Our approach is based on years of research, a passionate belief in the power of stories and a wealth of experience in education.
Starting in 2016 and continuing to her current PhD, founder and CEO Olivia’s research underpins everything we do at The Story Project.
Taking inspiration from a trip to North America, Olivia brought her research back to the UK to set up the first iteration of The Story Project.
Olivia was awarded a Farmington Scholarship from the University of Oxford to look at the impact of The Story Project
Working closely with teachers and children, ImpactEd have externally evaluated the programme and found impact across schools.
The STORY acronym is a central thread that provides consistency and fluency across our curriculum. Evidence-based, each element ensures lessons are impactful and engaging.
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Settle – Practical regulation strategies to get ready for the lesson
Training – Identify and practice emotional vocabulary, linked to the story
Objective – A wellbeing objective to provide focus during the book
Read – Enjoy the story together, using guided reading questions to discuss key themes
You – Activities to reflect the story back on children’s own opinions and experiences
Designed by teachers, and rooted in the latest research, our approach puts stories at the heart learning, inspiring the next generation to make healthier choices now and into adulthood.
Underpinned by our Theory of Change, this roadmap details our aims, outputs and impact.
It’s really important that our resources continue to match current requirements and remain of the highest quality. We do this so that schools have expertly crafted lessons that support effective teaching and inspiring learning.
As one recent new school said, “you can tell the resources are written by teachers, for teachers” which is the biggest compliment we could receive!
An introducing to a key concepts in emotional awareness using much-loved children’s stories
Unpack relationships, mental health and emotions using thought-provoking texts
A flexible programme to suit the needs of your individual setting and children
“Staff love the lessons…the carefully selected texts inspire children to learn about important topics such as mental health, finance and friendships. […] The children have improved their literacy and vocabulary skills in naming and describing emotions” Headteacher
We’re grateful to the following organisations for their funding and support. With their help, we are building a community to inspire lifelong wellbeing.
