School Visits
Why Sarah Visits Schools
I wrote MUD BOY to help children learn about the need to be kind and to understand what to do if others aren’t.
Sometimes children are unaware of how powerful words can be. Through storytelling and discussion, MUD BOY helps children explore empathy, kindness and standing up for others.
MUD BOY in the Classroom
MUD BOY supports conversations around:
- bullying and friendship
- emotional wellbeing
- empathy and kindness
- standing up for others
The story is suitable for ages 5-11 and can be used during assemblies, classroom discussions or wellbeing sessions.
Visit Options
Assembly Reading
A reading of MUD BOY with key themes explored through storytelling and discussion.
This format works well for whole-school assemblies or year groups.
Story Basket Workshop
A more interactive session where children explore storytelling using objects and prompts.
- 5 minutes
- 5 objects
- 5 stories
Encouraging imagination and participation.
Other Options
Sessions can also include:
- sensory storytelling
- creative writing activities
- small group discussions
- Q&A with pupils
I am happy to adapt sessions to suit the needs of each school.
What Schools Gain
- understand the impact of words
- explore empathy and kindness
- develop confidence in storytelling
- engage with reading and writing
Used in schools across the UK
What Schools Have Said
“We used Mud Boy across the school during Anti-Bullying Week. It was a powerful and engaging way to deliver the ‘Change Starts With Us’ message.”
Vicki Charlesworth, Headteacher
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“What a privilege it was to meet Sarah — it felt like catching up with an old friend
She inspired a whole cohort of Year 5 and 6 pupils.”
Miss Jones, Primary School Teacher
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“Dosbarth Oak loved spending the morning with Sarah. We learnt so much about her writing and the inspiration behind Mud Boy. Reading together around the log circle made it especially memorable.
Usk Primary School
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“Thank you for sharing your book with us — the children loved it.
We even had parents asking for your name afterwards.”
Mandy, SEMH School Coach (Crawley)
Bring this experience to your school
Join the growing number of schools using MUD BOY to support conversations around kindness, empathy and wellbeing.
Practical Information
School visits start from £150 plus travel costs
Please get in touch well in advance if you would like Sarah to visit your school. World Book Week and Antibullying Week get booked up very quickly. School visits are tailored to each schools’ individual needs and Sarah is happy to discuss and accommodate accordingly.
Used by schools across the UK