Bringing Music & Poetry into your KS2 & KS3 classroom by the BBC & EAST ED

Join fellow East London-based KS2 and KS3 educators on Wednesday 4 Dec, 4.30-7pm for a fun, hands-on professional development session to explore how Music and Poetry can enhance the curriculum, student voice and transition from KS2 to KS3.

What to Expect
Led by acclaimed poet and educator Christian Foley, this hands-on session will introduce his ‘Learning to Swim’ approach. You’ll experience how Christian uses poetry to help students find and amplify their voices, building self-expression, confidence, and engagement through creative writing.

Expect an engaging and interactive workshop where you’ll:

• Learn directly from Christian as he recreates the poetry lessons that have inspired and transformed his students.
• Walk away with practical techniques you can apply immediately in your classroom.
• Connect with other East London teachers who share a passion for innovative and impactful teaching.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for teachers of Year 6 to Year 8 who are interested in integrating poetry and creative writing into their curriculum. It's especially valuable for those looking to foster student voice and engagement in English and related subjects.

Timings

4.30-4.45 Arrive, Networking, refreshments

4.45 Welcome and Context

5.00-6.30 Workshop

6.30-7.00 Opportunities, Wrap up and Networking

This is an East Ed event, event one of part of a wider series that will run from May 2024 to July 2026 and is open to educators across Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, who are interested in connecting their schools and/or their young people to the extraordinary opportunities coming to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

East Ed is a cross-organisational effort between the world-leading East Bank partners: BBC, UCL, UAL's London College of Fashion, V&A and Sadler's Wells. The programme also features collaborations from other incredible local partners.

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is supporting music making in East London schools through teacher CPD, schools concerts and workshops, collaborations with partner schools, and access to a wealth of classroom resources through BBC Ten Pieces, BBC Young Composer and BBC Teach.

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is a cross-organisational effort between the world-leading East Bank partners: BBC, UCL, UAL's London College of Fashion, V&A and Sadler's Wells. The programme also features collaborations from other incredible local partners.

Together, we link local young people and educators to the exciting institutions, universities and sectors unique to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offering access to programmes exploring creative, digital, design and careers. We aim to provide educators with professional development opportunities as well as provide a space for wider discussions around careers, wellbeing and work culture.

We are delighted that UCL and London College of Fashion are now open on the Park and they will soon be followed by Sadler's Wells, V&A, BBC joining in following months and years.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UCL East - Marshgate, 7 Sidings Street, London, United Kingdom