School Select London 2011 by Let's Go! Publishing Ltd

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School Select London

Welcome to School Select London School Select is an annual directory of Educational Services available to schools across London. It has been produced in response to the growing demand from schools, education departments and local authorities for a practical guide to use when looking to expand or augment the national curriculum or to satisfy the requirements of the new Pupil Premium. Inside, you will find many established practitioners, offering hundreds of unique and exciting services to schools. Each of the featured companies work as educators, providing a diverse approach to enhanced, alternative or extended education provision. School Select employs a uniquely informative layout with each page providing a detailed company profile; an overview of that company’s available services; their relevant qualifications; a testimonial and an outline of practical benefits for schools, teachers and pupils. Each page also includes an ‘at a glance’ guide to highlight those providers specialising in the following areas of education: Disengaged Pupils, Fundraising, Extended Schools Provision, Inset Days, Pre School Children, and SEN. School Select is a valuable addition to your decision making resources when looking to source external educational services. Whether you need cover for existing curriculum commitments or inspiration for new and stimulating ways to add interest, enrichment, diversity and value, School Select has a broad spectrum of professional, experienced providers to fulfil your requirements. School Select has quickly established itself as the primary source of external educational services in the UK, with each regional edition available to view online at www.school-select.com with regular updates and links to practitioners’ own websites. This issue of School Select has been extensively distributed to many decision makers at every local school but if you would like to order more copies please email admin@school-select.co.uk with your request. Likewise, we welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we could make this a more useful and relevant publication for you to use in the future.

Melissa Bragg, Publisher

Category Key Use our simple colour-coded sections to view the profiles in School Select. You will also find two indexes, one listing all company profiles (page 5) and one listing all sub-categories in alphabetical order (page 81). Performing Arts Media

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Cross Curricular Education & Teacher Training 28 Sport and Recreation

Adventure Activities

Creative Arts and Literature

Environment and Nature

STEM

Heritage and Cultures

PSHCE

A Let’s Go! Publication Editorial Barry Bragg Design and Production Neil Rees for Sunrise Design for Publishing Profile Co-ordinators Jill Barrie, Melissa Bragg, and Catherine McLoughlin Administration Laura Griffiths © Copyright Let’s Go! Publishing Ltd 2011. No part of this publication may be reproduced, either in part or as a whole, without prior written consent. All details are correct at time of publication. For information telephone School Select on 0151 647 9531 or email info@school-select.com. The publisher of School Select and the providers included within expect schools to maintain their usual safeguarding policy when engaging external services.

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PROF ILE

PAG E

25th Bomb Disposal Co. Royal Engineers

Activ Camps

Amigos Magic

Arts Without Borders

Arty Face

Bank of England

Basildon Watt

Beeja

Bubblz!

Caboodle Arts

Performing Arts Media

Cross Curricular Education & Teacher Training 28 Sport and Recreation

Adventure Activities

Creative Arts and Literature

Environment and Nature

STEM

Heritage and Cultures

PSHCE

Centre of the Cell

CKLZ

Closer to the Edge

Creature Curriculum

CREW (Creative Relational Educational Workshops)

Dance On

Dancing After School

Defcon

Ed Psychs

Surrey Docks Farm

Einstein Entertainers

Taru

Fit for Sport

The Arc

Health Matters

The Bollywood Brass Band

Holocaust Education

The Castle Climbing Centre

Impeyan Productions

The Outstanding Events Company

J and C Academy

The Snow Centre

Jonny Cope Didgeridoo Man

The Tropical Zoo

Junk Orchestra

The Whole Story

Leeson House

Winston Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Britain at War

Let Me Play

Workabooks

London Urban Arts

Yellow Earth

Lunchbox Films

Zen Machine

Mad Sceince

Maths Inspiration

Maximum Dance Design

Your feedback

Mind Adrenaline

Have we included the providers you use?

Mosaic Art Ltd.

Moving East

Opposite Leg

Outburst Theatre

Present Moment

Pro Education

Rakhi Sood

Scarabeus

Science Dome

Silk Roads

Smarty Paints

School Select London

Index of profiles

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 editor@school-select.com or ask them to contact Melissa on 0151 647 9531.

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www.school-select.com All the educators you want are just a click away... School Select is the national directory of Educational Service Providers with the most comprehensive database of independent educators working in UK schools - and all at the click of a mouse!

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Find the providers teaching in your area or search for specific curriculum subjects. Whatever you want youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it at www.school-select.com

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“I love drama club. I’ve made great friends there and look forward to it every week. Acting is my dream and I’m so pleased I can do it at school!”

Find more online at www.school-select.com

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Scarabeus Theatre Aerial and physical theatre Scarabeus Aerial Theatre works with children, young people and families, teaching aerial skills, physical theatre, yoga and stilts and creating high quality, innovative and imaginative participatory performance projects. Their workshops are practical and hands on for young participants - in particular providing an opportunity for them to be creative, to experience challenge, adventure, risk-taking and personal development in a safe environment. “Scarabeus promoted the importance of risk-taking for participants – taking the children out of their comfort zone. The outcomes of the project were outstanding.” Lawrence Price, Head of Keys Meadow Primary School

“The children loved linking work in the classroom to the theatre performance – reading results have rocketed.” Andrea Koutsou, Year 5 teacher Hargrave Park Primary School

“Our experience with Scarabeus was unequivocally successful.” Mark Morrel, Head Chingford Foundation Secondary School

Their work extends the learning experience beyond the classroom, to make the curriculum more exciting and fun. There are natural links in all their work to PSHE, but often the theatre work provides the best opportunities for cross-curricular learning, linking to literacy, DT, science, art. Developing greater confidence, trust skills and teamwork is all part of the journey, which in turn helps pupils become interested in learning. With 6 years experience of delivering successful workshops, residencies and performances for children and young people in schools and community settings (including young people with disabilities) they have a proud history of developing successful long-term partnerships with schools and Creative Partnerships. Please see website for further details. Previous projects have included: Beyond Flying – A major project with Chingford Foundation School, that used aerial work and theatre to help young people express their experiences of violence and bullying. The Seagull and the Cat who taught her to fly – Working with Year 5 students, this project took the acclaimed novel by Luis Sepulveda and recreated it as an original promenade performance in different locations around the school, tackling issues of difference and achieving goals that at first seem impossible through teamwork. Feather Boy – A project to help young people with the transition from primary school to secondary school which worked closely with the school to link the process of creation of the piece to the curriculum, involving the popular children’s author of the Feather Boy novel, Nicky Singer. Airborne Families – A parental engagement scheme, run in conjunction with Unclassified Arts, that has run in over 40 London schools and encourages bonding between children and parents through theatre games, yoga and aerial techniques.

These projects can be delivered during term-time, after hours and during school holidays. Other options and commissions are possible according to the needs of your school and young people.

Key information R Participatory creative arts programmes (workshops, residencies, performances) for all ages and abilities using aerial, theatre, yoga, stilts. R Work linked to National Curriculum R LOTC Quality Badge & Arts Award Advisers R CPD for Teachers available R Flexible tailor-made programmes R All equipment supplied, Full Public Liability Insurance R All staff have Enhanced CRB Disclosures

Contact details - Scarabeus Theatre, The Studio, Hargrave Park School, 51 Bredgar Road, London N19 5BS % 020 7281 7493 @ info@scarabeus.co.uk : www.scarabeus.co.uk

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Silk Roads is a non-profit arts and educational organisation with specialist expertise in arts and traditions from the Muslim world. They offer workshops, demonstrations and performances and their work has particular relevance for schools exploring world cultures or Islamic culture. The artists are handpicked, professional practitioners in storytelling, arts and crafts, Middle-Eastern music and dance, and are equally experienced as educators. Workshops aim to entertain, inspire, include and encourage cultural tolerance and are suitable for all age groups, genders and backgrounds. “All the children and adults involved had a fantastic day and I’ve already had some great feedback from both my colleagues and the children. They were particularly impressed by the fact that all the children were involved and taking part somehow – which, considering the number of children, was quite an achievement!” Nasreen Khan,

Performing Arts

Silk Roads Arts and Crafts from the Middle East and beyond

Alia Alzoughi is a BAFTA-nominated actor and professional storyteller. Rezia Wahid MBE is an innovative hand-weaver/artist whose work is celebrated by both craft and contemporary art circles. Lennie Charles is a Dominican-born puppeteer, theatre practitioner and multi-instrumentalist.

Teacher, Hillingdon School

Workshops can be run as part-day or whole day, or as extended projects. They encourage workshops to lead towards an informal school sharing or formal performance. Their workshops have led to children sharing with Ealing Youth Orchestra, recording original work to be broadcast on Resonance FM, performing onstage at Shakespeare Globe Theatre in front of 800 people, and exhibiting their work at Basingstoke’s World Arts festival. One of their popular workshop formats is to combine multidisciplinary activities (storytelling, music, dance, arts) with two or more facilitators to deliver a richly layered narrative performance: the children can take on devising, storytelling, physical theatre, music, dance, costume and prop making. This format can be designed for large numbers of participants. All workshops can include whole classes. Choose from: • Tales from the Silk Roads – multi-disciplinary and interactive workshops which can encompass storytelling, music, arts and crafts, puppetry, and dance and leading to a performance or sharing (2-4 facilitators) • Middle-Eastern drumming (1 facilitator) • Middle-Eastern storytelling with Sufi frame drumming (1-2 facilitators) • Middle-Eastern drumming and Dabka dance (1-2 facilitators) • Dabka - traditional Middle-Eastern line step dance (1 facilitator) • Arts and crafts - calligraphy, textile arts, weaving, batik, sacred geometry (1 facilitator) All performances can be interactive. You can book a special performance for an assembly or event from the following: • Storytelling – interactive performances with stories adapted from Thousand and One Nights, spiritual/Sufi stories and mythic poems. • Arab Folkloric Dance – Middle-Eastern dance is not just bellydance – from group line dances to ‘stick’ dances. • Music from the Silk Roads – music with traditional instruments such as Arabic percussion, reedflute, and oud – the ancestor of the guitar. WORKSHOP LEADERS - Silk Roads’ leaders are leading and award-winning exponents of their craft. Khaled Hakim is a musician and the only teacher of Sufi frame-drumming in the UK.

