Helping children build confidence, literacy and wellbeing
through story-led learning.
A community-supported initiative connecting schools, sponsors and local partners to provide meaningful workshops, educational resources and enrichment opportunities for children.
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Schools continue to face increasing pressure on budgets while supporting children's literacy, emotional wellbeing and confidence.
The S.E.C.R.E.T. School Impact Programme helps remove those barriers by connecting schools with sponsorship and community support. Through author visits, workshops, educational resources and follow-up activities, children gain access to engaging learning experiences that support both Curriculum for Excellence outcomes and personal development.
Built upon several years of successful delivery in schools, libraries and community settings, the programme combines literacy, wellbeing and creativity in a way that feels memorable, practical and inspiring.
What is the S.E.C.R.E.T. School Impact Program?
The programme is built around the six pillars of the S.E.C.R.E.T. Framework®
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Together, these themes provide a simple and memorable structure that supports literacy, wellbeing and confidence-building through story-led learning.
Step 1: Funding & Partnership
Sponsors and community partners provide support for local schools
and educational settings.
Step 2: School Selection & Planning
Schools register their interest and programmes are matched to
local needs and age groups.
Step 3: Programme Delivery
Children take part in engaging workshops, author visits and literacy activities
designed to build confidence and creativity.
Step 4: Extended Learning
Follow-up resources help teachers continue the learning journey long after the visit has ended.
Step 5: Measuring Success
Feedback and participation data help evaluate impact and identify future opportunities.
Step 6: Reporting & Growth
Schools and sponsors receive clear evidence of impact while helping create future opportunities for more children.
How it works
Who is is for?
Schools &
Educational Settings
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Primary Schools
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Secondary Schools
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Libraries
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Community Learning Programmes
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Family Learning Initiatives
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Colleges with year one creative writing programmes
Sponsors &
Community Partners
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Local Businesses
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Charitable Organisations
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Community Foundations
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Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes
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Individual Supporters
Whether you're a school looking for support or an organisation looking to create meaningful local impact, the programme provides a simple way to make a difference.
Programme Options
Schools may benefit from:
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Author Visits
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Bringing stories, creativity and inspiration into classrooms and assemblies
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Confidence & Wellbeing Workshops
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Supporting emotional literacy, self-belief and resilience
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Creative Writing Sessions
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Encouraging imagination, communication and storytelling skills
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Literacy Engagement Activities
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Helping children build positive relationships with reading and books
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Educational Resources
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Curriculum-linked materials designed to extend learning beyond the visit
Through books, workshops and educational resources, children are encouraged to:
✓ Build confidence
✓ Strengthen literacy skills
✓ Express ideas and emotions
✓ Develop resilience
✓ Improve communication
✓ Build positive relationships
✓ Engage more fully in learning
Educators consistently report increased participation, confidence and enthusiasm following programme activities.
What educators are saying
"The feedback has been phenomenal. The children and staff loved the sessions. It was such an inspirational way to start the term."
"The whole workshop was valuable. I would 100% recommend this."
"The format is simple and clear. Child friendly and easy for teachers to use."
For sponsors and community partners
Invest In Local Children
Every sponsorship directly supports educational delivery
rather than advertising activity.
Support helps fund:
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Author visits
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Literacy workshops
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Wellbeing programmes
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Creative writing sessions
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Educational resources
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Teacher support materials
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Follow-up learning opportunities
By supporting the programme, organisations help create lasting opportunities for children who may otherwise miss out on enrichment experiences due to budget constraints.
For schools
Register your interest in future funded
opportunities and school visits.
Schools can register their interest in future funded workshops, author visits and literacy and wellbeing opportunities delivered through The S.E.C.R.E.T. School Impact Programme.
Submitting an expression of interest takes just a few minutes and helps us understand local demand, identify potential partner schools and connect opportunities with the children who may benefit most.
There is no obligation to participate, and registering simply ensures your school can be considered as future funding and sponsorship opportunities become available.
When children and grown-ups grow together, everything begins to shift.
Hello, my name is Fiona.
I believe every child, and every parent, deserves to believe in their own magic.
I grew up in the quiet beauty a small Scottish village filled with fresh air, big skies, and the kind of peaceful freedom and adventure that shapes a child’s spirit.
As life moved on, I slowly learned to shrink parts of myself to meet expectations, something many of us recognise in hindsight, and it wasn’t until I became a mother that something shifted. I began to notice how many children, including my own at times, struggled to believe in themselves. I recognised that look in their eyes because I had once felt it too.
In my search for something more grounded and meaningful, I returned to a simple truth that had stayed with me since childhood: the thoughts we practise often become the world we experience.
I realised how powerful it is when children are given language for their feelings early on. When they understand that kindness is strength, imagination is useful, and their thoughts are not something to fear but something they can gently guide.
That is why I write stories that are a safe place to explore big ideas. Children relax into them. They laugh, they listen, and without even realising it, they begin to absorb messages that shape how they move through friendships, challenges and everyday moments.
Each of my books carries a gentle thread beneath the surface, offering steady reminders that children are capable, thoughtful and growing every single day.
I write to plant seeds of confidence, kindness and quiet magic, not only for the next generation, but for the ones guiding them too. Because raising children who know their worth begins with remembering our own.
