Developing narrative and descriptive writing at KS3
About this course
Acclaimed spoken-word artist and award-winning poet Steven Camden - aka Polarbear – delivers an energetic, interactive workshop, exemplifying his own collaborative practice of using talk as a stimulus for creative writing.
This online training involves one 90-minute session
New dates for autumn 2025 and spring 2026 coming soon
Costs
£70 for a single ticket
This course can also be booked as a private group session at a cost of £700. For more information email Nisha Tank, Head of School Improvement, nisha.tank@literacytrust.org.uk
Who should attend
This highly interactive and energetic workshop is delivered by acclaimed spoken-word artist and award-winning poet and writer Steven Camden - aka Polarbear. It is aimed at English teachers, who would like to explore techniques for using collaborative talk to develop students’ confidence and skills to generate ideas to write creatively.
Participants must have a working microphone and camera to participate, will need a pen and notebook and should be prepared for a hands-on, practical and collaborative experience in which they will reflect on their own collaborative writing process, in order to develop students’ creative writing.
What you will receive
- Live delivery from an expert National Literacy Trust trainer
- A 90-minute interactive session
- The opportunity to engage and collaborate with other practitioners
What you will gain from attending
In 90-minute session, you will learn about:
- What is involved in creative writing processes
- Strategies to develop practical approaches for the teaching of creative writing with students in Key Stages 3 and 4
- Ideas to embed creative writing processes into regular classroom practice
Preparing for the sessions
To participate fully in a session, you will need a working microphone and camera, notepaper and a pen. Please note, sessions are not recorded.
Enquiries
- For all ticketed events contact Jess Hirst, Project Officer, jess.hirst@literacytrust.org.uk
- For all group or whole-school training enquiries contact Nisha Tank, Head of School Improvement, nisha.tank@literacytrust.org.uk
- For any other secondary training enquiries please call 07742 768406