Key information R R R R R R

Enhanced CRB checks Suitable for all key stages Fully interactive workshops and demonstrations Sensitive to cultural needs of the school Promoting understanding Undermining extremism and radicalisation

Contact details % 020 8281 2604 or 07954 601372 @ khaled@silkroads.co.uk : www.silkroads.co.uk

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CREW Schools Workshops ‘Every child has a role to play’ is the motto at CREW©, along with Laugh, Listen and Learn. Their workshops engage children through visually exciting and stimulating props and costumes. With 10+ yrs experience they know children like dressing up and also need to get really involved in order to have a learning experience that puts smiles on faces and knowledge in brains. Workshops are designed to engage and entertain while delivering subject matter in a way pupils will talk about for weeks. “...an inspirational project, with great workshops and a brilliant teachers pack. There was a buzz about the school for weeks! In a time when curriculum constraints are so tight this directly targeted the sort of vital communication skills that so many of our children miss out on.” Bryony Roberts, Deputy Head, Winns Primary

Workshops support the subject matter by utilising words, phrases and concepts carefully chosen to help reinforce the information. Education workshops span the primary school curriculum and are designed to stimulate and involve pupils in lively, hands-on experiences. Science workshops for KS1 & KS2 – Super Science, Bright Sparks, Sounds Fantastic, Push Start, Force Control,You and the Mean Machine, The Material Madness Game show, Clued-up & Clueless (KS2) History Workshops KS1 – Florence & Mary, This Old House, Toys History KS2 – Victorian Child, Earthy Egyptians, Roman Ramifications, Tudor Turmoil, Wardens Warning, Changing Years (How has life in Britain changed since 1948). Foundation Workshops – Exciting puppet journeys that cement the fundamentals of learning. PSHE - Cornelius Goes to School, Numeracy - Cornelius Goes to Market, Literacy Cornelius Goes to the Seaside. Mary's Medicine – With costumes and artefacts pupils follow Mary Seacole on her journey from Jamaica to discover the obstacles she overcame to reach the Crimean war where she helped soldiers on the battlefield. Commonwealth Contributions (WWll) – Is a character lead experience where children recreate the hardships of wartime London. Discovering the invaluable contributions made by members of the commonwealth. KS2. Origins Game Show – designed to enable pupils to access a wealth of information about the truth of the slavery/migration story and black achievement in an accessible way - KS1 and KS2. Numeracy – Math-a-Manics KS1, Math Attack Game Show 1 Yr3/4, Math Attack Game Show 2 Yr5/6. PSHE – Express Yourself - Self expression workshops targetting pupils’ communication skills, helping develop confidence and ability to communicate effectively and positively with peers, family and teachers. The Environment – What is the environmental cost of transport, pollution, water, waste and energy? Can you recycle rubbish quicker than you make it? How green is your day? Play this fast and furious game show to find the answers. 12

Every workshop from this innovative educational company adds a dynamic new dimension to your school curriculum.

Key information R R R R R R R

Cross curricular provision Mixture of presentation styles Single workshops or regular sessions Bespoke package design All presenters CRB Checked Public liability insurance Inset Days

Contact details % @ :

CREW, 17 Golden Manor, Hanwell, London, W7 3EE 0845 260 4414 info@crew.uk.net www.crew.uk.net

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Outburst! Theatre is designed to celebrate young people’s individual gifts and drives. They want today's children to shout about theirs! There are many mediums through which people can choose to communicate - dance, drama, poetry, song, circus... and every one of us has something we wish to share. Outburst! Theatre is a company of professionally trained performers who excel in their disciplines and work together to share their expertise with young people. They offer full day workshops, half day workshops and after school clubs.

Performing Arts

Outburst! Theatre Expressive Education

“Such a good day! I wish I was a kid again so I could have joined in with all the crazy games!” “The children have not stopped talking about you since you left! They learned so much just in one afternoon.” “A thousand thanks for such a professional service. From the games... to the general enthusiasm – everything was perfect. See you next year?” “You did a great job and all the children were totally involved – it’s amazing what can be brought out of them that they didn’t know they could do!”

Workshops and after-school clubs offered include Drama, Dance, Circus, Poetry and Songwriting. Drama – Drama workshops provide the space to make noise and experiment, whilst also learning how to respect and share within a group. Themes are explored through improvisation, devising and discussion, often leading to structured pieces and performance. Dance – Street, Jazz, Funk and Freestyle. Here children can learn specific techniques and then get to develop their own personal styles. Never underestimate the power of dance in expressing your soul! Its benefits are bestowed on individuals and groups alike. Circus – Basic skills include clowning, juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, hula-hooping. Children develop excellent focus and co-ordination through highly enjoyable, artistic means. They also learn the value of perseverance and practice. Poetry (or "Spoken Word") – Helping children to tap into their thoughts and share their ideas through word is a lovely process, allowing personal impressions to be captured that might otherwise be forgotten. Performance is encouraged. Songwriting – Students are guided on how to construct a song for performance, whilst letting them be inventive and keep ownership of what they create. Children who may not want to sing, but still want to write songs are wholly welcome here too. Have you got a themed event coming up in school? For example Book Week, Science Week or Black History Month?

Key information R R R R R R R

Key stage 1-4 Groups from 15 – 150 All staff CRB checked Full Risk Assessments available on request Full Public Liability Insurance Workshop leaders professionally/degree qualified Supports Book week, Science week, Black History Month, Enterprise Day

Outburst! Theatre can design workshops that incorporate any of these themes and support your students' learning through creative experiences that they will always remember. All Outburst! Theatre workshop leaders are CRB certified, with public liability insurance.

Contact details % 020 8133 5965 or 07846 068 583 @ info@outbursttheatre.co.uk

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Arts Without Borders Performing Arts for social change Arts Without Borders (AWB) is a London based voluntary organisation, established in 2000 that provides arts based activities, projects and productions aimed at addressing, exploring and promoting social and cultural interests. AWB is passionate about encouraging the use of Performing Arts as a tool for social change and awareness, without limitations, but particularly in drama & theatre.

Mission Statement “We promote the practice of the arts among artists and the wider community, especially encouraging creative activities that will bring together different members of cultural and creative communities.”

Arts Without Borders Aims are to:

Who am I? – young participants investigated the history behind the Turkish Cypriot Diaspora from 1945-74 through weekly workshops. Acimasiz Gercekler – hosted by London Saz School in Stoke Newington, young Turkish-speaking participants create short films. Disgraceful Waste of Space – Turkish Cypriot young people perform their Diaspora identity in public spaces - filmed by each participant.

• provide a platform for creative, cultural and artistic expression. • provide a neutral ground for all artistic people to participate and create together. • promote and encourage a lively artistic dialogue between theatre artists and all other communities. • create a cross arts and cross cultural canvas that enables theatre artists to collaborate with artists of different disciplines. • explore new ways of addressing issues which have social and cultural significance to participants. • practice equal opportunities through anti -racial, sexual, and social discrimination. Arts Without Borders Objectives are to: • set up an information service that enables communication and collaboration between all Theatre artists. • create Visual Art, Live Art, Theatre, Film, Music and Dance projects that will encourage community and artistic participation. • research issues relevant to the Theatre community in order to provide accurate and authentic material through one or more of the above disciplines. • experiment with new incentives in the arts that will challenge artistic goals. • develop new audiences within non-arts users as well as encourage community participation. • run as a non-profit organisation under charity status. Previous projects include:

Writing on the Wall – A cross Arts project about two conflicting diaspora communities in London. It was a huge success and ran for 4 sold out nights. Some Things Never Come – was a devised project created by a group of five actors, based on comedy incidents at a bus stop, this debuted at Chats Palace. A Proper Gander – a collaboration with Arcola Theatre and various youth arts agencies from Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets Arts & Events. Performed at Arcola Theatre and looked at young people's perception of the media machine. Nine to 5am – stage performances and film sequences unravels stories from 9pm to 5am, at The Venom Rooms nightclub tackling issues of binge drinking, sexual relations, money, power and violence. Language of Diaspora – One year cross arts project funded by Awards for All:

Key information R R R R R R

Key stage 1-4 (6 – 25years) Groups from 15 – 150 All staff CRB checked Arts Awards Accreditation Downloadable risk assessments Full Public Liability Insurance

Contact details % 07947 884 279 @ ckorudag@yahoo.com : www.artswithoutborders.co.uk

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Maximum Dance Design is an innovative company providing qualified and experienced Dance and Performing Arts instructors, dedicated to giving students (and teachers) of any age, the opportunity to improve fitness, balance, co-ordination and creativity. MDD workshop leaders will visit you and deliver dance workshops, school clubs and classes for pupils, teachers and staff. Their highly trained instructors have vast experience and are qualified in their specialist field. “Maximum Dance Design supplied Dance and Fitness activities for the school’s two sites, working with a number of different groups for the day. I was very impressed with what they did and the positive reaction from the young people. They have many qualified and experienced instructors and can always meet our requirements.” Marlon Miller,

Performing Arts

Maximum Dance Design Dance and Performing Arts

Dance Workshops Workshops For Schools, Colleges & Community Projects

Headteacher, Evelyn Grace Academy, London

“Maximum Dance Design has proven to be a well run dance organization capable of providing numerous highly trained dance professionals to many of our schools at the same time. We look forward to working with them again in the future.” Jackie Charlton SSCo, Camden School Sport Partnership

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MDD’s Dance expertise embraces many facets of dance expression and also incorporates fitness techniques to promote all-round body control, balance and well-being. Whatever your requirements MDD can design a programme to educate and entertain your students. Classic or traditional dance workshops will be familiar to most students and include Jazz - is swingy and sharp with quick movements that can require great flexibility; Contemporary a versatile art form can be danced to almost any style of music, or combined with other dance forms to create new styles; Ballet - a classical dance demanding highly developed technique, grace and precision; Tap Dance - popular all around the world. This lively, rhythmic tapping makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a percussive musician. World dance workshops are an ideal way to explore different cultures and cover a mix of African Dance – with its exhilarating, up-tempo foot movements to African rhythms, combined with unusual but alluring hand patterns and clapping; Indian Dance – providing an insight into modern bollywood dancing by demonstrating styles of movement and dance compositions; Irish Dance - individual and group dancing suitable to all dancers looking for a new dance form, or to sharpen skills; Soca Dance - a vibrant and colourful dance delivering a dynamic Caribbean fusion of soul and calypso; Flamenco Dance - view exciting performance demonstrations, and receive tips on how to get the “Flamenco Look” and “Mood". Urban dance is growing in popularity more and more and has particular appeal to students at risk of becoming disengaged. Workshops include Hip-Hop - originated on the streets of America 40 years ago and still one of the most popular urban dance forms; Krumping - a dance subculture sweeping Los Angeles that has taken hip-hop “battle dance” up a notch. It is a freestyle dance form that is intense, full-bodied, fast-paced and adrenaline-driven; Salsa - Salsa can be danced on any beat or across the beat and incorporates steps from swing, rock, tango or hip-hop.

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Key information R R R R R R

Instructors are enhanced CRB checked Public liability insurance up to £5M Workshops start from £150 Specialised fitness courses available Teacher and staff programmes One off workshops or regular weekly sessions

Contact details - Maximum Dance Design, PO Box 701, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 5WD % 0845 250 4447 @ info@maximumdd.co.uk : www.maximumdd.co.uk

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Rakhi Sood Indian Dance/ Music Workshops

Mitel Purohit Indian Percussion Workshops Mitel Purohit is an experienced Indian percussion workshop leader in London schools, and currently one the most sought after Indian percussionists in the UK. The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music across the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres.

