English & Literacy

school trips

Creative Writing

English, Science, Computing, Biology

The first session involves a science focused workshop discussing the evolution of science and why it so important to ask the question ‘why’. This is an interactive workshop, with ‘Jam’ our 4 metre dinosaur, that is designed to get children of all ages thinking scientifically. The workshop

The Jungle Book - Online Workshop

English, Performing Arts

During the online activities, our drama facilitator will guide your class through exploration of key characters to gain an understanding of their thoughts, motives and feeling through this classic tale. Storytelling and imagination are key, and provide a great baseline to carry on learning in the cl

Theatre Workshop

English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Performing Arts, SEN

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Theatre Workshop have been visiting schools for over 25 years with fun filled active workshops. Our workshops certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW

STEM

English, Maths, Science, Art

Bringing learning to life through a Play To Learn approach

Mountains VR Workshop

English, Geography, Physical Geography, SEN

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils to various famous mountains around the world! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about these mountains but we'll also provide th

All Hail Macbeth

English, History, Performing Arts, SEN

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We offer a non-stop, wow factor workshop. Our professional actors and facilitators arrive at your school with a pop-up theatre experience. They capture your pupil’s imaginations as soon as the witches appear on the heath to the bitter end of Macbeth's demise. The pupils act out the plot lin

Shrek's Adventure! London

English, Performing Arts

Experience a fictional world first hand in the magical, immersive world of Shrek’s Adventure! London. Your pupils will become the central characters in a live fairy tale adventure, meet well known characters up-close, speak to them and change their

Superhero Workshop & Wow Day

English

Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during a Superhero Wow Day: Superheroes & Villains Powers & Weaknesses History of Superheroes & Comics Weapons, Gadgets

Vikings VR Workshop

English, History, Vikings, SEN

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class back in time to see the Vikings! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about the Vikings but we'll also provide them with an e

Virtual Reality Day

English, Geography, Science, History, SEN

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils using VR! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about their chosen topic but we'll also provide them with an experience to ignite t

Parliament

Citizenship, English, History, Twentieth Century

A year-round programme of visits for students aged 7-18. Choose from a selection of themed workshops and tour the awe-inspiring Palace of Westminster.

The MAD Museum

English, Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Art, SEN

Covering Year 1-11. The MAD Museum is a very visual place. Learners are encouraged to see how an exhibit is functioning and then to use persuasive writing techniques to describe what they see and how it works. We offer activity packs for learners to complete in the museum, they contain questions a

Portals To The Past

English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar

COVID-19 OFFER
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.

YHA Stratford

English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Tudors, Accommodation Only

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There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips, boasting a restaurant and bar.

The Royal Parks

English, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Biology, History, Tudors, Art, Wildlife, SEN

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Connect with nature and learn about the park environment, wildlife and heritage with hands-on practical activities in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. We offer a wide range of safe, secure and fun outdoor learning experiences for all ages.

Science

English, Science, Computing

At Teach Rex we use current Ofsted guidelines, the curriculum and our experience in teaching to create the optimal environment for learning. Our workshops are designed for children of all abilities and are differentiated from Nursery up to Year 6. workshop focuses on expanding vocabulary and encoura

Stone Age VR Workshop

English, History, Prehistory, SEN

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class to the Stone Age! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about life during the Stone Age but we'll also provide them with an exp

World War VR

English, History, worldwar, Performing Arts

The experiences gained from our World War workshop can help significantly with creative writing, story telling and story writing. The imagery generates conversation between the pupils and helps them record their thoughts in more specific descriptive detail.

Cultural Tour of London for International Schools

English, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Medieval, Tudors, Industrial, Victorian, Art

Museums and palaces overflowing with art, science and history, incredible theatre shows in the West End, bustling Oxford Street and Covent Garden, and iconic Big Ben and Trafalgar Square! London is the perfect destination for a cultural tour.

