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Performing Arts 5

Sport and Recreation 16

Adventure Activities 20

Creative Arts and Literature 32

Environment and Nature 41

STEM 48

The Built Environment 53

Heritage and Cultures 56

PSHCE 61

Welcome toSchool SelectSouth West

Category KeyUse our simple colour-coded sections to view theprofiles in School Select. You will also find two indexes,one listing all company profiles (page 4) and one listingall sub-categories in alphabetical order (page 66).

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A Let’s Go! Publication

Editorial Barry BraggDesign and Production Neil Rees for Sunrise Design for Publishing

Profile Co-ordinators Jill Barrie, Melissa Bragg, Charlotte Dey, ClaireJackson-Twist, Catherine McLoughlin and Siobhan MorrisAdministration Laura Griffiths

© Copyright Let’s Go! Publishing Ltd 2011. No part of this publication

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For information telephone School Select on 0151 647 9531

or email [email protected]. The publisher of School Select and

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safeguarding policy when engaging external services.

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School Select is an annual directory of EducationalServices available to schools across the South West. Ithas been produced in response to the growing demandfrom schools, education departments and localauthorities for a practical guide to use when looking toexpand or augment the national curriculum or to satisfythe requirements of the Social Disadvantage SubsidyFund or new Pupil Premium. Inside, you will findmany established practitioners, offering hundreds ofunique and exciting services to schools.

Each of the featured companies work as educators, providing adiverse approach to enhanced, alternative or extendededucation provision. School Select employs a uniquelyinformative layout with each page providing a detailed companyprofile; an overview of that company’s available services; theirrelevant qualifications; a testimonial and an outline of practicalbenefits for schools, teachers and pupils. Each page also includesan ‘at a glance’ guide to highlight those providers specialising inthe following areas of education: Disengaged Pupils,Fundraising, Extended Schools Provision, Inset Days, PreSchool Children, and SEN.

School Select is a valuable addition to your decision makingresources when looking to source external educational services.Whether you need cover for existing curriculum commitments orinspiration for new and stimulating ways to add interest,enrichment, diversity and value, School Select has a broadspectrum of professional, experienced providers to fulfil your re-quirements.

School Select has quickly established itself as the primary sourceof external educational services in the UK, with each regionaledition available to view online at www.school-select.comwith regular updates and links to practitioners’ own websites.This issue of School Select has been extensively distributed tomany decision makers at every local school but if you would liketo order more copies please email [email protected] your request. Likewise, we welcome any feedback orsuggestions on how we could make this a more useful andrelevant publication for you to use in the future.

Melissa Bragg, Publisher

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Performing Arts 5

Sport and Recreation 16

Adventure Activities 20

Creative Arts and Literature 32

Environment and Nature 41

STEM 48

The Built Environment 53

Heritage and Cultures 56

PSHCE 61

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Index of profilesPROFILE PAGE

Abantu Arts 57

Adventure 20

African Activities 59

Allnatt Venues 26

Architecture Workshops 54

Art Works 38

Attik Dance 10

Big Fish 37

Black Rock Outdoors 25

Blazing Tales 33

Britain at War Experience 58

Calvert Trust Exmoor 22

Cirque du Ciel 11

Create 36

David Haines 50

David Hall - Science 52

David Hall - Performing Arts 9

Embercombe 46

Explorer Dome 51

FabDrumming 12

Farmer Gows Activity Farm 42

Fusion Media 14

Hampshire Mountain Centre 21

HealthTec 63

Hill House Christian Centre 28

Hotrockclimbs & Hotrockcoaster 27

Integr8 Dance 7

Jinga Communities - Capoeira 17

Johnny Ball Productions - Performing Arts 9

Johnny Ball Productions - Science 50

Jonathans Jungle Roadshow 43

JustDifferent 64

Kaya Drums - Cultures 60

Kaya Drums - Performing Arts 13

Kilve Court Education Centres 24

Kingswood Centres 23

Manor House 31

Mind Adrenaline 62

Mosaic Madness 34

The Mount Batten Centre 29

Your feedbackHave we included the providers you use?

School Select showcases a wide selection of educational service

providers. We perform extensive research to identify and enrol

suitable companies for every publication. We aim to give schools as

much variety and choice as possible, to satisfy the many demands

of the modern curriculum. Our service providers value the unique

opportunity to showcase the many ways their provision can

enhance and enrich the learning experience.

We are continually searching for new service providers to include

in School Select. If, as an education professional, you have worked

with any company that may benefit from being featured in the

next issue, please forward their details to [email protected]

or ask them to contact Melissa on 0151 647 9531.

National Marine Aquarium 44

Poppies Creative 35

The Rock Centre 30

Rough Magic 39

Science Shows 49

Sk8house 18

Skip2bfit 19

Table Top Circus 8

The Alpaca Park 45

The Hothouse 6


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Performing Arts“I love drama club. I’ve madegreat friends there and lookforward to it every week.

Acting is my dream and I’m sopleased I can do it at school!”

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the hothouseMaking Music Come Alive!

For stand-alone experiential days they offer the big world

band (a collection of drumming and percussion instruments

from four continents providing an exiting multi-cultural mix).

For developmental programmes they offer the same rhythmic

approach, and apply it to African style drumming, Samba,

Ukeleles or South-African style choral singing.

The essence of the approach is to explore an easily accessible

vocabulary of ‘universal’ rhythmic phrases which the children

can very quickly build into a working practice. The results are

very impressive. As one head teacher said recently after a day

of the big world band, ‘It was amazing to see the high quality

of performance achieved by our four classes, each class having

had only 45 minutes with you.’

the hothouse harnesses each child's excitement and

enthusiasm for making music, and, at the same time, trains

their focus (listening, watching and awareness of what's

happening), to enable the communication and team work

necessary for creating a wonderful whole group musical

experience.

the hothouse travels with instruments for up to 40 partici-

pants per group. They can generally work with 4 – 6 class size

groups in a day, with an option for a performance/celebration

to finish. Alternatively they can work with one or two groups

for longer and in greater depth.

Performance/celebrations provide an exciting and bonding

experience for a school, with lots of audience participation

(including parents if appropriate). They anchor the developing

skills and create a celebratory and supportive atmosphere that

gives each child an opportunity to contribute to the best of

their ability, and be recognised for doing so.

Key informationR Travel to you with instruments for up to 40 participantsR 4–6 class sized groups per day, with option for

performance/celebration at the end of the dayR Can also work with one or two groups in the day,

or deliver ongoing series of sessions to work in greater depth

Contact details- the hothouse, 108 Oaklands Park, Buckfastleigh,

Devon TQ11 0BW% 07896 276577@ [email protected]: www.the-hothouse.co.uk

the hothouse delivers an unforgettable, hands on experience of music for children in school. A family-runcompany, directed by Felicity and Peter Scott, they present rhythm based drumtalk workshops, whichinspire, challenge and excite, either as stand-alone experiential days or as a developmental programme.

“An absolutely outstanding experience for pupils and staff,truly enriching for the curriculum provision. Highly inclusiveof all age groups and capabilities.” HN, Head teacher, SouthBrent Primary

“One of the highlights of the school year...” MD, Henllys

“Lots of energy, enthusiasm and pace...” RS, Milverton

“Inspirational... everyone loved it.” YS, Shepton Mallett


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Integr8 Dance Innovative DanceWorkshops and Tuition

After School Clubs – Integr8 Dance currently offers after schoolclubs in many Hampshire schools, both Primary and Secondary.After school street squads teach a mix of Hip-hop and Breakdance and are very popular among the children, even in thesmallest primary schools, due to a high number of childrenwanting to learn this popular urban style. Clubs work togetherto create their own dance crew, with the options of competingat local and national competitions, under your school name.

Special Educational Needs – Integr8 Dance specialise in beingable to provide dance teaching to Special Needs schools inHampshire with qualified, experienced teachers whounderstand the needs of children and young people with dis-abilities. As every school, class, and child is different they takean individual approach to every project.

They have experience in working with Education Centres andare able to provide tailored one-on-one, or small group classesto young people struggling at school. Dance can improveconfidence and self-esteem and have a wider impact on otherareas of their lives. Integr8 can visit your school or Centre anddiscuss dance ideas to enhance your pupils’ dance experience.

Primary Curriculum – The options for how Integr8 Dance canpromote dance in your school, are endless. They work within thePE Curriculum to offer blocks of 6 or 12 dance lessons, oftenproviding cover during PPA time. They can offer one off workshopsto support a current project, such as African Dance, or for Keystage 1, ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ workshops, based on the book.Previous projects have seen Integr8 Dance teaching street danceat primary school discos, choreographing and directing schoolplays and supporting school teachers in the Rock Challenge.

Secondary Curriculum – Integr8 also offer tutors of GCSE andA-level Dance to Secondary Schools and Colleges. They havesome of the best qualified dance teachers with years ofexperience and can offer regular classes in your school, or oneoff workshops in contemporary or Hiphop to inspire students orcomplement your current programme. They can also providedance weeks or days for activity weeks in Hiphop, contempo-rary or any other style, for all abilities.

Key informationR All ages and abilitiesR All staff CRB checkedR Member of Foundation for Community DanceR Public Liability and Employers Liability InsuranceR All teachers qualified and with lots of experience

Contact details- Integr8 Dance, 34 Chalk Ridge, Winchester SO23 OQW% 07787 963 347@ [email protected]: www.integr8dance.com

Integr8 Dance can offer your school a wide range of dance services to support your curriculum and extendyour after school programme. Their programme can be any style of dance but the most popular is streetdance, which gets all the children involved. The programme develops co-ordination, fitness, rhythm,balance and teamwork.

“Integr8 Dance has been working with our children for over ayear and the work that they have done has been amazing.The after school dance club has offered the children a fantasticintroduction to the Arts. We have seen a large improvementboth in behaviour and academic work the children taking part,and they have become a group who work very well together.The opportunities for performance, have meant the childrenhave really grown in confidence. We are very much lookingforward to working with Integr8 dance next year, and wouldfully recommend them to other schools in Hampshire.”Nick Smith, Head teacher, Winnall Primary School


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Table Top Circus Circus Workshops

Circus Workshops – Your pupils will get to ride unicycles, walka tightrope and try some simple acrobalance. They can eveninclude Globe Walking, as well as all of the traditional jugglingand clowning disciplines. They can do formal workshops andclasses with clearly set objectives or they can supervise whileparticipants simply ‘have a go’ at their own pace. In additionto classical circus skills Table Top Circus also offer workshops inMagic and balloon modelling.

Magic Workshop – Magic is a fascinating subject for adults andchildren alike. In our workshop we get to explore how theeyes are deceived by simple illusions and how the mind can betricked to make those illusions seem much bigger. Learnseveral strong astonishing illusions using ordinary householdobjects and then amaze your friends. Suitable only for childrenover 8 years old. A magic funshop is available for children agedbetween 5 and 8 years.

Balloon Modelling Workshop – Make your own sculpture,hats and animals out of high quality modelling balloons whichare provided. Aimed at the beginner, this is a lot of fun withthe option of buying your own balloons to work with at home.A more advanced workshop is available by request.

At the end of a circus workshop, a show is a great way forchildren to show their parents what they have achieved. Putinto small groups, they are then left to plan and come with ashort act to present to the rest of the group and parents. Theyare advised on what to include and the end result is somethingto be proud of. No two acts are ever the same!

Benefits – All workshops have benefits for the children partic-ipating:

• Helps concentration and co-ordination• Helps team building, making group decisions and

realization that other peoples opinion and thoughts matter• Helps raises self esteem at achieving and completing tasks

and skills• CIRCUS: Can help in drama and performing and towards

achieving youth awards such as Scout association or Dukeof Edinburgh circus skills badge

Our workshops are suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

Key informationR CRB Checked InstructorsR Covers Key Stage 1 – 4R Full Public Liability InsuranceR Small Groups or Whole School ProvisionR Indoor and Outdoor Events

Contact details- Table Top Circus, 51 Avon Drive, Alderbury,

Wilts SP5 3TA% 01722 340440@ [email protected]: www.tabletopcircus.co.uk

Table Top circus workshops set the highest standards in terms of content, equipment, safety, & training oftheir instructors, not to mention the sheer fun and sense of achievement they impart. Their standards arehigh enough to have trained instructors for Centre Parcs, Pontins and 3D Action Adventure and theirworkshop include Juggling with balls and clubs, spinning plates, diablo, devil sticks, unicycles, and tightrope.


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David Hall Shakespeare & Drama:Unforgettable Workshops

David’s standard or bespoke workshops are always highlyactive, challenging - and great fun!

Shakespeare – an actor’s approach opens his participants’eyes and ears to performance clues, providing a dynamic newapproach to studying and working with Shakespeare andothers' texts.

“Tuesday's workshop with David Hall was a huge success: en-lightening and exciting - a pure clinic in Shakespearean acting!”Andrew Hamm, Richmond Shakespeare Co, Virginia

His Voice Workshops introduce challenging and fun exercisesto enhance and develop vocal range, techniques, strength andvariety and apply it to a wide variety of work...

“It's amazing what a huge effect your coaching had on myperformance. I was infinitely more comfortable and loose. It reallydid make all the difference.” Katharine Dain, singing student,Guildhall School of Music

...whilst his energetic and hugely enjoyable Physical TheatreWorkshops leave students and teachers with a treasure-chestof techniques which may be applied to all their future work.

“He built a wonderful arc of experience.”

David is also very happy to bring his unique and dynamicapproach and experience to bear on existing projects, scenes,speeches or productions.

Trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, with John Wrightand others, David's career includes TV, voice-overs,Shakespeare’s Globe, the Young Vic, Trestle, the EnglishShakespeare Co, and the National Theatre. For the OriginalShakespeare Co he performed in the first full-length cue-scriptedproductions since Shakespeare’s day (using the first folio text,punctuation and spelling) and he regularly presents his highlysuccessful Science, Maths and History shows nationwide - seethe STEM section. David also facilitates Leadership and Presenceprograms globally and his hugely popular drama workshopshave proved a great success on both sides of the Atlantic!

“I can say with complete confidence that David will engage hislearners in a powerful way and that they will leave with not onlynew skills, but also a renewed excitement for the craft itself.”

Dynamic, spirited and great fun - David Hall’s workshops arenot to be missed!

“David is absolutely brilliant - in the largest sense of theword! He both ‘shines’ and knows all of the componentparts of how to create a meaningful and exciting learningexperience for students, one with as-we-go delights andlonger-term and sustained applicability.” Steven Holt,

participant, performer and teacher

Key informationR Challenging, highly active and great funR Adaptable for all ages and abilitiesR Dynamic and inspiring workshopsR Professional working actorR Highly experienced facilitatorR Fully qualified and experienced teacherR Inspiring Science, Maths & History workshops

and shows also available

Contact details% 07973 429 716

@ [email protected]

: www.davidhallworkshopsandshows.co.uk

Drawing on his wide experience as a professional actor and teacher, David Hall delivers dynamic, inspiringand quite unforgettable workshops for all ages and abilities. Combining his trademark warmth, enthusiasm,and energy, he skilfully develops pupils’ skills and confidence, opens their eyes to new possibilities andleaves both them and their teachers with new and exciting approaches for all their future work.


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Attik DanceLearning Through Dance

Key informationR 20 years experienceR Development of skills techniqueR Ideas for developmentR All staff are crb checkedR Inset training

Contact details- Attik Dance, Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street,

Plymouth, Devon PL1 4EL% (01752) 395134@ [email protected]: www.attik.org.uk

Attik Dance has 20 years’ experience of delivering high-quality dance in education. Specialising in con-temporary dance, Attik helps students from primary level upwards to develop physical strength and fitness,and uses creativity to unlock the doors to learning. At any age, dance is a great way of improving com-munication and dealing with citizenship, while GCSE and A Level students can gain technical skills thatcount towards accreditation.

“Superbly pitched to each group. All the tutors were confidentand positive role models for our students. Their performancewas fantastic and inspired our students. They really loved theworkshop, many of our year 9 students have decided to opt forGCSE dance as a result. Thank you so much!” Teacher, SouthDartmoor Community College

Infant and primary education – Attik Dance offers threebrilliant workshops to explore Maths, English and Sciencethrough dance. They are ideal opportunities for putting downbooks, turning off the whiteboard and doing somethingdifferent... and fun.

Maths – This workshop uses creative tasks, rhythm, problemsolving and our bodies to explore measuring, shapes andadding and subtracting, multiplication, division and othercurriculum content. It’s a stimulating and memorable way oflooking at this familiar subject.

English – Using our bodies to tell stories, explore settings anddescribe characters, we will bring the children’s ideas to lifeand give them bucket-loads of imaginative ingredients to takeback to the classroom.

