tween the lines
Reading, writing and poetry workshops for your school
email: tweenthelines@yahoo.com
mobile: 07880 697320
tween the lines
Reading, writing and poetry workshops for your school
email: tweenthelines@yahoo.com
mobile: 07880 697320
tween the lines
Reading, writing and poetry workshops for your school
email: tweenthelines@yahoo.com
mobile: 07880 697320
Our aim at Tween the Lines is to enthuse children with a lifelong passion for reading and writing. We achieve this by helping them discover the power of words, unleashing imaginations, encouraging creativity and boosting confidence. Based in Cobham, Tween the Lines visits schools throughout the South East, delivering engaging workshops to children aged 7-13.
Run by a team with backgrounds in education, Tween the Lines inspires children of all abilities – from reaching the most reluctant readers and giving confidence to children who struggle to write a paragraph to fuelling the imaginations of the most able children.
Whether you want us to focus on reading, writing or poetry, we will tailor the workshop according to the age of your pupils and your specific requirements to complement and enhance your teaching. We also run A Book in a Term, an after-school reading club.
Why not get in touch and find out how Tween the Lines can work with your school.
Duration:
One hour per week after school
Capacity:
Up to 15 children
Suitable for:
Years 3 & 4, 5 & 6 and 7 & 8
This after-school club is designed to inspire a love of reading. The novels we use are age appropriate and chosen for their gripping storylines and quality of writing.
With an emphasis on reading for pleasure, we’ll explore a novel over the course of a term. Role play, games and discussion are just some of the fun and stimulating ways in which the story will be brought to life. We’ll explore inferred meaning in the text by unpacking language, as well as looking at the writer’s craft, and children will develop their comprehension skills and enlarge their vocabulary. This will also help them generally in their school work and future exams.
Tween the Lines currently runs A Book in a Term after-school clubs in a number of Surrey schools, including Feltonfleet Preparatory School, Aberdour School, Weston Green School, Kingswood House School and St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Cobham.
Find out more.
READING
Duration: Half day or full day
Capacity: Flexible
Suitable for: KS2 & KS3 years 7-8
In this workshop we’ll read a short novel together, bringing the narrative alive through a variety of activities, including role play, discussions and hot seating. The format of the day will be tailored to your school’s specific requirements. It can be run for separate classes or whole year groups. We can also incorporate other creative activities, including:
What they say
“Inspirational.”
Jeremy Gear, Headmaster, Denstone College Preparatory School
writing
Duration: Half day or full day
Capacity: Flexible
Suitable for: KS2 & KS3 years 7-8
The aim of this workshop is to make writing a fun and exciting experience, equipping children with a range of writing skills that can be applied both creatively and within a wider academic context.
Using a variety of media, including short films and video clips, this dynamic and inspiring workshop session will help children discover the various techniques that will really improve their own writing. By the end of the day every child will have produced a piece of work that they can be really proud of and take away greater confidence that they can write an engaging and compelling short story, be it for their own pleasure or within an exam environment.
This workshop can be tailored to suit the needs of your pupils. We can cover different styles of writing, including narrative, descriptive and recounts, as well as persuasive and discursive writing skills that are essential for other academic subjects.
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What they say
“Andy worked with both our Year 5 and 6 classes: it was a very informative session, which inspired the children's writing. His 'ten top tips for narrative writing' is a great tool for children to use. After the workshop the children were very keen to put their new skills to the test and they all wrote some wonderful short stories. We would certainly want to invite Andy back again next year!”
Kate Pinhey, Deputy Head, Weston Green School
“The creative writing workshop was amazing - it was interesting and I really enjoyed writing the story after watching the video.”
Pippa, Year 4
“It was brilliant because it was fun but we also got to learn very important skills, like keeping your story simple!”
Eva, Year 6
poetry
Duration: Half day or full day
Capacity: Flexible
Suitable for: KS2 & KS3 years 7-8
Mention the word ‘poetry’ and you’ll probably be greeted with a chorus of groans. Children often struggle with poetry and yet they will need an understanding of it throughout their school life. There is also much to be gained from appreciating poetry just as there is pleasure to be had from reading prose. At Tween the Lines we are determined to break down the barriers to enjoying poetry and this workshop aims to make it truly accessible for children.
Using a variety of poems, we’ll explore subject, tone, imagery and form in a dynamic and engaging way. The content of the workshops can be tailored around a particular theme, such as World War One, if required or we can focus on a particular aspect of poetry.
Based on what they discover throughout the day, the children will then have the opportunity to produce their own poems – a fun and liberating experience for those who claim to hate poetry!
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What they say
“The children were engaged throughout the workshop and Andy asked interesting questions to stretch their thinking. The work they produced was impressive and really developed their creativity.”
Year 7 teacher
Tween the Lines also runs bespoke courses for groups outside of the traditional school setting. Courses are tailored to the specific needs and age of the group.