Tudors VR Workshop

English, History, Tudors, SEN

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class onboard the Mary Rose! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about the Mary Rose but we'll also provide them with an experience

Tudor Workshop

English, History, Tudors

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We offer exciting, immersive and inspiring Tudor workshops for schools, presented by a charismatic “performing historian” with a deep-rooted passion for their subject.

Outer Space VR Workshop

English, Science, Physics, SEN

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils into space! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about space but we'll also provide them with an experience to ignite their imagin

The Vanishing Library

English, PSHE

Our English escape rooms focus on reading and comprehension. The puzzles within the room will require students to use their inference skills to gather necessary information and crack codes. This will also involve aspects of spelling, word comparisons, verbal reasoning and written communication.

Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork

English, Maths, Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, PSHE

The group will be set a quest for the day, and to be successful they'll need to work together, solve problems, find items and complete challenges. Great fun, and can be tailored to cover map skills, building things, examine evidence & analyse info.

Discover British History at Ironbridge and Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire

Citizenship, English, Maths, Archaeology, Science, History, Business, Farm, Wildlife

Shropshire is ideal if you're studying British history and industry with a great range of activities available at many of the Ironbridge Museum sites along with a visit to the nearby Wroxeter Roman City

The Digestive System VR Workshop

English, Science, Biology, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils through the Digestive System! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts at each stage of the Digestive System but we'll also provide th

Around the World VR Quiz

English, Geography, Physical Geography, SEN

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class around the world (in a quiz style format, using VR!). Give VR a go and see how it helps with creative writing! Following on from our workshop

World Book Day Dance Workshops

Citizenship, English, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN

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Our World Book Day dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. We bring books to life through dance and give your pupils the chance to get creative.

Eden Project and Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools

Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Archaeology, Geology, Science, History, Performing Arts, Art, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft

Cornwall can complement any curriculum studies from discovering the magical historic legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle, visiting the Seal Sanctuary and of course a visit with workshops at the amazing Eden Project.

Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre

Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN

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Astbury Watersports Centre is located at Astbury Mere, near Congleton town centre. We offer various watersports from canoeing to sailing, and if getting in the water isn’t what you fancy we also have many different land based activities.

History VR Day

English, History

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At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils through different periods of history! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about their current history topic but we'll also provid

Tudors & Elizabethans Workshop

English, History, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Performing Arts, Dance

COVID-19 OFFER
A totally interactive exploration of Tudor life through Stories, Artefacts, Costumes, Coin Making and a whole lot of 15th and 16th century history.

Wild West Workshop & WOW Day

English

Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, weapons, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during a Wild West Wow Day: The Wild West Cowboys & Cowgirls Horses & Stagecoaches Guns, Pistols & Wild West Weapon

Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre

Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN

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Trafford Watersports Centre, located at Sale Water Park, just a short drive from J6 of the M60. We offer various school group team building watersports activities from canoeing to sailing, along with many land based activities to make a full day

Scottish Parliament

Citizenship, English, History

At the Scottish Parliament we can offer a great selection of programmes for schools including workshops on Citizenship, Art & Design, History and much more!

Great Explorers-Christopher Columbus and Amelia Earhart

English, History, Medieval, Twentieth Century

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Travel back in time with Amelia Earhart who will share her passion for adventure as the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic ocean. During the workshop the children will also be introduced to Christopher Columbus, Joseph Banks, Nellie Bly and Neil Armstrong, however if you and your class ar

Tutankhamun’s Curse

English, Maths, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Computing, Performing Arts, PSHE

A YoYoJoy escape room with an English focus relies on reading and comprehension. The puzzles within the room will require students to use their inference skills to gather necessary information and crack codes. This will also involve aspects of spelling, word comparisons, verbal reasoning and written

WW1 VR Workshop

English, History, worldwar, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils into WW1 trenches! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about what life was like inside the trenches but we'll also provide them w

Ancient Egyptians VR

English, History, Egyptians

The experiences gained from our Egyptian workshop can help significantly with creative writing, story telling and story writing. The imagery generates conversation between the pupils and helps them record their thoughts in more specific descriptive detail.

