The students really enjoyed the activities and responded really well to all the resources
Glen Ryan, Craigavon Senior High SchoolWe really enjoyed this challenge and it inspired the pupils to write with enthusiasm and creativity.
Jo Capon, Meoncross SchoolThank you so much for doing this for all the children. They absolutely love seeing their work published and proud!
Monica Silva, Sybil Andrews AcademyThank you for these wonderful opportunities for our students! Keep them coming please!
Mrs Emma Thompson, Langholm AcademyThank you for organising such a brilliant writing competition!
Claire Chatterley, Casterton Sedbergh Preparatory SchoolThe children really enjoyed this competition. It has given them motivation to write!
Melanie Turner, Northfield Primary SchoolA great opportunity for our pupils to explore riddles. This competition allows us to show our pupils we value their writing and want to celebrate their achievements.
Mrs Rebecca Davies, St Michael's CofE Primary SchoolI think what you do is amazing! Giving children opportunities to share their work is wonderful.
Danniella Keenan, ARK Oval Primary AcademyThank you for a great, well organised resource. The Class really enjoyed doing this. It made them very excited.
Karen Garlick, Whitchurch Primary SchoolFantastic opportunity for cross-curricular writing. Our Year 1’s loved it.
Kay Woodthorpe, Anston Brook Primary SchoolVery engaging suitable all across KS2. Resources are great!
Ansa Ramzan, James Elliman AcademyBrilliant topic to write about and resources to share. Excellent communication from all!
Ella Whitehead, High Ash CE SchoolWell organised with a great theme! The children have loved creating their stories.
Olivia Anderson, Willow Tree Primary SchoolThe children have loved writing their sagas. Thank you for giving them such a wonderful opportunity.
Tabatha Lord Jones, Littleborough Community Primary SchoolChildren really enjoyed this cross-curricular writing opportunity. The support resources were high quality, allowing all children to participate.
Natalie Kavanagh, St Cleopas Church of England Primary SchoolOur children loved having the opportunity to write about a historical event with a 100 word limit. It was a great challenge for them.
Suzanne Roff, Quarry Bank Primary SchoolWe love taking part in the Young Writers competitions. Great fun as always!
Miss Craigie, Royal Russell SchoolFantastic opportunity for cross-curricular writing. Our Year 1s loved it.
Kay Woodthorpe, Anston Brook Primary SchoolThank you for giving us such a lovely engaging activity. The video lesson plan was great fun too!
Helen Auster, Long Crendon SchoolOur children have loved doing this competition. The resources on the website were fantastic and helped my year 4s develop their poetry writing skills. They have flourished with the creativity of this competition.
Laura Davidson-Wood, Hill Top CE Primary SchoolGreat opportunity for children to be creative - the ideas page really helped focus thoughts.
Abigail Lee, New Silksworth AcademyThe children have been really inspired writing these and the English lead was really impressed! We really enjoyed it.
Sarah-Jayne Adair, The Batt CE Primary SchoolChildren who don't normally enjoy writing engaged fully in the task and said they enjoyed it.
Orla Wilkinson, St Patrick's Primary SchoolThe children enjoyed the freedom to invent their own monster; they came up with fantastic ideas. Building their acrostics was fun - they exchanged ideas and improved their writing.
Christina Lecky, St Charles RC Primary SchoolFantastic resources, everything was seamless and easy. Thank you!
Jenny Gumley, Craiglockhart Primary SchoolGreat to inspire the pupils. It shows them what is possible in the world of literacy.
Tom Sutton, St Albans RC Primary SchoolGreat resources which really helped to deliver the expectations and break it down in stages for the children.
Sarah Smith, St Peter's PrimaryY5 love doing these competitions, their imaginations go wild!
Victoria Taylor, St John's CE VA Primary SchoolOur Year 5s loved preparing for this competition as part of our work on chocolate. We found the resources very useful.
Claire Gambles, Christ The KingClass really liked the theme of dreams, could be very creative with it.
Holli Soutar, Lochside Primary SchoolMy class loved taking part in the 'Monster Acrostics' competition. It really gave them the opportunity to be creative and excited about poetry.
Elizabeth Hill, William Cassidi CofE Aided Primary SchoolSuch a wonderful way to get the children involved and interested in poetry. We loved watching their imaginations go wild. Everyone was so proud of their fantastic poems.
Emilia Munro, Church Lench CE First SchoolA lovely competition for the children to engage with. They loved creating their poems ad feel excited to see them produced into a book!
Michelle Rossington, Heap Bridge Village Primary SchoolThank you! The yr1 children loved the writing experience.
Sara Burman, Winslow Church of England SchoolThe children really enjoyed this challenge. They loved drawing their monsters and their huge range of adjectives were amazing. So proud of them!
Linda Allen, Bidbury Infant SchoolAbsolutely fantastic. The children thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. We would love more of these opportunities.
Kate Robinson, St Joseph's Primary Catholic SchoolThe children loved creating their monsters. Thank you for this great opportunity!
