Essex workshops for schools

Education Group offers several art workshops including our Christmas Bauble Workshop, African Mask Making Workshop and Ceramic Plate Workshop. Our African Mask Making Workshop focuses on the use of Adinkra symbols on a traditional Western African Dan style mask. Using [...]

Education Group’s Mask Making Workshop is a unique celebration of African art. Each child decorates their own wooden mask sculpted in the style of the Dan Tribe from Western Africa. Masks are painted with Adinkra symbols representing values such as [...]

Education Group’s Dance Workshop gives children the opportunity to work with one of our professional dancers for a day. Whether you would like a focus on International dance, choreography from a famous show or a historical style, Education Group’s professional [...]

Education Group is celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with our Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Plate Workshop. Each child paints their own ceramic plate based on the Official Emblem or in their own patriotic style. Many schools are using these workshops [...]

Education Group’s Drumming Workshop is a celebration of African and South American music and rhythm. Each child uses their own djembe or samba percussion to recreate rhythms and songs popular in Western Africa or South America. It is also aligned [...]

Education Group’s Music Workshop meets targets set out within Key Stages One and Two of the Music National Curriculum and sets the stage for children to create their own rhythmic compositions alongside professional classical musicians. Our Music Workshop activities also [...]

Education Group is proud to team up with Derek Redmond to offer an insight into the life and training of a truly world class individual. Derek held the British record for the 400 metres sprint and won gold medals in [...]

Education Group’s Forensic Science Workshop engages primary school students with the specific techniques of science in the real world. Developed by arguably the country’s leading forensic scientist, this workshop is specifically tailored to our younger investigators. The context of a [...]

Education Group’s Story Factory workshops captures the imagination of your children. Children are encouraged to develop characters culminating in dramatic performances delivered by the children. This is an extremely popular workshop during Anti Bullying Week or on World Book Day. [...]

Website Link: www.educationgroup.co.uk/workshops/african-mask Education Group’s Mask Making Workshop is a unique celebration of African art. Each child decorates their own wooden mask sculpted in the style of the Dan Tribe from Western Africa. Masks are painted with Adinkra symbols representing [...]

Pupils will learn about the multitudes of Olympic events through creating huge Olympic artwork athletes or they could become actual animated Olympic Athletes. These huge artworks & animations are created with the assistance of Dean The Art Wizard, these are the [...]

  If your school is looking to hold an onsite team building day then The Problem Solving Company can help you to achieve this by providing the complete package. By using your school hall, sports hall, playground or field we [...]

The Problem Solving Company  has been visiting schools schools since 2007  providing  maths workshops  for Foundation stage through to KS3.  We aim for our activities to be participated in within small groups, to achieve maximum particpation levels.The activities are all hands [...]

Educational Healthy Workshops | Fun Fitness Sessions | Alcohol and Drugs Awareness | Online 7 Day Healthy Challenge/Quiz A-life provides hands-on healthy living workshops, fitness sessions and alcohol and drugs awareness sessions that encourage and educate children to develop healthy [...]

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It’s on rare occasions that students have the opportunity to work with genuine stained glass and when they do, they are fascinated by it.  The glass is imported and some of it is from renovated panels dating back to Victorian [...]

MAGICAL WORLD MUSIC EXPERIENCES For all children and teachers from Reception to Year 6; Choose from the Caribbean, South America, Mexico, Spain, China, Africa, Japan, India, Native America and more. Start the day with a spectacular World Music Show for [...]

Tim Davies is a practising artist based in London with over twelve years experience of leading workshops and projects in Primary Schools, Youth Centres and Community Art Groups. He specialises in school grounds development and large scale sculptural installations both inside [...]

Jane Bower Art, Drama, Dance, English  –  Children’s workshops, staff Inset I am a widely experienced and enthusiastic KS1 and 2 teacher, author, artist and actor. I offer practical workshops and Inset to those seeking to develop their skills using [...]

Schmedia provides bespoke workshop on journalism and media studies for school children from Year 6 and up. The workshops are fun, interactive and involve role-play. They are presented by a former BBC network news correspondent.

