School Workshop Ideas

Enrich your class topics with engaging school workshops that will really inspire young children. Experts in the subject areas you are studying can bring innovative learning through everything from theatre to problem solving.

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Looking for in-school workshops that come straight to your UK classroom to make learning feel like an adventure?

In-school workshops bring qualified experts to you with everything from science explosions and history role-play to creative art sessions and coding challenges, delivering high-energy, curriculum-linked experiences that save time on transport and get your primary or secondary pupils buzzing with excitement.

You can work with the workshop provider to tailor the experience for your pupils, all you need to do is provide the space, whether that is the classroom, or a school hall. These creative topics that are thought provoking and sure to get your pupils enthusiastic about the subjects you are teaching. During a school workshop, specific resources and planning are taken care of for you, freeing up your time, and simply allowing the children to enjoy the experience.

Some school workshops only operate locally, but most can visit all UK regions. We have indicated on the workshops below how far they will travel. To find more inspiring workshops for the following subjects, please view the following pages:

History Workshops
Science & STEM Workshops
Computing Workshops
Maths & Numeracy Workshops
Art Workshops
English & Literacy Workshops
PSHE & Citizenship Workshops
Online Workshops
GCSE Workshops
WOW Days
Black History Workshops
London School Workshops

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Celtic shield, tools and weapons on a red table
Conquering Concepts - Iron Age and the Celts
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Archaeology provides a window through time from which we can use artefacts to recreate the narratives of that time period through the thoughts and ideas of your pupils. Here they will learn chronology...
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a medieval sword fight re-enactment
Victorian Historical Experiences
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Step back into Victorian Britain through immersive 360° dome experiences, VR adventures, and interactive workshops that bring history to life inside your school. In this workshop, students explore...
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Virtual Reality Day
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PrimeVR can take your class on a journey around the world to explore different landmarks, habitats, animals, landscapes, underwater and even into space. Get in touch to find out more about what we can do for your explorer topic!
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Educational Dance Workshops
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Our workshops help many pupils with team building and depending on the chosen style will include partner work.
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Dinosaurs and Evolution
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We showcase the reality of Dinosaurs and authenticity of Biological Evolution, using engaging presenters and modern 360° projection technology. Students and teachers will be left with vivid and...
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Space VR Workshop
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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...
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Science VR Day
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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 using VR to help children learn all about science. Not only will we provide...
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school children learning multicultural dance moves
International & Multicultural Dance Workshops
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Our workshops help many pupils with team building and depending on the chosen style will include partner work.
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An image for school workshops to do with computer coding and dealing with cyber security.
Cyber Attack: A Code Breaking Workshop
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Tablet Academy has created a Virtual experience focused on enabling students to achieve the following objectives within computing: a) understand how instructions are stored and executed within a...
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trilobite fossil
NatureLab Fossils and Evolution
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Handle real Jurassic fossils and find out how they are related to living animals. Discover how fossils can show us species have changed over time.
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anglo saxon warrior with sword and shield
Anglo-Saxons Experience Day
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In this immersive workshop pupils will learn all about the world of the Saxons. They will meet an Anglo-Saxon family and discover the different lives each live and the world they inhabit. Children...
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actors dressed as roman soldiers
Roman Workshops
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The children explore the dramatic change in the lifestyle of even the lowliest citizens following the arrival of the Roman legions, take a tour through a bath-house and experience the excitement of...
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weapons and warfare workshop about the vikings in britain
Viking Workshop & Wow Day
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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 Viking Wow Day:...
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children in a classroom VR workshop
History VR Day
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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...
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actor dressed as an explorer
Maya Workshops
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Travel back in time with our professional actor who takes on the role of Sally Spade, our enthusiastic archaeologist to explore lots of key themes from this fascinating period of history.
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magnifying glass looking for lichens on a tree trunk
NatureLab Habitat Explorers
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Hands on nature exploration without a coach trip! Discover the habitats and wildlife found in your school grounds, and find out what you can do to help nature thrive.
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creative writing workshop
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire Roald Dahl
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The Drama Hut's Creative Writing workshop offers an opportunity for children to learn through improvisation, role play, song and script work creating a unique learning experience for your class or...
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Black History KS1: Nelson Mandela & Rosa Parks
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All our workshops use drama, dance and/or movement to stimulate learning and capture children's imaginations. Our team of performing arts professionals have a range of activities up their sleeve to...
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actor dressed as a Victorian
A Victorian Christmas
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During this workshop, our professional actor will take on the role of Flora Hopkins, a Victorian carol singer sharing her tales and experiences of the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge from the classic and...
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actor dressed as an explorer
Rainforests - Above and beyond the Canopy
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Our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor.
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