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watch the video for Matt's  philosophy on why poetry is so important - and fun!

Schools - £400 full day, £250 half day + travel (40p per mile from SK8)

Matt provides inspirational performances and writing workshops - below is the usual format he uses for a day in school: (Please note in light of Covid 19, Matt can tailor his days so that instead of assemblies, he can do short performances before each workshop)
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8:30am arrive at school (bald and dressed in black!) 
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KS2 Assembly (all class teachers present) - 35/40mins 
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KS1 Assembly (all class teachers present - the sessions are CPD for teachers as well as workshops for the children) - 20mins 
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then 
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EITHER 
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x4 45 minute writing workshops in KS2 classes (with a class sized group, in classrooms with the class teacher present) 
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OR 
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x6 30 minute writing workshops across both Key Stages (with a class sized group, in classrooms with the class teacher present)
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Matt normally also brings with him a selection of his books to run a book selling/signing at some point during the school day 
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Libraries and Festivals
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Matt has performed at libraries across the UK and festivals including Cheltenham Literary Festival, Bath Children's Festival, Manchester Children's Book Festival - please email mattgoodfellowpoet@hotmail.com for bookings
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