If the assembly is scheduled around National Poetry Day you could read out the summary paragraph above beginning, 'National Poetry Day, founded in 1994...' Introduce the video with 'In this video ...

This National Poetry Day Live Lesson for KS2/2nd Level pupils explores the theme of 'change' and includes reading, performance and critical analysis of similes and metaphors. The programme ...

We fear it’s on its way out – so National Poetry Day has never been more vital. From entertaining youngsters to comforting adults in life’s darkest moments, there is a poem for every occasion.