Rakhi Sood is a professional artist, teacher, performer and choreographer and offers the very best dance tuition for a variety of styles including Kathak, Bollywood and Bhangra. She has established a reputation for the excellent quality of the tuition she provides and the original and innovative methods she employs. She has maintained her burning passion for the performing arts since an early age and attempts to impart this to all her students. She studied the performing arts as well as achieving professional qualifications in both the classical dance style of Kathak and the art of Sitar playing. Rakhi believes that for any teacher, grounding in classical dance is essential. “To begin to teach forms and styles of dance it is first essential to have a good foundation yourself. It is my aim to not just teach dance, but to also allow students to gain an understanding of the differences between good and bad dance.” Her tantalizing choreography is an alluring fusion of contemporary Kathak blended with various dance flavour’s and heritages from around the world.

Like any percussion instrument it lends itself to group work and the playing technique can be developed from a simple finger tap right through to extensive use of the fingers and palms in various configurations to create a wide variety of intricate sounds. The heel of the hand is used to apply pressure or in a sliding motion on the larger drum so that the pitch is changed during the sound's decay. Tabla workshops provide an exhilarating learning experience that will help your pupils appreciate Indian culture while experiencing traditional Asian drumming rhythms and percussion based music. Pupils will benefit from expert instruction and fully participate in a rousing and collaborative group experience. Workshops can be half day or full day and held as one-off events or regularly throughout the term. Workshops are ideal for large or small groups of any ability level and all equipment is provided.

Her charisma and charm lies in the beauty of her work which is visually enchanting and spiritually enhancing. Having learnt dance and the Sitar from some of the great gurus, she stands as an independent choreographer and dance teacher. Rakhi can work with small or large groups and can perform workshops as one off events or regular weekly sessions as part of the curriculum, as PPA cover or after school clubs.

Key information

R Suitable for all ages R CRB checked R Can supply costumes

R Supplies all instruments R Suitable for all ages R CRB checked

Contact details

% 07944 610099 @ info@rakhisood.com : www.rakhisood.com

% 07944 694783 @ mitel_p@hotmail.com : www.mitelpurohit.com

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TARU Arts is a non-profit arts and educational organisation, which creates and delivers fun and exciting programmes and activities to children and young people. They offer a diverse range of bespoke projects using art, music, dance and performing arts to deliver inspiring and creative learning opportunities and raise environmental awareness.

Performing Arts

TARU Arts Learn as you play!

“All members of TARU have delivered with great enthusiasm and passion towards all aspects of the project, which had a great impact on the children’s participation in all the creative activities.” Scotts Park Primary School

TARU devises and produces: • Tailor-made projects to suit any time frame and budget • Projects for schools, pre-school, after-school and youth groups • One-day activities (festivals, fun days and summer events) ‘Learn as you play’ is their approach to inspire and motivate participants to be engaged within their community, express themselves creatively and respect and care for their environment. Fun, inclusive and exciting, workshops focus on participation. Activities develop team-working skills, selfconfidence and self-esteem and celebrate creativity and cultural diversity. Created for early years, primary and secondary schools, programmes are tailor-made to link to the National Curriculum and enhance and complement the school’s values and educational context. Programmes are also useful for involving your school in a community event. One of their signature projects is Scrap Kingdom Party, a recycling carnival project. Involving a series of fantastic workshops including music and drumming, dance and costume and giant puppet making using recycled materials, the project culminates in an authentic outdoor Brazilian style carnival parade, a spectacular product of all of the participants’ creative contributions. Whether a one-day or long-term project, the process inspires and motivates participants to create an outcome with a ‘wow’ factor. Other projects offered by TARU Arts: FUN-TASTIC! Sociable workshops for Under Fives and their parents and carers to learn, play and explore together. Encouraging creativity and curiosity and stimulating development and progression of skills. Well-balanced and themed sessions involving games, storytelling, drama, arts and crafts, rhymes, singing and dancing. CAPOEIRA. An Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics and music. Taught as a non-contact game of inclusion and cooperation, it is ideal for encouraging interaction, team-building, respect for others and selfconfidence. Suitable for all ages and abilities, it improves fitness and well-being. FASHION SHOW. Children are invited to bring in recycled materials and with TARU’s artists design and create their own line of beautiful and colourful clothes, costumes and accessories in preparation for a show. JUNK FACTORY. From recycled materials, children design and make a piece of art, a cool recycling site or an installation for their school. Great legacy projects for year six pupils.

Key information R Fun, dynamic and engaging programmes R Bespoke projects which support National Curriculum R Creative workshops which raise environmental awareness R Suitable for all ages and abilities R All staff have enhanced CRB disclosure

Contact details % 0208 854 3200 @ info@taru.org.uk : www.taru.org.uk

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Dancing After School Enhance learning through dance With the popularity of TV shows such as ‘Strictly...’ celebrity dance groups like Diversity, and dance films like Street Dance 3D, dance is making a huge comeback in young people’s lives. Dance is also a great way of uniting children. It can break down social barriers, encourage interaction and heighten awareness of other cultures. Dancing After School provides energetic and exciting sessions covering a range of dance styles before, during and after school. From break dance to ballroom, there’s a style to suit every child. “The whole session was informative, enthusiastic and bursting with energy. The instructor’s level of understanding and observation was fantastic. The school would certainly recommend Dancing After School and use their expertise again.” Sue Marshall, Lansbury Lawrence School

Offering dance in your school has endless benefits! Dancing can build confidence, creativity, self-esteem and discipline in a child, while contributing to fitness, improved agility, co-ordination, flexibility and balance. In short, dance is a fun and effective means to a healthier body and mind. Dancing After School helps school to build in the required dance education, following the National Curriculum during school hours, as well as organising and running extra-curricular classes. Students receive tuition from industry professionals who are highly trained and great role models for young people. Their aim is to release the confidence and creativity that lies within each child, allowing them to grow socially and reach their full potential. Dancing After School offers a wide variety of dance styles: Ballet – A soft elegant art, which encourages discipline and good posture. Whatever the age of your students they will be able to learn some basic ballet steps and brush up on their French too! Tap – Students will be shuffling in style in no time at all with fun classes where they will learn basic steps. Musical Theatre – Think Fame!, Saturday Night Fever and Hairspray! Musical theatre is a blend of dance, singing and drama and encourages creative expression to the maximum. Hip Hop – Students will be in for a real treat, learning the funkiest moves to the latest hip-hop and R’n’B tunes! These lessons are fun-packed, full of energy and taught by top dancers and choreographers from the dance industry.

Break Dance – This dance form is full of energy and is a blend of gymnastics and cool 80s and 90s hip-hop moves!

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Latin – Bring the spice of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean to your school with some smooth salsa, magnificent meringue, beautiful bachata and raucous rumba!

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Ballroom – From jive to rock’n’roll, waltz to foxtrot, ballroom enables children to experience a whole variety of jazzy and elegant styles.

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Registered with the International Dance Teachers Association, Dancing After School provides opportunities for students to be entered for recognised awards if they wish.

Highly trained Experienced CRB checked and fully insured Great role models for young people

% 0844 414 2755 @ info@dancingafterschool.com : www.dancingafterschool.com

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The Arc is a community arts venue located in Caterham, Surrey and opened in February 2010. Led by an experienced, dedicated Creative Team of actors, directors and practitioners. The Arc offers a wide range of creative, imaginative and enriching workshops, activities and events for children and young people of all ages. With plenty of free parking, delicious on-site café and bistro – The Arc is also the ideal venue for INSET training.

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The Arc Workshops, activities and events

“Thank you for letting us see your amazing version of The Snow Queen. It was very entertaining and we all enjoyed it, we all liked the Trolls although everyone performed well. It was fun to watch members of our school in the play and we could tell everyone worked hard on it. Thank you for giving us an extraordinary, absolutely amazing Christmas treat.” Lorna Dormett, Literacy Co-Coordinator St Francis School, Caterham

The Arc is led by experienced theatre practitioner Beth Wood. Beth is the Artistic Director of The Arc and ACT Theatre Company. Other directing credits include Renaissance Theatre Company (with Kenneth Brannagh) in the West End, Hull Truck, A61 & Cultural Talk in Moscow, Thailand, France & Germany & 8 years at the Thorndike in Leatherhead. Her most recent show was The Music Inside, in conjunction with the Foundling Museum. Beth is also a consultant for SYCC 4S & writes Drama for Longmans Shakespeare Books. The Arc can offer a wide range of workshops from KS1 – KS4 including Aesop’s Fables, Greek Myths, Shakespeare, Physical Theatre as well as work on set texts, performance techniques and issues such as bullying, homophobia and disability awareness. They can also create bespoke workshops, courses and performances on any given theme, practitioner or subject matter. Beth Wood is also hugely experienced in GCSE speaking and listening exams and regularly asses for 4S and SCC. The Arc’s past touring work has included a six month tour of The Tempest, Every Child Matters and Jason and Medea which saw four actors go into primary and secondary schools, working with a class of pupils leading to a production at the end of the school day with props, costumes, sound and lights. They have arranged for performances to take place at professional venues such as the Leatherhead Theatre, Harlequin Redhill or here at The Arc. This give students an insight into professional theatre, increases confidence, promotes responsibility and team building and celebrating their achievement in front of a live audience. The Arc also offer: • • • • •

INSET training for staff Citizenship Projects / Every Child Matters Healthy Schools Week Residencies at The Arc or at your school A rolling creative programme of Dance, Drama and Art classes and events at The Arc • Dance workshops in schools. Themes include cultural dance, historic dances, creative dance for juniors and choreography masterclasses

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Young G&T accredited provider Work Experience provider Summer Festival All tutors CRB checked Public Liability insurance PPL insurance Partnerships with East Surrey College, Harlequin Theatre, and Leatherhead Theatre

Contact details - The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY % 01883 330380 @ susy@the-arc-caterham.co.uk : www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk

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Present Moment Bringing Pre-20th Century Drama To Life Present Moment offer a range of practical workshops in schools and colleges suitable for A/AS level and GCSE Drama or English Literature students. They also provide participatory playwriting and devised theatre projects, exploring the themes and conventions of set texts. By honouring and illuminating the style and atmosphere of the play, by revealing the social and historical context while creating contemporary parallels and resonance, Present Moment make theatre accessible and exciting for school and college students. “Present Moment perform centuries’ old plays as if they were written yesterday.” Time Out “I warmly look forward to Present Moment’s next exhumation.” The Independent

Present Moment’s work is planned and led by Artistic Director Joss Bennathan. Joss, a former Head of Drama and Area Leader for GCSE Drama is author of Developing Drama Skills 11-14 and editor of Performance Power as well as deviser of numerous education packs. He also co-ordinates and produces large-scale young people’s theatre projects. His professional theatre directing credits include 2 “Top 5 Plays in London” in The Independent and a Time Out’s Critics Choice. • Volpone/The Alchemist • Shakespeare • The Country Wife/Restoration Comedy • Woyzeck • Doctor Faustus, Lysistrata • Revenge Tragedy Teachers say: “The best workshop I can recall, the most useful education pack and a great production - it really brought Restoration theatre to life for my students!” Head of Performing Arts, Darrick Wood School, Kent

“Students were encouraged to work in a highly creative atmosphere – devising, directing and acting. Thank you for involving us in such an inspiring project.” Head of Drama, St Angela’s Ursuline Convent School, L B Newham

“Fantastic! They absolutely loved it and the booklet for teachers was brilliant. Present Moment are fast becoming my favourite theatre company.” Head of Drama, St Clement Danes, Chorleywood

“The group all enjoyed it tremendously and I’m sure it has broadened their understanding of the genre and prepared them for questions on Hamlet and his revenge/ delay, for instance.” Head of English, Haberdasher Aske’s School, Elstree “The rare opportunity to have a question and answer session with a director who knows how to interact with young people increased their understanding of the genre as well as the importance of interpretation.” Head of Performing Arts, Barking College

Students who participated say: “It has helped me to learn that I can do something if I put my mind to it.”

