James Schillemore is English Leader and Lower Phase Leader at Stamshaw Junior School in Portsmouth. He has taught in Portsmouth schools for 13 years.
James published his own children's book, 'Off the Post' in 2013 and is passionate about children learning to read and developing a love of books and language. James undertook an extensive research project into the subject as part of his National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership and, as a father of three, can provide insights into the world of children's reading from a parent's perspective too.

You can contact James via email – [email protected] and via the school’s Twitter @stamshawjun