
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