Discover the Jurassic Coast for Primary and Middle Schools

Citizenship, English, Geography, Archaeology, Geology, Science, History, Design Technology, Art, PSHE, Wildlife

The Jurassic Coast spans between East Devon and Purbeck with amazing places to visit including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth, Portland, Lyme Regis, Chesil Beach, Charmouth and Sidmouth.

Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire’–Roald Dahl

English, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
In this workshop our professional actor will take on the role of enthusiastic writer, Sally Spade, who is keen to share her love of his stories; With the help of the well-known and much loved writer Roald Dahl, she takes the children on a journey of discovery of storytelling with this highly interac

Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools

English, Geography, Archaeology, History, Romans, Art

Curriculum Travel specialises in primary & middle school tours and day trips. Romans are a big part of the curriculum and what better way to experience it than a visit to Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda.

Drama Workshops With The West End's Best!

English, Performing Arts

If you want to bring a play, book, theme or topic to life then our drama workshops with top actors from the West End are a perfect way to engage your students. Bespoke workshops can be specially tailored to your curriculum requirements.

Google Applied Digital Skills

Citizenship, English, Maths, Business, Computing, PSHE

Free hands-on workshops for staff or students designed to promote and develop digital sills using Google's Applied Digital Skills programme.

Science VR Day

English, Science

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by using VR to help children learn all about science. Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about each topic but we'll also provide them with an experience to ignit

China VR Workshop

English, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class to China! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about landmarks across China but we'll also provide them with an experience to

Space VR

English, Science, Physics

The experiences gained from our Space workshop can help significantly with creative writing, story telling and story writing. The imagery generates conversation between the pupils and helps them record their thoughts in more specific descriptive detail.

Chatsworth

English, Science, Biology, History, Egyptians, Romans, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Georgian, Victorian, Art, PSHE, SEN

Chatsworth learning sessions support the English curriculum by including story-telling or encouraging pupils and students to articulate opinions, communicate verbally and in writing, and engage in debate. These sessions include: Explore the House - an interactive learning experience unpacking the h

Improve Your Students Communication Skills With The West End's Leading Performer

English, Careers

Our workshops are perfect for preparing students for the speaking element of English. It will give them valuable skills in communication and presenting, which will not only help them on this area of focus but they will use these skills for the rest of their lives.

Stratford Overnight School Tour

English, History, Medieval, Tudors, SEN

To be or not to be, that is the question? Stratford-upon-Avon is most certainly the place to be! Lovers of Shakespeare will enjoy an educational trip to this ultimate literary destination. Wander through the historical pages of William Shakespeare's

Day Visits

English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Biology, History, Victorian, Twentieth Century, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft

Story writing: A marvellous opportunity for children to write an account of their trip, including the journey to and from Leighton which teachers use as a project for a factual story on return to school. Fairy Tales: Trips to Leighton are also used to encourage children to imagine and write a

Polar Regions VR Workshop

English, Geography, Physical Geography, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class to the Polar Regions! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about Antarctica and the Arctic but we'll also provide them with an

The Respiratory System VR Workshop

English, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils inside the body to learn about the Respiratory System. Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about the Respiratory System but we'll

Pirate Workshop & Wow Day

English

Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, weapons, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during a Pirate Wow Day: The history of pirates Life at sea Life in the 1700s Living on an island Looking at parts

York for Primary & Middle schools

English, Maths, Geography, Archaeology, History, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Art, PSHE

Primary and Middle school YORK tours. Curriculum Travel specialises in the younger age groups so all of our tours are age appropriate. The VIKINGS are coming. Eden Camp and York Minister. National Railway Museum and DIG!

Ancient Greece VR

English, History, Greeks

The experiences gained from our Ancient Greece workshop can help significantly with creative writing, story telling and story writing. The imagery generates conversation between the pupils and helps them record their thoughts in more specific descriptive detail.

