My Way!

Friday, 22 January 2010

Category - Campaign news

Read what people are saying about the First News My Way! campaign

“This is a great campaign, focused on raising awareness of the different ways children learn and giving all children the self-esteem to achieve their potential. We have already done a great deal to support children with special educational needs, helping them and their families access the extra help they need to succeed at school. Through highlighting positive role models and sharing good examples of teaching and learning this campaign will promote inclusion in the classroom and inspire young people to go on and achieve.”

 Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ministerial responsibilities

“Gordon and I have always been passionate that every single child should have the chance to reach their true potential, so it’s really important that we break down any barriers that some children may face when learning. Listening to children, supporting them and creating the right environment for them to do well is at the heart of this campaign and I’m very pleased to host the launch event for an initiative that will really touch people’s lives and make a difference.”

Sarah Brown wife of Prime Minister Gordon Brown and campaigner

“The My Way! campaign gives children a voice and reminds us that there are many different ways in which to look at the world and many different approaches to learning. At the Teaching Awards we celebrate teachers’ commitment to helping children find their own ways of learning so we are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful campaign. In 2010 we have the Henry Winkler Teaching Award for Special Needs which will reveal brilliant examples of good practice for schools and teachers to share.”

Caroline Evans from The Teaching Awards

“We are extremely proud to be part of My Way! At Walker Books we recognise young readers as individuals who discover and explore books in their own way. We are delighted to be the home of campaign Ambassador Henry Winkler’s Hank Zipzer books, a series that is all about learning how to express yourself and your talents in your own way.”

Helen McAleer from Walker books

“I think the My Way! campaign is a brilliant idea. School can be tough at the best of times, and so many children have extra challenges like dyslexia or autism which make it even tougher. Don’t forget that some of the greatest geniuses in the world have struggled at school – but everyone’s got talent, and everyone can succeed if they get the right support and encouragement.”

Joe Godwin from CBBC

“We are delighted to be involved in such an inspiring and important campaign. Learning through creativity is at the heart of what we do at Pritt.”

Simon Duggan-Hill from co-sponsors Pritt

“This is a very important campaign. My daughter has dyslexia so I know how it feels when everybody appears to be working one way and your brain is working in a different way.”

ChildLine founder and First News agony aunt, Esther Rantzen