Mr. Beetle is a huge ukulele playing insect complete with the requisite number of legs, wing cases, antennae, compound eyes and Dr. Marten's boots! Adults find him scary but children of all ages think he's funny. The show is packed [...]

An interactive drawing workshop for all ages covering every aspect of the animation design process. The purpose is to develop the students drawing skills by creating characters using shape and structure along with composition and perspective.

Are you looking to introduce that “wow” factor to your history topic? I will arrive in costume and bring a huge collection of stunning historical resources – both genuine and reproduction – along to your school and offer a hands [...]

Zebra Science is all about children being scientists; exploring, creating and problem-solving through practical investigations.  We provide your pupils with an exciting and intensive half or full-day of hands-on Science. We bring all the scientific and safety equipment and offer [...]

Workshops Our workshops for primary schools specialise in a multi-disciplinary theatrical approach to Chinese arts. Using traditional Chinese artforms such as Beijing Opera, paper cutting, shadow puppetry and Chinese stories and Myths, these artforms and stories are introduced to the [...]

With the London 2012 Olympic Games just around the corner, Ring Leaders is the perfect programme to captures pupil’s attention with a fun, interactive learning experience. It comprises of a number of different elements (modules) which makes the programme highly [...]

Former teacher and professional actor David Hall brings inspiring workshops and shows to your school. The Great Fire Project involves an encounter with Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn in the very midst of the Great Conflagration and asks the question [...]

Mosaic is a unique art-form. Whether on a floor or a roof, a wall or a bench, in a playground or eco-garden, a mosaic makes a definitive statement about a space and ensures a meeting, talking and focal point far [...]

Would you like your child to learn a new language in a fun and exciting way? Popular interactive storytelling and drama party and workshops organiser, The Action Station are applying 13 years experience of engaging children˙s creativity to new Spanish, [...]

We deliver fun, musical and memorable theatrical performances and workshops, enabling children to discover WHY fruit and vegetables are so good for their bodies, AND leaving them WANTING to eat more! For PRIMARY SCHOOLS (KS1&2): An unforgettable show and workshops [...]

  Shakespeare on Film  Illustrated Lectures and Seminars – Bespoke content, tailored to teacher’s specifications. – Ideal for GCSE, AS/A2 and International Baccalaureate Diploma. – Delivered by a leading expert in this field. Since 2000, Daniel Rosenthal has given hundreds [...]

Led by African dancer musician Seby Ntege,Drum arts Ngoma is an African performing arts organisation based in London run and managed by a group of professional African dancers and musicians. This means that all our artistic engagements in the school [...]

Fun, hands on animation workshops for students of all ages and abilites or teacher training days for building teams and discoveing the potential of bringing key areas of the curriculum to life using animation. We have all the equipment, materails [...]

Comic, author, poet Ian Billings’ literacy workshops and stand-up comedy shows address key objectives for KS2 Literacy. Ian presents LITERARY WORKSHOPS about creating character, action and narrative to convey story, themes, emotions and ideas – Using dramatic techniques to explore [...]

For over 10 years, Paul Godding has been delivering his ever-popular workshops in schools throughout the UK using an excellent range of maths-related board games, card games and puzzles. Having also recently devised his own range of games, the students [...]

  With a mission to 'Keep Kids Animated!' Theo Godley & Leo Altarelli founded Lunchbox Films in 2005. Combining their film and music skills Theo & Leo have been carrying out their unique animation and music workshops in schools and [...]

‘We all really enjoyed it and felt relaxed to start the new year!’ – Hayeswood School Staff. Let us do the same for your school! Discount available for new customers NEW – Laughter Workshops! Experience new ways to laugh,de-stress and [...]

JUST GUMBOOTS INC. Gumboots Dancing–African Dancing–Gospel Initiation–Brazillian Percussions–Story Teller Our Workshops will: Raise Fitness Awareness Contribute to the Cultural Baggage and Brake racial barriers Boost Self-confidence and Inspire to reach greater heights Elevate and fortify a great team spirit Perfect [...]

