Cliveden Literary Festival is proud to support the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and RNIB.
Community
Education Partner – The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
We are proud to support the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham through our education initiative. Each year, we will welcome students from the Academy to the festival, where they are able to attend the sessions, enjoy the festival and all it has to offer, and meet selected speakers.
“I cannot overstate the impact that the Cliveden Literary Festival has on the LAE Tottenham students who are lucky enough to attend. Whilst their studies can provide them the opportunity to develop academic skills in the classroom, Cliveden truly broadens their horizons. The inspirational speakers combined with the awe- inspiring venue inspire genuine passion which will have a lifelong impact on our young people.”
“History and education go hand- in-hand and nothing is more important than involving the next generation of historians and writers in the literary festival.
We are therefore delighted to collaborate with the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and look forward to continuing the collaboration in the years to come.’
Jan Balon
Head Teacher
Natalie Livingstone
Festival Chairman
“The opportunity to experience Cliveden was so culturally enriching. The grounds were absolutely breathtaking. One of the most amazing experiences was being able to speak to a Historian (David Reynolds) just two days after having studied his work in the classroom. Opportunities such as this make learning real for me”.
Muna Hussein, Year 13
“The talks were genuinely fascinating – discussing the influence of the Kremlin made me think long and hard about Britain’s place in the world, opening up perspectives to me which I had never previously considered. A huge thank you for having us.
Omer Unal, Year 13
“The panels and the variety of talks were wonderfully diverse, discussing relevant topics and issues that even a 16 year old student could confidently relate to and be entertained by. The festival gave me a broader appreciation of literature and authors which I hadn’t previously been exposed to.”
Dorea Nengese, Year 13
“Going to the festival was a fantastic experience. I got to listen to talks from various authors and public figures about their works, and we got a totally unique insight into why they write and their experiences”
Lauren Scotland, Year 13
For more information about the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham, please visit the school website http://www.laetottenham.org.uk
Charity Partnership
Charity Partner – RNIB
RNIB is proud to be the charity partner of the Cliveden Literary Festival.
Reading is one of life’s great pleasures. It informs, inspires and connects us to new ideas and opportunities. But for millions of people living with sight loss, accessing books and the written word can pose a significant challenge.
Over the last 150 years, RNIB has been helping blind and partially sighted people live the life they want to lead. From braille and large print, to accessible technology and digital reading services, we make sure that sight loss doesn’t mean missing out on stories, information and learning.
This year is particularly special for RNIB as we celebrate 90 years of Talking Books. Launched in 1935 as the world’s first audiobook library, Talking Books has opened up the joy of reading to generations of readers, and continues to do so today.
During this National Year of Reading, we’re proud to champion a simple but important belief – everyone should have the opportunity to experience the power of reading, whatever their level of sight.
With the support of our community, we can continue to develop innovative services, reach more people affected by sight loss and help make sure that no one is left behind.
To find out more about RNIB’s work, please contact: philanthropy@rnib.org.uk.
