Cat Weatherill Author Visits School Workshops

Provided by Cat Weatherill (External Provider)

Building the next generation of writers

Hello - I'm Cat and I specialise in school visits, as an author, a storyteller or a bit of both! Since childhood, I have been passionate about reading, language and the magical, transformative power of stories. Now I am on a mission to support and inspire the next generation of writers, and to share the sheer excitement of stories, on the page and on the stage. I'd love to bring my expertise to your school - to build confidence, boost creativity and leave everyone buzzing with ideas. Let's make this visit happen! catweatherillauthor.com / catweatherill.co.uk

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Format

EYFS: 4 sessions x 45 mins
(50 participants per session)
Reception: 4 sessions x 45 mins
(100 participants per session)
Primary: 4 sessions x 1 hr
(200 participants per session)
Secondary: 4 sessions x 1 hr
(200 participants per session)

I am very flexible. Writing workshops, whole school or key stage assemblies, Meet the Author sessions, story sessions - all are possible. You can pick and mix!

Age Groups

All Year Groups

Book a True Pro

I am massively experienced and hugely reliable. As a professional Artist in Education for thirty years, I've worked with thousands of children worldwide, in hundreds of schools and nurseries. My sessions are perfectly pitched and age appropriate. I have full DBS and public liability insurance and always arrive with a smile!

Fully Interactive Fun-Filled Sessions

My sessions are high energy and very interactive. For the little ones I use puppets, props, music, songs and plenty of action rhymes. I also send a teaching video in advance so the children can confidently join in with a longer song.

For the older children, I use music, props and slides. I always like to find time for Q & A.

For teens, I find riddles + lateral thinking + spooky stories = a winning combination!

Creative Writing Workshops

I have plenty of workshops to choose from, for Reception - Year 9. Please ask me for a full list!

The list includes cinematic writing, how to be better at writing, creating imaginary worlds, how to begin a story, the shape of stories, a workshop on the theme of the Arthurian quest, abstract writing, spinning stories from objects and a fascinating D & T session about book design and publication (suitable for Yr 6 to adult)

Meet the Author Sessions

Meeting a real author can be a transformative experience for some children. My Meet the Author sessions are VERY lively and contain a bit of everything: my story - how I began in the backsteets of Liverpool, worked hard & suffered failures, but pushed through to become an international performer; writing tips and advice; a book extract; Q & A; promoting the power and magic of reading. Sometimes I use slides.

Quotes

'Cat is one of our great storytellers,' Michael Morpurgo

'Being with Cat is like swallowing sunshine' Charlie Jordan, Smooth Radio

'A magical performer' The Times

Student Feedback

'Last year you visited my school. Since then you inspired me to read. I started by reading 'Barkbelly' and now I am reading 'Snowbone.' Now my mum has to tell me to STOP reading and go to sleep. But when she leaves the room I carry on reading because I love your books" Amelia (age 9) Sutton Coldfield Girls School

'You are my favourite role model because you inspire me to write books and you are kind and funny. Your amazing stories give me loads of ideas' Emma (aged 13) Lady Hawkins High School

'I think Cat is the best storyteller in the world' Cameron (age 7) Machynlleth CP School

'OMG - I want to be YOU' Maddie (age 14) Icknield High School

Day Itinerary*

A Typical Day?

Together we will plan a perfect day to suit your needs and numbers. If you would like everyone to be involved, Meet the Author sessions are ideal. I work with Nursery - Yr 9. Workshops are for one class at a time (35 max) Performance-based sessions can accommodate up to 200. I can bring my own PA & microphone if required.

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.

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Cost

£250 for a half day / £400 for a full day plus a travel contribution by zone.

Testimonials

WOW! AMAZING! We've had a fantastic day with Cat. She inspired our students to produce some magical writing and talked to our older students about the writing and publishing process. She gave me exactly what I'd asked for and more, and we've really enjoyed our school visit with her. If any other school is dithering over who to book - BOOK CAT!

Simon Lawley, Church Lawton School

Thank you so much for the sessions yesterday. The children have not stopped talking about it. They even asked where you were this morning.

Ellie Fisher, Eastnor Primary School

The pupils were enthralled and captivated. Absolutely loved it. Met the needs of our kids. Rich language experience. Structure and content of session appropriate to age and abilities of pupils.

Gwen Jones, Read A Million Words in Wales Project

Checklist

Enhanced DBS Checked Instructors
Public Liability Insurance

About This Provider (Cat Weatherill)

Head Office: Cat Weatherill, Home, B49

- Best-selling Puffin author, professional storyteller and poet - Cat specialises in bringing the magic of stories into schools. Her mission is to inspire and support the next generation of writers. Every child can write. Every child has a story to tell. Every child can be creative. She boosts confidence, gives creative writing advice and shows the sheer joy of life as a professional artist. Her visits create a real buzz on the day and have lasting effect - guaranteed.

Delivery Format

I am very flexible. Writing workshops, whole school or key stage assemblies, Meet the Author sessions, story sessions - all are possible. You can pick and mix!

Requirements

I am fueled almost entirely by tea & biscuits, so a kettle will definitely be required! I work nationally and internationally so will happily travel to wherever you are, but I will might accommodation if you are distant. It doesn't have to be fancy!

Event Days

Anti-Bullying Week, Halloween, International Literacy Day, International Women's Day, National Poetry Day, World Book Day

Accreditations

Full Member of British Actors Equity

Available Regions

This service is available internationally

Anywhere in England

Anywhere in Northern Ireland

Anywhere in Scotland

Anywhere in Wales

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