“The process has helped my confidence, my drama skills and my writing skills.” “It has made me believe in myself.”

Key information R Tailored to meet needs of the specification, teacher and group involved R All workshop leaders CRB checked R Full Public liability insurance R Skilled and experienced at working inclusively with disengaged, SEN, E2L students, Gifted & Talented R Education packs and DVDs of past productions available

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Present Moment, 151 Inderwick Rd, London N8 9JR 020 8341 4282 info@present-moment.co.uk www.present-moment.co.uk

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Caboodle Theatre in Education and Caboodle Arts Company were founded to assist schools, through the performing and creative arts, in incorporating creativity into the curriculum, providing an inclusive forum that helps every child reach their potential. Their work provides solutions to schools by focusing on particular subject areas, while providing beneficial cross curricula references and opportunities for further exploration.

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Caboodle Arts Performing and Creative arts for schools

“One teacher who has been teaching for 20 years said it was the best in school thing she had ever seen.” Dundonald Primary School

Performances and workshops (some using mask & physical theatre), support in-school learning within Citizenship, Literacy, Music, Dance (PE), History, Art, Science and Geography. They actively encourage pupils to use their imaginations in a more creative way, developing artistic & social skills and gaining in confidence and communication. They also support areas of global and social awareness. KS1 & 2 PPA – Includes Drama, Creative Writing, PSHE History, Music and Art. PPA can also be used to support events in the school calendar. Black History – Interactive workshops explore issues such as slavery and real lives such as Martin Luther King. Refugee Awareness – No Time to Say Goodbye is based on real events. Sensitive workshops promote understanding. Story-Telling & Creative Writing – Talking head workshops (some involving problem solving) include: Mrs Mop, Marina Mermaid, Finding Cassie, The Pirate and The Detective, or tailored to suit. Anti Bullying/Diversity & Prejudice – Performances and workshops on cyber (Cry Baby Carly) and physical bullying (Billy Boohoo) and workshops from the bully’s perspective handle the problem of bullying sensitively and in a safe environment. Interactive drama assemblies and workshops also available. Sustainability & Healthy Living – They are expert in using the performing arts to explore the issues of social concern. Performances, often supported by funding, include: Old Mother Earth, Fair Game and All’s Well That Eats Well. These are followed by drama workshops to explore the subjects further. Arts Enrichment – Enrichment workshops and courses in dance, singing, art, drama, percussion, physical theatre and movement. History – Workshops include: Alice’s War and WW2: The Forgotten Ones. Transition Workshops – Single or multi-day Transition Workshops use drama games and exercises. Multi day workshops can culminate in performances. Science – Workshops: Young Mr. Darwin’s Excellent Adventure. INSET Training – Their wide range of INSET training programs for schools, demonstrate practical ways to use the creative and performing arts across the curriculum. Pantomime – Their touring pantomimes retain all the traditional elements that children love with a modern twist at an extremely modest price. KS3 – A harder-hitting approach to subjects includes ‘Blood’ (knife and gang culture), Boxed In (homophobia) and a separate version of Cry Baby Carly (cyber-bullying).

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Creativity across the Curriculum PPA throughout the year INSET Ten years experience Enhanced CRB Public Liability Insurance

Contact details % 020 8659 6327 @ nicola.caboodle@xln.co.uk : www.kids-performing-arts.com

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Amigo’s Magic - Fundraising Events Discos, School Fairs & Parties Are you on a PTA or another committee where it’s you and six others that end up doing all the work? Would you like to put on an event, that is fun, exciting, and different and where all the leg work is done for you? Most importantly would you like to make some decent money for your current school fundraising project? Then look no further as Simon from Amigos Magic has created dynamic family magic shows to turn incredible family fun into hundreds or even thousands of pounds for your next fundraiser and best of all it won’t cost you anything! “As a Chair of the School PTA for Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School, we have used Amigo’s Magic on a number of occasions. The events have always been successful, fun, interactive, enjoyable and well attended. The feedback from parents and students is always positive. I would highly recommend Simon (Amigo’s Magic) to other PTA’s or fundraising events – you will not be disappointed.” Tony Barnaby, Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School

You’ll know you made the correct decision to include the Family Comedy Magic Show as part of your fund-raising plans when you hear the laughter and see the smiles on the faces of your audience. And you’ll be stunned as you count just how much money you raise for your school from this incredibly fun and e-a-s-y event. This is a practically self-working program for you as Amigos Magic will supply everything you need to make the event a success including, Posters, Flyers, Tickets, Announcements, Magic Kit, World Class Family Entertainment and a free report on additional ways to make money with the show! “My Children really enjoyed your school disco (and rate it as the best one yet) hope your diary is not yet filled as I want to book you for the Spring Disco.” Secretary, Notre Dame Catholic Primary School

Discos – Have you ever put on a school disco that didn’t quite hit the mark? Simon has a unique way of getting everyone up and dancing (even if they don’t realise it) by getting them all involved with his balloon stamping game, where they all run around stamping on each others balloons. He then gets their coordination going with Spinning Plates which is followed by dance competitions, the Conga, the world famous rubbish game (you have to see it to believe it) and the recycling game. This is followed by the Limbo and other great songs. The reason Simon’s Discos are such a big hit is that everyone is involved from start to finish and by involving everyone no one gets left out and everyone has a great time.

Simon also offers one or two hour magic show packages for school Fetes and Fairs. The one hour show starts with an interactive 45 minute magic show with plenty of pantomime style audience participation. For the two hour show Simon does an hour of magic and then teaches the children Plate Spinning, plate passing and plate jumping which they will remember for years to come. This is followed by interactive games, balloon races, magic circles, and other old favourites. Both parties finish with Simon making balloon models for the children; anything from swords, dogs, swans, etc. Parties can also incorporate a Mini Disco.

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Proven fundraising Potential Suitable for all Key Stages CRB clearance Full Public Liability Accommodate small or large groups

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Amigo’s Magic, 25 Hainthorpe Road, London, SE27 OPL 0208 4808176 or 07770 231794 simonrosselli@themagiccircle.co.uk www.amigosmagic.co.uk

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The Bollywood Brass Band presents an exciting and engaging experience for your school or college, and can tailor workshops, interactive talks and performances to young people at all key stages. Workshops are creative, informative and fun; enable students to experience live Bollywood music, dance and video projections, gain appreciation of less common instruments like the Dhol, Tabla and Sousaphone – and they link to the National Curriculum.

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The Bollywood Brass Band Music and Dance Workshops

“Awesome! Just as exciting as last year!” West London Academy

“It was an amazing experience for all the children and staff, thank you so much!” Selborne Primary School

The band is a 10-piece but the workshop group can be smaller depending on your needs; workshops can involve the whole band or smaller groups or individuals. Bands and ensembles – the Bollywood Brass Band boasts many experienced workshop leaders who can make creative arrangements with any combination of instruments. From brass and wind to keyboards and guitars to classroom instruments, their versatile members can engage any age group in making an exciting ensemble sound. Interactive Concert Performances can be adapted for any age group; a 50 minute performance accompanied by colourful Bollywood film clips demonstrates various instruments: brass, woodwind and percussion, including more unusual instruments. There is plenty of audience participation including question and answer sessions, and follow-up student worksheets with questions about the music. Bollywood Dance Workshops are fun, exciting, energetic and suitable for all ages. Participants learn a variety of Bollywood moves, expressions and gestures which are put into a routine to music by the Bollywood Brass Band. Drumming – all BBB drummers are experienced percussion workshop leaders and have worked in various styles. Drum workshops include Bhangra and Bollywood beats and can also include fusion such as samba beats combined with Bhangra. All percussion and types of drum can be included, eg: drum kit, dhol, tabla, djembe, congas, bongos and more. Multi-media presentation – with images, video and music, with the full band or 2-3 members as required. A talk outlines the Band's history, the development of the Bollywood film industry, brass bands in India, South Asian weddings and Bollywood and Bhangra in Britain today. A live performance and demonstration of instruments can be included.

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SEN Workshops are run by BBB musicians with experience of working in Special Schools. Workshops are inclusive, friendly and responsive to the individual needs of pupils. They help children reach their full musical potential and include games, singing, percussion and playing a simple arrangement of a Bollywood tune. Workshops develop listening skills, responding to aural and visual cues and playing together as a group. Participants will listen intimately to drums, wind and brass instruments; play along with BBB musicians and enjoy visually stimulating Bollywood film and dance.

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CRB checked All ages, abilities and instruments Bollywood and Bhangra Drumming/ dancing Band workshops Inset training days

% 020 8853 4809 @ bollywood@eea.org.uk : www.bollywoodbrassband.co.uk

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Beeja South Asian Dance and Drama Workshops Beeja means ‘seed’ in Hindi. It carries with it a sense of transformation and the start of life. In keeping with its name, the company Beeja aims to generate new ideas and creative ways of working with South Asian dance theater forms.

“Beeja’s contribution was inspiring and professional, enabling 30 young and inexperienced pupils to perform a piece of real artistic quality and value at a major local theatre.” Soo Beer Music Co-ordinator, The Priory and Advanced Skills Teacher for LB of Merton

“Both teachers and staff thoroughly enjoyed the workshops you carried out in schools I have never seen the children so inspired and deeply involved in their dancing. It was lovely.” Rachel Cooke, Moorlands School Southampton

Beeja a collective, draws on the skills of its members — bharatanatyam, bollywood, Indian folk, body conditioning like pilates and yoga, visual arts, music and design — as well as including storytellers and spoken text. It seeks to develop a distinctive way of working that will offer an all-round experience. Beeja choreographs for a diverse range of traditional and innovative spaces and has performed in major theatres, museums and even the London Underground. Beeja creates workshops and residencies for professionals, schools, hospitals, special needs groups and corporate employees. The idea is to create new experiences for the audience, new forms and performers by creating work for new environments. Beeja’s workshops and residencies aim to share the enjoyment of dance, drama and music inspired by South Asian artistic practice. Beeja has extensive experience in working in a wide variety of educational and community setting – schools, museums & community centres. In bharatanatyam workshops the participants experience movements that capture the alignment and expressive beauty of the form. All sessions are accompanied by a percussionist on 'mridungam', a south Indian drum. Activities include experiencing the basic principles of rhythm and melody; enhancing interpersonal skills by working on the emotive aspect of this dance theatre; exploring creative aspects of dance in relation to a relevant topic, or theme. Beeja can deliver One day, or half a day workshops or after school clubs and theme based residencies. The workshop format is devised in consultation with the organisers ensuring that the participants get opportunity to experience and explore the form in a creative and enjoyable manner. Ideally these are conducted by a dancer and a musician or two dancers.

