Retired headteacher updates her book

A retired former village school headteacher has republished an updated version of her book illustrating how teachers and parents can work together for the benefit of children.

Maggie Wilson brought the book out - ‘Ready for School’, published by Cassells – back in 1988 when she was head at Langham CE Primary School.

It sold well and went out of print but Maggie spent time during the Covid pandemic revising and updating her book after speaking to teachers, parents and carers.

All proceeds from sales will go to Home-Start Horizons in Leicester, which supports young people and their families across the county.

Maggie said: “I was a trustee of Home-Start for many years after I retired, when a group was based in Melton, and I consider that the work the volunteers do with the families with which they work, is enormously important.

“I was pleased that Home-Start Horizons allowed their Logo to go on the front cover of the book.

To buy Maggie’s book, email her at [email protected] or call 07495224944.

Alternatively, email Elaine Macmanard at Home-Start Horizons at

[email protected] or call 0116 279 5062.