Talk with Tales for Children (TWiTCH) programme resources

Who are these resources for?

These resources are available to schools, and settings once they have undertaken TWiTCH practitioner training. The resources are accessible to those who have:

• Signed a partnership agreement to deliver and take part in a strategic, funded delivery of Talk With Tales for Children (TWiTCH) led by the National Literacy Trust

Please note that these resources will continue to be developed, adapted and added to, so it is important that you check them regularly.

Programme resources

• Talk With Tales for Children (TWiTCH) practitioner handbook: A digital version of the handbook received at training
• One page story cycle summaries: A digital version of the set of 9 one page story cycle summaries to help you plan your sessions and delivery
• Key word cards: Digital versions of the story cards within the TWiTCH resource bag
• Story cards: Digital versions of the story cards within the TWiTCH resource bag
• RCRI poster: Poster to share with colleagues reminding them of RCRI.
• Additional week 3 ideas: Further activity ideas for each story to enhance the​ continuous provision
• TWiTCH information for families: Brief information sheet about TWiTCH for practitioners to share with families
• Working together with families: Ideas and guidance for practitioners to engage families​ with the TWiTCH programme
• Supporting children with additional needs: More ideas to support children with additional needs – Coming soon
• Creating belonging with TWiTCH: guidance to support all children to feel included and belonging throughout the TWiTCH programme
• BELONG poster: Poster can be used to remind practitioners how to create inclusive practice when delivering TWiTCH sessions
• How to read a story: Top tips and links to reading a story that is engaging and impactful
• Frequently asked questions (FAQS): Summary of questions which may support running the programme
• Permission forms: Use this form if you are taking photos or videos for evaluation

Evaluation and monitoring

• Pre-programme survey for practitioners
• Post-programme survey for practitioners
• Story cycle review and impact templates: Templates for TWiTCH champions and practitioners to use to help reflection and review of story cycles - coming soon

Get in touch

Please contact the TWiTCH team twitch@literacytrust.org.uk with any questions you have about the programme or resources.