Working Science – Primary Science Workshops Working Science provides innovating and exciting science workshops for primary schools. All of our workshops are ‘hands on’ and allow all pupils to engage in scientific investigations. Our workshops can either be provided in [...]

Our ‘Fun with Shakespeare’s Stories’ workshops will provide your students with an interactive, educational experience that will fire their imaginations. The enrichment workshops ‘help to develop speaking and listening and drama skills, and can be a great stimulus to a [...]

History workshops available from two very experienced workshop leaders formerly of English Heritage. Geology, Roman, Medieval, Napoleonic and World War II covered, with more workshops being developed – please visit our website. Prices competitive. NEW FOR 2012 – PROPAGANDA in [...]

A BETT award winning diagnostic assessment tool.The software which includes a dyslexia screener, helps profile strengths and weaknesses as well as identifying what children are good at. The company is seeking new additional Ambassador schools – quote ‘schools workshop’ when [...]

Singtastic Science workshops are delivered by award-winning songwriter/educator David Haines. David is nothing if not flexible and will design his visits to match your individual aims and objectives. Despite the workshop title, they don't even have to be science-based! Below [...]

Theatre tots – Imagination for the Everyday! Theatre tots provides workshops and shows for early years foundation stage and children with Special educational needs. All our work is original and unique to Theatre tots.  For our programme list and details [...]

  The 25th. Bomb Disposal . Co. Royal Engineers L.H.G. The Group was formed on May 8th 2004 as a non combatant group, to portray the lesser known story on the home front of the Bomb Disposal Companies of the [...]

FabDrumming workshops Drumming has many benefits, it encourages creativity, self expression and rhythmic coordination. It also improves manual and psychomotor skills. The players do not require prior knowledge of drumming or special musical skills. Everyone is given their own instrument [...]

For more detailed  information please see the attached PDF information pack which includes CRB, insurance, pricing and risk assesments as well as outlines of all the workshops available. Squire Theatre was founded in order to introduce students of all ages [...]

WORLD OF STRINGS shows demonstrate exciting and unusual instruments from around the world, and inventive and ingenious junk instruments that sound fantastic! INSTRUMENT MAKING workshops work with a whole class to enable every child to make their own junk instrument [...]

Bringing Africa to the UK through songs, stories, videos, slides, dance, and costume. Workshops on Respecting Differences, Bullying. Promoting Tolerance, respect and celebrating diversity

We have a number of Motivational Workshops aimed at students who strive for academic excellence. Our enthusiastic facilitators empower students to set and accomplish goals, ensuring all participants achieve academic success and personal fulfillment from each motivational workshop. We also [...]

Kiddy Cook’s Food In Schools Project is a hands-on unit of study that uses the theme of healthy eating to enrich the curriculum and develop thinking in a range of subjects We run cookery workshops for children aged 2 – [...]

Joodoo Drums provide unforgettable interactive drumming workshops for school children of all ages in three main styles: African Drumming : Every child receives a Djembe and we learn traditional African rhythms Brazilian Samba : Each class is turned into a [...]

Professional didgeridoo player and author of the best-selling range of tuition materials ‘How to Play the Didgeridoo’. Jonny can engage, educate, entertain and inspire all ages and abilities through workshops, presentations, demonstrations and performances using elements from Aboriginal Australian culture [...]

Kidz4Mation specialises in raising children’s confidence and improve their behaviour and attainment at school. If your school is looking to hold an onsite confidence boosting day, Kidz4Mation’s highly skilled instructors will visit your school to provide an hour long assembly session [...]

During visit, the Soldier will arrive, as he did nearly 2,000 years ago, wearing his full armour and carrying his marching pack (impedimenta)when his legion invaded Britain in 43 A.D. All equipment worn, shown and demonstrated is copied from actual [...]

An award-winning author of eighty books for children – from picture books to teenage novels – I offer a range of lively and fun-filled creative writing workshops on prose and poetry for all ages. Sharing techniques and strategies that have [...]

Kaya run Interactive Drumming, Culture, Craft and Arts Workshops for Education, Team Building and Therapy. Tailored to suit your group or organisation our workshops are beneficial to anyone and everyone – no matter what your age or ability.

