Story Detectives is designed to inspire and engage children through storytelling, puppetry, drama, and inference-based activities. The sessions support oracy, reading, and creative writing skills in a playful, imaginative environment.

Each week, children work together to crack a brand‑new case, solving clues, unravelling riddles, and developing their own characters and narratives along the way. Over the 10-week programme, they build confidence, creativity, and a deeper understanding of story structure.

By the end of the 10 weeks, every child will have created and produced an original story to share with parents and peers!

Dates: The club will run for 10 weeks across the summer term on Fridays after school, starting Friday 24^th April until Friday 10th July. No club on Friday 22nd May.
Venue: The Library, Writtle Infant School
Duration: 1 hour (3:15 – 4:15 pm). Children will meet in the library at the end of the school day. I will accompany them out to meet their parents/carers at the end of each session.
Cost: £8 per session. The full block of 10 workshops is £80, payable in advance before the first session.

Group size: Due to the room space and practicality, workshops are for a maximum of 10 children. Spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Booking: For enquiries or to book a place, please email Leanne Herring at storiesforsmallies@gmail.com. A booking form and invoice will be sent out, and places are confirmed once payment has been received.
Cancellations and Refunds:

• Cancellations made with 7 or more days’ notice will receive a full refund.
• No refund can be given for cancellations made within 24 hours of a session.
• If Story Detectives need to cancel a class (e.g., due to illness or unforeseen circumstances), an alternative date or refund will be offered.
• Missed sessions are non-refundable.