Anglo Saxons

School Workshops - Viking School Visits

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Established in 2012, Viking School Visits specialise in bring the Early Medieval (Dark Age) period to life. We offer both Anglo Saxon and Viking days, covering the time from when the Romans left to the Norman conquest. It's possibly the most important formative period in our history, and yet most people know little about it.

We work to the highest standards of authenticity and constantly update our knowledge of the latest research into the period. Then we take that knowledge and disseminate it in inventive and child-friendly ways so that historical concepts are clearly understood by your class. We also understand how important it is to encourage enquiry skills with plenty of question time for the children to dig deeper into their own learning.

Why are Viking School Visits a great choice for bringing fun workshops into your school?

We bring full and half day workshops into schools, colleges, universities and museums nationwide. Whether tailored to your specific focus or providing a general overview of the times, students will gain immense benefit from meeting a "real Anglo Saxon" in the comfort and security of their own classroom.

We provide DBS checks, risk assessments, and teachers are fully supported before and after the visit, with timetables, worksheets and follow-up communication. You can also speak to existing clients before booking to satisfy any queries about our service.

Client comments regularly include "best visit of its kind" and "taught us more in one day than we could have done in a term".

What activities are available during group visits?

Who were the Anglo Saxons? Where were they from? Travel, trade and technology: Timelines: War, conquest and settlement: Myth-busting and mythology: Daily Anglo Saxon life: Women and children: Storytelling: The Battle of Hastings: Beowulf: Literacy and the birth of English: Improvised drama: Law and Order: Food, farming and hunting: Games: Crafts: Life, death and the Anglo Saxon funeral.

What size groups do you cater for?

We can cater for anything from small SEN or home-school groups to week-long, whole-school history festivals. Because we have a nationwide team this allows us to send as many visitors as the group size requires.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Yes, we have a wide range of practical hands-on activities and games that are suitable for SEN children. We will also work with you to organise the day and take account of any special arrangements to make sure all the children can access the day to their full ability.

Anything else?

We work at all key-stages from pre-school to university and everything in between. We can even organise INSET activities to help you prepare for the topic, or provide team-building days for your staff.

We are fully insured to £10M PLI and hold current DBS checks.

Contact us now for more information and a no-obligation, all-in quotation with no hidden costs.

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