My presentation is usually a very lively, passionate ‘narrative performance’ (interactive workshop for school audiences) – combining: reading of passages from the book; insights into the extraordinary social evolution of the United Kingdom in the late 20th Century (with visuals which both students and staff find astonishing and jaw-dropping); anecdotes and life lessons from the amazing publishing journey; and self-deprecating humour.  

Year 9 and above, and teachers as well – they all find this fascinating, entertaining, riveting.  

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UK SCHOOLS:

(Reserve your date from the Tour Plan and see also 'Notes for Schools' on the Content & Messaging page.)
(Non-UK schools: different terms apply – please email me.)

My events were 100% FREE in Phase One (no speaking fee, or travelling/hotel expenses, or submission of receipts for sandwiches purchased en route). I required only: a parking space; black coffee (no sugar). In Phase Two and Phase Three, I will be charging a nominal fee of £240 (full day, all inclusive, no additional charges) to contribute to all my expenses.  

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Typically, I would be at your school for one entire day and deliver a lively narrative performance/workshop in the morning, and another in the afternoon.  But we can configure the day however you like – although there should be at least one narrative performance, as most of the 'Rules for Life' emerge from the story of the publishing journey. 

 

For example: a morning narrative performance to (an) entire Year group(s) could be followed by two or three or four, smaller, one-hour classroom discussion groups later in the day.  This is now my preference – it has been working very well!

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This is not relevant solely for Year 9 English.  The story narrated/performed is absolutely pertinent to English, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Sociology,  PSHE, Modern History, Citizenship,  all Humanities in general – and the target audience is from Year 9 to sixth-form to adult (including the teachers, who look just as riveted as the students).  The story includes life's decisions about higher education and career etc.  

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Book signing (if desired) potentially can be during lunchtime and at the end of the day.  I am happy to sit in the library (or wherever) at lunchtime and answer students' questions and chat with them informally.  

 

Generally, in my presentations, I do not discuss: Religion or specific religions, God or specific gods, current world conflicts, politics, etc.  My focus is on: emotional intelligence; our common humanity (there is no 'Other'); some positive 'Rules for Life'. 

 

The book is quoted to demonstrate the extraordinary evolution of British society over the last 50-60 years.  This is a lively narrative performance, with age-appropriate humour. 

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Reserve your date!  Send me an email

Weekdays – Schools have priority
Evenings and weekends – available for Bookshops

 

UK SPEAKING TOUR Road Trips:

PHASE ONE:  FEBRUARY - MARCH 2024  

PHASE M (Malaysia): APRIL - MAY 2024  

PHASE TWO:  JUNE - JULY 2024  

PHASE THREE:  SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024

Schools: this is the one that really works for you, isn't it?  I understand the pressure you're under concerning exam preparations!  Send me an email now to secure your date.  Thank you!  ​