Inspiring Writing in Primary Schools

About Liz Chamberlain

Liz Chamberlain is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the Open University and is a former primary teacher leading literacy teacher and Assistant Headteacher. Her main area of expertise is linked to the field of English and in particular childrens home writing practices. In particular her interests focus on the ways in which children are positioned and position themselves as writers both at home and in school. She continues to work with children as co-researchers through the capture of on-going writing practices through the use of video and photographs. For four years she was the Strategic Consultant for the Everybody Writes national writing project and continues to use this work to reflect on effective literacy practices. She regularly runs after-school writing clubs in local schools.