Science – We use dance to investigate the wonderful world ofscience. Using our bodies and each other, we will exploreforces, magnetism, changing states, life cycles and much more.

Attik can also work with your school to devise a dance projectto support your ideas and cross-curriculum development.Dance in a Day is an opportunity to create your own work toperform to the rest of the school or family and friends at theend of the day. Dance in Your Environment helps you to createa dance project focusing on your environment and raising thechildren’s awareness of their surroundings. In the past we haveworked in a school’s local woods for a year to look at how itchanges over the seasons, made a site-specific work forchildren on their local beach and created a pupil-led projectwith 150 primary school children dancing in the city centre.

Secondary Schools, FE and HE – Attik can help support thedance provision in your school, college or university. We offer arange of opportunities, including:

• Choreographic starting points for solo and group work• A technique class• Making work for unusual spaces• Thematic starting points• Giving and sharing of weight• Contact into lifting• Introduction to technique followed by creative open session

Teachers Inset – Teachers can book a twilight, half- or full-daysession. Sessions provide practical skills and useful lesson ideassupported by teaching notes. But don’t just take our word for it:


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FabDrumming EducationalDrumming Workshops

Pupils require no priorknowledge of drumming orspecial musical skills.Everyone is given their owninstrument and withinminutes the class becomes anorchestra. Making musictogether and contributingyour part, promotes a feeling of community and team spirit. FabDrumming workshops are amusical journey for children. The youngest discover differentsounds and rhythms and learn basic music skills. Theworkshops can also include elements of storytelling, singingand dancing.

For older children workshops go a step further, involvingplaying together and listening to each other. Pupils learndifferent rhythms and how to keep a steady beat. By doing aDrum circle they can also improvise their own music. Allworkshops are dynamic, rhythm-charged group experiences.While having fun, pupils discover the effect an individual hason the group, develop team skills and increase their listeningand coordination skills. Playing and creating music together isa fun way to encourage bonding within the group.

Workshops can also incorporate Body percussion and Africansinging and dancing. This can be traditional West-Africandancing or South-African gumboot dancing. The workshop canbe concluded with a performance, where pupils wear Africancostumes and show what they have learned.

FabDrumming offers the following workshops:

Drummunication – Play African and Latin American percussioninstruments, such as djembe (African drum), bells and shakers.For group sizes up to 40, every child gets to play a drum.

Junk percussion – Go green and make music with recycledinstruments such as barrels, pots and pans, PVC tubes, etc.

Drum circle – Combine creativity and teamwork by playing andcreating music together.

Body percussion – Make music without instruments. Bodypercussion uses hands, feet and voice to play rhythms andmake music.

Gumboot Dancing Workshop – A combination of bodypercussion and dancing involves hitting your boots withrhythmic slaps, hand clapping and feet stomping.

African dance – Sing easy call-response songs and learn anuplifting African dance.

Workshops also make ideal teambuilding exercises which willenergise and inspire your teaching staff through the beautyand joy of the drumming experience.

Key informationR All ages and abilitiesR CRB checkedR Public Liabitily Insurance up to £2mR Experienced workshop providerR All instruments provided, costumes can be provided

Contact details- FabDrumming, Hillside, Nailsbourne, Taunton,

Somerset TA2 8AF% 078 1000 5456 or 01823 452226@ [email protected] : www.fabdrumming.co.uk

Children love banging on drums and making lots of noise. FabDrumming teaches them to play and createmusic together. Their school drumming workshops provide a fun and dynamic learning experience afterwhich, your pupils will be energized, appreciative of each other and proud of their achievements.Drumming has many benefits; encouraging creativity, self expression and rhythmic coordination while alsoimproving manual and psychomotor skills.


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Exciting Circus Workshops forSchools in The West Country

Cirque du Ciel, a circus charity provides outstanding circusactivities for schools. These can be for 2 hours for a wholeweek or as an ongoing as club.

Cirque du Ciel specialises in:

• Key stage 1, 2, 3, 4,• Jo Jo the juggling clown for reception/Nursery• Ongoing clubs/Projects• Activity Days, Suitable for Arts, PE, Teambuilding,

Rewards or year 6/7 transition• SEN and Special Schools • Public Schools• Residentials/School Fetes• All general circus skills with unicycling, acrobatics and

advanced stilts optional• Make a circus show

Cirque du Ciel schools encourage children to be active in a funway whilst boosting self esteem, co-ordination and motorskills. A lot of projects allow children the opportunity to be partof a performance.

All Circus Leaders are trained, CRB checked and fully insured. Wecan also supply risk assessments. Booking this charity helps supportour valuable work with disadvantaged children in Cornwall.

5% off when you give the reference ‘CdC Select’.

Charity registered in England No:1106043.

Circus Into Schools promotescircus in schools through;workshops, performanceprojects and supplyingperformers.

Circus Into Schoolsspecialises in:

•Key stage 1, 2, 3•Activity Days, Suitable for

Arts, PE, Teambuilding, History, Science or year 6/7transition•SEN and Special Schools a

speciality•Public Schools•Residentials/school fetes•All general circus skills

taught with Trapeze,tightrope, unicycling andadvanced stilt walkingavailable for older groups•Make a show•Performers for schools

Our circus activities develop co-ordination, dexterity, concentra-tion, confidence and improvesocial skills. Every childregardless of their ability can feel like a winner.

We can work with class sizes, hold vast resources of equipmentand tailor sessions to needs of children and school.

All Circus Leaders are trained, CRB checked and fully insured.We can also supply risk assessments.

5% off when you give the reference ‘Sch Select’.

Contact details- Cirque du Ciel, The Penwith Centre, Parade Street,

Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BU% 07545 225498@ [email protected]: www.cirqueduciel.org.uk

Contact details- Circus into Schools, 11 Johnson Park, Calstock,

Cornwall PL18 9RH% 01822 834017@ [email protected]: www.circusintoschools.co.uk

Cirque du Ciel for Schools in Cornwall

Circus into Schools for Schools in Devon and Somerset


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Kaya DrumsCreative Cultural Workshops

Key informationR Can be adapted to suit any theme or objective R Menu of tried and tested workshopsR Catering for all budgets R Tailor made or off the shelf events and workshopsR Week long projects, whole day/half day events,

staff training, after school clubs, whole school assemblies, performances and celebrations

Contact details- Kaya Rhythm & Arts Ltd, 3 Wilderness Row, Pewsey,

Wiltshire SN9 5DA% 01672 569100 or 07729 638144@ [email protected]: www.kayadrums.com

Kaya Drums are a team of musicians and artists. They encourage self-esteem, self-expression and creativity,as well as teaching their skills to absolutely anyone who is willing to have a go. Kaya's workshops andprojects have been experienced in schools, youth groups, corporations, community events, music festivalsand many more places across the UK and abroad for over 10 years now, with only positive feedback.

Kaya workshops support the aims of the National Curriculum(Key Stage 1 - 3 and Foundation Stage) by enabling pupils tolearn about controlling sounds and creating and developingmusical ideas while also understanding world cultures – AfricanNative American and more.

The most popular workshops are African Drumming (and Arts),Interactive Rhythm Circles and Native American Workshops.

The workshops are always fun, dynamic and stimulating. Youcan learn traditional rhythms and improvise your own.Interaction is essential and they promote team spirit andawareness of each unique contribution to the group. Everythingis learned through colourful and imaginative exercises andgames, integrating confidence building, group cohesion, self-expression, personal skills and lots of fun.

African Drumming (and Arts):Drumming - Using drums from across Africa the group is takenon an adventure through African music, each with their part toplay. Learn dynamics, teamwork and musicality through theroots and rhythms of Africa.

Art - Large scale backdrops, African shield and mask making allbring the vibrant colours and motifs of Africa to your workshop.

Dance - Move into a world of dance and explore African culturethrough movement. Produce dance sequences and build theminto a workable performance ready routine.

Interactive Rhythm Circles:These workshops are a fantastic platform to encourage selfexpression, build confidence, educate and engage. Allworkshops are fully interactive and are accessible to people ofall ages and abilities. The range of different percussioninstruments is outstanding.

Native American Workshops:Learn Traditional Songs, Stories, Drumming, Traditional Craftsand Cultural Practices. Kaya can run the workshops inclassrooms, the hall or our Sioux-style Tipi. Kaya Drums areproud to have trained and worked with the Wolf Clan TeachingLodge and Seneca Indian Historical Society; a non-profiteducational institution which is dedicated to preserving anddisseminating the teachings of the Seneca Indians.

“I have worked with Alex (Kaya) in a family learning context,graffiti workshops and drumming workshops and he isalways reliable, punctual, organized and works brilliantlywith adults and children alike, however challenging theirbehavior. If I have a project that I think Alex could do he isalways my first port of call. I have absolute confidence in hisabilities and it is always fun working together.”Emma Procter, Extended Schools Network Co-ordinator,Trafalgar School, Downton


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Fusion Media Arts DevelopmentThrough Drama and Dance

The focus of Fusion Media Arts is on creative learning anddevelopment for children, from Primary through to Key Stage 4.

Making dance and drama as fun as they can possibly be, Kaffis able to unlock the imagination of the child, and enhance theschool curriculum through exploration, communication, collab-oration and creative thought. With over 20 years of experienceand involvement in education, she has a deep understanding ofschool targets and curricula, always embedding current re-quirements for development and progression into her methods.

Since schools don’t always have sufficient staff to meet all thespecialist requirements for Dance and Drama, the richexperience, unique style and unstoppable energy that FusionMedia Arts brings in to the classroom can be an ideal solutionfor either regular sessions or larger special projects.

Achievement through active participation and collaboration

Primary Fusion Media Arts follows the targets and changesproposed by the Primary Curriculum Review. This includessuccessful learning through enjoyment, creating confidentindividuals, exciting children’s imagination about the arts anddeveloping their creativity. Kaff brings learning and thinkingskills such as investigation, evaluation and communication intoher projects. Improvisation, presenting and performing alsoenhance key skills, while dance and drama in general add totheir breadth of learning.

Key Stage 3 Embedding Dance within PE and Drama withinEnglish enriches the curriculum, however they can sometimesbe neglected. Fusion Media Arts broadens and enhances thesesubjects, providing learners with enjoyable opportunities toreach their potential and achieve. Working on larger projectsalso challenges pupils to work collaboratively and reach a goal,while there is also often the opportunity to involve familiesand the local community.

Key Stage 4, 14-19 Because of the traditional focus onexamination results, the 14-19 curriculum often creates atension between maximising the learner’s potential within theareas where their strengths lie, and broadening theirexperience to develop a well-rounded student. An externalspecialist in Dance and Drama is valuable in stretching andchallenging students who are following a Diploma in Creativeand Media, for example. Even for those not studying creativesubjects, Dance and Drama can be equally valuable, addingsocial, physical and expressive skills.

Fusion Media Arts incorporates activities such as Theatre andPerformance, Physical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Choreography,Multi-Media, Film, Stop-Motion Animation and Puppetry, andcan also help schools with Arts Funding Bids and Inset Days.

Key informationR Key stage 1-4- Post 16R Groups from 15 – 35 (negotiable for bigger school

projects)R Enhanced CRBR Full Public Liability InsuranceR BA (Hons), LLAM

Contact details% 07800 887841@ [email protected]: www.fusionmedia-arts.co.uk

Fusion Media Arts is run by Kathleen – aka ‘Kaff’ – Brooks, an effervescent, highly creative Arts Practitionerwho specialises in Performing Arts in Education. Working with schools on special projects, she brings to theclassroom a wealth of experience, knowledge of teaching targets, plus a special ability to communicate andinspire. Kaff has worked as a teacher, lecturer and trainer for both Drama and Dance, and always adds afun, dynamic dimension to any lesson.


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Jinga Communities - CapoeiraBrazilian Dance and Music

Capoeira is an improvised partner-based activity whichimproves confidence, social skills, fitness and rhythm; onewhich also teaches players about the language, history andtraditions of Brazil and its roots in West Africa.

Movement workshop (KS1-5) – Learn to sway like a bananatree and move like a monkey, cat and lizard as you build newrelationships with your partner through movement and rhythm.

As well as improving coordination, strength, flexibility and spatialawareness, this workshop improves communication, confidenceand social skills through a ‘movement conversation’ with apartner. Using non-contact kicks and dodges, simple footworkand ground movements, the emphasis here is on individualexpression, connection with a partner and control. Teachers canuse this workshop to create final performance pieces.

Jinga Community Cohesion Package (KS3-5) – A flexiblecurriculum-based project designed to run throughout a termwhich combines a selection of workshops (see above/below)and includes a national and international link-up with otherprojects in the UK, Brazil and Africa. Additional tasks for furtherstudy also included.

Pupils will learn about how music and dance played a vital rolein maintaining community cohesion across continents duringslavery and how it is still being used today throughout theworld to change lives and develop communities.

Business seminars (KS4-5) – Director Craig Blackburn talksabout his experience in setting up a Community InterestCompany in Cornwall. Includes a Movement Workshop for pupils.

Afro-Brazilian percussion workshops (KS1-5) – These sessionsuse capoeira and samba rhythms on instruments as well as handclapping to improve timing, communication and rhythm.Instruments (provided): Agogo (cow bells), reco reco (guiro),pandeiro (tambourine), drums (Djembe, Conga & Atabaque) andberimbau (one-stringed, bow-like instrument unique tocapoeira). Includes a brief cultural introduction to Brazilian history.

Singing workshops (KS1-5) – Learn Brazilian Portuguesethrough call and response songs in a group. Learn aboutbreathing, harmonies and group energy. Through translationof the African slave songs, participants will also gain an insightinto an era of slavery and colonization.

Key informationR KS1–5 workshops, courses and seminarsR Movement, music and cultural awarenessR Instructors fluent in Brazilian PortugueseR Lesson plans and handouts provided R Male & female instructorsR CRB, First Aid, Public Liability insurance

Contact details% Craig: 07870 167 974@ [email protected]: www.jinga.org.uk

Jinga Communities is the South West’s training provider of capoeira, the expressive Brazilian art form whichblends music and dance and gameplay. Perfect for PE, dance, drama and music, capoeira improvesconfidence, social skills, fitness and rhythm. Jinga Communities delivers a range of structured workshops,courses and seminars tailored to specific curriculum and Key Stage requirements to schools and collegesthroughout the South West.

“The combination of music, dance and communicative, non-contact martial arts has inspired and enthused both boys andgirls, giving a whole new appreciation to dance as a whole, aswell as a different culture and language!” Jen Dyer,Chacewater Primary, Truro, Cornwall

“Craig’s energy and enthusiasm for his classes ensure thatthe children are captivated.” Ben Orsborne, St Michael’sPrimary, Helston


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SK8houseSkating and Fitness Courses

SK8house are working regularly with schools across the countryand with local councils in Leicester, Hincley and Coventry tobring fitness and roller skating in to local schools whether it beas an after school activity or as a part of the school sportscurriculum or just as a reward or fun day.

Sk8house Ltd have worked with over 70 secondary andprimary schools all over the uk and that number continues togrow as the benefits of skating are being realised by more andmore education professionals. Skating has a unique appeal tomany young people and can engage many students who arereluctant to take part in normal more conventional sports.Skating is recreational exercise and removes much of thephysical contact/ competitive elements that can discouragemany pupils from participating in sports.

SK8house are proud of their record on safety and make itcompulsory for all participants to wear safety helmets/wristguards. Their Roller skates are of the highest quality to ensureno marking on school surfaces and to also give 100% comfortto everyone that take part.

Sk8house bring an element of fun into fitness by supplying foreach event 3 members of staff for supervision and guidance,accompanying disco, all Safety equipment and of course theall important Roller skates.

Sk8house Limited are a family run business that have gone from strength to strength over the past fewyears. The company supplies everything your school needs to run a skating for fitness course for yourpupils. Skating is growing in popularity, especially in fixed venues, with organised group activities andmusic.

Key informationR Full public liability insuranceR CRB certificatesR First Aid certificatesR Safe Guarding Children certificatesR All equipment suppliedR Excellent physical fitness activityR Engaging for reluctant studentsR Adds new impetus to your sports curriculum

Contact details- SK8house Ltd, 32 Loweswater Rd, Coventry CV3 2HJ% 07814 600111

@ [email protected]: www.sk8hire.co.uk

“I can’t tell you how much praise I have had for the night,children who want it again next term, and staff who hada great evening, despite it being their free time. As ateam you were so organised. Everything was perfect andwe very much want to do the same thing again nextyear!” Lara, Teacher, Cheltenham College Junior School


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Skip2BFitFitness Workshops

Skip2BFit has developed their ownunique Skipping Programme in abid to help cut rising child obesitylevels. It has been designed toeducate children about fitness andhealthy eating, as well asimproving their maths and computer literacy, and to date hasdirectly impacted the lives of over 500,000 children.

