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
Show SEND adaptations:
- Shorter performance
- Adapt to any sensory needs (e.g. quieter)
Relevant areas of the National Curriculum:
- English, particularly writing and speaking
- Wellbeing
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Enrichment activities
- Raising attainment in speaking and listening
About the pupil workshops
Professional writers will lead creative writing workshops with the chosen classes. Workshops will offer the chance for your pupils to try their hand at prose writing and poetry, with the writers ensuring that there are multiple points of entry for pupils of all abilities.
Workshop SEND adaptations:
- Co-planning with teachers to adapt approach.
- Adjustments to reduce writing (eg drawing, spoken word).
Teacher twilight CPD
Working with experienced creative writing facilitators, teachers will gain insight into teaching creative writing outside of the restrictions of the curriculum, coming away with useful tips and resources for encouraging creativity in their pupils.
This CPD can accommodate 4 to 20 members of staff.
About Arvon
Arvon is the UK’s Home of Creative Writing, offering residential courses and workshops for schools. Since 1968, we've helped young people find their voice through writing. Authors like Emma Carroll and Lemm Sissay began their journeys with Arvon. Give your pupils the chance to discover their creative spark.