Ancient Greek Olympic workshops now available in addition to regular workshops. Meet a Greek warrior on his way to Mount Olympus who will lead the children on a journey through the Ancient games. Portals to the Past specialises in providing entertaining [...]

Specially designed with the Olympics in mind, this proposal can be shaped to fit your class, school or special needs students. Please download the PDF file which is a example of a previous proposal.

Can You Spot the Maths Behind the Magic? Maths Magician Martin Duffy will be travelling to schools and colleges to encourage the discovery and enjoyment of maths using hands-on exhibits and related activities. “The trouble with maths in school is [...]

FabDrumming workshops Drumming has many benefits, it encourages creativity, self expression and rhythmic coordination. It also improves manual and psychomotor skills. The players do not require prior knowledge of drumming or special musical skills.  Everyone is given their own instrument [...]

Stretching Minds provides STEM(Science Technology Engineering and Maths) workshops to schools, activity centres and to the public. LEGO® education resources underpin all of our courses. Our courses are fun, confidence building and are linked to the curriculum. Geraldine, who designs [...]

FabDrumming workshops Drumming has many benefits, it encourages creativity, self expression and rhythmic coordination. It also improves manual and psychomotor skills. The players do not require prior knowledge of drumming or special musical skills. Everyone is given their own instrument [...]

Fun and educational singing workshops for all ages and abilities, from professional singer with ten years’ experience in music education and performing arts. CPD also available for primary school teachers – teaching singing in the classroom, starting a choir, choir [...]

MakeBelieve Arts is a theatre and education company offering innovative, high quality theatre and education programmes to develop the creative potential of children aged 0-15. Moving from theatre in education to theatre and education, we work with children, their teachers and [...]

Former teacher and professional actor David Hall brings inspiring workshops and shows to your school. The Great Fire Project involves an encounter with Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn in the very midst of the Great Conflagration and asks the question [...]

‘In a nutshell’ for busy teachers and education staff… Lee delivers the following fun, multimedia and dynamic presentation/workshop to your young people to help them achieve even more… ‘How you can be the best you can be…’ a.k.a “How To Be Sick [...]

Hands on Cross Curricular workshops for ALL Key Stages and abilities. Including Art, Drama, DT, Maths, Geography, History, Literacy, and Science in 2hrs! Offering catalyst support for teachers and giving pupils unforgettable experiences. We are in all 3 STEM directories [...]

Sock Puppet Making and Puppeteering Workshops Lipsinc capable Television style Puppets. 1 Day combined Puppet Making and Puppeteering Workshops for Schools and HE. The 1 Day Workshop Schedule is usually Puppet Making in the Morning with on Screen Puppeteering Workshop [...]

Step Inside Storytelling and Dance are a celebration of world cultures. Festivals are the focus for much of my work. Eid, Black History, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Gypsy Roma Traveller Month and Refugee Week are among my programmes. I have [...]

Pupils are asked to design and build simple stylised sculptures which represent Olympic events as 3D iconography for the 2012 summer games. An understanding of abstract works of art is desirable, as the workshop requires huge amounts of teamwork, cooperation, [...]

Let˙s get your children talking!! Activities for children, staff and parents in your setting that promote language and communication for all children. Michael Jones provides inspirational training in your setting while the children are there! Michael will visit you and [...]

Arts On The Move offers fantastic drama workshops exploring a range of subjects – from maths to mini beasts, and slapstick to Shakespeare! The Whole School Drama Day is a fabulous dramatic experience for your whole school. A short drama [...]

DENIS BOND is an ex-teacher who has had more than 70 books published and who has written hundreds of TV scripts. He has visited over a thousand different schools throughout the UK and abroad, is a member of The National [...]

The group’s dynamic eco-artists, led by Rebecca Huggett and Leo Caithness, are experienced and professional project leaders. With 15 years of educational experience as arts practitioners, they can work with teachers, festival organisers and community leaders to bring almost any [...]

