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A unique one-day conference for all schools taking Edexcel English 1203/1204 and Edexcel English Literature 1213.

London Shaftsbury Theatre Friday 05.12.08

Many of the the key poets from the Edexcel Anthology will read their work and Edexcel chief examiner Pam Taylor will look at two answers to give students some tips on improving their examination performance.

As this is a single event, please ensure you place your provisional booking early to avoid disappointment.

The poets will be Gillian Clarke, John Agard, Grace Nichols, Moniza Alvi, Jackie Kay

Sample programme:

  10.40   Audience seated
10.45   Introduction
10.55   Gillian Clarke
11.15   Questions
11.25   Pam Taylor (examiner session 1)
11.40   Break
  12.00   Moniza Alvi
12.15   Questions
12.25   Jackie Kay
12.55   Lunch
1.45   Pam Taylor (examiner session 2)
2.00   Grace Nichols
2.20   Questions
2.30   Break
2.40   John Agard
3.00   End and thanks

The fee is £14.00 per pupil, plus VAT which can normally be reclaimed. A free teacher place is given for every ten pupil places booked.

Make a provisional booking by phoning 01745 814 214 as soon as possible. Don't wait until everything has been cleared at your school or college. You are not committing yourself at this stage. This venue fills quickly and if you wait too long it may be too late.

Alternatively send us a fax on 01745 814 395

Or email a booking to info@poetrylive.net

Your initial booking will be an estimate and you may have to change your pupil numbers when you confirm. We normally ask for payment four weeks before the event.

We know that you have a difficult job organising this trip. We're here to make it as easy as possible for you.