Their INSET training sessions are tailored to support the national curriculum and the needs of the teachers. The programme teaches elements of repertoire and technique. It provides teachers with skills and confidence to incorporate elements and appreciation of Indian classical or folk dance into their teaching.

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South Asian Dance and Drama Workshops, performance and INSET Supports National Curriculum In School or After School provision Half or Full day sessions

Contact details - Beeja, 25 Umfreville Road, London N4 1RY % 020 8372 3268 H 07739 319 566 @ anusha@beeja.com : www.beeja.com

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Media “We were so proud when we watched the film we’d made – it was just amazing that they showed it in the cinema!”

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Lunchbox Films Animation and music workshops in schools With a mission to 'Keep Kids Animated!' Theo Godley & Leo Altarelli founded Lunchbox Films in 2005. Combining their film and music skills Theo & Leo have been carrying out their unique animation and music workshops in schools and communities across the UK. Recent awards at national film festivals have seen them gather critical acclaim and this has furthered their mission to help young people create films that have commercial viability and mass appeal! “A very well made film, lots of teamwork involved and a great learning experience for the children who quite obviously had a tremendous amount of fun in participating”

By entering the magical world of animation they help turn children's ideas into reality. They offer a unique educational experience which is creative, challenging and fun. Lunchbox Films help children work as a team to make films that become a lasting memory for themselves and their families and hopefully inspire a new generation of filmmakers! Film Workshops in school – provide pupils with the opportunity to have a go at many aspects of film-making from; storyboarding, making sets and models, designing characters, directing scenes, stop-motion animation, recording sound effects and dialogue, and composing a soundtrack. At the end of the workshop they hold a premiere for the finished film. All films are then added to the Lunchbox Films website and onto their associated ‘YouTube’ channel to be shared with family and friends. Workshops are seen as an organic and creative learning aid that fulfils many aspects of the modern day curriculum. They help support the Music curriculum through making sound effects and background music. They develop ICT skills by using cameras and computer editing programmes. Design and Technology is used when creating puppets, models, sets and scenery while Art comes into play when making promotional posters & flyers or decorating the film set. Literacy is supported through story creation, poetry, script writing, subtitles and credits and Maths is used to measure timings, positions, direction, movement, shape and space. CPD – workshops allow teachers to get hands on with the latest animation software and camera equipment. These flexible courses will help staff to produce a short animation complete with sound effects and soundtrack. They will also provide the necessary information to help acquire equipment and software that will work for you.

Consultancy - Lunchbox Films has over eight years experience in the film and music industry and their consultancy sessions are designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to get animating. They are able to provide creative and technical know-how to support and build upon a range of subjects and can tailor CPD and Consultancy sessions to meet specific group and individual needs, from 1 hour after school training sessions to half or full day workshops.

Key information R All staff hold current CRB checks R Cross curricular support R Pupil Workshops and teacher CPD

Contact details % 07917 402624 @ info@lunchboxfilms.co.uk : www.lunchboxfilms.co.uk

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Defcon Workshops Confidence through music Defcon Workshops are all about helping young people to think positively about themselves and their future, while learning from talented young professionals. Defcon’s experienced tutors demonstrate how easily accessible music and the arts can be to anyone. Their workshops cover everything from lyric writing and music production to DJing and drumming. Wider issues such as careers, health issues and welfare are also explored in the relaxed and friendly sessions, with personal guidance offered where required. “All I can say is if you haven’t used Defcon, then you haven’t used the best.” Justin Wanstall, Senior Youth Worker, Riverside Youth Centre, Canterbury

“The outstanding factor during your performance was the inclusion of children and young people who requested to join in and perform their own pieces, written and produced that very day. Incredible, and testament to Defcon’s natural ability to draw out the hidden skills, achieving trust, rapport and positive mentoring with challenging groups.” Cormac Martin, Co-ordinator, Kent Children’s Fund

“Defcon deliver a key service that provides young people with real opportunities.” The Princes Trust

Defcon began in 2004 at the Young People’s Development Programme on the White City Estate in London, a pilot scheme that aimed to reintegrate children excluded from education. Following several sessions with the young people, feedback from both students and teachers at the centre was phenomenal. The results highlighted that a project like this is a perfect way to provide an outlet of expression for a young person – building their self-esteem and confidence regardless of background. Within the last 4-5 years, the project has been taken throughout the UK, to benefit young people in both schools and youth organisations. The workshops are run by a collective of professional musicians and artists, who understand, and can relate to, the youngsters’ issues and aspirations and are supportive and encouraging tutors. So what goes on in a workshop? – Defcon explores the practical aspects of making music. It’s a hands-on experience using turntables, microphones, synthesizers and keyboards, laptop production systems and percussion. The energy kicks off right from the start! To get the most out of each session, individuals are asked which skill they would like to try first, and they then go to work in smaller groups centred on each skill. They can try everything, and are free to change their choice and move group. What if you’ve never made music before? – Everyone, at some point, has hummed to a tune, tapped, clapped or clicked to a beat, so everybody has musical potential within him or herself. Defcon takes an informal approach, giving participants a relaxed atmosphere where they can really go for it! The tutors will never force anyone to perform or record if they don’t feel they want to. However, sometime’s all that’s needed is a little confidence boost, and Defcon’s tutors are understanding and skilled at channelling both confidence and untapped talent. Skills taught include: DJ Skills, Production/recording, MCing, Creative writing, Singing, Beatboxing, Percussion, Steel pan, Film Making.

Key information R All age groups, genders and backgrounds R Insured, PAT Tested and CRB checked

Contact details - Defcon Workshops, 232 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6BH

% 07765 466533

@ info@defconworkshops.org.uk : www.defconworkshops.org.uk : www.myspace.com/defconworkshops

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Cross Curricular Education and Teacher Training â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole school worked so hard to raise funds, and we have almost reached our target for a new school minibus!â&#x20AC;?

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Leeson House, one of the premier Field Studies Centres in the South West, offers unrivalled access to the Dorset section of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Owned and run by Dorset County Council, it runs a whole host of residential and day courses for all ages – from early years through to A level and beyond. A team of highly qualified and experienced staff are on hand to teach courses covering geography, geology, history, biology as well as creative arts, environment and team-building. Durdle Door, Studland and Swanage Bays, as well as the marine wildlife reserve at Kimmeridge Bay, this part of Dorset is a prime site for studying fossils, coastal landforms and marine habitats. The Centre itself is staffed and equipped to a very high standard, providing comfortable accommodation for up to 63 pupils and 10 visiting staff, plus 7 acres of grounds with a range of on-site activities. Leeson House also has 3 classrooms and a library, all with excellent IT facilities and fully equipped with field studies kit. Jurassic Coast Field Trips – The Jurassic Coast is a world-famous educational resource, showcasing 185 million years of the Earth’s history along 95 miles of coastline. Leeson House is perfectly located to provide all the support and resource materials you need for an exciting and hands-on fieldtrip.

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Leeson House Outdoor classrooms

GCSE Geography Controlled Assessments – Leeson House provides GCSE Controlled Assessments for all boards and options. Each unit contains a carefully selected and appropriate amount of field data collection for task questions, and there is always scope for more able pupils to take their analysis further. AS & A2 Biology and Geography Field Courses – Leeson House specialises in teaching high quality field courses in some of the most stunning locations in the UK. Their customers come from across the UK and Europe and they deliver field courses for all boards and specifications including the IB. Gifted & Talented Enrichment Courses – Leeson House runs a programme of residential enrichment courses for gifted and talented pupils which use the local environment as a stimulus for exciting and inspirational learning opportunities. School Grounds Development – Staff at Leeson House can provide INSET courses and guidance in the development of environmental teaching areas within your school grounds. Range of topics • Geography and Geology – River Studies, Coasts, Geology and Land Use, Geology Workshop, Weather Studies • History – Swanage and the Victorians, Corfe Castle, Local History • Living Things – Pond Dipping, Animal Trackers, Minibeasts, Conservation Tasks, Studland Sand Dunes, Rock-pooling, Durlston Country Park • Creative and Sensory – Environmental Art, Storytelling and Drama, Earth Walks • Maps, Orienteering and Team-building • Local Walks, Night Walks and Astronomy • “Teddy Bears Picnic” and “Bear Hunt” (Day Visits for Reception & Key Stage 1)

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Early Years to Key Stage 5 All staff CRB checked and fully qualified For groups of 4–63 Full Public Liability Insurance Risk assessments available

Contact details - Leeson House Field Studies Centre, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3EU % 01929 422 126 : www.leesonhouse.com

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J&C Academy What could your pupils learn during PPA time? Described by Ofsted as ‘high quality’, J&C’s lessons place an emphasis on fun and interaction. This approach, combined with their philosophy of long-term child development, helps children to improve key skills, build on natural talents, and develop a lifelong thirst for knowledge. With PE, music and language specialists, they can provide your school with a cost-effective, risk-free solution to staffing issues.

“I am absolutely delighted with the work that J&C Academy are doing here at Featherstone Primary & Nursery School. They deliver all of our extended schools sports activities and they also deliver our PPA. In doing that they work with children throughout the school; all ages, and delivering all aspects of the PE curriculum. It’s not only their determination that children will succeed in their sporting skills but also they care about the whole child, the team work, the development of self confidence and the whole ethos around sports. When OFSTED were here they also commented on the high quality of the PE lessons” Kate Bailey, Featherstone Primary and Nursery School

PE Specialists – The PE specialists at J&C have one goal – to help children become healthier, happier individuals with greater confidence and abilities. Taking a holistic approach, they deliver high quality curriculum P.E that helps to improve co-ordination, physical well-being, and personal skills. Music Specialists – When it comes to teaching music, J&C have a wealth of teaching talent that you can call upon. Their qualified teachers (QTS) have an extensive range of musical qualifications and teach national curriculum in fun and exciting ways! Language Specialists – J&C’s language teachers teach French, Spanish, and Italian to children of all ages, from reception to year 6! Covering a range of topics, lessons are designed to help children develop strong literacy and oral skills and an appreciation of various cultures. With discounts available for multiple bookings, there’s never been a better time for your children to learn a new language, music, and PE! School Clubs and Activities for Personal Growth and Social Skills – J&C’s lunchtime and after school club programmes are designed to help children develop their talents, build selfesteem and understand social dynamics. Through a range of engaging, challenging and rewarding sporting and dance activities, J&C specialists can coach children many different skills and help them become more confident, active, and productive. They offer coaching in many sports including gymnastics, martial arts, tennis, tag, rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, basketball, and athletics. Your pupils can also learn a range of dance styles, from ballet and tap dance to Indian dance, African dance, and street dance.

J&C clubs and activities are a cost-effective way of helping children enhance their physical skills, improve fitness, and boost self-confidence. They are also a great way of reducing anti-social behaviour in the playground.

