Child watching the show. “Marvin’s Story Time Show is the highlight of my daughter’s week. She just loves the Story Time Show” Parent “Full body engagement from head to toe, including her pointy toe”
Welcome to our News & Impact page, where we share the latest updates from Marvin’s Story Time Show and celebrate the positive outcomes being achieved by children, families and educational settings.

Latest News & Stories

Read our latest news, updates and stories from Marvin’s Story Time Show.
Research: Impact of an Accessible Literacy Programme

Explore peer-reviewed research into Marvin’s Story Time Show and its impact on literacy, engagement and inclusion for children with complex needs. Read More → 
What Makes Story Time Accessible for Children with VI?

Discover how high-contrast visuals, music and inclusive storytelling create accessible and meaningful story experiences for every child. Read More →
Bridging the Gap to Accessible Story Time

Learn how accessible storytelling removes barriers and supports participation, communication, learning and enjoyment for children with complex needs. Read More →

Why Repetition Matters in Storytelling

From watching to participating. Discover how repetition supports anticipation, communication, confidence and engagement for children with VI, CVI, PMLD and complex needs. Read More →

Research Published on Paths to Literacy

Research exploring the impact of Marvin’s Story Time Show for learners with PMLD and CVI has been published on Paths to Literacy.

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Build Capacity Through Accessible Literacy

Building Capacity for Accessible Literacy a mother and her two daughters explore cups and plates on the table

Discover how accessible literacy and multi-sensory learning help build the capacity of families and educators to better understand, accommodate and support children with PMLD, CVI, visual impairment and complex needs.

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Why Concept Development Matters For Accessible Literacy

Concept of the ness of the object, woodeness of wooden spoons

Discover why concept development is fundamental to accessible literacy for children with PMLD, CVI and complex needs, supporting communication, understanding and learning. Read More →

Impact & Outcomes

Explore real-life outcomes reported by teachers, families and specialist practitioners. These stories highlight the impact Marvin’s Story Time Show is having on engagement, communication, participation, visual attention and wellbeing.

 

What Families and Professionals Say

Detailed Outcomes and Impact Stories

Shared Attention 

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Communication & Anticipation

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Engagement & Participation

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Attention and Listening

Visual Attention and Tracking

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Learning Through Repetition

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