Fun and inspiring creative writing workshops led by professional writers, suitable for all abilities.
About the show
Arvon is all about encouraging people to see themselves as writers. We believe writing creatively supports children to grow in confidence, improve writing skills and boost wellbeing. Your school will be partnered with professional writers for the day, who will perform their own work and support pupils to develop and perform theirs. The show will inspire pupils by lifting their written words off the page and bringing the year group together to celebrate their writing. It will take place after pupil workshops, bringing all pupils together for a final celebration, with spoken word performances from the professional writers followed by pupils taking to the stage to share their written pieces authored in the classroom workshops.
Key Stage / Year Groups:
KS2, SEND
Relevant areas of the National Curriculum:
- English, especially writing and speaking
- Wellbeing
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Enrichment activities
- Raising attainment in speaking and listening
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About the pupil workshops
Professional writers will lead creative writing workshops with your chosen classes. These workshops will offer your pupils the chance to try their hand at writing prose and poetry, with the writers ensuring that there are multiple points of entry for pupils of all abilities.
Teacher twilight CPD
Working with experienced creative writing facilitators, teachers will gain insight into teaching creative writing outside of the restrictions of the curriculum. You will come away with useful tips and resources for encouraging creativity in your pupils.
This CPD can accommodate up to 15 members of staff.
About Arvon
Arvon is the UK’s leading creative writing charity dedicated to nurturing writers of all ages. Since 1968, we have been running residential writing courses and workshops with schools and individuals. Writers Helen Mort and Lemn Sissay are among those whose passion for writing was first awakened at Arvon.
