- About Us Reply to comment Primary schoolchildren across
Britain could get back to the Bible – thanks to a scheme that
links literacy hours with Scripture. The Bible Society-sponsored
scheme Bible in Literacy was the brainchild of schools worker
Shirley Gowland. ‘My passion was to really see young children
being able to understand the Scriptures at their own level –
rather than in an adult way,’ she said. ‘Sadly, many children
would never encounter the Bible without this scheme – but Bible
in Literacy introduces them to the Scriptures in an appropriate
way.’ The interactive resource, which simultaneously teaches
children basic literacy skills and Bible stories, was presented
recently to schools in the London Borough of Newham. Churches
sponsored nearly 50 packs for their local schools as part of a
pilot scheme. ‘It was a great success. Teachers say it’s very
informative and useful,’ said Shirley. Now it’s being made
available to primary schools across the country. But Shirley
hopes churches will start buying