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Suitable for

Children in Years 1–6, from enthusiastic young writers to those looking to strengthen their writing skills and confidence.

These workshops are not just for children preparing for entrance exams. They welcome writers of varying abilities, provided they can read and write at the expected level for their year group.

Please note:

Year 1 workshops begin from February of Year 1 onwards.

For July and August workshops, select the year group your child will enter in September.

Time
10am-2pm
bring snack and packed lunch, break time included
Venue
Fulham Venue: Fulham Prep School, 200 Greyhound Rd, London W14 9SD
Putney Venue: Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Rd, London SW15 2NQ
How it works

At the start of the workshop, children receive one of our bespoke Yellowbird booklets, filled with structured exercises and writing tasks to complete individually and in groups.

Each day, children develop and produce a piece of writing and receive timely feedback, helping them recognise their strengths and apply new techniques as they progress.

At the end of the workshop, children take home their completed, marked booklets. The detailed feedback provides parents with valuable insight into what their child is doing well and where they can continue to improve. There is also an opportunity to speak to the teacher at pick-up.

Booking: Select your preferred date, venue and year group, then complete your booking and payment online. Further workshop details will be emailed a few days before the start date.

Key areas covered

Our workshops develop the essential skills of effective writing, including:

  • Planning and organising ideas into engaging stories
  • Structuring paragraphs and developing a clear narrative
  • Varying sentence openings and lengths
  • Strengthening grammar and punctuation
  • Bringing descriptions to life using senses, feelings and imagery
  • Using creative language and techniques to capture the reader’s attention
Important information
  • Max Students: 10-12
  • The material used in this workshop will change each month so students can join multiple times throughout the year to maximise their learning.
  • This workshop is designed to be challenging. Children must be able to read and write at the correct year level. The level of work is comparable to independent school exams.
  • We sometimes have to merge year groups, depending on bookings. If necessary, we will only ever merge two consecutive year groups e.g. Y2 and Y3

NOTE: If a workshop is Sold Out, please join the waitlist by selecting the sold out workshop, date and venue and then entering your email when prompted.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to cancel your booking, please email us at hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk

You will have the following options:

  • 14 days or more before the start of the workshop/course/exam: you will be offered credit for a future workshop/course/exam valid for 12 months OR a full refund less an admin fee (the lesser of 10% of the order or £50).
  • Less than 14 days before the start of the workshop/course/exam: refunds credit notes and date changes cannot be given.

Absences and illness (non-attendance without notice) are not eligible for a refund or credit.

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Creative Writing

£568.00 – £628.00
Suitable for children aged 6 to 11 (Y1-6)
4 or 5 day workshops
Fulham and Putney

Description

Writing is similar to the opening of a chess game: the pieces must be put in place at the start. The key to successful stories and descriptions lies in structure and planning. Both of these are at the heart of what we do in Creative Writing, helping children develop the skills and confidence to bring their ideas to life.

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Working in small, age-appropriate groups, children learn our ‘Six Secrets for Success’, exploring how to structure and develop their writing while using powerful imagery, similes, metaphors and other creative language techniques to engage their readers.

Throughout the workshop, children explore a range of writing styles, including story writing, descriptive writing, persuasive writing and diary writing. By producing a piece of writing each day and receiving immediate, constructive feedback, children can celebrate their achievements, recognise areas for improvement and put new techniques into practice.

Our teaching reflects the standards expected by schools at each age level, while encouraging imagination, individuality and a genuine enjoyment of writing. With fresh themes and exercises introduced regularly, each workshop offers new opportunities to develop skills and make progress, whether attending for the first time or returning to Yellowbird.

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Additional information

Year Group

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Select Dates

19-23 Oct 2026, 26-30 Oct 2026, 14-18 Dec 2026, 15-19 Feb 2027, 30 Mar – 2 Apr 2027, 5-9 Apr 2027, 12-16 Apr 2027, 1-4 Jun 2027, 12-16 Jul 2027, 19-23 Jul 2027, 26-30 Jul 2027, 16-20 Aug 2027, 23-27 Aug 2027
Location

Fulham, Putney

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