Our 'Olympic Tour' can be followed on our facebook site http://www.facebook.com/MEDMusicDandA Have a look at where we have been, the pictures and all the comments. MED Music’s Olympic Workshop is an informative, hands-on, exciting and vibrant workshop in which we cover a [...]

After 15 years in thousands of schools,and having worked with Institutions such as Glaxo, The Institite of Education, The RSC and The BBC, Dr Jasmine Pradissitto, artist and physicist and Julie Heap, chemist can provide an array of inspirational and [...]

I am able, as an experienced Art teacher and now, as a professional Printmaker to create collagraph / relief printing classes covering, whole school, whole year, selective year group and / or teacher creative inset days. All students, whatever their [...]

  Animal Magic will come and visit you at the venue of your choice with as many or few animals as you would like to meet depending on the type of subject being covered.. From woodland/jungle, wild and domestic with [...]

Dinosaurs are a fascination for children.  Now you can bring the excitement of dinosaurs to your school.  Our dinosaur workshops feature selected exhibits from our museum in Hull in an interactive, hands-on experience. Please visit our web site for full [...]

Welcome to The Fix Up Team – Motivating you to live your dreams. Our workshops aim to equip students, teachers and parents with the skills to bring out thier best  best performances. No more excuses, make it happen and raise [...]

Kenfusion watercolour workshop Kenyan sunset melt into this watercolour workshop, colours fuse together producing work of outstanding colours and depth. Join Gakonga in this workshop to learn all the skills and techniques that he uses to create his vibrant art [...]

Learn By Design offers educational workshops in the following areas: STEM, Science, Numeracy and the Environment Enterprise, Key Skills and Gifted and Talented PSHE and Sport Our PSHE workshops consist of a range of interactive sessions which can be delivered [...]

Richard Latham  has been a drummer and percussionist for many years. He has spent time studying African drumming techniques and further developed his professional skills by undergoing specialist djembe and sabar tuition in West Africa, in particular Gambia and Burkina [...]

Green Up Your Act Education teaches the meaning of sustainability through workshops using a balance of discussion, practical activities and out of class learning. The project˙s main objectives are to enable children to become aware of their own carbon footprint. [...]

A range of exciting ‘hands on’ music workshops and extra Curriculum activities from around the world, including Samba drumming, African /Egyptian drumming, Australian Music, Caribbean, Spanish and Junk Percussion. I also run extra curriculum activities for schools,  which include a [...]

Yoga for Infants children is delivered through a story based approach and with the older children more sequence work and partner work is included. Sessions include warms up, breathing exercises,themed content, massage and relaxation techniques. Sessions are delivered by trained [...]

Former teacher and professional actor David Hall brings inspiring workshops and shows to your school. The Great Fire Project involves an encounter with Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn in the very midst of the Great Conflagration and asks the question [...]

Imagine making maths fun using soap bubbles, balloons and a clown. Picture your children visualising complex 3D shapes, followed by estimating the width of your hall, then “guessing” how many people would fit inside a cubic metre. Imagine their glee [...]

  A Circus Skills workshop is a great addition to any event,  whether it’s in one of our beautiful Circus tents or not..  Circus skills appeal to children AND adults.  A highly visual attraction and a chance for people of [...]

Beeja means ‘seed’ in Hindi. It also carries with it a sense of transformation and the start of life. In keeping with its name, the company Beeja aims to generate new ideas, new understanding and fresh creative forms. Its work [...]

The music: Steel drum music is most commonly associated with the Caribbean and this is the genre that is mostly taught. The steel pan is a versatile instrument however, and fits well with a variety of other styles including classical, [...]

Hands on Cross Curricular workshops for ALL Key Stages and abilities. Including Art, Drama, DT, Maths, Geography, History, Literacy, and Science in 2hrs! Offering catalyst support for teachers and giving pupils unforgettable experiences. We are in all 3 STEM directories [...]

Gribblybugs provide science talks exploring the incredible world of invertebrates. Our services range from a basic handling session to enhanced packages offering a more in depth look at key topics such as habitats, life cycles, food chains etc.

