We 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