Learning
Bring a group to Arvon – we offer residential weeks for schools, young people and adult groups.
At the heart of Arvon is the aim to encourage anyone, regardless of background, to find their voice through writing; whether you want to bring talented writers, or individuals who need more support, each week is shaped around the participants’ needs and interests. Programmes are led by two highly experienced writers, with tutorials, group workshops, and time and space to write.
Bring a School
At Arvon we believe anyone can be a writer. Each year we organise residential weeks at all three of our beautiful heritage properties in Devon, West Yorkshire and Shropshire for schools and groups. Five days that can ignite a life-long love of creative writing.
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Bring a Group
Arvon works in partnership with organisations ranging from charities, arts organisations, socially disadvantaged groups and community groups to higher educational institutions and businesses.
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Learning Resources
Access free creative writing resources and videos with Arvon tutors to use in schools, youth and community groups or at home.
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Join our Arvon for Under 18s Newsletter
This monthly newsletter is all about how we support young writers, and how you can inspire the young people in your life to get writing too. We’ll share tips and resources to use in the classroom or at home and Arvon courses and events to support your writing practice, as well as news and opportunities from other organisations.
Grants for Teachers
Arvon supports the professional development of practising teachers, and teachers who are in a UK state or private primary school – or an English teacher (or teacher of a related discipline) at a UK state or private secondary school or further education institution – may qualify for a concessionary rate.
CONTACT
Sophie Lloyd-Catchpole
Learning and Partnerships Manager
Email: learning@arvon.org
SCHOOLS AND GROUPS CASE STUDIES
Safe Welcome After Prison
Groups
Arvon worked with Creative Minds NHS to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and supportive creative writing sessions with ex-offenders.
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St. Augustine’s Centre
Groups
Arvon worked with St. Augustine’s where nine of members enjoyed a week of creative expression at Lumb Bank.
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Good Chance
Groups
Participants worked with Roger Robinson and Malika Booker to help them identify ideas important to them, and developed these ideas into…
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Virtual Schools
Groups
Fewer than one in three Children Looked After reach the expected standard in reading and writing at the end of Key…
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