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The Only Literacy Programme with
100% Evaluated Engagement

465 Children. 9 Schools. Zero Behavioral Incidents. Every Child Published.

Including SEND, SEMH, EAL learners, no special adaptations needed.

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StoryQuest™ has been featured by:

"Can't We Just Tell Kids to Write Stories?"

Here's why 35% of children shut down when you do, and what changes with StoryQuest methodology.

Without StoryQuest™

  • Teacher imposes topics
    Child disengages ("not interested in Vikings again")
  • Templates provided
    Child follows formula, loses authentic voice
  • Early correction
    Child shuts down, won't take creative risks
  • Handwriting barrier
    SEND/struggling writers refuse to start
  • No publishing outcome
    Work goes in drawer, child feels pointless

Result: Same 35% who struggle continue to fail.

With StoryQuest™

  • Child chooses everything
    100% engagement (even reluctant writers)
  • Zero templates
    Authentic voice emerges naturally
  • Partner scribing
    No handwriting barrier for anyone
  • Real publishing
    Every child sees their name in print
  • Research framework
    Teachers know why it works, can replicate

Result: "We've never seen this engagement before"

You could spend 3 years and ÂŁ25,000 building this yourself.

Or implement what already works.

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Strategic benefits beyond literacy

Inspection-Ready

  • 100% observable engagement for Ofsted
  • Zero exclusions risk across 465 children
  • SEND students achieve identical outcomes
  • Research-validated evidence base

School Reputation

  • Media coverage opportunities 
  • "Published Author School" differentiation
  • International network connection
  • Book launches engage community

Financial ROI

  • ÂŁ997-ÂŁ2,500 serves 30-60 children
  • 100x cheaper than child therapy 
  • Whole-class benefits, immediate start
  • Ongoing impact

Staff Development

  • CPD-accredited teacher training
  • Confidence with reluctant writers & SEND
  • Built into curriculum permanently
  • First programme that makes job easier

Evaluated. Media-Recognised. Leader-Approved.

Academic Validation

  • Gold-standard research methodology
  • British Psychological Society (2025)
  • Peer-reviewed publication
  • UK Parliament testimony accepted

Media Recognition

  • BBC News (national broadcast)
  • Yorkshire Post, Telegraph & Argus
  • Times Radio, TEACH Canada
  • MSN, Yahoo News syndication

School Leaders

"Even the kids who don't like writing didn't want to leave. They asked if we could do it again tomorrow. We've never seen this kind of engagement before."
— Tom Hirst, Head of English, Dixons Manningham Primary (BBC News)
 

Tom built StoryQuest™ into his curriculum permanently.

 "This programme has had a genuinely transformative effect on our pupils' engagement. The freedom to express ideas without strict constraints has empowered pupils to take risks and develop confidence in their own voices."

— Mr Thieb Khan, Year 5/6 Teacher, Beckfoot Nessfield Primary 

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Two Implementation Options

Choose the pathway that fits your school's capacity

STANDARD PATHWAY

Self-Guided with Full Support

PREMIUM PATHWAY

Full-Service Expert Delivery

Ideal for schools with strong internal capacity

What's Included:

  • Complete Teacher Guide (50+ pages)
  • 6-8 weeks detailed lesson plans
  • All templates & worksheets
  • Digital publishing platform access
  • All children published + certificates
  • Email support throughout
  • CPD certificate (UK 2026)

Covers: 30-60 students
Delivery: Self-paced
Investment: Starting at ÂŁ997

Ideal for schools wanting guaranteed results

Everything in Standard, PLUS:

  • Full-day in-person launch (trained facilitators)
  • Live teacher training workshop
  • 6-week follow-up online lessons
  • Monthly check-ins with Kate Markland
  • Priority phone + email support
  • Book launch planning & coordination
  • Published anthology production

Covers: Up to 60 students
Delivery: Expert-led with ongoing mentorship
Investment: Starting at ÂŁ2,500
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ready to Achieve 100% Engagement?

Step 1: Download free curriculum guide (see evidence)

Step 2: Internal discussion (share with head teacher, SENCO, curriculum lead - 1-2 weeks)

Step 3: Book Consultation, with Kate about your school's needs

Step 4: Confirm Pricing and tier, for your school size and location

Step 5: Implement next term (6-8 weeks, 45 min/week)

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30-DAY GUARANTEE

Implement following methodology. Don't see measurable engagement improvement. Full refund.

465 children. 9 schools. 100% engagement. Every time.

Founded from Lived Experience

Therapeutic storytelling program founded by Kate Markland (former physiotherapist, 20 years' clinical experience).

Friday night FaceTime sessions with her son Gabriel became The Adventures of Gabriel, an international bestselling series proving what happens when you trust children's imagination.

The question: If Gabriel could do this under extreme constraint, could other children do it under better circumstances?

The answer (465 children later): Yes. 100% of them.

When publishers then rejected her son Gabriel's book, Kate built the platform that publishes every child's voice.

 

Credentials:

  • Report accepted by UK Parliament
  • Featured on BBC News
  • Presented at British Psychological Society
  • Published in peer-reviewed academic journal

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