A Selection of Matt's Books
Matt Goodfellow
Type of Artist:
Poet
Matt can offer primary schools a full day of:
1 x 30 minute KS2 assembly (with class teachers present)
6 x 30 minute workshops in class across ks2 classes
OR
4 x 45 minute writing workshops in class for KS2 (with class teachers present)
Matt can offer secondary schools:
4 x 50 minute writing workshops for 2 classes at a time (with class teachers present)
Details
Preferred age range:KS2 & Secondary
Maximum number in any one session:
60 for workshops, no limit for assemblies
No of sessions per day:
Usually 4 plus a shorter assembly
Session Length:
See above
Areas prepared to travel to:
Anywhere providing travel and accommodation expenses are covered. Based near Manchester.
Transport:
Car (45 pence per mile)
Fees:
Please indicate which author you are interested in
DBS/CRB:
PLI and CRB checked
Website:
Titles include:
The Final Year
Carry Me Away
The Same inside
Chicken on the Roof
Testimonials:
"Matt is a brilliantly engaging performer who enthuses and inspires children." - Rachel Jacques, Head Teacher, Bowker Vale Primary School, Manchester
"Matt’s performances and workshops were fantastic! His humour and warmth inspired boys and girls across both Key Stages. We look forward to his next visit!" - Susie Hornby, Teacher, Altrincham CE Primary School
"Matt’s sessions really enthused the children and gave them the confidence to perform (even in a whole school assembly!) All children were able to succeed." - , Michelle Rogers, Deputy Head, All Saints Primary School, Gorton, Manchester
Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene.
He values words, crafting the language and never patronises his readers.
His writing is sensitive and powerful. Matt celebrates experience with a sharp eye, transforming the world under the microscope of poetic language.
Pie Corbett
Matt engaged the children brilliantly with his lively poetry and wit. He is both entertaining and inspiring. Children from Foundation Stage to Year 6 loved working with him and teachers were left buzzing with ideas about how to deliver poetry in exciting ways.
Angela Ridley, Headteacher, Mersey Drive Primary School, Bury
Matt’s infectious enthusiasm ran right through the school and inspired children and staff alike to read and perform poetry not only in the performances and workshops but beyond. Every single child went away with a smile on their face - we look forward to welcoming Matt back in the very near future.
Matthew Hover, Headteacher, Ashton Hayes Primary School
When your ‘hard to reach’ boys are searching for Matt, notebooks in hand, to show him their poetry compositions, you know he’s getting something right. Matt’s poetry and personal anecdotes make for an inspirational day!
Paul Heaton, Headteacher, St Mary’s RC Primary School, Radcliffe
The children at Bradshaw Hall loved listening to Matt's unique style of poetry and joined in with great enthusiasm. Truly inspiring! The class workshops were extremely popular and both staff and children have already requested a return visit!
Caroline Wilson, Deputy Headteacher, Bradshaw Hall Primary School, Cheadle
From the minute Matt walked into our school there was a buzz of excitement. He engaged every single pupil in the workshops and encouraged them all to step into the fascinating world of poetry. Pupils and staff loved the day and were left with great ideas, inspiration and a real feel good factor.
Joanne Kane, Assistant Headteacher, St Teresa’s Primary School, Irlam
An inspirational session, delivered with such energy. The children produced some fabulous pieces of poetry.
Wendi Swan, Acting Deputy Head Teacher, Wellfield Junior School, Sale
Published work:
Matt has had poems published in anthologies and magazines worldwide
Matt Goodfellow's Amazon site