Join me Ian Bland for a fun, high-energy 90-minute online poetry workshop designed especially for primary schools to celebrate National Poetry Day 2026.

On Thursday 1st October at 9.30am, your pupils will become part of a huge national literacy event as schools from across the UK come together for an unforgettable morning of poetry, creativity and performance.

This isn’t a passive Zoom session — it’s a lively, interactive workshop packed with laughter, imagination and audience participation from start to finish.

Children will enjoy performances of Ian’s most popular funny poems before being guided step-by-step to create and perform their own original poem during the session.

Why schools love these workshops

✅ Makes poetry exciting and accessible
Even children who normally say “I don’t like writing” quickly become engaged and eager to join in.

✅ Perfect for reluctant readers and writers
Ian’s playful, humorous approach removes the fear around poetry and helps children discover that writing can be fun.

✅ Builds confidence and oracy skills
Children are encouraged to share ideas, perform aloud and celebrate their own creative voice.

✅ Improves writing skills naturally
Pupils develop vocabulary, rhythm, rhyme, imagery and performance techniques without it feeling like “work”.

✅ Creates a shared whole-school experience
Bring multiple classes together and let your pupils feel part of something special happening nationwide.

National Poetry Day is the perfect opportunity to inspire a love of language, spark creativity and give children the confidence to express themselves.

Whether your pupils are confident performers or hesitant writers, this workshop will leave them feeling proud, energised and excited about poetry.

With over 1,000 primary schools already trusting Ian Bland’s workshops, you can be confident your children are in safe hands.

Workshop Details

• Date: Thursday 1st October 2026
• Time: 9:30am
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Platform: Live on Zoom
• Suitable for: Years 2–6

Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your place.

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💷 Just £50 + VAT (per 2 Zoom connections)

2 ZOOM connections means that the workshop can be shown on 2 computers around school. 2 to 4 connections are ideal for smaller primary schools. Larger primary schools often purchase more to accommodate more classes. ZOOM connections are sold in 2s.

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🟡 Book Your Place Now

(Takes 30 seconds to secure your place)

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⚠️ Spaces are limited and this event will fill quickly

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