A Selection of Alan's Books
Alan Durant
Author and poet
Interactive talks
Readings/performances
Writing workshops on prose or poetry
Details
Preferred age range:Any
No of sessions per day:
Maximum of 4, plus an introductory assembly
Session Length:
The optimum length of sessions varies obviously depending on age-range and the type of activity, but here’s a rough guide:
Key Stage 1 Assembly: 30 minutes
Key Stage 2 Assembly: 45 minutes
Key Stage 3/4: Assembly 45 minutes
Nursery/Reception: 20 – 30 minutes
Year 1/2: 30 – 45 minutes
Year 3/4: 45 minutes – 1 hour
Year 5/6: 1 – 1½ hours
Key Stage 3/4: 1 – 1½ hours
The length will be the same for each of the above groupings for both interactive talks/performances and workshop sessions. But if you want workshops then an introductory assembly with the children involved in the workshops (or the whole school) is essential.
Areas prepared to travel to:
I live in the South East of England, but travel all over the country, provided travel expenses are available.
Transport:
Car (25p per mile) or train (depending on distance)
Fees:
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
Yes up to £10 million and current DBS check
Website:
Titles include:
Poems from the Writing Shed (published by my imprint The Poplar Press and thus easiest to order from me direct)
Plus please see my other books on the Amazon website
Testimonials:
“Every child was thrilled that they were able to work with you in a workshop session. All of the children loved reading and sharing your books and each class has produced some great work based on them. It was a fantastic way to celebrate Book Week.”
Rebecca Halls, Literacy Subject leader, Kendall C E Primary School, Colchester
." Your assemblies and workshops were pitched perfectly for each year group from Foundation Stage to Year Six. We have had lots of positive feedback from parents and staff. You are a hard act to follow! I very much look forward to working with you again.”
Lorraine Stevens, Literacy Coordinator, British International School Cairo
“Dear Mr Durant, Thank you for coming to our school. I enjoyed it very much. I liked the bit when we made up the story. When I grow up I want to be an author too. Me and my friend Henry thought your stories and poems were very amusing and great. Please come again!!!”
Thomas Wilkinson, Class 4d, Holland Park Primary, Clacton, Essex
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