Global Citizens- the world in your classroom

Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Religious Education, Art, PSHE, Farm

All our workshops require pupils to communicate effectively in small groups and with the whole class. All our workshops involve learning about people in other countries and invite the children to express their thoughts and opinions about other peoples lives and experiences ( with particular emphasis

Rainforests VR Workshop

English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils into the rainforest! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about the rainforest but we'll also provide them with an experience to i

Immersive Storytelling

English, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, Edwardian

Covid-safe in-person performances designed to stimulate children's creativity and love of literacy

Archeology of the Ages

English, Maths, Archaeology, History, Prehistory, PSHE

Our English escape rooms focus on reading and comprehension. The puzzles within the room will require students to use their inference skills to gather necessary information and crack codes. This will also involve aspects of spelling, word comparisons, verbal reasoning and written communication.

The Circulatory System VR Workshop

English, Science, SEN, Biology

COVID-19 OFFER
Learn all about how the human body works with this VR workshop about the circulatory system! PrimeVR workshops start from £1.99 per child!

India VR Workshop

English, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class to India! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about India and its landmarks but we'll also provide them with an experience to

The Mystery on Mount Olympus

Citizenship, English, Maths, History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, PSHE

Our English escape rooms focus on reading and comprehension. The puzzles within the room will require students to use their inference skills to gather necessary information and crack codes. This will also involve aspects of spelling, word comparisons, verbal reasoning and written communication.

Mayans VR Workshop

English, History, Ancient Civilisations, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils to Chichen-Itza in Mexico! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about Chichen-Itza and the Mayan civilisation but we'll also provi

Animals VR Workshop

English, Science, Biology, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils around the world to see a range of different animals! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about each of the animals and their hab

The Jungle Book

English, Performing Arts, Dance

During the course of the workshop day, our drama facilitator will guide your class through exploration of key characters to gain an understanding of their thoughts, motives and feeling through this classic tale. Storytelling and imagination are key, and provide a great baseline to carry on learning

Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire

English

COVID-19 OFFER
Our professional actor 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, the children will be encouraged to free inhibitions and disc

Creative Writing Superheroes

English, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
During this workshop our professional actor will share their love of stories and in particular graphic novels. How do they work? What’s involved? Can anyone create one? With the help of some well-known Superheroes, they will take the children on a journey of discovery into the world of storytelli

Storybarn On the Road: DIGITAL

English, PSHE

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HIJACKED! A digital Shared Reading experience for the classroom – our Storyhunter will lead a video call interrupted by the alien Zlob from planet Glob, a place where everything is the same. Can we show Zlob why difference should be celebrated?!

West End Workshops

Citizenship, English, Business, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Careers, SEN

Plays were never written to be performed. Novels are often adapted for the stage. Our workshops give students a greater understanding of characters, their stories and more through practical techniques which bring the text to life. Shakespeare workshops in particular are very popular options for Engl

Ancient Egypt VR Workshop

English, History, Egyptians, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils to Ancient Egypt! Not only will we provide your class with exciting facts about Ancient Egypt but we'll also provide them with an experience to ignit

Crime Scene Investigation

English, Maths

Enter the world of Forensic Science! This increasingly popular workshop has proven a challenge for even the most gifted students. Working in small groups teams will be presented with a crime scene to investigate.

World Book Day Workshops

English, Performing Arts, SEN

Our interactive world book day workshops get students up on their feet so that they can explore and experience stories in a completely new way. Our workshops help students with pronunciation of key vocabulary and develop understanding of narrative and character motivations.

Madame Tussauds London

English, PSHE

Students have the opportunity to identify with different types of media and their purpose. Explore and critique how the media presents information and uses language to create meaning and to understand the concept of 'fake news' and why it is important.

Peak - Underbank Activity Centre

Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN

COVID-19 OFFER
Underbank Activity Centre is located on the shores of Underbank Reservoir just off of the Stocksbridge bypass. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials.

Conway Centres Beeston

English, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Art, SEN

Situated less than a mile from Beeston Castle and within very private grounds this cosy and familiar centre lends itself to being used by primary groups. It offers opportunities for a variety of studies within the immediate environment.