English Literacy Workshops for schools
Drama and theatre, Shakespeare, poetry, theme-based writing, superheros, pirates, or a virtual reality trip that will take them far beyond the classroom. Take a look at the best English workshops available for school groups.
Engage students & bring your subject to life
English Drama & Performing ArtsOrganizing literacy workshops for school groups can be a fantastic way to foster a love of reading and writing among young students. This, together with excellent conversational skills is central to the aims of the English National Curriculum. To compliment your classroom English topics we can offer a range of themed workshops to help spark imaginations and develop written and spoken language. The workshops featured below can help schools from EYFS through to KS5.
Potential workshop ideas below include activities like storybook readings where students learn to analyze character motivations and plot developments, creative writing exercises that encourage imaginative storytelling, and even poetry challenges that encourage students to write and perform their own verse.
English workshops focusing on writing skills can develop literacy through creative writing, conversational writing, job applications and CVs, as well as more specific examples of the usual SPAG topics; from nouns and pronouns to fronted adverbials and subordinate clauses.
English workshops focusing on conversation skills help equip students with strong oral communication and spoken language skills, building their vocabulary and enabling them to articulate arguments and express opinions.
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Immersive Storytelling
School Trip All UK RegionsSubjects: English
Covid-safe in-person performances designed to stimulate children's
creativity and love of literacy, as well as for all other areas of life.
Immersive Storytelling
Storytelling Into Writing
All UK Regions English
Whether its deciding what to write or how to write, the motivation begins with the WHY – which should be purposeful, understandable, relevant, and ideally enjoyable. Storytelling provides these elements in abundance....
Kings, Queens & Castles Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, North West Design Technology, English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Elizabethans, Medieval, Monarchs, Tudors
Characters, Stories, Artefacts, Games,Costumes and Coin Making. An engaging workshop discovering the lives of Kings and Queens and where they lived! What castle would you choose?...
Inspire Reading for Pleasure
All UK Regions English
Even before the Institute of Education reported that reading for pleasure has "powerful influence on children’s cognitive development," schools were thanking us for inspiring their learners to read. Bring this empowering engagement to your school....
Africa VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, Geography, Physical Geography, Science, Biology
Discover Africa with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Travel to the Serengeti National Park and come face to face with lions, rhinos, giraffes, mongoose and elephants. Bring the magic of African wildlife into your classroom with PrimeVR! ...
Rock The Sport
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West English, Music, Dance, Physical Education
Ignite creativity, boost well-being, and make learning unforgettable with Rocktopus! Our dynamic, cross-curricular workshops bring PE, music, and literacy together in an exciting way—perfect for engaging every student and creating 4 music videos!...
The Suitcase Storyteller Workshop
West Midlands English
Join our 'Suitcase Storyteller' for a fully engaging and interactive dive into a storybook, using props, music, drama and more. This isn't your standard story reading. Children will step inside the story and become a part of the tale as it unfolds....
Pep the Poet
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, South West, North West, Yorkshire, Scotland English, Performing Arts, PSHE, SEN
Hello! I’m Pep the Poet. My mission is to ‘scatter sunshine one poem at a time.’ I deliver whole school poetry workshops &well-being days which are fun, exciting and interactive. I’ve written and published five poetry collections for...
Whole School Drama Literacy Project
London & South East, East of England English, Drama
Join The Drama Geezers for an interactive storytelling extravaganza, where children take the reins in crafting a brand-new tale through imaginative play. The school story is then published and printed for all to enjoy. ...
Virtual Reality - A Trip Through Time
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, Greeks, English
A not to be missed opportunity to visit and experience key moments in time. This experience will allow you to either scale through key moments in time or select a key focus for your workshop to theme around....
Virtual Reality Bespoke Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Computing, Design Technology, English, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Vikings, World War, Science, Physics, Biology
Virtual Reality helps students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and ignite their imagination. Your learners can be engaged and inspired by breath-taking scenes from around the world and gain a deep understanding of the topic. ...
Portals To The Past
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire English, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings
Portals to the Past provide high quality history workshops in schools for KS2, led by experienced historical re-enactors and historians. Available across most of England. From the Stone Age through to WW2 our workshops come to your school. ...
Themed planetarium experiences
All UK Regions English, Music, Science, Physics
Immersive Experiences have been creating memorable events for over a decade, by combining the magic of immersive digital technologies, science and amazing people. ...
Magic, Witches & Wizards Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales English
Dan Tastic Education brings magic to life with incredible Magic, Witches & Wizard Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators! ...