A-Life provides Educational Healthy Workshops, Fitness Sessions and Alcohol & Drugs Awareness for schools. Our hands-on, curriculum-based activities support your school’s PSHE, Science and PE curriculum and are ideal for your health week, science week or health and wellbeing week. [...]

Archery4all is exactly that. We supply introductory sessions for schools, youth groups, corporate or private events. In addition we are able to support schools in the formation of an after school club. Sessions can be held indoors or outdoors. We [...]

This year Wyldes Noyse present their new program for Xmas Tudor Music Workshops. New tunes, new songs, new dances and new costumes bring a fresh sound and look to the workshops we have been providing to schools across Essex and beyond [...]

Olympic Drama:  a day of five fantastic drama workshops that celebrate the Olympics past and present. Available for primary schools across the UK – suitable for KS1 and KS2. Workshops include: visit the original Olympics; host an Olympic bid; bring [...]

Former teacher and professional actor David Hall brings inspiring workshops and shows to your school. The Great Fire Project involves an encounter with Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn in the very midst of the Great Conflagration and asks the question [...]

For 13 years, Cairo Comes To School has been providing Egyptian Music & Dance workshops. The session begins with 30min presentation of dance in Egypt (Ancient & Modern) followed by 30min workshops for each half of the class. The other [...]

MAGIC WORKSHOPS & SHOWS By Steve Drury – Professional magician, mentalist and hypnotist Magic Workshops Brochure BASIC OVERVIEW Following an ice-breaking baffling demonstration, open discussions will cover magic, magicians, secrecy and the golden rules of magic.  Each attendee will be [...]

The ‘Cool House’ presents a fun and inspiring approach to science and maths in the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1,2 & 3 PUPILS SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS The Cool Magic Science Show and Workshops! Inspire your pupils (and their teachers!) [...]

I am an artist/designer specialising in mosaic as a medium, I have been working in schools; mostly Primary for many years. I am interested in helping you make a memory in your school, Mosaic Workshops can be run as afterschool [...]

Kjartan Poskiit, author of the award-winning Murderous Maths series, demonstrates tricks, bizarre facts and curiosities from his books. Plenty of audience participation and follow-up resources for teachers are available. “A stand-up maths routine has children and teachers in fits of laughter… maths [...]

I Love Salsa have been teaching Latin Dance and Fitness in primary and secondary schools from key stage 1 – 5 as part of the PE Curriculum for 6 years. The I Love Salsa in Schools programme inspires young people [...]

Hands on Science runs fun and memorable but educational workshops. Your children do the investigation guided and supported by us. Rocket Building, CSI, Firework Science, Mars Lander and Elastic Racers are just a few of over 80 exciting workshops your children could be enjoying [...]

Uncle Brian presents – educational environmental magic Uncle Brian has long recognised the important link between childrens education and entertainment. Recycling the Magical Way ….. takes educational entertainment one step further. It was developed to help introduce environmental education and [...]

For 13 years, Cairo Comes To School has been providing Egyptian Music & Dance workshops. The session begins with 30min presentation of dance in Egypt (Ancient & Modern) followed by 30min workshops for each half of the class. The other [...]

Variety of Stop-motion Animation workshops for all ages and abilities. From one-hour taster sessions to week-long workshops. All equipment and materials provided, you would just need to provide a workspace and the students.

Boost your pupils' confidence in French! Theatre VO offers tailored workshops for all levels, including GCSE or AS/A Level French students. Workshops can be a one-off session or a series of sessions. By arrangement with the French teacher they can [...]

Writing and performing high quality poetry is a real and valuable skill well within reach of all children in our primary schools. Inviting a professional children˙s poet to work in school can be a fantastic opportunity for children and teachers [...]

Echange Theatre Workshops offers workshops for primary and secondary school. We can easily adapt them to your needs. Our workshops are fun and very educational at the same time. Here is what we offer in more details: French for Kids [...]

Our highly enjoyable and stimulating Thinking Day will help your pupils to develop: Thinking skills Collaboration and team working skills Communication skills Problem solving skills The ability to learn from mistakes Greater self confidence During a Thinking Day a specialist [...]