Education is at the heart of what The Poetry Society does – from sharing free poetry lesson plans on our platform PoetryClass, to arranging life-changing Poets in Schools visits. School members benefit from poetry books, resources, posters, Poetry News and The Poetry Review (secondary only), and discounted access to our Poets in Schools service. Cloud Chamber is our network where poets and educators, including our Teacher Trailblazers, share advice and inspire enthusiasm for poetry across the teaching community.

The Poetry Society also supports young writers: we run the biggest international poetry competition for 11-17 year olds, the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, and offer writers aged up to 25 free prompts, competitions and advice on our Young Poets Network.

Read about our impact.

“The Poetry Society is at the heart of poetry in education, nurturing the relationships between poets, pupils and teachers with care, vision and flair” Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate 2009-2019

“The Poetry Society is considered the gold standard when it comes to living poetry and this day is an example of why.” Teacher feedback following a Poets in Schools visit, 2015

Connect your school to the transformative power of poetry, including access to Poets in Schools, poetry posters and subscriptions to Poetry News and The Poetry Review

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