North East Author

28th March 2025
We have worked with Jodie James over the last few years, and it has always been a pleasure to have her in school. The children are genuinely excited to have a 'real-life' author in the room, and Jodie's energy is an inspiration. The children love working with her.
 
These are just some of her thoughts on us!
 
"It was striking from day one how much the school in general has a warm and friendly atmosphere; you can feel it as you walk in."
 
"I chatted with the children on many occasions about how ‘there is always something happening at Pegswood!’. It is a great testimony to the staff there that they recognise and encourage the different interests that all children have."
 
"I noticed that the children were always so keen to show-off their own work and tell me about the things that they had been learning (always a great indicator of how much a child is enjoying school)." 
 
"It’s no small thing to say that the success of a school like Pegswood, is in part due to the way that they connect to the community."
 

"It’s amazing to see a school which goes above and beyond for their pupils, and views children as far more than just a ‘statistic’."

 
Read the rest of Jodie's thoughts on us here.