Skip2BFit use colourful and easy to use counting ropes thatchildren love. They teach children how to skip like a boxer infive easy steps in a very short time. They then challenge thechildren to see how many skips they can do in two minutes.Skip2BFit have their own CD with tracks of music all timed fortwo minutes. After getting a score from their first skip, thechildren are then challenged to improve. It doesn’t matter whatthe first was, it may be two or 200, but anyone can improveand the majority do. By doing this, they experience that effortand perseverance can lead to success. We call this the ‘yesfeeling’, and this can be transferred into the classroom, to helpmotivate and achieve.

Skip2BFit is the only skipping organisation that has become aNational Partner of Change 4 Life promoting skippingnationally together with healthy eating. Skip2BFit believes thatbeing healthy is not just about exercise and to encouragehealthy eating they provide free fruit in all workshops, eitherblueberries, clementines, apples or cherries.

After the skipping workshop they also provide a uniqueskip2bfit kitbag, providing teachers with all the resources theyneed to continue with the programme.

Prime Minister Rt. Hon. David Cameron commented whenvisiting Skip2Bfit in action: “Skip2Bfit is a brilliant newrefreshing idea for schools.”

Box2BFit takes the concept of aerobic exercise to new levels.Designed for all children who wish to take on new and excitingchallenges, the Box2BFit system is fully modular and easilytailored to fit your classes. Ideal for girls and boys. Up to 15fitness stations allow exercises to be varied for each session.Kitbags contain everything needed for a Teacher or YoungLeaders to host a Box2BFit training session, including qualitymedicine balls, focus pads, skipping ropes, Box2Bfit CD stationcards, and an instructional DVD. Alternatively, one of our teamcan come to your school to host a training session.

Key informationR All coaches qualified, CRB enhanced and insuredR School sizes of up to 500 seen in a dayR Free fresh fruit providedR Work with School Sport PartnershipsR Discounted Skip2bfit kitbag provided with workshopR Easy to set up virtual Skip2Bfit leagues


@ [email protected]: www.skip2bfit.com

Box2Bfit® is the all new fitness workout that takes the concept of aerobic workout to new levels.Box2Bfit® is designed specifically for children of all ages who wish to take on new and exctiing challenges.

Make Every Second Count...‘I have likened John with Jamie Oliver in that Jamie Oliver reminded us that diet

and behaviour are associated, John reminds us that physical activity and

mental capability are associated’Andrew Scott-Clark

Director of Public Health

Newlands Primary School

‘The use of specially designed skipping ropes that count the skips proved a valuable tool for the children. Not only did it enable them to see their improvement but also enabled them to work out mathematically the progress they made on successive two minute skips skipping sessions’

Skip2BFit was started by professional boxing trainer John McCormack, a former No.2 ABA rankedHeavyweight of Great Britain. John’s passion for boxing and fitness training gave rise to the Skip2BFitprogramme, which has now proved a real hit with over 500,000 children (and their teachers). Combiningthe traditional fun element of skipping with a ‘new generation’ digital skipping rope, pupils are rediscov-ering the joys of exercise. Box2Bfit workshops are also now available for junior and senior children.

“It was a FANTASTIC day enjoyed by all (children AND staff!).Our school is still buzzing from the event. Children are busy inthe playground trying to improve their scores everyday; Iwould definitely recommend Skip2BFit to any school!” Vicky Tonkin PLT, Poltair School, St. Austell Cornwall


“I had the best time when wewent through the forest on our

bikes. We've all had so much funand I really hope we get the

chance to do it again.”

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Hampshire Mountain Centre Extending the Challenge...

Adventurous Activities• Caving • Canoeing • Gorge/Adventure Walk• Rock climbing and Abseiling• Mountain Walking• Mountain Biking• Expeditions

Educational Activities: For KS2 to A LevelThe Centre specialise in cross curriculum linked studies for avariety of subjects such as Geography, Biology, Maths, Scienceand Art. These can be achieved through developing a theme orthe through the delivery of Field studies including:

• River Studies • Woodland study • Farming Patterns• Moorland study • Coastal study • Glacial Features • Limestone features

AccreditationHampshire Mountain Centre deliver planned programs for:

• A Level • GCSE • BTEC• NVQ• Duke of Edinburgh awards• John Muir Conservation Trust Awards

Please contact the Centre to discuss your requirements.

Key informationR Downloadable risk assessment formsR All staff appropriately qualifiedR Health and Safety policies availableR Qualified instructor to students/pupil 1:10

Contact details- Mountain Centre, Argoed Lwyd, Libanus, Brecon,

Powys LD3 8EN% 01874 622914

: www3.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-mountain-centre.html

Hampshire Mountain Centre offer Residential or day visits which incorporate Outdoor and AdventureActivities based on physical challenge, while having a great time in the outdoors. These are deliveredthrough a balanced Educational approach which develops pupils’ skills, knowledge and values. Your pupilswill be positively challenged and engaged, whilst recognising their own learning and achievements. Someof the key areas focus on communication skills, working with others, responsibility and leadership.


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Calvert Trust ExmoorOutdoor Adventure Experiences

Calvert Trust Exmoor is located in an area of outstanding beautyon the edge of Exmoor National Park, next to the WistlandpoundReservoir and a short distance from the North Devon Coast. Theaccessible centre is registered with the AALA and the activitiesare specifically designed and equipped to cater for all abilities.The highly experienced instructors are qualified by NationalGoverning Bodies such as the BCU, RYA and BHS and arespecially trained to work with disabled people. The centre wasawarded a prestigious AHOEC Gold Standard in 2010 and holdsthe Learning Outside the Classroom Badge.

The centre has exclusive use of the Wistlandpound Reservoir forsailing, kayaking and canoeing and there is easy access to theinnovative and accessible forest activity trails. With all activitiesand accommodation on one site more of your students’ timecan be spent enjoying what the Centre has to offer.

Activities and Facilities:

• Abseiling • Archery• Climbing • High ropes course• Outdoor & indoor • Challenge course

climbing walls • Bushcraft• Zip wire • Indoor hydrotherapy pool• Horse riding & • Indoor & outdoor riding school

carriage driving • Jacuzzi• Horse Experience • Steam room• Sailing • Sensory room• Kayaking • Children’s play area• Canoeing • Games room

Accommodation consists of en-suite single, twin and triplebedded rooms as well as a number of apartments with openplan kitchen and living space for self catering. Full catering isavailable for the apartments. Delicious food is home cooked,locally sourced and freshly prepared on-site daily; all diets canbe catered for.

Key informationR Day and residential bookings availableR Accessible activities and accommodationR Centre holds an AALA licenseR LOtC Badge holderR Gold Standard AHOEC holderR Suitable risk assessment for all activitiesR RYA & BCU courses are availableR All instructors have enhanced CRB checks R Inspected by national governing bodies

Contact details- Calvert Trust Exmoor, Wistlandpound, Kentisbury,

Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4SJ% 01598 763 221

@ [email protected]: www.calvert-trust.org.uk/exmoor

Calvert Trust Exmoor has over 14 years of experience in delivering exciting, challenging and enjoyableoutdoor activity adventures to all ages and abilities. The range of structured programmes for schoolsincludes educational field studies and multi-activity programmes for Key Stages 1 & 2. All activities areon-site and equipment is provided.

“In one week here students have learnt more than inweeks of school. For many of them it has been a lifechanging experience and something they’ll rememberforever.” Meadow High School


Inspiring pupils,supporting teachers

0800 655 6564 quoting ‘School Select Jan’

kingswood.co.uk/schoolselect

Take learning beyondthe classroom withKingswood’s outdooreducation andadventure trips.

Kingswood Centres Outdoor Education for Schools

Meeting new challengesEach of our centres offers a huge range of high-adrenaline

activities, giving pupils the chance to try new things together

and to conquer their fears. Whether it’s giant zipwire, caving or

raft building, we have something to help everyone fulfil their

true potential. Our Isle of Wight camp boasts a full watersports

programme during the summer, making the most of its

amazing beachside setting. But with a 100-acre activity park

on site, there’s also plenty to do on dry land all year round.

Building lifeskillsA mix of adventure activities and group exercises help pupils

gel as a group, learning valuable skills like leadership, effective

communication and respect for one another. Innovative ICT

modules add another dimension to the Kingswood experience

– and as the UK’s leading provider of educational trips, every

centre is well-equipped with excellent classroom and computer

lab facilities.

Offering value for moneyIt is evident to see the value and benefits of the Kingswood

experience for all; they work hard to provide quality

programmes with affordable options. Prices include accom-

modation, food and drink, activities, instruction, equipment

and a fun-packed programme of evening entertainment.

Helping you organise your tripKingswood takes great pride in supporting teachers; they’re

happy to help with paperwork and offer downloadable risk

assessments to save you time. They can even arrange

transport, insurance and excursions and work with you to put

together the best possible programme for your group.

Keeping your group safeKingswood’s health and safety standards are second to none.

Each one of the centres holds the prestigious Learning Outside

the Classroom Quality Badge, showing they maintain these

standards at all times. They are founder members of the British

Activity Holiday Association (BAHA) and accredited and

inspected by other agencies such as the Adventure Activities

Licensing Services (AALS) and Adventuremark. Every one of

their centres is fully-secure with boundary fencing, electric

gates and more for your peace of mind.

Key informationR Key Stage 2 - Key Stage 4+R Large groups welcomeR All staff CRB checkedR Downloadable risk assessmentsR Full Public Liability InsuranceR All coaches fully qualifiedR Coach ParkingR Wheelchair accessible

Contact details- Kingswood Centres, Kingswood House, Alkmaar Way,

Norwich NR6 6BF% 0800 655 6564

@ [email protected]: www.kingswood.co.uk/schoolselect

Kingswood have been inspiring children through our outdoor education and adventure trips for over 30 years. Theyprovide full support for teachers, helping with paperwork, transport, insurance and more, and all visits offerfantastic value for money. Visit one of their eight centres and take learning beyond the classroom – call 0800 6556564 quoting “School Select Jan” today.

“At Kingswood children learn more about themselves,others and develop new skills and talents that could neverbe accomplished in the classroom. We can't wait to comeback next year!” John Nish, Teacher, St Peter's RC Primary

So for a fantastic trip to inspire and invigorate your pupils, callKingswood today on 0800 655 6564 quoting “School SelectJan” or visit www.kingswood.co.uk/schoolselect.

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Kilve Court Education CentresResidential Outdoor Learning

The adventurous activities on offer at Kilve Court EducationCentres and Charterhouse Centre are governed by theSomerset County Council LEA’s “Play Safe” document and,where appropriate, licensed by the Adventurous ActivitiesLicensing Authority.

Appropriately trained or qualified instructors are provided forall activities. We offer a wide range of activities for all agegroups and are happy to develop new courses to meet schools’individual needs.

Activities at Kilve Court: On-site activities include AbseilTower, Archery, Climbing Wall, Fantasy Trail/Night Line, GrassSledging, High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, On-siteMountain Biking, Orienteering, Pond Dipping, MountainBoarding, Problem Solving, Rifle Shooting, Shelter Building,Stream Walk and Team Building. Off-site activities includeCaving, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, and Sailing.Also Field Studies, including A Level and GCSE Biology andGeography.

Activities at Charterhouse Centre: Caving, Rock Climbing,Gorge Walk, Low Ropes Course, Orienteering, Pond Dipping,Fantasy Trail/Night Line, Shelter Building, Team Building, HillWalking, Abseiling, Bushcraft, Archery, Night Walks, Astronomy.

Able, Gifted & Talented Courses: French, Music, History,Maths, Art, German, Geography, Drama and ScientificChallenges.

Weekend Enrichment Courses: Physics/Electronics, SpaceScience, Strategic Thinking, Drama, Design, Photography,Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Musical Theatre, Poetry,Story Telling, Film Making, Art & Craft, Radio Communicationsto name but a few.

Key informationR Centres hold an AALA Licence to cover

appropriate activitiesR 1 free adult to every complete 10 paying studentsR 4 centres to suit a variety of needsR Sole occupancy possibleR Fixed price or tailor made courses

Contact details- Kilve Court Residential Education Centres, Kilve,

Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1EA% 01278 741270

: www.kilvecourt.org

Kilve Court Residential Education Centres and Charterhouse Centre are part of Somerset County Council’sChildren & Young People’s Directorate. They have been offering fantastic outdoor education programmes,exciting academic education courses and holidays for all ages for 40 years with one of the UK’s longestestablished residential Able, Gifted & Talented education courses.


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Black Rock OutdoorsActivity and Adventure

Open all year, ourActivity Centre is thelocation for most of theActivities that we offer.Whether it’s a half-daytaster you want, a dayof activity or aresidential week, wegive students a taste offun and physicalchallenge, as well as team-building skills. Choose from:

Kayaking – Takes place on a sheltered, private lake at CobbsCross Farm, slow-moving rivers in Somerset or at other venuesin the South West. Half-day sessions are ideal as an introduc-tion to kayaking but we can run more advanced courses forfull or half days.

High Ropes Course – A ‘Development’ course and groupactivity, encouraging everyone to work together and supportone another.

Moorland and Mountain Walking – We can supply qualifiedsupport for groups and schools wishing to visit mountain andmoorland areas in the UK. This can include Ten Tors and Dukeof Edinburgh Expedition Training.

Low Ropes Course – Very much a teamwork activity, suitablefor all ages. Can be booked for a half day, as part of a full dayof Team Building or alongside other activities such as HighRopes, Kayaking and Archery at Cobbs Cross Farm.

Archery – Can be a single session or can be combined withother activities that we base at Cobbs Cross Farm to make a fullday.

Raft Building – Popular with young people from the age ofnine or so upwards, this is held on a sheltered lake at CobbsCross Farm and will be supervised by a qualified instructor whowill give advice and supply safety support.

Mountain Biking – Run as half-day or full-day sessions on theQuantock or Mendip Hills. The emphasis is on safe andenjoyable riding on tracks and trails in controlled conditions.

Bridge Building – A suitable challenge for those who can plan,design and tie knots - be prepared to get rather wet if youcan’t! A team-building activity.

Caving – A very popular and challenging activity under theMendip Hills. Caves are chosen to suit the ability and age of thegroup. We also run ‘Caving and Climbing Days’.

Rock Climbing – We specialise in introductory sessions forgroups but can run sessions for more advanced climbers.Generally held on the limestone crags of Mendip.

Key informationR Licensed by the Adventure Activities

Licensing Authority for Caving, Climbing, Watersports and Trekking

R All instructing staff hold appropriate recognised qualifications and areexperienced with all ages and abilities

Contact details- Black Rock Outdoors Ltd, 16 St Andrews Road, Cheddar

Somerset BS27 3NE% 01934 744389 or 07860 586655

@ [email protected]: www.blackrockoutdoors.co.uk

Bring out your sense of adventure! For 20 years, Black Rock Outdoors Ltd has been providing outdoor pursuits forschools, supervised by experienced and fully qualified staff. There’s a whole range of exciting challenges on offerand real opportunities to create life-long interests in the great outdoors. From single-activity courses to residentialcourses and mix-and-match days, all age ranges and abilities are catered for and the necessary equipmentsupplied. We are able to accommodate large groups at our Activity base between Bridgwater and Taunton.


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Allnatt VenuesOutdoor Learning and Activities

The Coastal Discovery andAdventure Programme allowschildren to discover the wondersof the environment throughhands on learning experiences infantastic locations on the worldheritage coastline. Sessions include: Trailblazing along coastalareas, environmental activities, sustainable survival skills, teamchallenges, sunset walks, creating environmental art and lotsmore.

The Outdoor Adventure Programme balances risk andadventure using outdoor adventurous activities developing selfconfidence and teamwork. Children are actively involvedthroughout the session and guided to support and encourageeach other. Sessions operate with the challenge by choice ideain mind which means pupils are not forced to participate inactivities if they don’t want to as this will have a negativeeffect. Sessions include: Night Navigation Challenge & Orien-teering, Ropes Course, Climbing and Abseiling, Archery, TeamBuilding & Pioneering, Overnight Bivi, and Bush Craft.

Team work is a valuable life skill that any person can learn. Itis essential throughout life be it at school, in the work place orin a social environment. These programmes are designed tochallenge groups in a way which helps them to develop theirpersonal skills and their ability to work in a team with greatemphasis on setting goals and using them to build self-esteemand positive relationships within the group. The activities caninclude: Nightwalk Challenge & Orienteering, Ropes Course,Climbing and Abseiling, Initiative Exercises & Pioneering,Overnight Bivi & Bush Craft, Trailblazing, Environmental gamesand Environmental Art.

