Helping children find their voice through creativity 

Poetry, story, and imaginative activity support confidence, communication and creativity.

Introduction
I’m Jo Bivens, Director of The Children’s Coach Ltd.

I create poetry, stories, and children’s books for children aged 4–11, written for enjoyment, imagination, and language. My writing also explores themes such as humour, kindness, confidence, and self-expression in accessible and engaging ways.

Alongside my writing, I design creative experiences and resources that invite children to respond in different ways through writing, conversation, performance, and creative action.

I also create structured but flexible creative systems such as The Kindness Club and The Superstar System, which help children explore confidence, kindness, and ways to be their best through creative activity.

Alongside this, I work with teachers, practitioners, and organisations to help them use my books, resources, and systems effectively and confidently in their own settings.

AREAS OF WORK

Creative Writing

Poetry and children’s books created for enjoyment, imagination, and language. My writing also explores themes such as kindness, self-esteem, and confidence in accessible and creative ways for children.

Creative Experiences

Engaging poetry, story, and idea-based experiences that invite children to respond creatively through writing, conversation, performance, and creative action.

Creative Systems

Structured but flexible approaches such as The Kindness Club and The Superstar System, helping children explore kindness, confidence, and ways to be their best through creative activity.

Training & Support

Practical training and support for teachers, practitioners, and organisations in how to use my poetry, creative resources, and systems effectively, confidently, and in meaningful ways with children.

MY APPROACH
My work is rooted in the belief that children learn and express themselves best when they are creatively engaged.

I create poetry, stories, and imaginative resources that spark enjoyment, curiosity, and response. Some are designed simply to be enjoyed, while others are supported by activities or ideas that extend children’s thinking and creativity before or after engagement.

Children are encouraged to respond in different ways depending on the context—through writing, conversation, performance, or creative action.

Across all of my work, the focus is on helping children build confidence, communication, and self-expression through meaningful and engaging creative experiences.

Alongside this, I support educators in using my books, resources and Systems in practical and confident ways within their own settings.

FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

The Kindness Club

A flexible creative project where children explore kindness through their own ideas, responses and actions.

The Superstar System

A creative approach that helps children explore different ways to be their best through imaginative and engaging activities.

BOOKS- All available on AMAZON

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HUGO THE HIPPO FALLS IN LOVE

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CONNIE THE CATERPILLAR LEARNS TO BE KIND

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BOOK OF THANKS

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THE CORONA FAMILY

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A BEAR CHRISTMAS

CREDIBILITY
With nearly 40 years’ international experience in drama and education, I bring a strong creative and educational foundation to my work with children and practitioners.

I hold a Masters in Education and am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Royal Society of Public Health.

I am also an International Drama & Speech Examiner for Trinity College London, assessing and supporting performance and communication skills across a wide range of international contexts.

CONTACT

If you’re looking to bring creativity, poetry, and meaningful imaginative experiences into your work with children, I’d love to connect.