Pep the Poet - Mental Health & Well-being
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland Citizenship, English, PSHE, SEN
Pep the Poet is a tremendous advocate of raising awareness and promoting positive mental health through creative means. He does this through his writing, poems and keynote speeches....
CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science STEM Workshop
All UK Regions Careers, Citizenship, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations, Edwardian, Egyptians, Greeks, Victorian, Maths, PSHE, Religious Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, SEN, Team Building
Proven to excite children's curiosity in Science, supporting KS2 National Curriculum and offering a cross-curricular "hands-on" interactive, full-day onsite STEM - CSI Forensic Science Workshop - Raising Aspirations and Attainment in Science & STEAM...
Chocolate Collective
All UK Regions English, Food, Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations, Sustainability
Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate. Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills either as an after-school activity or as part of a Nation ...
Mount Everest VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, Geography, Physical Geography
Are you learning about mountains? Why don’t you take your class to see Mount Everest with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools! Visit base camp, the summit and the Sir Edmund Hillary Suspension Bridge with PrimeVR! ...
Creative Writing Superheroes
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, Performing Arts, SEN
This Drama Hut Workshop takes children on a journey of discovery into the world of storytelling. We meet our enthusiastic writer, 'Sally', as she shares her love of stories and graphic novels. How do they work? What’s involved? Can anyone create on...
The Ancient Greeks
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire, Wales Archaeology, Art, Performing Arts, English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Greeks
Humph’s Histories is led by Steve Humpherson who has a passion for history and passing on this passion. Steve combines fun and learning through his exciting and engaging activity based workshops. Just click to see the full list of workshops offer...
Shakespeare
All UK Regions English, History, Tudors
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring Shakespeare or even just one of his many plays! ...
Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we will lead the children on a fun exploration of ‘all things Shakespeare’, helping them to appreciate how exciting and accessible his work can be, through voice exercises, storytelling, text work and improvisation...
Get Medieval
All UK Regions English, History, Medieval, Physical Education, Team Building
Inspire your students with unforgettable lessons! It's time to Get Medieval with a range of activities, workshops, and challenges designed to ignite a curiosity of the past....
World Book Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, Performing Arts
During this Drama Hut workshop, enthusiastic writer, 'Sally' shares her love of storytelling, using the 'Phizz-Whizzing' stories of Roald Dahl. Create the characters, bring them to life and explore what makes a 'Giganticus' story for world book day! ...
Pirate Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales English, Pirates
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Pirate Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators! ...
Themed Storytelling
All UK Regions English, Human Geography, Ancient Civilisations, Local History, Medieval, Tudors, History, Geography
In the year that the IoE found reading for pleasure to have "a powerful influence on children’s cognitive development," our European Lifelong Learning study saw learners score 26% better in a standardised test. Bring these results to your school!...
Immersive Storytelling
All UK Regions English
Covid-safe in-person performances designed to stimulate children's creativity and love of literacy, as well as for all other areas of life. ...
Roald Dahl- 12 days of Christmas
All UK Regions English, Performing Arts, SEN
This Drama Hut Workshop is aimed at inspiring young writers over the festive season. Let our professional actor, take the children on an adventure to explore the stories and characters created by one of the world’s favourite children’s authors!...
A Victorian Christmas
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, History, Victorian, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet 'Flora', a Victorian carol singer! She is eager to share her tales and experiences of the infamous 'Ebenezer Scrooge'! Using improvisation, song games and role play, explore what a Victorian Christmas was like!...
Open Air Shakespeare!
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Performing Arts, English, History, Elizabethans, PSHE, SEN
Would you like your students to explore Shakespeare in a completely new way? Let's take it outside! Drama in the Woods take your students into your school's outdoor space to explore, design, rehearse, build and perform your play of choice! ...
World Book Day Dance Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire Citizenship, English, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, PSHE
Book The Best "Dance Days" - Our World Book Day dance workshops bring books to life through dance and give your pupils the chance to get creative. With over 1000 5⭐ reviews from verified teachers! Booking FAST, confirm your date now. ...
China VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations
Take your class on a guided tour across China with PrimeVR! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Bring the school trip to you! ...
Preparing for Panto!
All UK Regions English, Performing Arts
During this Drama Hut Workshop, let us take the children on a behind the scenes exploration of this very British tradition! Dust off your jokes, crack open the dressing up box and join us for an opportunity to laugh, create and have some festive fun!...
Living History Workshops Ks1 & Ks2
West Midlands, London & South East, North West, Yorkshire Archaeology, English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, History, Egyptians, Elizabethans, Greeks, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Tudors, Victorian, Vikings, World War, Performing Arts, Science, Biology
Theatre Workshop have been Wowing for over 25 years with fun filled active Living History workshops. Our session certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW ...