Opera House Kung Fu! – Mixing contemporary dance, meditation, and moves taken from Tai Chi and Kung Fu, Opera House Kung Fu is a fantastic way for children to benefit from martial arts. Working to music, your pupils will learn graceful moves and self-discipline while boosting their confidence and ability to express themselves creatively through dance. Opera House Kung Fu is especially beneficial to children with so-called ‘challenging behaviour’ as it teaches them to channel their energy positively. With Opera House Kung Fu, pupils not only behave better – they WANT to behave better within their own minds; hrough gaining emotional strength & control.

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So if you need high quality, teaching staff, there’s no risk involved because J&C: • Are committed to Long Term Child Development • Are Experts on Behaviour Management • Use Cross Curricular Learning to deliver high quality education to your pupils • Use CRB Cleared, UKCC level 2 Qualified Staff • Offer a Money Back Guarantee

Cross Curricular Education and Teacher Training

Money Back Guarantee – J&C are so confident in their ability to deliver outstanding lessons that they are offering a money back guarantee! They know you will be delighted with their service!

Teaching Assistants – If you have ‘challenging’ pupils who need extra attention or you have difficulties providing staff for P.E lessons and sports clubs, J&C Academy can help. And for less than you might think! Every member of our team is highly qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ teaching assistant experience, so you can be confident that they will deliver exceptional Classroom assistance/SEN pupil mentoring. We understand that in these demanding times, you have to be sure that you are getting exceptional value for money. That’s why we have developed a unique business model that allows us to offer our high quality teaching assistance, PE & sports clubs services at extremely competitive prices. So your pupils could benefit from our enthusiastic approach and innovative methods without stretching your budget to the limit.

Key information R All PE specialist have a minimum of UKCC level 2 coaching qualifications. Music and Language Specialist have QTS R All staff are CRB cleared. PE and dance staff are first aid qualified, child protection and multi-sports certified

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J&C Academy, 35 Kingshill Avenue UB5 6LF 07882 591 412 or 0208 845 7149 jazz@jandcacademy.com www.jandcacademy.com

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Cross Curricular Education and Teacher Training

Opposite Leg Teacher Training Specialists Opposite Leg are teacher training specialists, drawing directly from their own classroom experiences. They provide full and half day teacher training INSET courses and one to one coaching as well as staff meeting training courses of up to 2 hours. They also run classroom presence, behaviour management and voice training courses on PGCE and teacher training courses.

“They tailored their material to meet our needs, challenging perceptions with a sensitivity to members with less confidence of working in front of a large group.” Roland McCabe, Dulwich Wood School

“I am sure it has helped all of us to evolve in many different ways. It is a revolutionary course, congratulations for your fantastic work.” Classroom Presence Student, Middlesex University

Opposite Leg Teacher Training deliver fun, impactful training sessions for all school staff. Their expert trainers draw on a mix of classroom teaching experience and careers as performers. They inject life into staff teams and help teachers tap into their own personal motivation. Professional development for teachers and INSET courses include: Voice and Body Check-Up – Teaching is a physically exhausting profession; it is vital that teachers have techniques to hand for maintaining and looking after themselves throughout a busy school term but without sacrificing the qualities that make them an exciting, inspiring classroom presence and excellent classroom manager. Voice Training – A strong confident voice is a must have attribute for a good teacher. Opposite Leg’s expert voice training course for teachers specialises in projecting charisma, generating breath control and imparting authority. Teachers on the course can take away a set of voice exercises to practise and give voice control. Classroom Presence and Behaviour Management – Classroom presence and behaviour management go hand in hand. Their acclaimed classroom presence and behaviour management course gives teachers the skills and tools needed to be the charismatic, inspiring teacher they want to be including voice coaching, body posture and body language, managing the classroom, listening and improvisation skills. Using Drama in the Classroom – Adding practical drama to any lesson encourages engagement and opens up thinking – Opposite Leg take you through a series of exercises which enhance learning in the classroom. Team Building – There are few more important jobs than teaching, and a united teaching team can have a huge impact on the pupil's education. This course will invigorate and inspire any staff team. Communication Skills – Communication skills are an essential part of classroom management and the key to successful teaching. These training courses build confidence, assertiveness, and active listening skills.

Laughter Workshops – Great for short staff meeting courses to relieve stress, boost morale and get the team working together very quickly indeed. It’s healthy to have a laugh!

Key information R All staff CRB checked R All trainers qualified and experienced Primary/ Secondary Teachers R All staff trained/experienced performers. R Regularly run training for leading PGCE institutions R Regularly run INSET for primary and secondary schools

Contact details % 07973 445328 @ info@oppositeleg.co.uk : www.oppositeleg.co.uk

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Schools now have the opportunity to commission their own psychological services that meet the individual needs of their students, parents and staff. EdPsychs have a proven track record providing independent psychology and consultancy services to schools. They provide an attached psychologist, an efficient, timely and reliable service delivery model allied to measureable impact and outcomes. Their website www.EdPsychs.com provides additional information about the range of services provided allied to testimonials from head teachers, parents and clients. “Our educational psychologist is inspirational and their work really does have an impact across the whole school.” Head Teacher, London "An invaluable resource I'd be happy to recommend." Deputy Head Teacher, London

“We have employed an EdPsychs psychologist for the past three years. During this time, they have provided the school with a range of services, from staff training through to individual pupil assessments. Their contribution has had a significant impact on our work, resulting in our statemented and school action plus children performing above national averages. We cannot recommend our psychologist's work highly enough, and would be happy to talk to other schools who may be considering using EdPsychs Ltd.” Headteacher, London

Cross Curricular Education and Teacher Training

EdPsychs Educational Psychologists

They offer a number of service delivery models including: Option 1: Whole school support and casework – Your school can commission an educational psychologist to work weekly, fortnightly or monthly in your school within term time and the school receives: • The same educational psychologist throughout the academic year. • The flexibility to make quick and easy referrals. • Ongoing SENCo support. • Ongoing casework (e.g. individual or group) where the psychologist can set up, assess, monitor, refine and evaluate interventions on an on-going basis. • Support for students, teachers, parents and senior management. • Training delivered over a number of sessions to help embed the skills in the school. Option 2: Whole school development work – Your school can commission time to work on a specific project. Examples include: • • • •

Raising attainment in target groups. Supporting Able, Gifted and Talented Students. Tracking and supporting social and emotional wellbeing. Developing whole school reward and behaviour management programmes. • Training key staff and focus groups to be whole school specialists. Option 3: Individual work with students – Your school can book an educational psychologist to work directly with a child. The psychologist will provide a full report within 10 working days. The report will include targeted recommendations, often linked to specific named programme and a free, one hour follow up telephone consultation on request.

Key information R R R R

Chartered with BPS, registered with HPC Specialists in whole school development Bespoke psychological interventions Training, assessments, advice and support

Contact details - EdPsychs Ltd, 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF % 020 7467 1517 and 078 1234 0305 @ enquiries@edpsychs.com : www.edpsychs.com

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Cross Curricular Education and Teacher Training

Workabooks Homework Made Simple Workabooks are a range of 10 homework books in literacy and mathematics. There are 5 books for each subject for Years 2 to 6. They will simplify how you set homework and maximise the opportunities for learning and revision.

“I can’t imagine us doing homework any other way now.” Jo Puddy Wells, Head Teacher “Workabooks are perfect for consolidating, practising and revisiting what’s been learned in the classroom. They are a really good learning resource.” Mrs S Nettey, Head Teacher, Princess Frederica Primary School, Brent, London

“Implementing both literacy and numeracy works out at about 26p per child per week. I think that is money well spent!” Ian Young, Head Teacher

Workabooks are bought and issued by schools, with every child having their own copy to keep and complete. Each week, teachers can select which Workabook tasks to set as homework. These are divided into learning exercises, practice exercises and thinking tasks: • Learning exercises are manageable, bite-sized chunks of learning • Practice exercises consolidate class work and reinforce the learning facts • Thinking tasks apply the learning to everyday life Most children should be able to complete one of each of these tasks every week within the homework times suggested by the DCFS; the content complies with the Revised Primary National Strategies. Schools like the fact that they offer a simple, single solution to implementing homework; they’re using them to establish consistent standards of homework school-wide. Teachers like Workabooks because they simplify the setting of homework and dramatically reduce preparation time. With Workabooks, homework becomes an extension of classwork, consolidating the work already done. Children take pride in owning their own Workabook and get a sense of achievement from working their way through the tasks. Workabooks introduce them to the responsibilities of managing their time and working independently. Over the course of the year, their Workabooks build into a record of their personal work and achievements. Parents and carers are enthusiastic about Workabooks because they can see clearly what their child is learning. This clarity and simplicity encourages them to get even more involved in their child’s education.

Whether it’s done at home or in an after-school club, alone or with help, Workabook homework is always engaging, always relevant.

Key information R R R R R

Valuable curriculum-based homework resource Compliant with national maths/literacy strategies Cost effective, convenient and time saving Promotes pupil ‘ownership’ of homework Encourages parental support and participation

Contact details - The Primary School Homework Book Co Ltd PO Box 520, Torquay TQ1 9EQ % 0845 122 8623 @ info@workabook.co.uk : www.workabook.co.uk

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Sport and Recreation

Sport and Recreation “Football is everything to me. Playing it, watching it, and living it!”

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Sport and Recreation

Let Me Play Sports and activities for schools Let Me Play was established to provide opportunities for young people to play and enjoy sport in safe and secure settings. Offering school clubs, PE lessons and holiday courses for Key Stages 1–4, Let Me Play’s network of professional coaches and players bring experience and bundles of energy with their fun games and exciting activities. Or why not ask Let Me Play to organise a School Olympics, Health Awareness Day, or simply take an assembly focused around fitness and exercise? “The students that have been attending have really enjoyed the classes. Let Me Play staff have a great energy and create great relationships with the students.” Naomi, Teacher, London

With a large pool of enhanced CRB checked and qualified coaches, teachers and current and former professional players, Let Me Play can cover sports and physical activity provision for as much or as little as your school requires. The leaders’ experience and boundless energy is a great motivator for children, who will be constantly engaged through the huge variety of unique sports, exercise and leisure programmes on offer. Let Me Play offers:

• Breakfast, Lunch, After School Clubs in any Sport, Dance, Arts and Crafts, and Musical Theatre. • PPA cover – Let Me Play can provide qualified teachers and coaches to provide PPA cover in any discipline in line with the national curriculum. • Holiday Camps – Sports, Dance or transition themed, fun, activity filled camps in any of the school holidays. • Healthy YOU – a coordinated approach across schools to promote the importance of healthy eating and active lifestyles to young people and their families - includes workshops, cookery clubs, food festivals, sports and activities. • Transition Programme – weekly workshops and holiday camps to aid the smooth transition from primary to secondary school. The Let Me Play Transition Camp is a 5 - 10 day Summer Holiday programme promoting a smooth transition for pupils from Primary into Secondary School. Such a time is often daunting for young people and the programme aims to address concerns, fears and preconceptions of 'big' school and ultimately provides an environment to aid settlement into a new school. The programme lends well to involving extended families by having aspects of the programme with parental/guardian involvement. • School Sports Competition – a coordinated approach across every school in the cluster, enabling them to take part in competitive sport every week against other schools. • GLEE Club – weekly workshops delivered over a ten week period to get young people singing, dancing, acting and active! • Sports Leaders Awards – a nationally recognised leadership qualification delivered through weekly coaching sessions in any sport or dance.

