
School Visits
Inspire Reading for Pleasure and Creative Writing
I love visiting schools and libraries and have experience working across a wide range of settings—from independent schools to Pupil Referral Units. As a fully qualified teacher, I tailor each session to best support and inspire your pupils, making sure every visit is engaging, educational, and fun.
📚 Amelia Cheeseheart Investigates
Ideal for Key Stage 1 (EYFS inclusion available—please contact me to discuss suitability)
These lively sessions are designed to foster reading for pleasure while developing early creative writing skills through storytelling and imagination.
A typical session includes:
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A reading and introduction to Amelia Cheeseheart Investigates
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A whole-group interactive “Design Your Own Mystery” activity
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Individual character creation and mystery writing task
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Q&A session with the author
⚔️ How to Be a Hero
Best suited for Key Stage 2
These sessions can support English lessons or complement topics on Anglo-Saxon or Viking history, linking fiction with curriculum content in a fun and memorable way.
A typical session includes:
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A talk about the How to Be a Hero series and the inspiration behind it
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My legendary (and undefeated!) True/False Viking Quiz
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Readings from the books
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Q&A session
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Creative writing workshop: choose from
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Creating a Magical Creature (ideal for younger or less confident writers)
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Writing a World – inspired by the nine realms of Norse mythology
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📦 What's Included
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Optional extras: word searches, decoding challenges, colouring sheets
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Editable parent letter to send home ahead of the visit
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Option to order signed copies of my books
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Free downloadable lesson plans and activities on the School Resources page
💰 Pricing
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Half-day visit – £200 (plus travel at 45p per mile for journeys over 10 miles from Ipswich)
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Full-day visit – £400 (plus travel)
Let’s Make It Happen
I understand that school budgets can be tight—please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can discuss what’s possible. I’m always happy to adapt a visit to suit your school’s needs.
📩 Contact me today to check availability and plan your author visit!
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