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• Only one entry per pupil, there is no limit to the number of entries per school. Please submit your entries together where possible!

• Please include one Teacher Entry Form for each teacher who is entering their pupils' work. 

• Ask your pupils to ensure their name, age and school name are included. (Entries can be submitted with first names only or initials if needed.)

• An adult can scribe if necessary.

• Poems can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or in the Online Writing Portal).

• Pupils' poems must be their own work! (Please note on the entry if there is anything we need to take into consideration when reading the work.)

• Poems can be on any subject

• Copyright remains with the author.

[School Prizes] =>

The school that submits the best overall set of entries will win Young Writers' Award of Excellence and £1,000! 

PLUS every participating school receives a free copy of the book their pupils feature in!

(Remember, you receive 1 free copy for every 30 entries you submit! E.g. 1-30 entries you receive 1 copy, 31-60 entries you receive 2 copies, etc.)

[Student Prizes] =>

Our 5 favourite published poets will each win a Smiggle goody bag including sensory stationery!

PLUS

Every entrant receives a bookmark and sticker. We award a certificate of merit to all young writers whose work we'd like to publish.

(Winners will be chosen from entries received in the Spring Term 2026. Prizes will be awarded the following term. Image for illustration purposes only, contents and style may vary.)

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Sense Poetry! We've loved reading all of the entries we received. 

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• Only one entry per person.

• Your child's work can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed. (An adult can assist!)

• Please include your child's name, age and full postal address on their entry

• Your child's work must be their own.

• Copyright remains with the author.

• Free to enter.

• UK entrants only.

[Independent Prizes] =>

Our 5 favourite published poets will each win a fantastic Smiggle goody bag, including sensory stationery!

PLUS

Every entrant receives a bookmark and we award a certificate of merit for all young writers chosen for publication.

(Winners will be chosen from entries received in the Spring Term 2026 and prizes sent out the following term. Independent entrants are eligible for pupil prizes. Goody bag image is an example, style and contents may differ.)

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