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! 

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!…

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”.

Ready to book a workshop? Want to ask us a question?
National Poetry Day School Workshops Refuge

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.