Arvon recognises the vital role teachers have in bringing literature and creative writing into young people`s lives, and in igniting their imaginations to write themselves. Teachers’ enthusiasm and commitment is crucial in securing the readers, writers and creative people of the future, so Arvon is committed to supported teachers’ own creativity.

We do this by offering practising teachers in state funded secondary schools, a special grant of £120 towards the full cost of a place on any public course of their choice.

General grants are available on all our adult courses for people unable to afford the full fee and in cases of financial need teachers may apply for a general grant in addition to the practising teachers grant.

Please note that these grants are limited in number; you can find details of how to apply as part of the booking process.