The School That Got Teens Reading

MY ROLE: DV DIRECTOR

Directed by Steph Atkinson
Executive Produced by Jo Roe

Ripley Academy in Lancaster is one of the county’s most successful schools, but it can't get its teenage pupils to engage in one of the most important skills imaginable - reading. It's a problem secondary schools and parents are facing across the country. Now Ripley is trying something completely new. They have invited actor and comedian Javone Prince in to shake things up. With the help of local girl and reading champion Helen Skelton, Javone's mission is to turn the school’s reluctant readers into dedicated bookworms. 

“inspirational – albeit troubling – programme”
The Guardian