Field Studies – with access to some of the most importantfieldwork locations in the UK, with the staff to bring the sitesalive. Tutors are qualified with high levels of local knowledgeto meet curriculum needs and are backed up by widespreadcentre resources. There is a field studies resource room whichprovides laptops with internet, whiteboards and a projectorgiving the ideal area for collating and analysing the datacollected. All programmes are individually made to answertask questions for controlled assessment.

Environmental Creativity – is a highly innovative programmethat dispels the notion that Outdoor Education is confined tophysical activity and uses hands on approach to give childrenempathy with different habitats they work in. This is achievedthrough educational games which introduce new ideas and skillsthrough play. The activities available on this programme caninclude Trailblazing through coastal, grassland, heathland andsand dune environments, sustainable survival skills, team buildingexercises, sunset walk, creating environmental art and lots more.

Key informationR Long term partnerships with many educational

establishmentsR Specialises in seaside, beach and coastal

environmentsR Residential visitsR Free Preview Planning VisitR Key stages 1-5R Various group sizes

Contact details- Allnatt Venues, Chatsworth Centre, 35 Ulwell Road,

Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LG% 01929 421075

@ [email protected]: www.allnatt.co.uk

Allnatt Venues have been a leading provider of residential visits for Schools, Colleges and Universities since1924. They have developed long term partnerships with many educational establishments. All programmescover a number of curriculum matched topics aimed at all key stages.


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Hotrockclimbs & Hotrockcoasteer Outdoor Adventure Activities

Hotrockcoasteer were the first provider in the South West tospecialise in Coasteering and have been organising kidsCoasteering Adventure trips since 1997. Our guides all holdadvanced first aid qualifications, a British CoasteeringFederation Guides award and a current Surf Lifesaving GreatBritain Coasteer Safety award.

Showing children how much fun can be had exploring theCornish Coastline has always been our main passion. Our goalis to make the ocean safe and accessible to all, teachingeveryone the hidden dangers that come hand in hand with theextraordinary adventures we can have when Coasteering. Weat Hotrockcoasteer are Registered with the Adventure ActivitiesLicensing Authority, and our Coasteering Guides have unbeatableknowledge in our field and when working with children.

At Hotrocks we also provide a unique mobile AdventureActivities service throughout the UK. So, if you’re looking toclimb Snowdonia, navigate the Glens or Coasteer in Pem-brokeshire we can travel to your chosen location and provideyou with your adventurous activities. You will find this givesyou much more time to take part in activities and much lesstime on the road.

We will always provide you with friendly, experienced andhighly qualified instructors and guides.

Hotrock climbs offer an extensive variety of rock climbingcourses. If you are new to the sport of rock climbing or arelooking for a specialised introduction, climbing multi-pitchclimbs or fancy learning rescue techniques, we can tailor acourse to suit your needs from beginner to expert. Based downin Cornwall we are close to some of the UK's finest rockclimbing locations in the South West. With 15 years expertisecombined with a fun and friendly team, we will complete aprofessional and enjoyable rock climbing adventure that youwill never forget.

Mountaineering courses are also available to suit all ages, abilities,experiences and knowledge within the outdoor environment.Whether you are looking for a fun day out on the hills or anintensive 4 day UK mountaineering expedition then look nofurther! Hotrockclimbs have instructors and guides with the localknowledge and expertise to provide a comprehensive service.

Here at Hotrocks we can provide a wide range of specialisedcourses including Micro Navigation, Rescue Training on Waterand Land, Leadership, First Aid and much more. Whatever yourrequirements we can design a package to suit. So if you fancyrock climbing a 280ft sea cliff or taking a 40ft cliff jump, if youwant to learn navigation on the Moors, then your adventurebegins here.

Leave it in our hands and we will organise you the trip of alifetime!

Key informationR Member of AALAR Member of British Coasteering FederationR Member of British Surfing AssociationR Member of SLSGBR Highly qualified instructors and guidesR Full public liability insurance and risk assessments.

(available on request)

Contact details- Hotrockclimbs, Unit 5, Whitecross Industrial Estate,

White Cross, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4HW% 01637 878743 or 07729 091380

@ [email protected]: www.hotrockclimbs.com/www.hotrockcoasteer.co.uk

Hotrockclimbs and Hotrockcoasteer are a Newquay based adventure activities company that offer a broadvariety of outdoor activities throughout the year. Their outdoor adventure activities include rock climbingcourses in Cornwall, Surfing on the world famous Fistral beach and Coasteering in Newquay at the Gazzle,Towan Headland. We take great pride ensuring that all adventure activities are tailored to the client’s age,abilities and needs.


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Hill House Christian CentreResidential Activity Centre

It also aims to link activities with the curriculum to providerelevant, interactive, dynamic and inspirational lessons thatbring the residential experience to life, all within the context ofa Christian ethos. Sometimes activities are seen as a separatepart of any educational programme but they can be used veryeffectively to help develop a whole range of experiences.

Activities provide a mix of opportunities involving problemsolving, decision making, teamwork, etc and whilst retainingthe fun element of the activities there are many attitudes thatcan be encouraged. Your week can be as full and active as youwish. Programmes are a mix of fun and learning, with plentyof on site activities and a day where you have the choice of‘doing your own thing’, or doing high ropes, low ropes,kayaking, raft and bridge building, or rock climbing and caving.

Accommodation is split between the Main House which sleeps68 in rooms with 2 – 9 beds (no bunks) and the Annex with 12bedrooms sleeping a total of 28 guests. The Main House alsocontains a conference room, dining room, kitchen, lounge anddrying room. We can cater for up to 100 people and the Annexhas its own kitchen, dining room and conference room, whichcan be booked as a separate entity if required. The Annex is allon ground level and suitable for wheelchair access.

On-Site Outdoor Activities include Archery, Scavenger Hunt,Mini-beast Safari, Swimming, Photo Hunt, Insect Stamper Trail,Camp Fire, Survival Skills Activities, Bat Walk, Bird Survey, GiantChess and Draughts, Adventure Playground, Volleyball,Rounders, Tug-O-War, Netball, Football and Cricket, and anoutdoor swimming pool open May-September. There are alsoa huge number of team building games that can be incorpo-rated into daily activities

Indoors Activities include Film Night, Karaoke, Table Tennis,Table Football, Air Hockey and Pool. Sports hall with basketball, badminton, Unihoc and a traverse climbing wall. Largeversions of Connect 4, Dominoes, Snakes and Ladders andLudo.

Key informationR AALA registered providersR Perfect for Outdoor LearningR Half Day or Full Day Activities during term timeR Reduced prices for out of season visits - call usR Open all year roundR Every 10 pupils one Teacher/Helper place FREE

Contact details- Hill House Christian Centre, Otterhampton, Bridgwater,

Somerset TA5 2PT% 01278 652289

@ [email protected]: www.hillhouse.org.uk

Set in 15 acres of rural Somerset, Hill House Christian Centre is a fantastic location for school residential trips,Just 8 miles from Jct 24 on the M5 Motorway on the edge of the Qauntock Hills. The Centre provides aprogramme to excite, challenge and encourage pupils to appreciate and enjoy the environment around themwhile also learning to value each other. A residential experience is a great opportunity to explore the wholeperson allowing pupils to develop personal and social skills, build self esteem and learn more about themselves.

“Hill House combines fantastic facilities and activities within asupportive, Christian ethos which perfectly matches that ofour school. Children are supported and guided but at thesame time challenged and stretched so that they are happyand comfortable to push themselves outside of their comfortzone and try something new.” Janine Ashman, Yr 6 Teacher,Trinity Anglican Methodist Primary School

“This genuinely is a home away from home…great food,inspirational leaders and beautiful surroundings, amemorable experience for all the right reasons!”Emma Charlton, Yr 6 Teacher, St Andrew’s CofE PrimarySchool Weymouth


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The Mount Batten Centre Water and Land Based Activities

The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre is locatedon the shores of the picturesque Plymouth Sound, a shortdistance from the A38 accessed from the M5. The centre isperfect for school trips being accredited by AALS and theLearning Outside the Classroom quality badge, and is alsorecognised as a learning destination for the Children’s Universityproject. Our instructional team are qualified by the nationalgoverning bodies BCU, RYA and BMC and we pride ourselves onour exemplary health and safety record. All essential safetyequipment and clothing is provided. Additionally the centre isfully accessible by wheelchair and we have specially modifiedKeelboats and Dinghies allowing access to the water for all.

The centre provides an ideal learning and developmentenvironment for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re lookingfor a Year 5 LoTC day to a Sixth Form visit, Mount Batten offersa unique environment with day and residential facilities. Ourdedicated instructional staff have ongoing training to ensurefocused, educational and of course, enjoyable learning isachieved. The centre supports teachers with the delivery ofeducational programmes including NVQs, BTECs and ASDANprogrammes. We look forward to discussing and delivering onyour learning objectives.

Activities and Facilities

• Abseiling• Climbing• Caving• Coasteering• Beach Studies• Gorge walking• Kayaking• Canoeing

Accommodation consists of twin and bunk bedrooms. Fullcatering options are available. Conference facilities and teambuilding days for teaching staff can be facilitated.

Key informationR AALS LicenseR Cater for Key Stages 1-4R CRB checked instructorsR Bespoke activity programmesR NVQ, BTEC, ASDAN support programmesR Suitable for all ages and abilitiesR Accommodation and catering options

Contact details- The Mount Batten Centre, 70 Lawrence Road,

Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9SJ% 01752 404567

@ [email protected]: www.mount-batten-centre.com

The Mount Batten Centre provides a range of water and land based adventurous activities. Programmes arespecially designed to inspire young minds and we work with teachers ensuring objectives are met. Bespokeprogrammes of activities can be arranged, tailored towards Accredited qualifications and the National Curriculum.Residential accommodation is offered for longer trips.

“A fantastic experience for all of our children – We will beback!” Teacher, Hooe Primary School

“Another very successful year made possible withempathetic centre staff. Thank you!” Tutor, Plymouth College

• Sailing• Windsurfing• Keelboating• Orienteering • Problem Solving• Accommodation for up to 54• Wet and Dry classrooms• Catering options


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The Rock CentreLearning Through Participation

Working with small,manageable groups enablesstudents to gain the most fromtheir visit. Little time is wastedsitting around waiting for turns.Climbing and abseiling groupswork with one instructor tofour pupils. Abseiling is a skillwhich can be learnt byanybody. Abseiling is an exhil-arating, challenging and funpart of climbing, mountaineer-ing and potholing and eventimid participants can becomeproficient quickly. RockClimbing demands verydifferent skills from abseiling.Natural ability coupled with determination and a positive approach, will result in success.The novice routes used to introduce rock climbing are carefullychosen to provide challenge and excitement while stillremaining within the capabilities of participants. IndoorClimbing is one of the fastest growing activities and The RockCentre offer introductory sessions with experienced instructorsor more advanced sessions for experienced climbers.

Caving can evoke some fear in the minds of first time cavers.Sessions are therefore approached with sympathetic andpatient understanding and plenty of encouragement. The twolocal caves used are Pridhamsleigh and Bakers Pit which offernumerous routes and are ideal for novices, while still providingan excellent caving experience. Caving groups need to besmall ensuring easy communications, good groupmanagement and safety procedures. This is normally oneinstructor to a maximum of five or six students, with an extraassistant instructor where necessary.

The Rock Centre also offers Tree Top Adventure courses; a newextreme adventure in the branches high above the ground.Spend a fun filled session moving from tree to tree on zipslides, Tyroleans, cable bridges, airy platforms, and balancebeams. Enjoy bird’s eye aerial views in complete safety from aunique and thrilling vantage.

The Rock Centre also operate a Mobile Climbing Wall thatprovides an excellent facility with ten routes of varyingdifficulty. The wall allows schools to enjoy the climbingexperience without the need for travel arrangements andguarantees as much climb time as possible for your group.Bouldering is another activity that provides an excellent warmup exercise and learning resource that is particularly useful onwet days or dark evenings.

Key informationR AALA licensedR CRB Checked instructorsR Full insurance and risk assessmentsR Qualified Experienced InstructorsR Local, National and International Coverage

Contact details- The Rock Centre, Chudleigh, Devon TQ13 0EE% 01626 852717 or 07974 852 392

@ [email protected]: www.rockcentre.co.uk

The Rock Centre was established in 1979 and is now based at Finlake Leisure Park, Chudleigh. Their aim is toprovide a friendly, professional and safe experience while endeavouring to create the most amenableenvironment possible for participants. They offer a choice of venues from limestone sea cliffs to majestic granitetors with breath taking views across the unique landscape of the Dartmoor National Park.


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The Manor House Activity andDevelopment Centre

Schools courses at The Manor House are tailored to meet yourgroup’s individual requirements. The Manor House offer Multi-activity Holidays and Field Study Courses. Small groupsensure that the best personal development and teambuildingopportunities exist for everyone. Activity Field Study –activities and field studies can be combined to gain the best ofboth worlds! Field Study Trips are also popular which couldfocus on any number of different aspects that Cornwall has tooffer: Coastal Areas - weathering, erosion etc, viewing stacks,arches and blow holes. Beaches - rock pool study, beachstudies, marine wildlife. Economic Studies - affects of tourismand celebrity chefs on the local area.

Some schools choose to use the centre as a Field Study Baseorganising their own study visits and activities. There is aclassroom with interactive whiteboard, flip charts andreference books. Teacher Resources can be provided tosupplement a course when required, including worksheets,questionnaires, and teacher resource packs for galleries/aquariums/Eden Project as required.

Morning, afternoon and evening activities are planned eachday according to your individual itinerary. Each session giveschildren the time to learn the skills required and then topractise the skills whilst enjoying the activity.

Activities may include:

Surfing KayakingSea Cliff Climbing AbseilingCycling CanoeingBody Boarding Team BuildingCoastal Walks Moorland WalksSurvival Skills Orienteering & Navigation SkillsRock Pool & Beach Study Town & Tourism StudiesBeach Bonfire Party Beach Lifeguard Skills TrainingTin Mine Visit Shelter BuildingBlue Reef Aquarium Visit Eden Project WorkshopsMaritime Museum Dinghy SailingCrab Fishing Adventure ParksTeam Games and more...

Accommodation is within our fabulous 18th Century ManorHouse, with homely Farmhouse Kitchen, gorgeous comfortableLounge and a number of multi-bedded rooms, with Teacherrooms close by. There is also a Hot Tub for the Teaching staff tounwind in at the end of the day!

Home Cooked meals are provided each day which cater for allspecial dietary requirements. Two course dinners (with ampleseconds) continental breakfast (with lots of toast and cereal)and picnic lunches are provided to fuel your action packed days.

Key informationR AALA licensedR British Canoe Union Approved CentreR Sole Occupancy - Free teacher placesR Superior AccommodationR High Instructor Student RatioR Full week and shorter coursesR Risk assessments and insurance documents available

Contact details- Manor House Activity Centre, St Issey, Wadebridge,

Cornwall PL27 7QB% 01841 540346 or 01841 540227

@ [email protected]: www.manoractivitycentre.co.uk

If you are looking for a quality, safe, activity or field study trip with a tailored program, look no further! TheManor House offers an alternative from the usual large centre mayhem and provides quality courses withpersonal attention. They are one of the few centres that can provide sole occupancy for your group whichcan seriously benefit your students. Many Schools return year on year for this very reason.

“Brilliant! We've had such a fabulous time. Thank you somuch!” Stonar School


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“Art gives me the chance totell stories and communicatemy ideas. I look forward toart club all week and can’t

wait to see what we’reworking on next.”

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Blazing TalesExpression Through Arts

Specialist artists and educators combine storytelling, song-writing, visual art and digital media to deliver themedworkshops for all key stages. A highly interactive workshopstyle gives a refreshing, holistic approach to learning and skillsdevelopment; appealing to diverse learning styles and abilities.Workshops integrate the arts towards an original, achievablegoal with pupils.

Blazing Tales access all areas, particularly working in theenvironment or on heritage themes. Excellent workshop or-ganisation provides scaffolding for the artists to guide pupilstowards establishing and following through their own ideas.

Embedding a rich learning experience with a participatory,encouraging philosophy that helps to build confidence, teamworking, communication skills and self-esteem. Traditional oralstorytelling and story making liven up speaking, listening andliteracy. Writing new songs and compositions give a sense ofownership and a quality musical experience. Visual art createstangible ‘thing/s’ that bring it all to life and pupils can usetechnology to record or transform.

Themes may either be supplied by the teacher or developedthrough collaboration between staff and artists in order toproduce a workshop which provides dynamic and relevantlearning opportunities for all involved while satisfying yourcurriculum demands.

