Charlotte never wanted to choose between her passion for early years development and the time she spends with her own family. With Story Sense Exeter, she’s creating space for both. Bringing stories to life in Exeter Ask Charlotte what she does, and her answer is simple but full of energy: “I am the owner of Story Sense Exeter and I lead our engaging, fun-filled sessions. Story Sense is all about bringing stories to life through play-based activities, music, singing, and creative...

If you’ve seen our new Why Stories Matter poster, you’ll know the numbers around children’s reading make for tough reading. Just one in three children  now say they enjoy reading, which is shockingly the lowest level in 20 years! And fewer than one in five read daily for pleasure. For teachers and nursery teams, it’s no surprise. Tight timetables, funding cuts and packed curricula mean there’s less time for the joyful, creative side of learning. From working in a school, I can attest to that!...

Rhianedd Evans spends her days in Charnwood bringing stories to life for children aged 0-5, blending words, movement, and sensory activities in community sessions that feel as fun as they are purposeful.