As well as term-time workshops and after-school clubs, Tween the Lines also offers reading and writing courses during holidays. Again, these are carefully planned to meet the needs of the children involved and always with the aim of helping children enjoy reading and writing and unlocking their creative potential.
Why not get in touch to find out how we might work with you or to check when and where holiday courses will be running?
Find out more.
Based in Cobham, Tween the Lines runs workshops and after-school clubs throughout the South East.
Costs start at £350 for a half-day workshop. Most of our workshops are bespoke so costs will be confirmed once we’ve discussed your requirements.
To make a booking, check availability or to find out how we might tailor a workshop for your pupils, please email us: tweenthelines@yahoo.com
or call: 07880 697320
Fees are to be paid in full on a termly basis. All fees are non refundable. In exceptional circumstances we may issue a credit note. This will be decided on a case by case basis. It is the club's policy that refunds are not provided for absences, delays or early dismissals by parent or guardian, scheduled holidays, other activities resulting in absenteeism, or if you decide not to complete a term.
Tween the Lines was set up by author and teacher Andy Rumbold. Having achieved great results and to meet growing demand, Tween the Lines now comprises a team of people passionate about reading and writing and experienced in working with children. Everyone at Tween the Lines holds a current DBS certificate.
Meet Andy
After graduating from Birmingham University, Andy spent four and a half years in northern Spain, before returning to England and embarking on a career in publishing. In 2003, Andy retrained as an English teacher. He worked at Danes Hill School and subsequently became Head of English at Aberdour Prep School, successfully preparing children for entry to a wide range of senior schools, including Winchester, Eton, St Pauls, KCS Wimbledon, Tonbridge, Epsom, St John's and Reeds.
Andy knows how to inspire and motivate children. In 2010, his Year 5 class wrote and illustrated a picture book called 'Philippe le Sheep', which won first prize at the CLPE Picture Book Awards, a national competition judged by Anthony Browne, Children's Laureate 2009-11.
Andy is a published author and his first novel, ‘The Last Fiesta’, was shortlisted for distinguished novelist Susan Hill’s Long Barn Books First Novel Award. He is currently working on his second novel.
He lives in Cobham, Surrey, with his wife and children and their rescue cat, Mia.
Duration:
One hour per week after school
Capacity:
Up to 15 children
Suitable for:
Years 3 & 4, 5 & 6 and 7 & 8
This after-school club is designed to inspire a love of reading. The novels we use are age appropriate and chosen for their gripping storylines and quality of writing.
With an emphasis on reading for pleasure, we’ll explore a novel over the course of a term. Role play, games and discussion are just some of the fun and stimulating ways in which the story will be brought to life. We’ll explore inferred meaning in the text by unpacking language, as well as looking at the writer’s craft, and children will develop their comprehension skills and enlarge their vocabulary. This will also help them generally in their school work and future exams.
Tween the Lines currently runs A Book in a Term after-school clubs in a number of Surrey schools, including Feltonfleet Preparatory School, Aberdour School, Weston Green School, Kingswood House School and St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Cobham.
Find out more.
Tween the Lines also runs bespoke courses for groups outside of the traditional school setting. Courses are tailored to the specific needs and age of the group.
As well as term-time workshops and after-school clubs, Tween the Lines also offers reading and writing courses during holidays. Again, these are carefully planned to meet the needs of the children involved and always with the aim of helping children enjoy reading and writing and unlocking their creative potential.
Why not get in touch to find out how we might work with you or to check when and where holiday courses will be running?
Find out more.
Fees are to be paid in full on a termly basis. All fees are non refundable. In exceptional circumstances we may issue a credit note. This will be decided on a case by case basis. It is the club's policy that refunds are not provided for absences, delays or early dismissals by parent or guardian, scheduled holidays, other activities resulting in absenteeism, or if you decide not to complete a term.
Tween the Lines was set up by author and teacher Andy Rumbold. Having achieved great results and to meet growing demand, Tween the Lines now comprises a team of people passionate about reading and writing and experienced in working with children. Everyone at Tween the Lines holds a current DBS certificate.
Meet Andy
After graduating from Birmingham University, Andy spent four and a half years in northern Spain, before returning to England and embarking on a career in publishing. In 2003, Andy retrained as an English teacher. He worked at Danes Hill School and subsequently became Head of English at Aberdour Prep School, successfully preparing children for entry to a wide range of senior schools, including Winchester, Eton, St Pauls, KCS Wimbledon, Tonbridge, Epsom, St John's and Reeds.
Andy knows how to inspire and motivate children. In 2010, his Year 5 class wrote and illustrated a picture book called 'Philippe le Sheep', which won first prize at the CLPE Picture Book Awards, a national competition judged by Anthony Browne, Children's Laureate 2009-11.
Andy is a published author and his first novel, ‘The Last Fiesta’, was shortlisted for distinguished novelist Susan Hill’s Long Barn Books First Novel Award. He is currently working on his second novel.
He lives in Cobham, Surrey, with his wife and children and their rescue cat, Mia.
email: tweenthelines@yahoo.com
mobile: 07880 697320
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