If you’re looking to work with two to four artists you cancertainly benefit from booking an established team. BlazingTales suit: arts weeks, heritage celebrations, longer orpartnership projects, nights in the museum, for example, andthey are experienced at leading residentials and training.

Previous projects include:

Jupiter and the Changing Animals – over two days Year 5wrote a musical shadow puppet play based on an unknownfable by a celebrity from the town in 1700’s, and performedpublicly.

Victorians, WW2, Present day – Three days exploring howthese times affected the school and local area.

Exploricating – an outside, slow, walking workshop exploringthe immediate environment and developing ‘findings’.Promoting knowledge and understanding of the world forfoundation stage and KS1 as well as launching a platform forprojects such as the ‘Big Write’ or ‘Big Draw’ for KS2.

Key informationR Bespoke service, will travelR No obligation consultationR Affordable and realistic R Curriculum enhancementR Enhanced CRB certificatesR Public liability insurance up to 2 millionR Practice current health and safety guidelinesR Based in South Devon

Contact details% Sara Hurley: 01364 652324

@ [email protected]: www.blazingtales.co.uk

If you’re looking to enliven the curriculum and bring about a buzz that unleashes creativity inside or outsideof the classroom, Blazing Tales could be right up your street. Imaginative, bespoke workshops proven toengage the entire class provide an energising boost to topics, in particular: arts, literacy, history, geography,PSHCE including SEAL.

“The mixture of songs, stories and art made it an enthrallingday for all. It did wonders for our more reluctant children, andticked off a lot of speaking and listening boxes! A fabsession.” Pete Smith, KS2 teacher


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Mosaic MadnessMosaic Murals for Schools

Projects can beinside or outside,floor or wall basedand can be createdby one class, oneyear or the wholeschool. Every childcan then say, “Ihelped to makethat,” and this willimprove selfesteem and motivation, while everyone has lots of fun.

School projects include:

Wall Murals and Signs – designed to fit any specified location,inside or out.Floor Murals – use concrete paving slabs and can be anydesign or shape.Column Murals – using recycled chimney pot or ceramic drainup to 1.8m height.Human Sundial – this type of sundial is ground based,allowing children or adults to become part of the mechanism.Cross or Crucifix – ranging from 0.8m, to the most popular1.8m high.Seating – come in any shape or size and usually based on abrick or block construction and are priced based on surfacearea.

All materials used are suitable for external use. The tiles areswimming pool tiles which are slightly thicker and so offer lessrisk of cuts and they come in a wide range or colours includingdifferent skin tones and school jumper colours.

Each project leaves a permanent mosaic for the school to enjoybut participants will also benefit from:

• Designing and creating something from start to finish.Mosaics are instant art and accessible at every stage,especially the messy grouting.

• Creating something that can be seen everyday from outsidethe school, for a child it must be great to see something youcreated even after you have left the school. It also allowsthe wider community to see the children’s artwork either insitu or in the local press.

• Mosaics is just a big jigsaw, which means you can have awhole school project which even the little ones can take partin... sky or grass is always a safe area, although you have tocheck for upside down tiles!

• David encourages each school to have a TA allocated to theproject to learn the basics of mosaics so they can then dofurther in house projects.

Key informationR CRB and insuranceR All quotes include both my time and materialsR Over 200 Satisfied School ClientsR Supporting - The Esther Benjamins TrustR Experience with special schools, pru, etc.

Contact details% 07900280297

@ [email protected]: www.mosaic-madness.co.uk

David Bowers is a passionate and experienced Community Mosaic Artist working with schools to create arange of mosaic projects for their environment. He believes the best school art is created by thechildren/students and he directs and assists them in creating mosaics through the stages of design, cutting,tiling and grouting.


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Poppies CreativeCreative Arts Workshops

Participants in Poppies art workshops find the experienceimproves self esteem, brings about an enhanced sense ofbelonging, builds strong team spirit and boosts motivation.Poppies Creative work closely with you to provide the perfectsolution for inspirational school art projects, effective CPD andsuccessful team building.

Poppies Creative work to high standards, using top notchmaterials, preparation and instruction. Their workshops createlasting memories and tangible artwork which the school as awhole and pupils in particular will enjoy for years afterwards. Thebenefits of a Creative Curriculum include -self esteem, teamwork, learning and using new skills/methods/ processes, com-munication, engagement and a sense of achievement. Poppiesprovide a one stop solution for all events, big or small, and theytake pride in making every event extra special.

This friendly, family run business is small enough to care yetexperienced enough to achieve great things! They listencarefully to your requirements and tailor workshops specifi-cally to your goals, aims and needs. Their huge range of designand teaching expertise dovetails with the needs of schools andorganisations of all types.

At the heart of Poppies’ ethos is the knowledge that learningshould be fun and educational. They offer an extensive array ofworkshops utilising mosaics, fabric painting, badge making,drawing and more and work on everything from individualpieces to whole school projects. They also have a range of ecoworkshops incorporating 3D sculptures, collage, mosaic, healthyeating projects, environmental awareness, wire sculptures,making sketchbooks and wall hangings.

Poppies support the National Curriculum in the following ways:

PSHE: Social skills, team work, Citizenship / SEALHealth & Safety: Using tools, understanding equipmentReligious Education: Islam, Christianity etcHistory: Greek, Roman, Gaudi (for mosaics)Art & Design: Design layout, colour, famous designers &artists, spatial awareness, form, texture, creative thinking.Mathematics: Area, symmetry, calculations, dimensions, tes-sellationsGlobal & Environmental education/The Natural World/Geography: environment, origin and source of materials, en-vironmental awareness Literacy: Speaking and listening, writing reports and evaluations

Key informationR Poppies support Julia’s House children’s hospiceR Special needs, gifted and talentedR CRB checked and PGCE qualifiedR Trained First AidersR Full liability insuranceR All material and equipment suppliedR Suitable Early Years 2+, Post 16

Contact details- Poppies Creative, 1 The Deans, Dean Park Road,

Bournemouth BH1 1QB % 01202 290338 or 07940 093218@ [email protected]: www.poppiescreative.co.uk

Art is about much more than creating images and objects. It has a powerful effect on the way we think,behave and experience the world. All over the UK, schools are harnessing the latent power in their pupilsthrough art workshops. Yes, they’re fun, but their main purpose is to bring about positive change across ahuge range of situations, both personal and school-related.

“The finished mosaics look amazing! Thank you for awonderful experience.” Ms. K. Tuck, St. Luke’s C of E Primary

“All the staff and children loved taking part and seeing themosaic grow. A wonderful experience for all!” Carole Bennett, Art Manager Marchwood Infant School


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CreateUnique In-School Creativity

From puppetry to costume making, sculpture to performance,they encourage children to express their individuality andexplore their imagination whilst helping them gain confidenceand develop fundamental skills.

• History workshops – Pupils use role-play, mime, painting,costume and art to experience another time and place inhistory. The Romans – Depict scenes of everyday Roman lifein the form of paper mosaic murals. Through role-play andimprovisation pupils will become citizens of Rome! AncientEgypt – Create giant aerial maps of the Nile with ink andpaint, and learn about the mighty Egyptian gods throughgames, costumes and role-play. Other history workshopsinclude: The Anglo-Saxons, Tudors, WWII, Greeks, TheVictorians, Pirates and more

• Literacy workshops - Classroom books come to life throughpoetry, puppetry, mask-making, rhyme and song. TheGruffalo – create felt hand puppets/costumes based oncharacters from the story and focus on sound, movementand role-play to re-create situations faced by the animals.The Poems & Stories of Roald Dahl – through puppetry,story telling and music re-create the famous stories andcharacters found in Dahl’s tales. Dr Seuss – Pupils create alarge collage backdrop and props and use drama games, hot-seating and freeze frames to explore the classic tales.

• Cultural and Environmental workshops broaden pupilsknowledge of topics such as religious festivals and culturalcelebrations. Indian Festivals – Using clay, pupils will createan elaborate tea light and learn role-play and physical theatreto recreate scenes from traditional Indian tales. Chinese NewYear – Build a wonderful 3D dragon puppet to use in a schoolassembly and go on a drama quest to find the EmperorsTemple. The Aboriginals – Explore ancient Aboriginalmethods of painting. Create pictures and learn legends thatreflect the land, people and history in role-play and acting.

If your school or class is studying a theme or topic notmentioned contact Create to discuss workshop options.

Key informationR Workshops delivered by two specialist facilitators. R Appropriate insurances and health and safety policiesR All staff are CRB checkedR Prices include all materials and travel.R Single class, a year group or a whole schoolR Bespoke projects created

Contact details- Create, Torbay Innovation Centre, Vantage Point,

Long Road, Paignton TQ4 7EJ% 07886 347998 or 07962 848002@ [email protected]: www.createworkshops.co.uk

Professional artists Joanna Hennessy and Samantha Boughton, specialise in providing schools in the SouthWest with unique, creative workshops combining art and drama to enhance the primary curriculum withemphasis on history, literacy, culture and environment. They provide workshops that compliment thecurriculum and enhance learning experiences.

“To develop creativity within our school curriculum, we werefortunate to work with Create. Every child in our small ruralschool was included and responded positively to the inspira-tional work done by the professionals involved. The impact onpupils and staff was phenomenal. Pupils were motivated andexcited to be involved in such an incredible experience. Theproject was so successful, that we have welcomed create backto school this term to do our Christmas play "A Mid WintersTale". We feel privileged to have worked with Create. It istestament to their professionalism and dedication that somuch was achieved by our children in such a short time.Thank you!” Claire Tomkies, Headteacher, Coads GreenPrimary School, Cornwall


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Creative Nature Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Bushcraft and Forest Skills – With the help of our experiencedteam, you can practice all your essential survival skills includingfire making, fire by friction, outdoor cooking, shelter building,wild foods, nature awareness and woodcraft.

Nature Arts and Crafts – Using nature as both inspiration andmaterial source, work with our artists to produce your very ownpiece of inspirational environmental art.

Nature Connection – Games, mental and physical challengesand problem solving for all ages.

Creative Nature is an inspiring programme of nature-basedlearning that takes place in all seasons and all weathers. It isboth engaging and motivating for young people and providesreal opportunities for personal development and raising selfesteem through play, creativity, problem solving, knowledge &skills and risk management

Creative Nature provides a person centred intervention partic-ularly effective with vulnerable or excluded groups and cancomplement and enhance the SEAL curriculum and therapeuticprogrammes.

We offer short and long term programmes which involveweekly visits to a specially prepared woodland site near you.We also provide one off Creative Nature events and communitycelebrations. Every programme is tailored to suit the specificneeds and interests of each group we work with.

As children spend more time than ever plugged into technologyand screen based activities, Creative Nature helps restore ahealthy ratio of real life versus virtual experiences and inspiresthe potential for a life long relationship with nature.

“We need a nature and child reunion.” Richard Louv, Author of Last Child in the Woods

Creative Nature is brought to you by Big Fish Ventures, aregistered charity working for children and schools since 1997.Big Fish Ventures provides creative development for children,families and communities. Through its activities the companyseeks to inspire personal and community growth and change.

Key informationR Key stage 1-4R Groups from 5 – 30R All staff CRB checkedR Downloadable risk assessmentsR Full Public Liability InsuranceR First Aiders on site

Contact details- Big Fish Ventures, The Quay Office, The Parade,

Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1AX% 01752 823443@ [email protected]: www.creative-nature.org.uk

Join our Artists, Bushcraft and Forest School experts to explore the magic of the woods and try out a rangeof exciting, creative and imaginative nature based activities. There are lots of fun games and challengesto try and we want all our participants to ask “what can nature do for me?” and ”what can I do for nature?”

“I was very impressed with the professional approach andorganisational skills of the Big Fish team. The combinationof artists and bushcraft workers enabled all the youngpeople to experience a variety of activities from denbuilding to bird box making, story telling to fire making, ina safe and inspiring woodland environment. I wouldcertainly have no hesitation in recommending the team toother providers and we will be using them again verysoon.” Sue Richardson, Cultural Commissioner for NorthCornwall Extended Services


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Art Works Puppet and Animation Workshops

Workshops for the day involve children making their own

shadow puppets using card and coloured gels. If time allows,

they devise their own simple shows in small groups and can

then perform these shows to each other, or to another class.

The day is suitable for Keystage 1 children upwards and you

can easily see what other curricular activities are involved in

such a day and what ‘follow on’ things can be planned. There

are three shows to choose from.

In addition Steve also provides:

Puppet Making – workshops tailored to your groups needs.

All workshops are simple enough to enable the less able to

produce a workable puppet and yet adaptable enough for the

more able to spend time developing their puppets character.

Junk Puppets – using recycled milk containers as puppet heads

are particularly popular and very adaptable - whatever your

theme. I also offer training for those who wish to work with

their own groups.

Mask-making – simple enough to enable the less able to

produce a wearable mask and yet adaptable enough for the

more able to spend time developing the masks character. The

masks are created from cardboard template designs which can

be built into the creature or character, using scrap card,

newspaper and masking tape. The end result is remarkably

strong and visually stunning. I also offer training for those who

wish to work with their own groups.

Animation Workshops can be magical, but when the

magicians are the children in your classroom it also becomes an

enjoyable but purposeful teaching aid for many subjects. The

finished animation can possess a visual novelty which helps to

make the subject more appealing. The final animation can

further increase your children’s self esteem by being shown on

the internet or at festivals or even by being used as a direct

teaching aid in other classes or schools. Because the production

process can embrace varied skills including writing, drawing,

sculpting, music, audio-visual design and computer literacy, it

can also provide students with an opportunity to explore their

individual strengths and interests across the curriculum. Stop

Motion Pro is used to create the animation.

Key informationR Qualified Art Teacher with many years experienceR Enhanced Disclosure CRBR Member of EquityR All materials and tools supplied

Contact details- Art Works, 17 Chamberlain Rd, Exeter, Devon EX2 8EW% 01392 491517 or 07929 579819@ [email protected]: www.artworksplus.org

Art Works was founded in 1996 by artist and puppeteer Steve Newton, and provides a range of creativeshadow puppet and animation workshops to schools across the South West and in Ireland. Shadow puppetworkshops are preceded by a shadow puppet theatre performance in his shadow puppet theatre thatdemonstrates to the children what magic can be produced from a simple silhouette of cut card. The showslast for 45 mins and can be performed to the whole school or just to those children attending the workshop.

“I believe in the encouragement of personal creativity.Everyone has creative potential. ART WORKS offers highquality experiences in a number of art disciplines, throughwhich I aim to instill confidence, developing communication,creativity and a sense of fun in the groups and with theindividuals with whom I work.” Steve Newton


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Rough Magic Storytelling, Poetry& Craft Workshops

Don’s storytelling and poetry workshops awaken this creativeinvolvement, stimulating the imagination and the joy of wordsto express feelings. His puppet and craft work does exactly thesame while increasing spatial awareness and problem solving.Every craft session and workshop begins with a Traditional Talewhich is great fun and puts everyone in a relaxed mood. All ofDon’s work can be tailored to any area of The NationalCurriculum, so if you have a particular request, please ask.

Story Telling Performance & Workshops – emphasises thattelling a story is ‘painting pictures with words’ and explainshow all storytellers use the six magic words to create theirtales - WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, HOW, WHY AND WHO. Thechildren, working in small groups use chance-picked objectsfrom a ‘magic bag’ to create their own tales and recount them.

Poetry Sessions – explore how to think in `images` and brain-storm why a poet writes a poem. Their `drive` to put into wordsa particular experience and the feelings it evokes. Don reads afew examples to illustrate this and the group choose one poemand examine it in detail.

Shadow Puppets – shows can incorporate any theme youwish, within reason and with notice. Don carries a stock ofpuppets for simple Traditional Tales such as Three Billy GoatsGruff and the Three Little Pigs.

Milk-Bottle Puppets – using card and masking tape thestructure of the puppet (person, animal, bird, mini-beast, fishetc.) is built up and coloured with tissue paper and PVA.

Finger Puppets – The Finger Puppets are simple to construct, yetamazingly effective, and can incorporate any theme you wish.

Mask Making Workshops – Everybody loves making andwearing masks. Don’s method allows a mask to be made, in aday, using card and masking tape to build up the structure, beit of Person, Animal, Bird, Fish or Bug.

Victorian Toy Theatre – workshop gives your class theopportunity of exploring the intimate joy of the Toy Theatre,with the pleasure of drawing and cutting out the characters fortheir own play.

Animation Workshops – Steve Newton brings the delights ofAnimation to your class, who produce their own film using StopMotion Pro software.