Polly Lavelle, Knowleswood Primary SchoolThe children really loved the topic for the poems!
Helen Wilson, Warthill CE Primary SchoolGreat for engaging hard to reach pupils.
Rachel Watson, River Tune AcademyWe've loved this theme! Thank you for the lovely resources also.
Anneka Read, Maple Medical PRUOur Year 4 students were very motivated and engaged with this poetry competition. It gave the pupils an opportunity to delve deeper into their weird and wonderful dreams.
Josie Oliarnyk, Grace Mary Primary SchoolOur children have really immersed themselves in this poetry theme. A massive thankyou!
Mrs Cameron, James Wolfe Primary SchoolA lovely competition that really inspired our children. It led to interesting discussion about our dreams.
Gemma Lloyd, George Street Primary SchoolGood form - jars helpful prompt. Attractive appearance excited positive response from pupils.
Mrs Woods, Altham St James Church of England Primary SchoolChildren loved doing this and took pride in doing it at home!
Emily Burnley, Keldmarsh Primary SchoolI always love the YW competitions as it is well resourced and it gives the children a real life context of writing and a good incentive.
Chelsey Lockhart, Bearnes Voluntary Primary SchoolThe children were so excited. Thank you!
Andrea Turner, Hill House International Junior SchoolMy class absolutely loved the preparation and writing for this competition - the prizes and incentives are so motivating.
Louise McDougall, St Fergus Primary SchoolThe children really enjoyed this activity and got really creative with it!
Iona Mackay, Laurieston Primary SchoolOur students have loved learning about acrostic poems in Year 2. Thank you!
Rosa Sanchez Garcia, Fawcett Primary SchoolAn excellent, stimulating, engaging resource for children we all really enjoyed this activity.
J Aitcheson, The Irish Society's Primary SchoolA great opportunity for children to write for pleasure.
Joseph Collum, St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolThank you! The children really enjoyed this poetry writing lesson and had great fun describing and creating their monsters.
A Kerr, St Margaret's SchoolWe loved doing 'This Is Me' so it's great that you offer an opportunity for a younger age group too.
Z Everett, The London Acorn SchoolThank you for this fun opportunity. My class loved the idea to be creative and has allowed their imaginations to come to life on paper. I've read so many amazing animal diary entries.
S Shortt, St Albans RC Primary SchoolSuch wonderful resources, providing a stimulating lesson for both year groups. Thank you Young Writers!
L de Klerk, Radnor House Prep SchoolChildren enjoyed this writing activity and they enjoyed researching their chosen animal and an opportunity to showcase their skills.
D Singh, Moorlands Primary SchoolGreat company - feedback was instant and so much information provided - will definitely work with you again.
L Steventon, Marlborough Infant SchoolFun competition. Children really enjoyed the choices of writing. Very inclusive competition.
L Kilbridge, St Roch's Primary SchoolMy class really enjoyed this, particularly the idea generator craft! This made our planning very engaging.
S Luke, Earlview Primary SchoolThe children LOVED doing this. They are so proud of their progress and loved writing about our school dog Maggie.
E Burns, Forest SchoolThank you! The pupils really enjoyed this lesson and had great fun talking about their animals.
N Hume, Auchinleck Primary SchoolThe children really enjoyed using the plan to help write their story.
J Cummings, St Oswald's Catholic Infant SchoolThe children have thoroughly enjoyed being creative and imaginative. One child said they had "let my mind explode".
D Ellis, Woodlands Primary & Nursery SchoolFantastic, engaging resources. The children loved using their fortune tellers.
N Donaldson, Elphinstone Primary SchoolThank you, we are grateful these kind of competitions exist.
R Shuttleworth, Leiston Primary SchoolThe children in my class loved completing this activity. Their imaginations ran wild!
K marron, St Malachy's Primary SchoolThank you for the helpful and stimulating resources. Kids loved this theme too!
W Foster, Bayford CE Primary SchoolMotivating and fun for pupils. Great resources available - planning sheet fantastic to help imagination.
L Baker, Philiphaugh Community SchoolThe kids really enjoyed this! It provided lots of fun and enjoyment in writing.
Miss McGovern, St Denis' Primary SchoolOur school loved doing this, especially those who struggle with writing stamina! Thank you.
R Mistry, OSGThe children were very excited and motivated to take part in the competition.
A Brookes, St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolThe children were very excited to complete this - having seen the other children have their work published in a previous competition.
H Trevithick, Thameside Primary SchoolReally inspiring a love for writing!
E Russell, Montbelle Primary SchoolThe children had fun with this and it gave them freedom to express themselves. Thanks!
A J Watts, Ashby-de-la-Zouch CE Primary SchoolThe children enjoyed writing their sagas. It helped to have example pieces to share with the class.
L Dawson, Newton Bluecoat CE Primary SchoolFantastic competition! Children really enjoyed writing their stories! They showed imagination, enthusiasm and love for writing in their work!
