Booking an in-school workshop with Dan Tastic Educations means...
- No expensive coach hire
- No endless trip paperwork
- No herding children through busy public spaces
- YES to engaging, age-appropriate & topic-tailored educational content delivered right in your school!
Your Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator will arrive from 07:30 to transform the classroom or school hall into an engaging and hands-on experience, complete with an exciting display of historical items spanning generations
Using humour, storytelling, fascinating artefacts and plenty of pupil interaction, we educate and entertain your children throughout the day while bringing their topic vividly to life
Each theme is tailored to your School Topic, and we can work with you to create something bespoke, but our most popular history topics include the following:
USA
Brazil
Pirates
London
Vikings
Dinosaurs
Wild West
Stone Age
Fairy Tales
The Titanic
The 1960's
The Tudors
Outer Space
Superheroes
Anglo-Saxons
Ancient Rome
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Tudors & Stuarts
Knights & Castles
Women in History
Victorian England
Ancient Civilisations
Maya, Incas & Aztecs
Stone Age to Iron Age
Explorers & Polar Regions
Witches, Wizards & Magic
Science Week Spectacular
Knights, Castles, Princesses & Fairy Tales
Teachers choose Dan Tastic Education because we combine genuine educational content with the energy and excitement of a live performance, creating a memorable topic hook that leaves children buzzing about history long after the workshop has finished
A Multi Topic Day can also be split between different year groups, allowing your school to cover more than one topic in a single visit and massively reduce the cost per pupil
Our days are flexible too - we can work with one class, a whole year group, a key stage or even the entire school
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Imagine a Ted Talk mixed with a birthday party!
Our workshops are highly interactive, with children encouraged to take part throughout the day rather than simply sit and listen
We offer 30 different topics to allow schools to book Multi Topic Days, reducing the cost per pupil
Depending on age, space available, behaviour and the chosen topic, activities over the course of a day include...
- Handling historical artefacts, replicas, equipment & objects
- Interactive storytelling & pupil participation
- Games, challenges & team activities
- Demonstrations using props and specialist equipment
- Role play and imaginative scenarios
- Question & answer sessions
- Historical enquiry and examining different types of evidence
- Comparing objects, people and life from the past with the world today
- Quizzes, discussions and opportunities for children to share their ideas
- Hands-on activities designed to reinforce the key learning from the workshop
Every session is adapted to the age and ability of the children, with plenty of humour, audience interaction and opportunities to get involved.
Activities vary depending on the workshop topic, but the aim is always the same - to make learning active, memorable and seriously fun!
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Saxons Workshop
King Arthur Invaders and Settlers Saxon Settlements Arts and Culture Saxon Laws and Justice
Anglo Saxon Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring the Saxons to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, shields, 1300 year old coins along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life as a Saxon, how life was different, how they came to be in Britain, the Saxon gods, their weapons and warfare and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Anglo Saxon topic!
Prehistory
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Stone Age Bronze Age Iron Age
Stone Age Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring the Stone Age to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, stone tools, weapons, furs, 10,000 year old fossils along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life during the Stone Age, how life was different, how long ago the Stone Age was, megafauna, tribes, hunter gatherers, stone age tools, stone age weapons and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Stone Age topic!
Victorian
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Suffragettes Industrial Revolution Toys Queen Victoria Factories and The Workhouse Childhood and Schools Florence Nightingale Inventions Victorian Seaside Charles Dickens Railways
Victorian Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring the Victorians to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, Victorian clothing, Victorian coins, Victorian toys, inventions of the age and weapons along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life during the Victorian period, who the Victorians were, how life was different, Queen Victoria, how life for children was different, the Industrial Revolution, the weapons & warfare of the age and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Victorian topic!
Ancient Civilisations
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Ancient Egyptians Ancient Greeks Maya Civilisation Aztec Civilisation Ancient China Inca Empire
Ancient Civilisations are a fantastic way for children to explore how people lived, ruled, worshipped, built, traded and fought thousands of years ago
Dan Tastic Education brings that history vividly to life!
Through ancient artefacts, historical weapons, storytelling and plenty of pupil interaction, children can discover the similarities and differences between some of the world's most remarkable early societies
Our workshops can explore civilisations including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and the Maya, Inca & Aztecs, helping pupils investigate everything from Gods, rulers and social hierarchy to warfare, writing, technology and everyday life
By handling artefacts, examining different types of historical evidence and taking part in interactive activities, pupils are encouraged to ask questions, make comparisons and think like young historians
Dan Tastic Education combines genuine curriculum learning with humour, energy and hands-on experiences, helping teachers reinforce classroom learning while giving children an Ancient Civilisations topic hook they will remember long after the workshop has finished
Egyptians
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Pharaohs Mummies Gods and Goddesses Egyptian Religion Clothing Pyramids and Tombs Hieroglyphics Belief in the Afterlife Sphinx
Ancient Egypt Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring Ancient Egypt to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical weapons, papyrus, ancient spices, perfumes, Egyptian treasures, mummification equipment along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life in Ancient Egypt, the River Nile, the pyramids, the Egyptian Gods, hieroglyphs as well as thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Ancient Egypt topic!