Key informationR Enhanced Disclosure CRB R Member of EquityR All materials suppliedR Cross curricular supportR Flexible workshop structure

Contact details- Rough Magic, 27 Higher Street, Hatherleigh,

Devon EX20 3JD% 01837 810198@ [email protected]: www.roughmagic.co.uk

Don Newton has worked in West Country schools as a teller of traditional tales and poetry, a puppeteerand craft worker, since 1987. Working predominantly in the primary/pre school sector he adapts hisstories and workshops to each age group, convinced that all learning begins with Creative Play, wherechildren can extend their horizons; learn to take risks and imagine solutions to problems but without reallife consequences.

“I thought I would let you know how impressed we all werewith the day you provided us with last week. The childrenwere thrilled with their puppets and the parents were equallyimpressed. We had the local press in on Friday and they tookphotos of the puppets and heard responses from The children.Thank you again we would highly recommend yourworkshops to any school.” Mel Johns Culmstock Primary


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Environmentand Nature

“We got to stroke newbornlambs and a goat and I pulled

a carrot from the ground. Now I’ve asked my dad if we

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Farmer Gow's Activity FarmHandle Animals, Discover Farming

Meet the AnimalsHands on session that all agesenjoy. Farmer Gow’s tailor pre-sentations to suit all age groups.Up to 1 hour of interaction withthe animals gives every childthe opportunity to:

• Bottle and hand feed lambsand kids

• Pat, scratch & tickle piglets• Walk ferrets and goats• Handle chicks and collect eggs• Pat, cuddle and feed cattle

Newborn animals at Farmer Gow’s every month.

Farm activities• Tractor ride – 30 minute to check/feed farm livestock• Farm walk – across pastureland/through new woodland• Pedal tractor driving• Bale Climb exploration• Adventure play area • Chick handling in small groups with very young chicks• Farm shop – pocket money shopping

Key Stage 1 – Oxford Reading Tree's 'Kipper and Anna' visitedFarmer Gow's on a School Trip. Read about their experiences in'At the Farm' and then bring a school trip to Farmer Gow's alivewith a visit to the farm where they can do the same things. Acomplimentary copy of 'At the Farm' is provided to each classor group visiting the farm.

Key Stage 2 & 3 – Farmer Gow’s offers a chance for youngpeople to see and experience a working farm. As well as shopand play areas, there are opportunities to get close to animals,feed them, learn about their lives, behaviour and management.Logs are processed into firewood on the farm too, sawdust isused as bedding for the chickens and the soiled bedding is usedas fertilizer in the new woodland. ‘Sustainability in Action’ canbe vividly illustrated by a trip to Farmer Gow’s.

School Trips to Farmer Gow’s• Indoor and outdoor activities• Action packed 4-hour programme• Suitable for up to 120 children• Farm diversification including green energy and re-cycling• Camping (including Tipi accommodation)

Farm Visits to School• Small working groups of 15-20 children• Suitable for up to 80 children• Available for school fetes

Key informationR Bespoke programmes for each school tripR Experienced & CEVAS trained staffR Supports National Curriculum KS1-3 learningR Tipi & Touring campsiteR ‘At the Farm’ – Kipper and Anna reading resource R Special needs & wheelchair friendly


@ [email protected]: www.farmergows.co.uk

Farmer Anne Gow has been welcoming schools to Farmer Gow’s for many years, it’s a small family ownedfarm that is geared for presentation. The animals are central to this unique educational experience. Specieson site include sheep, cattle, goats, chickens, ducks, pigs, ferrets and turkeys (seasonal). Spread over fourlarge barns, all weather indoor activities and picnic areas are provided. You can feed the animals, collecteggs, find out about farming today and even take a goat or a ferret for a walk.

“A fantastic, fun, educational visit. A great range ofactivities. Great hands-on experience handling the animals.”Charlbury Primary School

Activity Farm

Also Farm Visits to SchoolsKey Stage 1, 2 & 3

Fernham Road, Longcot, SN7 7PR Tel: 01793 780 555


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Jonathan's Jungle RoadshowAnimal Encounters in School

Jonathan is able to provide age-appropriate presentations for

any group from Pre-school through to College & beyond and

provides children & adults with the opportunity to gain hands-

on, personal experience of some absolutely wonderful animals

as part of a truly memorable educational experience.

Some sessions allow Jonathan’s amazing animals to be

experienced really close up! By using his video camera's super-

macro function and a suitably connected big screen (interactive

whiteboard/large panel TV) it is possible to highlight tiny

details on the animals which would normally remain unseen.

Whilst many of the workshops are tailored to meet the specific

requirements of the Science curriculum for particular year

groups, each topic can be adapted for children of any age,

including Foundation Stage 2 and pre-school children. Just a

few examples of available workshop topics include:

• Minibeasts/Rainforests/Animal senses

• Life cycles/Habitats & adaptation

• Moving, growing & changing/Reproduction

• Variation & classification/Wildlife conservation

Finally, sessions can be ‘just for fun’ and not have a focus on any

particular topic, but simply be an opportunity for the children (and

adults) to meet these amazing animals up close and personally!

Key informationR Full Public Liability InsuranceR CRB clearance R Supports Science CurriculumR Full Risk Assessment completed

Contact details% Jonathan Cleverly: 01793 400409 or 07877 732290

@ [email protected]: www.jonathansjungleroadshow.co.uk

Jonathan's Jungle Roadshow specialises in providing professional animal encounter sessions that areeducational, interactive and lots of fun for all involved. Jonathan, a former school teacher and lifelongnaturalist, maintains a large and varied private collection of truly amazing invertebrates and reptiles andtravels across central and southern England to provide his unique service to as wide an audience as possible.

“The best teaching session I have seen a visitor provide inmy 20+ years in education. Jonathan's manner with thechildren, the level and content of the information given andthe way in which he involved everybody in the room whilstrespecting the concerns of a few of our children wasexemplary. The use of a video camera to display animals likethe tarantula on our interactive whiteboards was incredible.”Primary School Headteacher


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National Marine AquariumJust add H2O Learning Programme

The National MarineAquarium is dedicated toraising awareness of theoceans, the challengesthey face and the waysin which we can all helpensure they have asustainable future. Theexhibits offer an idealenvironment for school groups to learn in a relaxed and funatmosphere, whichever visit type you choose.

Interactive Tours – Led by the learning team, the Aquariumvisit is brought to life with a two hour guided tour. The tour isinformal, learner centered and engaging for all ages whilecovering a number of key curriculum areas. Teachers can selectfrom a range of topics provided on booking or create their ownbespoke package of learning outcomes.

Explorer Visits – Alternatively, the needs of the group can stillbe catered for with a self-led aquarium visit. The group willhave the freedom to explore the aquarium at a suitable pacewhile benefitting from the help of the host team who are onhand to answer any questions about the animals. Factsheetsand other resources are available on request.

Workshops – Both the above visit types have the added optionof a workshop to compliment the trip. These cover a range oftopics from classification to water chemistry, dissection toplastic pollution.

Immersion Days – These consist of a full day of activities andare designed to creatively challenge students and illustrate theimportance of maths, science and media in the working world.

Outreach Programme – There is a fantastic range of outreachsessions available that can be delivered anywhere from yourschool hall to the classroom or even on a local beach. Allsessions are designed around the REAL science and maths thatgo on behind the scenes at the aquarium and in the widermarine world, so can provide compelling learning experiencesfor students of all ages.

Key informationR Over 10 years experienceR Learning Outside the Classroom quality badge holderR Special rates for schoolsR In-house visits and outreach programmesR Cross-curricular programme, FS – KS4R Single class or whole school eventR Free preliminary visit for teachersR Pre-visit information with safety notes providedR Loan boxes availableR New learning resource centre

(including wet lab and media studio)R Highly professional team with CRB checks

Contact details% 01752 275233

@ [email protected]: www.national-aquarium.co.uk

The National Marine Aquarium was the first in the UK to be set up solely for the purposes of Education, Con-servation and Research. Our innovative and inspirational learning programme is delivered by a team ofdedicated marine biologists, qualified teachers and resident artists. They aim to maintain a reputation forexcellence in informal environmental education and bring the marine environment into the classroom.

“The project we were involved with was very wellorganised and implemented, as well as engaging for thepupils. It was a unique and inspirational opportunity formixing science with media, which all pupils enjoyed.”Coombe Dean School, Plymouth

“The Aquarium offers a great versatility to meet a wealth ofcurriculum objectives and the children learn so muchwithout really realising that they are learning.” Ford Primary School, Plymouth


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The Alpaca ParkNature Walks and Wildlife

The pathway leads to Badgers Rest where visitors encounter anabundance of seasonal flowers and marvel at the beautifulbutterflies dipping and weaving around the bubbling stream.Look out for the Deer, Otters and Kingfishers along the trailalso. There are shorter pathways which circle the homepaddocks where the mums and cria (alpaca young) graze, lazeor play together in their herds. Visitors often comment aboutthe peace and tranquility they feel while at The Alpaca Park.The Alpacas are sometimes referred to as Earth’s Dolphinsbecause of their gentle presence and relaxing qualities.

The Alpaca Park is available for school visits on every levelfrom pre-school to sixth formers. There are a wide range offacilities on offer and the park can always be relied upon toprovide an interesting and varied scope for any of the keystages or specific study areas. For pre-school children, even a"Wellie Walk" through the woods or egg rolling can be fun andeducational. A close look at the Alpacas and fleece touching isextremely popular and can be built into any visit. The team atthe Alpaca Park is happy to discuss your needs and help youtailor your visit accordingly.

Their passion for the care and protection of native wildlife isparamount. You will not find any penned or caged wildlife atThe Alpaca Park. They strive to strike a balance between beingable to observe the rich collection of wildlife that live on andaround The Park and allowing them a safe, free to roamexistence. The park cannot guarantee that you will see all themany varied species to be found there but encourage visitorsto record sightings or tracks seen in their Wildlife Inventory tohelp keep track of the population.

Devon Wildlife Trust have assessed the park and advised onthe many aspects needed to provide such important habitats.They have been extremely supportive and share theexcitement of having so many different categories of grasses,flowers, butterflies, birds and mammals there especially in theCulm fields.

Key informationR 2 Prestige Gold Awards from Devon Wildlife TrustR Risk Assessments availableR Full Insurance liabilityR On site gift shop

Contact details- The Alpaca Park, Hope Farm, Bendibus Hill,

Nr Ashwater, Devon EX21 5DL% 01409 220216

@ [email protected] : www.thealpacapark.com

The Alpaca Park is set in 100 acres of beautiful Devon countryside where visitors have the opportunity toobserve these uniquely endearing creatures up close. The Alpaca Park is a family attraction catering for allage groups. Visitors can enjoy the two mile Alpaca Trail, a stunning riverside walk which meanders throughrare Devon grasslands and wet woodlands where Moorland ponies graze and some of the rarest Devonwildlife, flora and fauna can be seen.


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Embercombe Learning Without Walls

Key informationR Key Stages 1-5R Highly experienced staff, all CRB checkedR Residential or day visitR Wide range of activitiesR Outreach activity visits to schools

Contact details- Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, Devon EX6 7QT % 01647 252983

@ [email protected]: www.embercombe.co.uk

Have the children in your school ever experienced growing their own vegetables... building a bonfire...harvesting and cooking their lunch on the fire... baking bread... pressing apples... getting muddy whilstworking on the land... working in a woodland classroom or making charcoal...? These are just a fewactivities your school could be taking part in as part of the national curriculum.

“That was the best day I ever had at school.” Pupil

“This was a truly magical day. The children’s imaginationswere fired up which made their learning so much easier.”Sarah Evans, Head Teacher, Doddiscombsleigh Primary School

Embercombe is a fifty acre smallholding situated in the Teign

Valley, seven miles from Exeter. It comprises twenty acres of

broadleaf woodland, beautiful, south facing meadows, an

extensive organic vegetable garden, orchards and a wildlife lake.

Visits can be for one day or fully residential and the site provides

exciting accommodation in two yurt villages.

Embercombe's diverse landscape provides a variety of learning

opportunities for a wide range of subjects, for pupils from 5-18.

Our approach is experiential, with learning drawn from the pupils

participation in activities and the experience regularly reviewed

and discussed.

Our programmes include Awe and Wonder, Experiential Science,

Wildcraft, and Practical Skills. The videos on our website give a

taste of what these offer.

We work closely with the school to ensure the content of the visit

integrates into the curriculum and so that preparatory and follow

up work can be carried out. We provide home produced and

cooked meals involving the children in the process as much as

possible. Activities are seasonal and vary depending on the

weather and needs of the farm, the woods and the garden.

Typical activities include: Preparing and planting the vegetable

garden; Harvesting fruit and vegetables; Charcoal making and

drawing; Building woodland shelters; Woodland management;

Compost making; Making fires; Cooking outdoors; Map making;

Animal care; Exploring habitats; Bush craft; Apple pressing; Green

woodworking; Basketry; Pottery; Building earth ovens; Bread

baking; Felt making; Storytelling/drama/role play; Singing.

Educational Objectives

• To give practical outdoor experience

• To learn new skills through hands on activities

• To encourage healthy eating and living (Food for Life)

• To learn about sustainability

• To develop the child's imagination through creative activities

• To increase self confidence, social and interpersonal skills

• To encourage cooperation and respect through group

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• To encourage respect for nature

• To increase knowledge of the natural world


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www.growingschools.co.uke. [email protected]. 0845 450 2155

“We’ve really been able to maximise our outdoor learning potential by combining our growing

outdoor space. Our pupils love being out there.”

Bringing environmental studies directly to your school grounds

Ideal for schools working towards Eco-School Green Flag status

SOLARDOME® glasshouse ideal for:Eco and sustainability studiesPractical STEM activitiesHorticultural clubsArt and drama activities

Partnership opportunity available for a Hampshire school Contact us for more information, discount given. Quote Ref. - SSH11

Head Teacher, Lyndon Green Junior School. Eco-schools Green Flag holder.


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“Our science club is a fun wayto learn about science without

having to sit and listen to alecture for an hour. It helps

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Science Showsby Richard Ellam

All Richard’s shows containlots of curriculum-relatedmaterial, but their content isnever constrained by thecurriculum. Richard believes inthe importance of taking ideaswhere they naturally lead,and is keen to show howscientific ideas matter ineveryday life. The human sideof science is not forgotten inRichard’s shows, and whereappropriate he likes tointroduce well known scientists as rounded human beings.

Shows for Primary and Secondary schools

Seeing Things – What optical illusions teach us about how wesee the world.

Simple Machines – All about wheels, gears, chains, pullies andhydraulics.

The Great Train Show: Forces in Context – science behind trains– forces, friction, gradients, arches, beams and air resistance.

The Air Show – Air and the Earth's atmosphere - what air ismade of, why it exerts pressure (and what happens in avacuum), how balloons and aeroplanes fly, and a pillar of fire!

The Fire Show – Richard’s most popular show. Answers all youburning questions about fire: what burns and why, whathappens when things burn, and what can we do with theenergy we get from fire?

Shows for Secondary schools only

Galileo and the Stolen Telescope – Did Galileo really inventthe telescope? Could it help him to prove that the Earth orbitsthe Sun? This costumed show investigates the truth behindGalileo’s legend, to shed light on scientific method and howscience works.

It's About Time – What is time, how do we measure it, andhow has timekeeping changed over, er, time?

New Shows – Richard is developing new shows on electricityand on inventions which should be available later in 2011.These shows will be suitable for both Primary and Secondaryschools. Have a look on his website for progress updates andexpected availability.

Richard charges a competitive daily rate with no hidden extras,like mileage charges or hotel bills, to find on top. In a day hewill present at least three 45 minute shows, He can alwaysbring two different shows with him if required, and maybemore, depending on what will fit in his van!

Key informationR Full day or half day performanceR Ideal audience size between 35 – 100R Risk assessments availableR Full public liability insuranceR Equity membershipR CRB Clearance

Contact details- Science Shows by Richard Ellam, 3 Winterfield

Road, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7RF% 01761 412797

@ [email protected]: www.lminteractive.co.uk

Richard Ellam’s Science Shows are an enthralling combination of good science, amazing demonstrations,audience involvement, storytelling and bad jokes which really bring his subjects to life. Most of Richard’s showsare about physical science and engineering topics, which reflects his engineering background and his love ofthe history of science and technology. Based near Bristol he travels the length and breadth of the countrytaking his unique brand of science communication to audiences in schools, museums and science festivals.


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David HainesScience Through Song

David can offer visits to schools lasting anything from amorning upwards. He works with all ages from pre-schoolthrough primary and secondary up to college level and beyond,teaching and explaining his science songs or helping studentswrite their own from scratch. David's songwriting sessionsinduce a "creative fervour" in the group, a state of sharedinspiration which produces brilliant lyrics and catchy melodies.

