Examinations for 15-to-19 year olds
The Society was invited to take part in an Oral Evidence Session at the House of Commons on 21 February 2012, and was represented by EWG member John Butterworth. For more information about the work of the Commons Select Committee on education, see www.parliament.uk/education-committee and to read a blog written by John for the LSE after the evidence session, click here.
Read the Society of Authors’ submission to the Education Select Committee’s inquiry into the administration of examinations for 15-to-19-year-olds in England.
ALCS Educational Writers' Award Winner Announced
Moon by Stewart Ross (Oxford University Press) is the winner of the 2011 Educational Writers’ Award, which was announced at the All Party Writers Group (APWG) Winter Reception at the House of Commons on Tuesday 6 December. Stewart Ross received a cheque for £2,000.
The judges said of the winning book:
"A highly readable text and a fascinating mix of science, history, literature, music, cinema, folklore and religion…"
The Educational Writers’ Award was established in 2008 by the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) and the Society of Authors “to celebrate educational writing that inspires creativity and encourages students to read widely and build up their understanding of a subject beyond the requirements of exam specifications”.
The award is for an outstanding example of traditionally published non-fiction that enhances teaching and learning, and this year the 2011 Award focuses on books for 7-11 year olds, published in 2010 and 2011.
This year’s judges were children’s writer Nicola Davies; teacher Chris Freudenberg and librarian Fiona Kirk .
Other books on the shortlist
- Nick Baker's Bug Zoo by Nick Baker (Dorling Kindersley)
‘Ideal for all budding zoologists…full of information and practical activities for children to find out more for themselves…’
- Gorilla Journal by Carolyn Franklin (Salariya Book Company)
‘Looks and reads like a real journal with a great mix of informative text, sketches and photographs…’
- Mission Explore by The Geography Collective (Can of Worms Press)
‘A brave book which encourages children to explore the world around them, developing their curiosity, confidence and courage along the way…’