Lucy Swanston

Managing Director @Topic Heroes

Milton Keynes, GB

Literacy is a vital part of a child\'s overall development. It is the foundation for doing well atschool socialising with others, developing independence, managing money and working. According to Government figures children every year in the UK leave primary school without being able to read and write well. This number is rising. Topic Heroes is the first online literacy resource to offer young people a personalised andengaging way to embrace and be inspired by literacy. Choosing from a great range of topics, or creatingtheir own from a favourite subject or hobby, children of all abilities can enjoy the fun and excitement ofproducing a topic book in their very own words and pictures. The fun doesn\'t stop there; children will beproud to receive their professionally printed book that is creatively superior to share with friends andfamily.Topic Heroes is a highly impactful and measurable school resource that is easy to set-up and apply tolesson plans. Available 24/7, Topic Heroes projects can continue to be worked on at home and encourage a new focus on literacy within the entire family. Topic Heroes helps teachers to assess children\'s work and identify areas to improve ability levels in a creative environment. Not only is Topic Heroes a hit in class and at home, it meets the wider Government agenda to tackle country-wide underperforming literacy levels and the need to raise attainment and provide children with a brighter future.