English subject tasters available led by our academic staff on a range of different topics.
What makes good writing?
Duration: 1 Hour
Audience: Suitable for Years 11 upwards
Supporting GCSE or A-Level cohorts for their English Language exams – or just as a taster of what studying Creative Writing at university entails – this workshop employs a mixture of group discussion and practical exercises to help students enhance their understanding and application of plot, character, setting, and other aspects of prose that mesh together to create a compelling story.
Be Me Write Free
Duration: 2 Hours
Audience: Suitable for Years 11 and above
This workshop provides a quiet, safe space where young people will be guided through different writing activities to explore thoughts and feelings about various aspects of their lives. There is no pressure on the sharing of the writing – this is at the discretion of the individual – although there will be reflective conversations after each session. Suitable for those aged 11-18, but groups are limited to 15. Sessions will be tailored around the dynamics and needs of the group.
Censorship: Should anyone tell us what we can and can’t write?
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Suitable for Years 12 and 13 (or equivalent)
This debate and discussion session explores censorship from the Ancient Greeks to 'cancel culture', and asks whether there is any topic that writers, ethically, shouldn't tackle, and who should have the power to decide this.