Explorers
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Explorers & Polar Regions Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring Explorers & Polar Regions to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of exploration equipment of the past and present as well as Arctic & Antaractic animal furs, claws & antlers along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life as an explorer, the polar regions, the explorers who travelled there and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Explorers & Polar Regions topic!
Greeks
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Olympics Greek Gods and Mythology Greek life and achievements Religion Trade Politics and Architecture Greek influence on the
western world
Ancient Greek Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring Ancient Greece to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, shields, 2500 year old coins along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life in Ancient Greece, how life was different, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, the gods, myths 7 warfare and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Ancient Greece topic!
Medieval
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Battle of Hastings Norman Conquest Black Death and Medicine Castles
Knights & Castles Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring the Middles Ages to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, swords, dagger, longbow & flail along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life during the Middle Ages, how life was different, castles, knights, armour, weapons and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Knights & Castles topic!
Pirates
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Pirates are a brilliant way for children to explore history, adventure and life at sea
Dan Tastic Education brings that history vividly to life!
Through historical artefacts, replica weapons, flags, nautical objects, storytelling and plenty of pupil interaction, children can discover what life was really like aboard ship and how sailors and pirates lived during the 1700s
Our workshop helps pupils investigate the history of piracy, the parts of a ship, pirate flags, weapons and everyday life at sea while separating popular myths from the historical reality
By handling artefacts, examining historical evidence and taking part in pirate games, songs, stories and interactive activities, pupils are encouraged to ask questions, build vocabulary and develop ideas that can inspire written English back in the classroom
Dan Tastic Education combines genuine historical learning with humour, energy and hands-on experiences, helping teachers reinforce classroom learning while giving children a Pirate topic hook they will remember long after the workshop has finished
Romans
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The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall The Roman Army Roman Buildings Our Roman Legacy Romanisation and ways of life
Ancient Rome Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring Ancient Rome to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, shields, 2000 year old coins along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life in Ancient Rome, how life was different, their invasion of Britain, the food they ate, the Ancient Roman gods, weapons, warfare and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Ancient Rome topic!
Toys
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The History of Toys is a fantastic way for children to explore change, chronology and historical evidence through a subject they can immediately relate to
Dan Tastic Education brings that history vividly to life!
Through real and replica toys, fascinating artefacts, storytelling and plenty of pupil interaction, children can compare the toys they know today with those enjoyed by parents, grandparents and earlier generations
Our workshop helps pupils investigate how materials, technology, society and attitudes have changed over time, while exploring traditional toys, teddy bears, video games and toys of the future
By handling toys, examining historical evidence and taking part in interactive activities, pupils are encouraged to ask questions, make comparisons and think about what everyday objects can tell us about the past
Dan Tastic Education combines genuine curriculum learning with humour, energy and hands-on experiences, helping teachers reinforce classroom learning while giving children a History of Toys topic hook they will remember long after the workshop has finished
Tudors
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Witches and Witchcraft Mary Queen of Scots Henry VII Henry VIII Pirates Crime and Punishment Civil War Great Plague Guy Fawkes Gunpowder Plot William Shakespeare The Great Fire of London
Tudor Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring the Tudors to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, Tudor clothing, Tudor coins, armour, weapons, swords, dagger, longbow along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life during the Tudor period, who the Tudors were, how life was different, the weapons & warfare of the age and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Tudor topic!
Vikings
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Viking Trade Invaders and Settlers Viking Raids and Invasion Mythology and Culture
Viking Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit
Bring the Vikings to life in the classroom!
An exciting display of historical artefacts, Viking clothing, Viking coins, Viking weapons, shields and armour along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with.
Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts, humour & a huge wealth of knowledge on the subject matter, your Dan Tastic Education Workshop Facilitator will educate and entertain your pupils, leaving the children with a real insight into life during the age of Vikings, who the Vikings were, how life was different, how the Vikings came to be in England, the weapons & warfare of the age, the Viking gods and a thirst for knowledge that will leave them buzzing and excited about their Viking topic!
What size groups do we cater for?
Single Class to Full School!
Our most popular option is having a full year group together in the hall for the full day!
We can work with...
- single class
- year group
- keystage
- full school
We can work with groups of any size, from a single class for a full day in the classroom to a full school presentation in the school hall.