Key information R All coaches and support staff are vetted by the Criminal Records Bureau R Registered with Ofsted R Into Sport Sports/Activities Insurance Scheme with a public liability indemnity limit of £5,000,000 R Employers liability indemnity limit of £10m R Key Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4

Contact details % 0845 009 0933 @ info@letmeplay.co.uk : www.letmeplay.co.uk

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Fit For Sport is the leading PE activity provider in the UK, recognised by the Association for Physical Education (afPE) for its support of school staff in CPD and its delivery of physical activity in schools. Their schemes of work, programme of study, lesson plans (including cross curriculum links), assessments/attainment targets and quality assurance are all supported.

Fit For Sport are members of the Professional Development Board (PDB) for Physical Education, promoting quality in the Professional Development (PD) for all practitioners in Physical Education and School Sport (PESS).

PPA Cover/Lunchtime Supervision – Fit For Sport offers lunchtime/playtime supervision that provides safe, structured and fun activities. Children are engaged and introduced to new and exciting games and kept fully active during these times.

Currently working with over 100 schools in London, the Ofstedregistered organisation delivers curriculum PE, PPA Cover, Extended Schools, Lunchtime Supervision, After School Clubs, Sports Days and Health Days. Fit For Sport staff are all fully trained minimum Level 2, CRB checked, First Aid qualified and committed to delivering safe and enthusiastic children’s healthy lifestyle sessions.

Extended Schools – To help your school deliver the services required by the Extended Schools Prospectus, Fit For Sport also offers breakfast clubs, study support, after school clubs, wraparound care and parents’ education and information sessions. Links with local sports clubs and facilities can also be arranged.

Sport and Recreation

Fit For Sport Curriculum sports, games, gym and dance

“Fit For Sport have provided our children with a safe, educational and fun environment to experience PE and sport. They provide an excellent standard of teaching in a professionally run organisation, and are a great addition to our school.” PE Co-ordinator, Montpelier Primary School, London

Fit For Sport offers curriculum sports, games, gym and dance lessons from fully trained and highly motivated specialists. Dedicated to ‘keeping the future fit’, the organisation is working with partnership school clusters and Local Authorities to see that children have access to at least 5 hours of sport per week and that Ofsted standards are maintained. Curriculum PE – Fit For Sport’s staff teach in a style that engages all children and encourages curiosity in their own learning and healthy lifestyles. All lesson plans have the elements of progression, assessment and evaluation at their core, and can be adapted to suit your school’s needs. Class teachers are provided with regular individual child assessments – delivered at the end of every term, when they can also plan for next term’s scheme of work and cross-curriculum opportunities. After School Clubs – One of Fit For Sport’s most popular services. A wide range of clubs are offered, from football to cricket, tennis, gym, multi-sports, basketball and many more. The experienced team are specialised in many sports and activities and are fully flexible to cater for your school’s individual needs. Healthy Education – The expert team can assist with your school’s Healthy Schools Initiative, organising health days, health weeks, assemblies, nutrition talks, workouts and classroom activities. Fitter Schools – This FREE initiative is open to every school in the UK and is arguably the nation’s most successful schools activity initiative with nearly 5,000 schools and 1.5 million children having taken the challenge since 2007!

Key information R All staff are fully trained, minimum Level 2 qualified R CRB Checked, First Aid Qualified, Child Protection & Safeguarding (NSPCC), OFSTED and Children’s Behaviour Management trained

Contact details % 0845 456 3233 @ schools@fitforsport.co.uk : www.fitforsport.co.uk

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Sport and Recreation

Movingeast Martial Arts, Dance & Theatre Movingeast is a growing interdisciplinary centre of excellence specialising in Martial Arts and Contemporary Dance based in a tranquil, light-filled building in Hackney, north-east London, with Tetsushinkan Dojo at its heart. Its core ethos is to facilitate the creative development and self-empowerment of individuals through reflection, inquiry, cooperation, respect and self-discipline.

Movingeast has been working in schools for the past 4 years, delivering classes into the day-time curriculum, one-off workshops and after school clubs. We offer a range of physically based activities which support and enhance the National Curriculum encouraging pupils to delve into areas of knowledge which are enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding. Through our activities in Dance, Theatre and non-competitive Martial Arts we aim to build the self-confidence of children and young people and to address matters of physical health and well-being. Groups can be mixed-gender to encourage and enhance understanding, respect and collaboration between male and female pupils. Participants work with partners developing empathy, self-reflection and interpersonal skills such as communication and the ability to negotiate. The learning process requires children to translate visual and verbal information into an action and to modify action in response to instruction. Pupils are encouraged to assume responsibility for their personal growth & development by setting achievable personal goals. Grounded in experiential learning, the activities offered by movingeast provide opportunities for the development of a healthy and creative physical identity and a positive outlook. Movingeast can provide the following activities to Primary and Secondary schools within the London Boroughs of Hackney, Islington and Camden: Formats: After school clubs, Taster classes, Workshops, and Evening Classes (at our studio in Hackney for schools wishing to use the Extended Services Disadvantage Subsidy Fund to support their pupils in this way). Martial Arts • Aikido – a dynamic, non-competitive Japanese martial art manipulating joints and balance – includes learning of “self-defense” techniques • Taiji – non-competitive Chinese art with a meditative quality emphasising fine articulation and an appreciation of energetic changes – includes learning of engaging and beautiful sequences Dance • Creative Dance for Primary Schools • Contemporary Dance for Secondary Schools (including workshops for GCSE and A Level Dance) • Performances • Observations of professional companies Theatre 38

• Acting, story writing, mask making, clowning • Circus Skills – acrobatics, juggling

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Centre of excellence for Dance & Martial Arts Delivering Lessons in Dance, Theatre, Aikido & Taiji Supporting the curriculum After schools provision Qualified and experienced instructors Flexible bespoke service All ages and abilities All Teachers & Instructors CRB checked

Contact details - Movingeast, St Matthias Church Hall, Wordsworth Road, Stoke Newington, London % 020 7503 3101 @ admin@movingeast.co.uk : www.movingeast.co.uk

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Adventure Activities

Adventure Activities â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had the best time when we went through the forest on our bikes. We've all had so much fun and I really hope we get the chance to do it again.â&#x20AC;?

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Adventure Activities

The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead Indoor Snowsports The Snow Centre is Britain’s premier indoor snow sports destination with the perfect slope, the perfect snow and the perfect location. Designed to deliver the alpine conditions skiers and snowboarders dream of, you’ll find a huge 160m main slope and the largest indoor lesson slope in the UK. Both slopes are over 30m wide and maintained with a perfect surface all year round.

The Snow Centre opened its doors to the public in May 2009 after a 13 month build at a development cost of £23m. The 8000m2 of snow are served by two POMA button lifts and two rope tows. The Snow Centre is extremely proud to be a BASI (British Association of Snowsports Instructors) ‘Centre of Excellence’ and employs some of the most highly qualified instructors and coaches available. The Snow Centre welcomes school groups of all ages. They offer regular group instruction with qualified instructors and lessons at times to suit all abilities. They encourage learning in a safe, fun and supportive environment plus can even cover GCSE and A-Level skiing and snowboarding coursework. If you’re planning a school skiing/snowboarding trip, give your students the best chance to enjoy themselves by bringing them along to The Snow Centre for some pre-trip lessons. They provide a package of 6 hours of tuition, which will develop your students to recreational standard for skiing or snowboarding, ideal if you don’t want to spend the first few days of your trip on the nursery slopes. School groups get discounted prices for regular group lessons with qualified instructors. Their training facilities are unlike anything else found in this country. Once the preserve of specialist centres in the Alps, these instruction and coaching philosophies are now available in the UK. Whether you are complete novices; seasoned experts, or anything in between, the Snowsports School offers a wide and inclusive range of courses designed for you.

The Snow Centre has a customer centric policy and makes every effort to guarantee the best outcomes from your time on the slopes and continued involvement in snowsports. Their philosophy aims to inspire, while encouraging simple and steady progression and skill development. Individual Group Lessons with a highly qualified instructor start at just £16.50 per hour per child. Alternatively regular lessons totalling 6 hours of tuition cost from as little as £13.33 per hour.

Key information R For every 10 customers, a teacher/supervisor can join in for free. R Similar standard of ability within each group required. R Helmets, skis, boards and boots are included in the price for anyone on the session. R Warm waterproof clothing, gloves and socks are essential. Gloves and socks can be purchased from the Snow Centre or Snow & Rock. Waterproof jackets and trousers are available to hire at an extra charge. R Ringos (from Apr to Dec) 1 hr session £15 per person. R Risk assessments for all activities are available. R Public Liability Insurance up to £10 million.

Contact details - The Snow Centre, St Albans, Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP3 9NH % 0845 258 9000 : www.thesnowcentre.com

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The Outstanding Events Company have extensive experience in providing Educational Activity Days. Children who are stimulated by unique learning experiences learn effectively and are more receptive to new ideas. The Outstanding Events Company can design days to help you fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum in either PE or PSHE. All their activities are mobile, meaning they can be brought to your school so you can benefit from the time and cost savings associated with travelling.

Adventure Activities

The Outstanding Events Company Educational Activity Days

“I would like to say on behalf of the school a big thank you to you and your crew. The pupils had a fantastic day and enjoyed all the activities. The curriculum enrichment day gave them both physical and mental challenges which stretched their skills and most of all allowed them to have fun whilst doing it.” Phil Bradford, Head of Physical Education and Key Stage 3, Hulme Hall Grammar School

“Outstanding Events were truly outstanding! The professionalism shown was second to none. No intervention needed from staff here, they arrived on time and just got on with it! Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you so much for an enjoyable, fun and stress free day!” Carol Nott, Ormiston Bushfield Academy, Peterborough

“The motivated and patient instructors from Outstanding Events really made a difference for our pupils who attended the climbing workshops here at Copland School. By the end of the workshops, our pupils had significantly improved their climbing skills due to a combination of positive encouragement and varied climbing challenges and games. Their selfconfidence and self-esteem benefited too. I would certainly recommend Outstanding Events to other schools and look forward to working with them again in the future.” Phil Warner, Copland School, Wembley

They provide many engaging and exciting ideas and activities to ensure a motivating and inspiring day from beginning to end. Pupils learn skills in problem solving, communication, leadership, planning and evaluation and participate in activities incorporating risk taking and decision making. Their trainers present mental and physical challenges, which encourage children to work collaboratively, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems as an individual or a group. • • • • • • • • • •

Mobile Climbing Wall Archery Aeroball Puzzle Zone Construction Challenge GPS Orienteering Team Challenges Parachute Games Boccia New Age Kurling

Their trainers and instructors have had a huge amount of experience working with young people with disabilities and have developed and adapted many of their activities to make them fully inclusive. They are used by a large number of national charities and organisations to help promote their work and have demonstrated time and again their willingness to help every person who comes to them.