Rainforests VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology
Learning about the rainforest? Why don't you drop your class into the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR! ...
Around the World VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, Geography, Physical Geography
Bring Geography to life with our 'Around the World' VR workshop. We split your class into small groups and they compete to identify the country, city and landmark. Enquire now with PrimeVR, the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools! ...
Pirates on Parade
All UK Regions History, Significant Individuals, Explorers, Performing Arts, English
During this Drama Hut Workshop, you will join Pirate Penny for a boat load of fun! Penny will put her new recruits to work! You’ll be scrubbing the decks, firing the cannons, hunting for treasure and lots of sea shanty singing along the way too!...
Rubbish Shakespeare- 5 Star, Theatre Quality Shows and Workshops
All UK Regions English, History, Elizabethans, Performing Arts, Drama
Performances and workshops delivered at school! Less fuss, less cost and (dare we say it) better quality than a trip to the theatre. "Set up so cleverly, it really sings." Daily Record. "Like Horrible Histories, but funnier!" Primary Times....
Wonders of the World VR Workshop
All UK Regions English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography
Experience the Seven New Wonders of the World with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! A great way of meeting Geography outcomes as well as inspiring some amazing creative writing! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR! ...
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire Roald Dahl
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut workshop, our enthusiastic writer, 'Sally' shares her love of storytelling, using the 'Phizz-Whizzing' stories of Roald Dahl. Create the characters, bring them to life and explore what makes a 'Giganticus' story as inspiration! ...
Learn the lessons from the Holocaust: In School Workshops
All UK Regions History, Twentieth Century, World War, Citizenship, English, PSHE, Religious Education
We ask the big questions facing your students: why does hatred persist? How should we treat others? How do we think for ourselves? In a world of online hate and conspiracy, now more than never we need to learn the lessons of the Holocaust. ...
Theatre Workout Education
All UK Regions Careers, Dance, Performing Arts, English, Team Building, PSHE
Theatre Workout is one of the UK's leading drama and theatre workshop providers. We deliver bespoke West End Workshops, Outreach Workshops in schools across the UK, and offering weekly classes and clubs in London schools. ...
Virtual Reality - World Wars
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales History, World War, English
Travelling back in time to World War I or II in VR gives students a different perspective on the horrors of war and allows them to empathise with the topic more than ever before. ...
World Museum - Virtual Classroom
All UK Regions English, History, Egyptians
World Museum's virtual classroom on mummification in ancient Egypt takes students through the various stages of the embalming process and offers a pop quiz based on the museum’s handling collection and ancient Egyptian artefacts. ...
World Book Day Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West English, Performing Arts, Drama, SEN
If you want an amazing experience for your students this World Book Day, then check out our interactive storytelling workshops. We use performance, music, drama and puppetry to bring popular children's stories to life for your students. ...
Superhero Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales English
Dan Tastic Education brings comic books to life with incredible Superhero Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators! ...
Tudors & Elizabethans Workshop
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West English, History, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Tudors, Dance
We bring interactive history right to your school via a full range of resources including our mini-museum, replica weapons and games; all hosted by our experienced actors who bring history to life in the classroom....
Incredible Oceans
All UK Regions English
Fun and informative underwater learning experiences that educate about our ocean in a positive and empowering way. We educate audiences about the importance of our ocean. We do this through engaging presentations, interactive workshops, and Q&A...
Storytelling
All UK Regions Christmas, English
Storytelling provides a truly enthralling, immersive, empowering experience, making it perfect for celebrations with hidden benefits for your learners. Our unique style guarantees every learner has a say in the stories told, ensuring engagement....
Learn the lessons from the Holocaust: Online Workshops
All UK Regions History, Twentieth Century, World War, Citizenship, English, PSHE, Religious Education
We ask the big questions facing your students: why does hatred persist? How should we treat others? How do we think for ourselves? In a world of online hate and conspiracy, now more than never we need to learn the lessons of the Holocaust. ...
Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales English
Dan Tastic Education brings stories & fantasy to life with incredible Fairy Tale Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator...
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire' - Fairy tales
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire English, Performing Arts, SEN
During this Drama Hut Workshop, enthusiastic writer 'Sally Spade', is keen to help you discover what makes a great story! Create characters, explore how a story is structured and with the help of a well-known fairy tale, let your imaginations ignite!...
Discover Ancient Greece in the Open-Air!
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West Performing Arts, English, History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, SEN
Would you like your students to explore Ancient Greece in a completely new way? Then let's take it outside and learn about Ancient Greece through one of their most important and influential cultures... theatre! ...