We will work with you to create a timetable that suits the school's needs whilst allowing the children to get the most out of the day
We often perform to groups of over 1000, so we ensure our workshops are full of energy and movement to keep everyone engaged
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Behaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visit Flexible activity pace Exit and re-entry permitted Flexible scheduling
Staff support
1:1 support workers admitted free Risk assessment available Pre-visit planning available Staff experienced with SEND groups
Learning & communication
Small group sessions available SEND-friendly workshops
Sensory considerations
Low sensory sessions available
Physical accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
We work with SEN, SEND, SEMH & visit many PRUs across the UK
We are always able to cater for disabilities such as sessions based around mobility
We can adapt any of your workshops to be a more sensory based, slower paced & quieter sessions
We will work with teachers & carers to do what's needed to accommodate all children
If you have any concerns please get in contact and we can work together to ensure the workshops suit your pupils needs
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Who are Dan Tastic Education?
For 10+ years Dan Tastic Education have been visiting schools across England & Wales ❤️
We have visited 550+ different primary schools
Over 75% of our annual bookings are repeat schools, so book early!
Our School Workshops & Wow Days have earned us 125+ five star reviews
We currently offer over 30 topics, which means you can book a Multi Topic Day to reduce the cost per pupil
USA
Brazil
Pirates
Vikings
London
Wild West
Stone Age
The Circus
Fairy Tales
The 1960's
The Titanic
The Tudors
World War 2
Outer Space
Superheroes
Anglo-Saxons
Ancient China
Ancient Rome
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Knights & Castles
Victorian England
Women in History
The History of Toys
Maya, Inca & Aztec
Stone Age to Iron Age
Explorers & Polar Regions
Witches, Wizards & Magic
Science Week Spectacular
Knights, Castles & Fairy Tales
Explorers, Mountains & Volcanoes
It is our mission to provide Workshops & Wow Days to work as a Topic Hook to inspire children to engage with the topic, love learning, reading and to be the very best version of themselves.
We work with teachers to ensure our workshops deliver material that is relevant, interesting and educationally inspiring for children in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
We have been working with children since 2010, providing entertainment and education across the UK
Everyone at Dan Tastic Education is CRB / DBS checked and fully covered with up to date PLI
Our Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★ Wow! What an absolute fantastic experience the children had when Dan Tastic Education came to visit our Y5 class. Dan is clearly passionate about History and really brought it to life. The resources, content of the presentation and his knowledge was incredible. Thank you so much for travelling all the way from Manchester. The children had a blast and will be talking about their Greek Day for weeks to come!
★★★★★ We booked the superhero workshop for EYFS, Year 1 and 2 and it took place 2 weeks ago. Dan Tastic assured us that it was appropriate for this age range and my children were looking forward to it. Dan Tastic began the workshop by discussing weapons such as guns and knives. He then proceeded to show the children different types of weapons that superheros use to 'kill baddies'. He showed them scenes of violent hand to hand combat and gun fights and in one film clip a person was being strangled with a length of rope. When I enquired what rating the film clips were and whether they were appropriate for my class he said 'they are 12A films and I don't show them the really violent scenes'. I responded by saying that my children were only 4 years old so the film clips were not appropriate. He discussed the things he thought children needed to do to be smart; 'read books and listen to grown ups, if you don't do these things then you will be a dum dum'. He made the children jump by popping a balloon with an arrow and shouting loudly and abruptly. At one point he held the arrow to his head and then his chest and explained that if it shot him there he would die. He asked the children 'what would you do if a bad person came into your home or school and hurt your friends or family?' My children didn't respond so he answered 'The superheros will save you'. He chose children to model the superhero outfits and, without their consent, proceeded to put masks over their faces and touch their hands and arms. At one point he even lifted a child up (without any warning) several times to show everyone how 'strong he was'. The child in question looked visibly shaken. There were no Covid regulations or restrictions in place. I found the workshop completely inappropriate, with no apparent learning objective. My children were not engaged and a couple of them were distressed and cried. I pulled my class out of the workshop after 40 minutes as it was so awful. I would definitely NOT recommend this workshop or this provider, in fact I would actively warn against booking him at your school as it is in my opinion a safeguarding risk and he should not be sharing this material with young children. I reported my concerns to my headteacher as safeguarding lead. I wish I had known beforehand. DO NOT BOOK!
★★★★★ We were completely amazed with our workshops from Dan Tastic Education! Both Dan and his partner Em breathe life into education, making it captivating and exciting. They really focus on inspiring the children to learn, engaging the whole class with mind-expanding questions and taking them all on an adventure throughout the whole day.
We've had two workshops and are already discussing how many more we can get in this term! Dan Tastic Education really capture the spirit of the new creative curriculum. Absolutely fantastic keep up the good work!
★★★★★ We had heard great things about Dan Tastic Education's work shops, but he exceeded our wildest dreams! An incredible workshop for our Reception, Y1 and Y2. With such a wide array of activities, props, stories, historical items and games the children were entirely engaged from start to finish by Dan Tastic! Perfect for our Historical topics and the children still talk about him months later. Incredible value for money and we will definitely be booking him again next year!
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