School Workshops
Literacy Workshops for Secondary Schools in Scotland
Experiential, exciting and empowering, our imaginative approaches harness tried and trusted approaches from the worlds of drama, visual art and creative writing. Approaches specifically developed to support young people in developing their reading and writing skills – and to boost motivation, build on existing knowledge and enhance progression.
Our workshops are a perfect way to celebrate Book Week Scotland, World Book Day, World Poetry Day and Shakespeare Week in your school!







Literacy Workshops
Shakespeare for GCSE and A Level / S4 – S6
School Workshops It’s unlikely that any of Shakespeare’s actors ever saw full copies of the plays they appeared…
Outdoor Poetry
Using school grounds as a resource, we’ll guide pupils to see ordinary things in extraordinary ways – and weave magical tapestries of words.
Poetry Live!
Streamed Workshop Poetry Live – Join one of our team for live workshops, beamed straight to the classroom!…
Cinquains of Truth – People Whose Choices Shaped the World
School Workshops Progress towards equality in a diverse world has been made possible by people who made choices…
Poetry in Sight
Our poetry writing workshops encourage pupils to play with words and rhythms while working to the restrictions imposed by different poetic forms.
Spotlight on Shakespeare
This workshop takes students right through the play, exploring the backstory, meeting the main characters and bringing key moments to life.
Introducing Shakespeare
A fantastic and very energetic way to engage your students in the playwright, his life and works – and prepare them for their studies to come.
The Play’s The Thing
Our Shakespeare programmes prove popular and successful both nationally and internationally.
CSI: Reading Skills
Specifically designed to support pupils in making connections between different ways of “reading”.
Speaking with Confidence
Supporting students in recognising the true value of their voices!
International Women’s Day Poetry Workshop
Celebrate the power of women working together, remembering their achievements through verse.
Counting Achievement Through Poetry
Counting Achievement Through Poetry uses poetry to celebrate the remarkable achievements of some remarkable people.
World Poetry Day – Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Celebrate the lives and achievements of some amazing British writers from diverse backgrounds.
Refuge Rhymes – Poetry
Inspiring and Reflective Poetry workshops for both Primary and Secondary Schools exploring the theme of “Refuge”.
Personification Poetry
Students will harvest the fruits of their imaginations and explore notions of empathy to construct uniquely moving poetry.
Soundscape Poetry
Those pupils who said they don’t like poetry will be writing furiously at the end of this magical workshop.
Drop Down Day – Enrichment Workshops
You can mix and match workshops to build your own Enrichment or Drop Down Day. Perfect for an end of term celebration!
Playing with Poetry – National Poetry Day 2025
School Workshops Year on year, our National Poetry Day programmes prove popular and successful right across the country…