His songs are “educational” in that they help pupils learn factsand figures but also celebrate science; communicateenthusiasm for the endless vistas of knowledge and discoverythat science opens up; bring out the humour in science, theweirdness of it, the mystery of it, the wonder, beauty,excitement, and awesomeness. David offers many supportmaterials and resources for a gradually-expanding selection ofsongs on his publishing website www.singtastic.com.

David has worked with thousands of schoolchildren andstudents as visiting composer or composer-in-residencethroughout the UK and the USA, having delivered over 150workshops in Massachusetts, Missouri, Texas, California and theWashington DC area - where his work Powers of Ten openedthe national USA Science and Engineering Festival on 10.10.10.

UK residencies include: 18 months at Gatehouse PrimarySchool, Dawlish, where he worked with all 300 pupils todevelop singing skills, performance skills, song-learning (fromTudor madrigals to pop songs) and songwriting (includingpublishing a songbook). He also mounted productions of hisown children's musicals and concerts of songs the childrenthemselves had written. Ivybridge Community College wherehe wrote, rehearsed and produced a full-length musical, TheTerrorthon (about a hostage crisis) in a single term; aproduction described by Deputy Head Alan Howson as "thebest school/college production that I have ever attended."Creative Partnerships funded a CARA2 project which saw Davidspend a year in residence at three rural Devon schools,researching the impact upon children's attitudes to learning ofacquiring songwriting skills through workshop processes.

Key informationR Community-based composer and educatorR Unique in the growing field of melding art with

science educationR Willing to work with 300+ childrenR Over 25 years’ experience providing workshops

and residencies

Contact details% 01626 779690 or 07915 053 950

@ [email protected]: www.Singtastic.com

Currently songwriter-in-residence with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Millennium Seed Bank, DavidHaines is a science-mad composer based in Devon. Much of his work is community-based, forging creativerelationships with schools, colleges, pre-schools, youth and community groups, theatres and science in-stitutions, writing new and often educational materials either alone or as part of his Workshops andResidencies programme.

“What a wonderful thing you are doing, and the songs arevery catchy! I wish more people saw science as inspira-tional!” Amanda Gefter, New Scientist magazine

“One of the most intense and magical pieces of publicengagement with science that I have ever encountered.”John Durant, world's first Professor of the Public Under-standing of Science, currently Director of the MIT Museum

“It was, for me, the most moving school event I have everbeen involved with in over 25 years of teaching.” DavidGibbard, Headteacher of Dunsford Primary School, Devon(after a performance of Lifetime - songs of the science oflife and evolution)


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Explorer DomeHands-on Science Shows

Explorer Dome presents shows on a range of science topics –Space, Light, Forces, Sound, Environment and the Human Body,all within the magical atmosphere of the Dome. Our presen-tations are geared towards specific age groups, fromFoundation and KS1 up to A-Level, adult education and teachertraining events. We are also regular visitors to festivals, fairs,holiday play-schemes, cub scouts and brownies (not tomention the occasional party!).

What is required for a Dome visit? The Dome can be set upin any large room or hall with a smooth, clean floor area of6x7 metres, a clear ceiling height of 3.5 metres and access tomains power points.

How do I plan a visit? The Dome accommodates up to 30primary or 25 secondary-aged children/adults per show andshows last 40-50 minutes. On a normal day we can present upto 6 or 7 shows, although bear in mind that the Dome will bein the school hall during lunch. It is usually possible to havemore than one type of show during the day, so classes workingon different topics can often choose a show to suit their re-quirements. Certain times of the year book up many monthsin advance, so please see our website for a general guide toour availability.

How much will it cost? A visit for schools in and around Bristolcosts £180 for the first two shows, then £80 per additionalshow (plus VAT). For schools further afield, we may have tocharge for a minimum of three shows – please enquire forfurther details.

Chemistry Shows – We also have a range of Chemistry showssuitable for all Key Stages. These do not take place in theDome, so only require a room or laboratory large enough foryour audience and a demonstration area. Topics include: ‘TheBubble Show’, ‘States of Matter’ and ‘Science Tricks’. See ourwebsite for further details.

Our talented team of highly-trained, enthusiastic presentersare all scientists in disciplines ranging from astrophysics tozoology. Two presenters come to you, keeping the showslively and interactive. Couple this with fun demonstrations andthe awe-inspiring atmosphere of the Dome and you can seehow Explorer Dome is one of the most well respected scienceoutreach programmes in the UK and brings science alive toover 60,000 children every year.

Key informationR Hands-on Science Shows & Portable PlanetariumR One of the most well respected science outreach

programmes in the UKR Professional, experienced science presentersR Visiting schools since 1998R Inspiring over 60,000 children every year

Contact details- Explorer Dome, Mailbox 42, 179 Whiteladies Road,

Bristol BS8 2AG % 0117 914 1526 or 07866 423 215

@ [email protected]: www.explorerdome.co.uk

Explorer Dome is a portable planetarium visiting schools and colleges across the South West. Based inBristol, we present exciting, interactive shows which complement the National Curriculum and aim tomake science inspiring for all ages and abilities.

“Extremely professional and knowledgeable staff coveredcurriculum-relevant areas with verve and excitement!”Hyde Park Junior School, Plymouth

“Genuinely fantastic – better than a 6 week teachingblock!” Bickleigh Down Primary School, Plymouth


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David Hall Amazing Science andMaths Shows - with Drama!

ScienceSir Isaac Newton, ‘Britain’s GreatestGenius’, explodes into the room to tell youof his life, discoveries and achievements –as well as those who inspired him - withmany a squirmingly corny joke and unfor-gettable demonstration along theway. IK Brunel, the inspiring engineer, voted one of theGreatest Britons, for whom nothing was impossible and whoseachievements shaped our world, guides you through his life,adventures and achievements and encourages his audience toconsider how they too might change the world, whilst MichaelFaraday, voted Britain’s Greatest Inventor, opens his audiences’eyes to the wonders of electricity from its static origins to theelectrical wonderland in which we all now live. David is alsovery happy to consider commissions.

All David’s shows are guaranteed to entertain and inspire eventhe least “scientifically minded” and provide an unforgettableexperience to refer to for years to come.

“Edutainment at its best!”

MathsDavid’s hugely popular maths workshops include Mathmagics,an interactive tour through the amazing worlds of Maths,sharing many great tricks and stories along the way - andMaths Circus, a unique, dynamic and exciting projectculminating in a Maths-themed Circus Performance given bythe students, designed to develop their skills and confidencewhilst giving teachers new and exciting techniques forteaching and reinforcing numeracy. Active, challenging andgreat fun.

And More...Inspired by his professional acting work (Shakespeare’s Globe,London’s West End etc) David also delivers highly popular andhugely enjoyable workshops in Shakespeare, Voice andPhysical Theatre – see Performing Arts section for details -whilst his History Workshops, including The Great Fire Project,bring other characters brilliantly to life. For full details, visitwww.davidhallworkshopsandshows.co.uk.

Whether for Science, Maths, Drama or History, David’s infectiousenergy and enthusiasm guarantee an unforgettable event thatwill be referred to for years to come.

“A big thank you for your performances yesterday.They were outstanding as always. A fantastic time was had by all.” Dr Mark Venables, Norwich School

Key informationR Professional ActorR Qualified and Experienced Science TeacherR Inspiring interactive Science showsR Inspiring interactive Maths shows and workshops R Dynamic Shakespeare, Drama and History workshops


@ [email protected]

: www.davidhallworkshopsandshows.co.uk

Professional actor and science teacher David Hall presents dynamic, interactive shows, co-written anddirected by Johnny Ball, revealing the excitement and wonder of science - Practical, Fun, Packed withScience and Completely Unforgettable – whilst his Maths, Drama and History workshops engage and inspirethe widest range of pupils from Key Stages 1 to 4.


“The new school garden withits nature area is great, and itsgreat fun going pond dippingand being able to watch thedifferent wildlife around the

pond develop.”

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Architecture WorkshopsBuilding The Curriculum

The workshops engage pupils in 3d visual problem solving, bothindividually and as a team, using a mix of higher order andcreative thinking strategies. Workshops are adapted to suit pupilsabilities, enabling G&T students and SEN students to have thesame workshops experience. Increasingly used for extension/enrichment, PSHCE and citizenship activities for KS3, 4 & 5.

The workshops engage students in fun activity whilst helpingthem develop as Creative Thinkers, Effective Participants,Independent Enquirers, Self Managers and Team Workers,through a combination of individual and group work, designproblem solving and creativity. Underlying the requirementsfor communication, co-operative skills, logistical reasoning,critical evaluation and self reflection.

The Workshops are split into two categories:

‘Build-It’: Focused Practical Tasks, using design technology,maths, literacy, science, history and drama to differing degreespupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architec-tural landmarks, i.e. Egyptian Pyramids; Greco-RomanTemple; Tudor Globe Theatre; Victorian Crystal Palace.

‘Kre8’ workshops stimulate pupil’s imagination, interpretativeand visual problem solving skills helping to develop higher orderthinking strategies. Focusing on investigation, Disassembly andEvaluation as Design and Make assignments. Working in teams,pupils use DT skills, Maths and Science to design and build largescale structures i.e: Bridges; Shelters; Olympic Sculptures;Skyscrapers. Kre8 workshops at KS 3 &4 are often run as yeargroup or inter-school competitions by our regular clients.

Key Stage 1 (inc. reception) – Using number, counting, shapeand space pupils work together to build simple modular forms,which go on to form the basic parts of most KS2 workshops.

Secondary design course – Developed to help spatialawareness and visualisation skills of older students consideringfurther study in architecture and design. The spatial interven-tions of 3D art and architecture are explored through precedentstudy with the students developing their ideas further asabstract art and architecture; introducing site and locality.Students consider environmental impact of their designs inrelation to existing urban developments and green field sites.

The Architecture Workshops Association are a small not-for-profit educational organisation, workingthroughout the UK in Schools, Colleges and Universities. Their Reception to Sixth form ArchitectureWorkshops have been making learning fun since 1996. Designed for all Key Stages, these unique hands-on experiences of integrated curricular activities bring together the six strands of the national curriculum'sPupil Learning & Thinking Skills Framework.

Key informationR Established 1996R Suitable for All Key Stages and ReceptionR Up to 120 pupils per day / 60 per workshopR Catalytic Integrated Curricular ActivitiesR Engaging, Hands-On, InspirationalR Discounts Available

Contact details- Architecture Workshops, PO Box 217,

Cambridge, CB4 1EA% 01223 365378

@ [email protected]: www.architectureworkshops.org

“We were impressed at how the pupils were given anopportunity to apply various skills in the workshop andwere delighted at how much fun they were clearly having.The staff were highly impressed with the quality of theexperience and the way the session was run. They havealready requested a return visit and we will certainlyrecommend you to other schools.” Lindsay Fry, DeputyHeadteacher, Corsham Primary Sch. Wiltshire


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Heritage andCultures

“The museum was amazing! I had no idea what life used tobe like for a girl my age andhow much work they had to

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Abantu Arts African Culture andMusic Workshops

Abantu supply authentic African drums and percussion

instruments to your school or group and lead students through

a memorable experience of music, community, and the

discovery that everyone has a rhythm to share! Emphasis is

placed on learning how to play together through listening,

cooperation, respect and teamwork. Workshops explain the

origins of the different instruments and how they are played

in different parts of Africa.

Drum workshops are custom-tailored to be age appropriate

and Abantu are equipped to work with Pre-School through

High School up to university with ideal class sizes of 25 – 30. A

typical session will last between 45 minutes to 1 hour if

working with one specific group continuously as longer than

this for children or fist time drummers would test endurance.

Abantu Arts strive to be leaders in creative, authentic, African

Cultural education workshops and programs that help to

support curriculum subjects. Their African drumming, African

dance, African story telling and other African arts workshops

are run at competitive and reduced prices and they also

fascilitate global awareness days, fair trade days, Africa week

projects, African music and arts week and more.

Abantu Arts offers a wide variety of African music shows and

workshops for any age or ability which can be tailored to your

specific needs. They have a range of interactive African Music

shows, concerts, events and other workshops all led by

experienced African workshop leaders.

Their curriculum enrichment days consist of a one day African

workshop starting with an interactive assembly, followed by a

series of 45 - 60 minute, practical drumming, dance or story

telling workshops linking to PHSE and literacy, numeracy and

other subjects.

Abantu’s teacher INSET day workshops help teachers develop

their own African arts skills, and will impart ideas they can

expand to run their own African music sessions and arts

workshops. These are also perfect for team building events,

teachers conferences and more using African drumming,

African dance and story telling.

Key informationR All equipment providedR CRB Checked workshop leadersR All aspects of African CultureR Cross curricular supportR Single Class or Whole SchoolR Teacher Training INSET

Contact details- Abantu Arts, 35A The Parade, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1RH@ [email protected]: www.abantuarts.com

Abantu Arts is an African arts education company seeking to raise awareness of African music, Africandance, and African art which is full of vibrant and time-tested wisdom. They run a variety of bespokeAfrican culture and curriculum enrichment workshops, incorporating drumming, dance, story telling andsinging and they operate throughout South West England – Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.

“Abantu Arts have brought a flavour of African music, cultureand laughter to the school and their passion for their musicand their unfailing cheerfulness have been a real tonic at thisbusy time of the year, as well as providing an appropriatefocus for World aims week. I would certainly like to use themagain next year if not sooner.” Headmaster, Truro School, Cornwall


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The museum has an astonishingcollection of evocative photographsand an enormous number of actualrelics. Everything from toilet rollsand soap to an Anderson shelter, youcan sit in and hear air raidsoverhead. There are shops displayingwhat was available for purchaseduring the war years and a featuredevoted to Winston Churchill. Theeducation packs available for primary schools include activity sheets intended to support NationalHistory Curriculum Key Stage 2 Core Study Unit 4 - Britain Since1930. The particular emphasis is on the experience and impactof the Second World War in Britain and covers topics including:

Sheltering in the Underground, Gas Masks, AndersonShelters Rationing, Fighting Fires, Evacuation, andThe Blackout.

For secondary schools activity sheets are linked with the mainthemes of ‘Britain at War Experience’ and form part of thestudy programme for the History National Curriculum key stage3, Core Study unit 5 - The era of the Second World War withparticular emphasis on the experience and impact of war, andthe home front in Britain. There are four titles: ‘Air Raidprecautions’ ‘Andersons and the Underground’ ‘Women inWartime’ and ‘The Blitz’.

Each unit includes an introduction to the area of study and actsas a stimulus to further enquiry. The suggested activities are ofvarying levels of difficulty and may be used for individual workor group discussion. They invite pupils to develop their under-standing of the Second World War, to think about theexperiences that are recreated in the Supplement and toexplore their own attitudes and reactions.

The museum allows pupils to use a range of historicalArtefacts, Documents, Posters, Printed Resources, Pictures andphotographs, Film Music and Sound Recordings. Tasks havebeen designed with National Curriculum Attainment Targets inmind, but are not connected to specific targets or levels, asthese will vary according to the age and ability of each group.

What was it like during World War II? How did it feel to be a British Citizen? What did people eat and wear?Winston Churchill’s Britain at War Museum answers these questions and more. It recreates the London Blitzwith special effects highlighting the sights, the sounds, the artefacts, and even the dust, smoke and smellof an air raid at its height.

Key informationR Dedicated Learning CentreR Curriculum support for KS 2 – 4R Primary & secondary education packsR Online learning resourcesR Brings World War II to lifeR Hands On experiential learningR Coach parking available

Contact details- Winston Churchill’s Britain at War Experience,

64-66 Tooley Street, London Bridge SE1 2TF

% 0207 4033171

@ [email protected]: www.britainatwar.co.uk

“Spot on for National curriculum for all age groups – quite

amazing!” Dr. Anthony Freeman, Government, History

Advisor

“I thought I was back in the war, it was unbelievable. All

children should visit this nostalgic and moving experience

to see what it was really like for the ordinary people

during World War 2.” Dame Vera Lynn

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“A wonderful and enriching educational opportunity for thechildren. They all thoroughly enjoyed being activelyinvolved.” Copythorne Infant School

“During our recent Diversity Week we were lucky enough tohave a drumming session run by Kwame Bakoji-Hume. Thedrumming was enjoyed by all. The whole event was inclusivewith all participants able to contribute their particular skills.The result was a fantastic, uplifting sound.” Elaine Hannam,Equality and Diversty Coordinator,Totton College

“It was a brilliant day, which was enjoyed by all of us - thelibrary really came alive!” Hampshire Libraries

“Simply wonderful - a great way to engage entire familieswho can be hard to reach.” Catch Extended Services

African ActivitiesDrum. Make. Learn. Enjoy!