V Supolova Beardmore, St Bede's Catholic Middle SchoolWhat a lovely opportunity for the children. This is the 2nd competition we have taken part in and can't wait to hear the results.
H Sunner, Kings Hill Primary SchoolFabulous idea to build writing
R Martland, Moorhill Primary SchoolThe children enjoyed the challenge of condensing their story into only 100 words.
M Duckworth, St Mary's RC Primary SchoolIt gave our children a great purpose to draft and write. The 100 words challenged greater depth writers to think about word choice.
H Lobley, Torkington Primary SchoolThe children loved the video and found the writing challenge very engaging.
L Flanagan, Victoria Lane AcademyA great idea to get the children thinking creatively!
S Horan, Colnbrook CE Primary SchoolClass were very engaged with the theme and lesson materials.
G Taylor, Logie Durno Primary SchoolNice resource, children love using them and being free to write what they please.
V Grace, Astmoor Primary SchoolGreat competition, my class loved the Crazy Creatures theme!
C Robinson, Whitley Chapel CE First SchoolOur students absolutely LOVED this competition - and so did we. Not only was the 'catastrophe' premise excellent for stirring a range of ideas, but the 100-word limit also compelled students to consider each word more carefully than ever.
A Tallon, King Edward VI Grammar SchoolThe pupils in my creative writing class LOVED this competition. It produced a great interest in writing throughout the school!
Naomi, Penketh High SchoolOur students loved the challenge of 100 words. It made them choose carefully.
M Gibson, The John Roan SchoolThank you for such inspiring competitions and resources! It is so wonderful to see students' work published.
R Stubbs, Heathside SchoolBrilliant way to get students writing creatively!
H Selmane, Manchester AcademyStudents loved the dystopian theme.
M Watson, Harrogate Grammar SchoolA fantastic competition that really helped children celebrate their individualities.
R Lyon, Barkston & Syston CE Primary School LincolnshireExcellent resources and examples included in the presentation!
M Kissane, Broad Oak Academy Weston-super-MareWe love the Young Writers competitions! Keep them coming!
L Rennie, Co-Op Academy Bebington MerseysideWe are very excited about seeing the poems in a book!
L MacIver, Dyce School AberdeenshireThe students loved completing the competition, even those who usually don’t like to write. Changing an existing story rather than starting from scratch helped them be more creative and confident.
O Vosper, Welling School KentThe resources were great and gave students lots to discuss. They were really inspired by the topic!
S Moody, Nunnery Wood High School WorcesterA lovely creative writing opportunity to inspire pupils' imaginations - thank you!
H Greenwood, Savio Salesian College MerseysideMy students absolutely love your competitions. Please continue to send me more.
Mrs Russell, Outwood Academy Normanby MiddlesbroughThank you for an opportunity for our young people to creatively explore issues which matter to them and the world.
Miss E Staffiere, St Paul’s Catholic College West SussexReally good topics that interest many students! Thank you.
E Lambert, William Edwards School EssexGreat pack with everything we need, everyone loved the activity - thank you.
B Robson, The Beacon Infant & Nursery School BodminThe children loved having the opportunity to write in different styles. It fitted with our project perfectly.
G Price, Bearbrook Combined School BuckinghamshireAll of the children really enjoyed getting involved in this - a nice way to celebrate who we are!
E Blades-Crawford, Wincham Community Primary School CheshireThe children have loved this! Thank you.
E Clements, Didcot Primary Academy OxfordshireAlways great ideas and opportunities for the students to convey their creative streak!
Mrs Salenzahi, Rosedale Primary School MiddlesexThe pupils loved the activities!
Z Rabani, Lister Community School LondonGreat child-friendly competitions. It has been lovely to see the joy on their faces if they are chosen to be published.
A Toller, Junction Farm Primary School Stockton-On-TeesVery engaging competition, accessible for all pupils.
L Warnock, Aldborough Primary School IlfordThis has been a fantastic opportunity for our school and the children loved exploring different poems & techniques.
I Amin, Romans Field School Milton KeynesThe children in Year 1 loved the activity!
N Kamur, St Paul's With St Michael's CE Primary School LondonFantastic resources for teachers to use in their poetry unit.
Ms Malik, St Mary's CE School MiddlesexA great way to promote and inspire poetry at home and in school.
A Allen, Hunter's Bar Infant School SheffieldThis is our third entry into one of your competitions! It has encouraged children to write.
Miss A Davies, Killmarsh Junior School DerbyshireWe have all really enjoyed the opportunity to engage with poetry!
Mrs Smith, Ashurst CE Aided Primary School West SussexThank you for this inspiring challenge! Our Year 2 poets LOVED completing this!
H Leissle, Hampton Pre-Prep School MiddlesexA fantastic competition that really got the children engaged & enthused about poetry writing!
I Evans, St Cuthbert's RC Primary School CardiffThe children really enjoyed the freedom. Well resourced with PowerPoints to support.
R Sunley, Knighton Mead Primary Academy Leicestershire