Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading Primary Expert based in London, but working nationally.
Lucy is an English leader, trainer and consultant, specialising in Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading. She leads English at Warren Road Primary School, a Talk for Writing Training Centre and Talk for Reading Showcase School.
With over a decade of experience teaching Talk for Writing across all key stages, Lucy has led whole school writing development, continually refining practice for greater consistency and impact. She is passionate about fostering a love of storytelling, using rich reading experiences to inspire imaginative and purposeful writing.
Lucy has successfully implemented Talk for Reading across the school, designing a progressive, ambitious curriculum rooted in high-quality texts. This has transformed children’s understanding and outcomes, encouraging articulate discussion and a deep love of reading.
She has also contributed to the development of the Talk for Reading approach itself by trialling ideas in her classroom and sharing wider insights. Recently, her planning was published in the book, Creating Curious Readers.
At the heart of Lucy’s work is a deep belief that every child deserves to fall in love with English, through inspiring, engaging and ambitious teaching.