School Visits

I regularly visit a range of schools ranging from the independent sector to Pupil Referral Units. My sessions can be used to support learning on Anglo-Saxon or Viking history as well as English lessons. I am happy to adapt my sessions to best support and inspire your pupils.

 

A standard session would include:

• A talk about my How to be a Hero books and the inspiration behind them

• My infamous True/False Viking Quiz (I remain undefeated!)

• Readings from the books

• A question-and-answer session

 

This can be for any number of pupils; I have spoken to groups of anywhere between 5 and 500. I am happy to adapt the length of my talk to fit into the school timetable, maximum of 45 minutes.

 

I can also lead creative writing workshops lasting one hour each. The workshops can be on either Creating a Mythological Creature (this is particularly suitable for lower ability or younger students) or Writing a World in which students create a piece of writing inspired by one of the nine worlds of Norse mythology. Maximum of 30 students per workshop.

 

I can also provide additional resources including word searches, decoding challenges and colouring sheets.

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If you have something specific in mind, get in touch and I'll see what I can arrange. 

 

Costs

In person visit: £100 plus travel costs of 45p per mile for journeys over 10 miles from Ipswich

Virtual visit via Zoom: £75

Personalised pre-recorded presentation of 15 mins: £30

 

A 30-minute creative writing workshop for key stage 2 pupils is also available for an additional £75 per workshop. Maximum of 30 pupils per workshop.

 

I will provide an editable letter which can be sent home to parents with information about the visit and am happy to provide signed copies of the books for purchase.

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Check out the School Resources page for free lesson plans and other activities.

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I appreciate budgets can be tight, so if you're not sure please get in touch and I'll see what I can do!