My heart sank as I read Ellie’s homework diary… Pretend to set up a business, and present your idea to the class.
Ellie’s strengths were speaking and listening, rather than reading and writing, but to stand up in front of others in a competitive environment would daunt all but the most confident child. Ellie wasn’t that child.
‘Do you want me to have a quiet word with Miss Harper?’ I asked her, but
