🌟 Join me for a 1:1 version of this creative writing course, where we will use the stimulus of short, animated films to inspire writing. This class fosters creativity as it is an open-ended class where children have the freedom to choose their writing outcomes.🎥✨

🤝 Beginners will be guided step-by-step, and advanced students are challenged with targeted questions and vocabulary. 

If this is your first class on outschool, sign up using my referral code ellygb0C to get $20 off! 


*********************************Typical Class Routine********************************************** 

🎲 Getting to know you game or activity 

🚀 A quick and snappy starter that might give clues away to the film!

🍿 Weekly Cinematic Exploration – watching a handpicked short films (4-10 minutes) 

🗨️ Dynamic Discussions - encouraging expression of thoughts and opinions.

📝 Writing- Children choose prompts that resonate, making writing a personal and enjoyable endeavor.

🤝 Writing Support-     I provide guidance and encouragement for a positive learning experience throughout the writing process.

🗣️ Sharing work and feedback within the class. 

🕒There is always an opportunity for students to finish their work after class and submit for feedback as I wouldn’t want a student to feel rushed or pressured into sharing. 



************************************Class Schedule *************************************************

Course outline:

🎓w/c 11th June-5 Metres 80 (High Diving giraffes)

🎓w/c 18th June- The One for All- ‘From day dot, young Geoff had a curious and unshakeable love for beans.’ 

🎓w/c 25th June- Don't Go- The family cat is enjoying a relaxing morning at home, snoozing on the sofa, tucking into his dinner - when his peace is shattered by an unusual visitor.  Will cat ever catch him?

🎓w/c 2nd July-  Rock, Paper, Scissors -Have you ever wondered what would happen if Rock, Paper and Scissors met each other?

🎓w/c 9th July- Taking Flight-  After being dropped off with his 'boring, old Grandpa' one boy's dismay is turned into a thrilling adventure through the power of a shared imagination, a 'Radio-Flyer' and a story telling Grandpa. When Dad returns will the fun be over? 

🎓w/c 16th July- The Clock Tower- A beautiful dancer spends all of her life stuck at the top of the clock tower.  Reverso- A story about a man whose whole life is upside down

For September classes:

🎓w/c 2nd September-  5 Metres 80 (High Diving giraffes)

🎓w/c 9th September - The One for All- ‘From day dot, young Geoff had a curious and unshakeable love for beans.’ 

🎓w/c 16th September - Don't Go- The family cat is enjoying a relaxing morning at home, snoozing on the sofa, tucking into his dinner - when his peace is shattered by an unusual visitor.  Will cat ever catch him?

🎓w/c 23rd  September - Rock, Paper, Scissors- Have you ever wondered what would happen if Rock, Paper and Scissors met each other?

🎓w/c 1st September- Taking Flight- 
After being dropped off with his 'boring, old Grandpa' one boy's dismay is turned into a thrilling adventure through the power of a shared imagination, a 'Radio-Flyer' and a story telling Grandpa. When Dad returns will the fun be over? 

🎓w/c 8th October- The Clock Tower- A beautiful dancer spends all of her life stuck at the top of the clock tower. 

🎓w/c 15th October- Something Fishy

🎓w/c 22nd October-Much Better Now- A bookmark is stuck in a forgotten book that is one day knocked over by wind. 

🎓w/c 16th July- Reverso- A story about a man whose whole life is upside down



*********************************Other Information************************************************* 

📝 Additional content is introduced weekly, and worksheets are provided in advance. 

💡 Flexible participation options are available with optional home-learning activities. 

📝Small class sizes ensure a conducive environment for swift progress. 

💰 Discounts available for whole term sign-ups. Contact me for details.



******************************Teaching Credentials and Qualifications****************************

🎓MA Childhood Studies, Warwick University, 2007-2008 

🎓PGCE Primary Education, Warwick University, 2006-2007 (certified teaching qualification in the UK) 

🎓BA Sociology, University of Leeds, 2003-2006

🌟Worked in British primary schools for over 15 years 

🌟10 years as the head of English 



****************************************Teaching Style*******************************************

 My commitment as both a teacher and a leader has always centered around helping children attain academic excellence through dynamic and innovative lessons. I have worked with a diverse range of students, from those with additional needs to those classified as gifted and talented.


Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom! 📚