I have a passion for

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African Band ‘Keya

Bobo’ is also available.

Workshops start at

£150 for a half day

and £240 for a full day

plus travel expenses.

10% Discount forbookings madewhen you mention‘School Select’.

Key informationR Early years - Key stage 5R Instruments for groups from 1– 40R All staff enhanced CRB checkedR Downloadable risk assessmentsR Full Public Liability Insurance £10 millR Adaptive equipment for disabled groupsR Fully inclusive sessions

Contact details- African Activities, 5 Fishers Road, Eling, Southampton,

Hampshire SO40 9JB% 02380 864 954 or 07542 945 439@ [email protected]: www.bakojigallery.co.uk

Kwame Bakoji-Hume runs Workshops for Schools which include drum, dance, percussion, call andresponse song, block printing, mask making, bead making, recycled toys, instrument making and more.Artefacts from Ghana are used to support workshops, which is included in the price.


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Kaya DrumsNative American Workshops

Key informationR Can be adapted to suit any theme or objective R Menu of tried and tested workshopsR Catering for all budgets R Tailor made or off the shelf events and workshopsR Half day full day staff training, 1 hour workshops,

after school clubs, whole school assemblies, etc.

Contact details- Kaya Rhythm & Arts Ltd, 3 Wilderness Row, Pewsey,

Wiltshire SN9 5DA% 01672 569100 or 07729 638144@ [email protected]: www.kayadrums.com

Specialists in Native American workshops since 1994, Kaya are acknowledged as an authority in their fieldand offer Native American workshops with a direct link to genuine teaching. We share music, crafts, storiesand wisdom with all ages. It is important to us to acknowledge our teachers and many of our workshopsare designed around the teachings of the Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge.

Workshops

Drumming – The Frame or Thunder Drum is the traditionalinstrument for many American Indians and is used forceremony and celebration. Participants will have theopportunity to play one of these drums whilst singing, dancingand telling stories.

Traditional Songs and Chants – All of the songs and chantswe share were taught to us directly and have been sung formany, many generations - The Wolf, Bear and Crow songs arethe most popular. We also teach chants and songs from othertribes.

Crafts – The craft workshops we run are more than just anexercise in creating something wonderful - the process ofcreating is a way to share and explore ideas of personal growthand understanding. The colours and images chosen all have aparticular meaning to each individual and their community,family and school. This approach means that Kaya's workshopshave been very effective at engaging everyone, even the mostdisengaged.

Stories – We don't just tell the stories, we make space for thewhole group to make the stories come to life with acting,dancing and drumming - everyone is involved in re-tellingthese wonderful stories with many lessons and hiddenmeanings waiting to be unearthed.

Traveling the Path of Balance

It has long been the tradition of the Wolf Clan TeachingLodge/Seneca Indian Historical Society and GrandmotherTwylah to reach out to the many Peoples of Noh-yeh-ohn-jeh, Motherearth, and share the Earth Wisdom, Prophecy andPhilosophy of the Seneca. It is a Dream of Peace long in theunfolding of time coming forward in our consciousness andshared from our hearts...

Sharing Through Oral Tradition

“Native Oral Tradition, in its very essence, is a heartteaching. When wisdom is shared from person to person;heart to heart the message is sent out and received ener-getically from one heart to another. This is a direct pathwith no deviations. The most important aspect of ourjourney, as guides and teachers, is to touch as manyindividuals heart to heart as we can, on our mission ofPeace.” Nya:weh Sge:no (Thank you for being)

Acknowledgments and thanks to: Seneca Indian HistoricalSociety, Grandmother Twylah - Seneca Nation, GrandmotherKee - Ojibwa tribe, Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge www.wolf-clanteachinglodge.org, Bob & Lee Nitsch.


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tuck shop. I was made up it alladded up at the end and feltreally important when I couldsee the row of pupils queuing

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Mind Adrenaline TeambuildingWorkouts to Inspire

Here are just a few of the options available:

Supermarket Wars – Do your pupils fancy themselves as minientrepreneurs? This Apprentice inspired workshop givesyoungsters a chance to test their business acumen by turningaround an ailing supermarket. Tackling maths problems in abusiness setting and selecting products to sell, the workshopgives children a taste of the real world of industry.

Krypton Dynamic – As the name implies, this workshoprecreates the game show, famed for its mental and Physicaltrials and sees teams tackling tasks designed to promote com-munication, problem solving and creativity. Championing unityand teamwork, the sessions can last between 2 hours, up tothe whole day and offer invaluable study skills such as timemanagement and memory rounds for the ultimate in speedybrain-training.

Urban Challenge – Urban Challenge brings geography to lifewith a range of orienteering, map reading and problem solvingtasks, set against a back drop of your choice. Children worktogether armed with a challenge pack containing a personalGPS, clues sheet, compass, binoculars, camera and map. Pointsare earned for answering clues, taking creative photos andcompleting team challenges while providing experiential,hands-on learning of geography.

Grafitti Crew – has a real wow factor! The crew erect aportable graffiti wall 3 to 10 metres in length to suit yourvenue size and participants designing and spraying their ownartwork. They also get to learn the history behind graffiti in afun and interactive way.

Saarcki & Saarcki – is a fantastic, film based event that willpush your group’s planning and creativity skills. You work witha professional film crew but you write, script, shoot, direct andact in your own masterpiece and usually with fantastic results!

Mind Adrenaline provide cost-effective, flexible workshopsguaranteed to boost pupils’ self esteem and engender a senseof achievement while incorporating cross curricular support forICT, PE, Geography and PSHCE.

They deliver innovative workshops to inspire, exhilarate andchallenge children through an array of curriculum relatedchallenges. Each team-orientated session is catered to thedemands of your school and promises to be a rewarding andunforgettable experience that will include lots of laughter andmore than a little brain ache!

Key informationR Key stage 3-4R Groups from 10 – 150R All staff CRB checked R Risk Assessments availableR Full Public Liability InsuranceR Suitable for Enterprise Day

Contact details- Mind Adrenaline, 8 Highlands, Cuckfield,

West Sussex, RH17 5HL% 0800 098 8686

@ [email protected]: www.mindadrenaline.com

Mind Adrenaline deliver innovative workshops led by team leading professionals who aim to inspire,exhilarate and challenge children through an array of curriculum related workshops and events. Eachteam-orientated session is catered to the demands of your school and promises to be a rewarding and un-forgettable experience that will include lots of laughter and more than a little brain ache!

“The team from mind adrenaline were a real find. The guysare organised and efficient taking away a lot of the stress oforgansing curriculum days. Many students commented verypositively about the delivery and the group work tasks theycompleted.” Rachel Cruise, Shelley College


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HealthTec South WestHands-on Health

A range of full and half-day courses at the centre in Plymouth

offer a variety of interactive scenarios, delivered by qualified

health professionals and practitioners, covering a wide

spectrum of the 14-19 curriculum including Science, Health &

Social Care, PSHEE and Citizenship.

Facilities include an ambulance, an A&E triage area, a hospital

ward, rehabilitation room and a mock bedsit to allow students

to get hands on in realistic simulations using authentic

professional equipment.

HealthTec are working to support the PSHEE and Citizenship

curriculum, in particular addressing regional issues including

teenage pregnancy, mental health and risk taking behaviour.

These issues are addressed in the use of one day, targeted

scenarios.

A selection of the scenarios at HealthTec South West

The Patient Journey – Students experience the patient journey

of a heart attack casualty and help to diagnose the reason for

the attack by looking at their lifestyle. They will discover the

different roles in the NHS and how they work together, while

learning about the science behind the heart attack and its

associated treatment. The basics of CPR, A&E staff and

equipment, treatment in a hospital ward and rehabilitation are

all covered.

Care of Older People – In a simulated environment, students

learn how to overcome a variety of physical and sensory

impairments by experiencing the difficulties of disabilities and

impairments through specialist equipment. They will

experience what it is like to suffer from the various conditions

and complaints that affect the elderly, such as arthritis and

visual impairment by wearing ‘age suits’ and ‘goggles’.

Forensic Science – Students are tasked with investigating a

crime scene, collecting evidence and following the procedures

of an investigating team to identify their suspect and put them

on trial. The scenario requires students to record evidence and

learn various techniques, such as fingerprinting, collecting

fibres and analysing footprints. Working together, students will

also take witness statements. This is relevant for students

studying forensic science but it is also appropriate for the

justice element of the SHD Diploma and general science.

Key informationR All staff CRB checkedR Accredited ASDAN CentreR Suitable for all abilitiesR Bespoke scenarios available to meet your needsR Help you achieve Healthy School status R Deliver Young First Aider training as part of CoPE

and Wider Key Skills

Contact details- HealthTec South West, Forresters House,

Forresters Business Park, 41 Estover Close, Plymouth, Devon PL6 7PL

% 01752 695300

@ [email protected] : www.healthtecsw.org.uk

HealthTec South West offers hands-on practical experience of science and health & social care throughtrue-to-life scenarios. With its specially equipped centre in Plymouth, students gain valuable knowledgeand understanding of skills used by health professionals to enhance the curriculum through interactivelearning. They learn how to use real hospital equipment, find out about NHS employment opportunitiesand discover the exciting role of a scene of crime officer.

“Showing the practical side really helped me understandmore.” Student

“The entire day was excellent – difficult to select the best bit.”Teacher from Truro/Penwith College


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JustDifferent Learning AboutDisability and Difference

Key informationR Workshops provide for Key Stage 1, 2, 3, 4R Max 30 pupils per workshopR KS1–4 workshops per dayR KS2–3 workshops per dayR KS3 and 4–2 workshops per dayR Engages even the most reluctant pupilsR Curriculum LinkedR To promote inclusion of all pupils

Contact details- JustDifferent, Madam Green Business Centre,

High Street, Oving, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 2DD% 01243 778 275

: www.justdifferent.org

JustDifferent is a dynamic charity founded in 2007 by Toby Hewson, a young man with Cerebral Palsy. Itaims to help create positive social attitudes towards disability and difference among children and youngpeople through free, stimulating and educational workshops. Created and delivered by disabled people,these interactive workshops are designed to help pupils think more imaginatively about the world they livein, and the diversity of the people within it.

“Toby is the best speaker I’ve ever seen. I’ve never witnessedthe boys so interested and touched by a speaker before. It wasbrilliant, I’m so glad I came along.”Teacher, Magdalen College School

“This has made me realise how easy it is to make assumptionsabout disabled people and stopped me from making themanymore.” Secondary pupil, Magdalen College School

Aiming to make a positive difference to the lives of disabledand non-disabled people through education, JustDifferentprovides innovative, interactive and exciting Primary andSecondary workshops that challenge out-dated or mis-informed perceptions.

Specifically trained to contribute to the social and emotionaleducation of young people, our presenters are engaging,modern-day story tellers bringing a light-hearted attitude todisability and difference.

Why we do it – We see a world in which difference is alwaysvalued. The earlier children and young people begin to learnabout disability and difference, the more likely they are toaccept it as a normal part of the world in which they live. Ourworkshops give pupils the opportunity to see how disabledpeople do the things that non-disabled people do, just thatthey do them differently. We invite pupils to question theirperceptions of disability and difference. We shine a positivelight on disability and difference. We empower pupils with theability to change the way society views and treats people whoare different.

“We may look or appear different on the outside, but we areall the same on the inside.”

Since 2007, we have delivered 1,549 workshops (satisfyingthe requirements of the PSHE and Citizenship parts of theNational Curriculum) and reached 47,000 children, from KeyStage 1 through to Key Stage 4. We currently offer:

PRIMARY: KEY STAGE 1 & 2 (lasting 30-60 minutes) –Workshops include real-life story-telling, photo-story presen-tations, practical challenges, personal aids, quizzes and Q&Asessions.

SECONDARY: KEY STAGE 3 (lasting 60-90 minutes) – Workshopsinclude real-life story-telling and photo presentations, practicalchallenges with etiquette awareness and group discussions.

SECONDARY: KEY STAGE 4 (lasting 60-90 minutes) – Ourdisabled presenter will share with the group his or herpersonal experiences, with particular reference to choosing acareer and seeking employment.


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Abseiling Adventure ActivitiesActing Performing ArtsAfrican Art Workshops Heritage and CulturesAfrican Culture Performing ArtsAfrican Dancing Performing ArtsAfrican Music Performing ArtsAfrican Singing Performing ArtsAir Raids Heritage and CulturesAnderson Shelters Heritage and CulturesAnimal Feeding Environment & Nature Animal Handling Environment & Nature Animation Workshops Performing ArtsArchery Adventure ActivitiesArt and Design Creative Arts and LiteratureArt Workshops Performing ArtsAtomic Structure STEM

Badge Making Creative Arts and LiteratureBiodiversity Environment & Nature Block Printing Heritage and CulturesBody Percussion Performing ArtsBoxing for fitness Sport and RecreationBridge Building Adventure ActivitiesBush Craft Creative Arts and Literature

Canoeing Adventure ActivitiesCapoeira Performing ArtsCattle Environment & Nature Caving Adventure ActivitiesChickens Environment & Nature Circus Skills Performing ArtsCitizenship PSHCECommunity Cohesion Workshops Heritage and CulturesConfidence Building Performing ArtsCraft Workshops Performing ArtsCultural Songs Performing Arts

Dance Performing ArtsDance Workshops Heritage and CulturesDen Building Creative Arts and LiteratureDisability Simulations PSHCEDjembe Performing ArtsDrama Performing ArtsDrama STEMDrawing and 3D Sculptures Creative Arts and LiteratureDrumming Workshops Performing ArtsDrumming Workshops Heritage and CulturesDucks Environment & Nature

Eco Workshops Creative Arts and LiteratureEcology Environment & Nature Educational Songs STEMEngineering STEMEquality and Diversity Heritage and CulturesEvacuation Heritage and Cultures

Ferrets Environment & Nature Finger Puppets Performing ArtsFire Making Creative Arts and LiteratureFirst Aid PSHCEForensic Science PSHCEForest Skills Creative Arts and Literature

Gas Masks Heritage and CulturesGoats Environment & Nature Great Fire Performing ArtsGumboot Dancing Performing Arts

Habitats & Adaptation Environment & Nature Healthcare Simulations PSHCEHigh Ropes Adventure ActivitiesHistory Performing ArtsHistory STEMHistory of Science STEM

Improvisation Games Performing ArtsInstrument Making Heritage and CulturesInterior Murals Performing ArtsInvertebrates Environment & Nature

Junk percussion Performing Arts

Kayaking Adventure Activities

Life Cycles Environment & Nature Low Ropes Adventure Activities

Martial Arts Performing ArtsMask Making Performing ArtsMask Making Heritage and CulturesMathmagics STEMMaths STEMMaths Circus STEMMinibeasts Environment & Nature Mosaic and Art Projects Creative Arts and LiteratureMosaics Creative Arts and LiteratureMountain Biking Adventure ActivitiesMulti Activity Programmes Adventure ActivitiesMulti Cultural Music Instruments Performing ArtsMusic Performing ArtsMusic Workshops Performing ArtsMusical Instruments Performing Arts

Native American Workshops Performing ArtsNature and Wildlife Awareness Creative Arts and LiteratureNature Arts and Crafts Creative Arts and LiteratureNuclear Power STEM

Outdoor Cooking Creative Arts and Literature

Percussion Workshops Heritage and CulturesPerformance Skills STEMPhysical Science STEMPhysical Theatre Performing ArtsPigs Environment & Nature Poetry Performing Arts

Raft Building Adventure ActivitiesRainforests Environment & Nature Rationing Heritage and CulturesRecycling Workshops Heritage and CulturesReptiles Environment & Nature Rhythm Performing ArtsRiding Adventure ActivitiesRock Climbing Adventure Activities

Sailing Adventure ActivitiesSamba Performing ArtsScience PSHCEScience STEMScience Shows STEMScience Workshops STEMShadow Puppets Performing ArtsShakespeare Performing ArtsSheep Environment & Nature Silk Painting Creative Arts and LiteratureSinging Skills STEMSinging Workshops Heritage and CulturesSioux Indian Performing ArtsSkating rink hire Sport and RecreationSkipping for fitness Sport and RecreationSong Writing and Learning STEMSpectrometry STEMStorytelling Performing Arts

The Blackout Heritage and CulturesTipi Performing ArtsTurkeys Environment & Nature

Ukulele Performing Arts

Victorians STEMVoice Performing Arts

Weaving Creative Arts and LiteratureWildlife Conservation Environment & Nature Woodcraft Creative Arts and LiteratureWorld War II Heritage and Cultures

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