SLAMbassadors UK is The Poetry Society’s spoken word education programme. We work with young people in secondary schools, youth groups, young traveler centres – anywhere where there are young people who have a story to tell. 

Workshops are delivered by some of the biggest names in spoken word, and focus on the theme of ‘identity’. They are specifically are designed to boost self-confidence, engage with at-risk youth, as well as improve communication and literacy skills.

“It has quite literally changed his life”

Teacher talking about a SLAMbassadors participant, 2015

Our Programme

We can offer each participating setting two full day workshops in your school with a SLAMbassadors UK poet educator, working towards creating original spoken word pieces on the theme of ‘identity’. Email [email protected] with this enquiry form for more details.

For clusters of schools, or local schools networks we can also offer:

• Bespoke teacher training looking at performance poetry techniques
• Participation by some in a regional showcase with other participating schools

What our participants have said

For further details, or if you’d like to take part, please contact at [email protected] or on 0207 420 9880.