Key information R R R R R R R R

Fully Mobile – they bring everything to you Suitable for groups of 10 – 200 Members of the Institute for Outdoor Learning All activities fully risk assessed £5m Public liability insurance Fully trained, professional staff Activities available all year round Fully inclusive and accessible activities

Contact details % 0808 1200 605 @ info@outstandingevents.co.uk : www.outstandingevents.co.uk

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Adventure Activities

The Castle Climbing Centre Indoor climbing for schools The Castle is one of the UK’s largest climbing centres and is Europe’s busiest. Built inside a historic and magnificent former Victorian water pumping station, the privately owned centre is managed by a team of dedicated professionals. Facilities include a huge range of climbing walls to suit all needs, from the nervous beginner upwards – there is also an abseil tower that offers a 30-metre descent either inside or outside if the weather permits. Indoor climbing is a unique sport and delivers exciting rewards both physically and mentally. If you are looking for a short, adventurous and challenging reward event, a stimulating afterschool club, an extended series of lessons working towards various physical education awards or if your pupils would like to follow the nationally recognised National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS), the Castle provides a comfortable and controlled environment in which to practise and excel. Indoor rock climbing is an excellent way to develop the fundamental skills to climb safely. You could also be laying the foundations for a lifetime’s interest and activity as your pupils get a real taste for it! Castle school and youth groups are taught in groups with a maximum pupil/instructor ratio of 6:1 and basic as well as advanced lessons for under 18’s are always available. The Facilities – The Castle has an extensive range of facilities. The Centre houses over 450 routes changed every 6 weeks and serviced by more than 90 roped lines. An extensive range of bouldering surfaces displays some 250 marked problems and the climbing areas are spread over four floors of this unique, atmospheric building. Full risk assessments for youth climbing events are available upon request. All Castle instructors hold nationally recognised qualifications and hold current CRB checks. Roped Routes – The Castle’s routes are varied and are set by one of the best teams in the country. A massive range of slabs, featured walls, splitter cracks, roofs, off-widths, stepped roofs, flat panels and long overhangs make exciting climbs for everyone. • • • • •

Over 1,000 square metres of walls 450 routes 95 climbing lines (of which 54 are top rope and 41 are lead) Grades from F4 to F8a or UK 4a to 6c/7a Routes up to 12.5 metres high

Bouldering – climbing above large crash mats without a rope but with the feet never higher than about 2 metres is an increasingly popular aspect of indoor climbing. Like the routes, The Castle’s bouldering is generally regarded as some of the best in the country. With 6 massive areas, the quickest turnover of new problems anywhere in the UK – plus a host of celebrity guest setters – a brilliant bouldering experience is guaranteed.

• 6 separate areas with realistic featured walls, top-out walls, angled panels, slabs, curved ply, roof, articulating and steep walls • 195 set problems at any given time • 30 traverses • 2 circuits • Areas are re-set every month

Key information R R R R R R R

Groups from 1 – 30, Age 9 – 17yrs All staff CRB checked Downloadable risk assessments Full Public Liability Insurance All instructors fully qualified to minimum MLTB SPA Coach Parking, Catering available, First Aiders on site Wheelchair accessible

Contact details - The Castle Climbing Centre, Green Lanes, Stoke Newington, London, N4 2HA % 020 8211 1068 @ info@castle-climbing.co.uk : www.castle-climbing.co.uk

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Learning should be dynamic, holistic and fun. If your school values this statement then we have a proven track record of delivering high quality ‘active outdoor learning’ that will develop the essential personal skills required for life and lifelong learning. Let Closer To The Edge enable your pupils to rise to the challenge!

Adventure Activities

Closer to the Edge Active Outdoor Learning

“A highly professional organisation with excellent staff and facilities” LotC Quality Badge and Adventuremark Assessment (June 2009)

“Closer to the Edge in a box’ LOtC kits are brilliant, it does what it says – engagement improves performance and productivity at all levels.” Paul Elliot, Headteacher South Staffs

Our highly qualified and experienced team use their extensive military training and teaching backgrounds to develop essential learning skills in the outdoors. Creating and developing a positive learning culture is essential if young people are to maximise performance in an inclusive environment. All of our activities have documented and meaningful links to KS2 ‘Essentials for life and learning’ and KS3/4 PLTS. Our ‘Core values of effective team’ are made explicit during activity and review, arming individuals and groups with the knowledge and understanding of their dramatically improved performance. Transfer this practice to other learning environments and create more productive teams and individuals. Our ‘active outdoor learning’ settings include High Ropes, Low Ropes, Survival and Bushcraft, field camps, Woodland Challenge, Mobile Climbing Wall, Problem Solving and Team Development Activities. Our courses range in length, from 2 hours to 5 days. Central to our philosophy is the recognition that individuals have different learning needs according to their varied and multiple intelligences. Whatever the activity we encourage and enable groups to work beyond the ‘comfort zone’ – Once there, heightened awareness and focus allows for meaningful effective learning with significant impact for all attending. Suitable for; KS3/4 & 5 Mainstream, SEN, Inclusion Groups, PRU’s, Prefects, Leadership, Progressive Courses, INSET, Teacher Training Placements etc – through consultation allow us to tailor your course to suit your needs. If you wish to develop and sustain essential personal learning and thinking skills then consider our new active outdoor learning kits; ‘Closer to the Edge in a Box’ is a portable robust box offering a huge range of experiential learning activities. The kit comes with a training package for up to 8 staff who can then facilitate and deliver whole school and ‘In House’. We also provide a consultancy service to enable you to develop your site and deliver purposeful LOtC activities.

Key information R All programmes delivered by qualified teachers, outdoor specialists and ex-service personnel. R LOtC Quality Badge and Adventuremark Providers R Safe, engaging outdoor learning environments. R We can also visit you with mobile provision. R Tailored courses to suit needs of establishment. R Group Sizes 8-150, 2hrs – 5 days. R LOtC learning kits – ‘Closer to the Edge in a Box’ available, KS2-5. R INSET/CPD – In House training provided by CTTE in association with ‘Lighthouse Development’ R AQA accreditation available.

Contact details - Closer to the Edge, Headmaster's House, Wightwick Hall School, Tinacre Hill, Wolverhampton WV6 8DA

% 0845 8802477

@ info@ctte.co.uk : www.closertotheedge.co.uk

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“Art gives me the chance to tell stories and communicate my ideas. I look forward to art club all week and can’t wait to see what we’re working on next.”

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Creative Arts and Literature

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Creative Arts and Literature

Mosaic Art Ltd. Collaborative Art Mosaic Art Ltd is a collective of professional and experienced artists who work with schools to create sitespecific artwork, which is installed in the school grounds. Their projects are individually tailored and provide a practical and collaborative approach to the national curriculum requirements. They can be adapted to all levels and bring together different disciplines.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day I see girls gathered around the mosaic and it has become a real focal point for the school. The mosaic is a great source of pride for the school and everyone involved. Tamara and Sylvia utterly fulfilled what we set out to do and really made the history of the school come alive in mosaic.â&#x20AC;? Judith Woodings, Head of Art, Marymount School, Kingston upon Thames

Participants learn about the materials, the making process, and the basic skills. They then work together to make their own designs come alive in mosaic. The use of simple geometric building blocks has proved to be a valuable teaching tool, which helps to develop spatial awareness and manual dexterity. Children of all abilities and disabilities can excel and we have found that taking part is a rewarding experience for all involved. Groups develop a sense of unity as well as pride and ownership in the resulting artwork. With former project themes ranging from local life and exploring nature to the history of the school, Mosaic Art Ltd offer an inclusive and alternative way to engage children in learning. Projects start from one day to several full days of fun depending on the scale of the work. The large scale projects champion the benefits of teamwork and encourage appreciation and respect for all cultures while the impressive end product yields a sense of achievement for all.

To get the most from the project the company requires a brief consultation that determines where the piece will be situated (interior or exterior) how many children you wish to involve, the age group and the topics or themes to explore. This mutual understanding ensures that the project can be carried out inline with the design and time requirements of the school. The projects are suited to both primary and secondary school ages, and give children the chance to take part in the entire creative process from the initial idea through to the rewarding conclusion, with results that promise to stand the test of time.

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Exterior playground benches & sculptures undertaken Experience with special needs Curriculum linked projects Site specific project design Family learning tutor Projects can include wider community & cluster schools CRB cleared and public liability insurance up to ÂŁ5m

Contact details - Mosaic Art Ltd, 18 St Fillans Road, London, SE6 1DG % 020 8788 3289 or 07989 392 856 @ mosaicallsorts@yahoo.co.uk : www.artmosaicdesign.co.uk

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Are you looking for a memorable Book Week activity? Do you have a theme to explore? Or do you simply want to stimulate your pupils’ creative writing or listening skills? TheWholeStory use storytelling, practical activities, workshops and INSETs to animate reading and writing, encourage engagement with literacy and inspire a love of words. With over 10 years experience in museums and schools TheWholeStory’s projects are energetic, fun and highly participatory and can be adapted to suit all ages and abilities. on the best ways to develop and apply them in the classroom. “Without doubt the highlight of our Book Week! Josh captivated every year group with a range of fascinating stories and thought-provoking questions. Fantastic value. I had recommended him to another school by lunchtime on the day of the visit! Thank you.” Elisabeth Broers, Holy Trinity School, Wallington

TheWholeStory deliver workshops and training relevant to staff working with Early Years to Key Stage 4 and can design courses to meet specific needs. All participants receive a workbook of notes, instructions and explanations and further tried and tested activities to reap the greatest rewards from your storytelling.

Creative Arts and Literature

TheWholeStory Telling stories, captivating young minds

“Sitting in a classroom watching more than 20 students, many of whom are usually too shy to utter more than a sentence or two, speak, or should I say perform, for 5 minutes without notes was one of the most moving occasions of my teaching career.” Peter Hyman, Deputy Head, Greenford High School

Storytelling Performance – TheWhloleStory’s colourful and energetic storytelling performances, of traditional stories from around the world, are entertaining, engrossing and thought provoking. Stories are brought to life with vivid descriptive language, dynamic performance style, humour and audience interaction to captivate pupils and teachers alike whether in the classroom, library or hall. TheWholeStory have visited schools across the country, performing to children of all ages, from nursery to GCSE. TheWholesStory’s storytelling can inspire and motivate boys and reluctant students or challenge gifted students to achieve more. Performances vary in length from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on age and group size – they do their best to see as many classes as they can, without compromising quality. Workshops and Residences – Creating stories and storytelling to stimulate, expand and support imaginations. TheWholeStory’s activities are designed to be fun and interactive learning opportunities that motivate a love of creativity, expression and working with others. Workshops can be part of a 1-day visit or can take place as a residency project, run over a number of days or weeks to incorporate storytelling performance, activities and INSET. TheWholeStory have lots of ideas to bring colour and energy to literacy and language. Their workshops can cover particular themes and topics, relate to specific projects or aspects of the National Curriculum. INSET and Training – TheWholeStory have developed a set of uncomplicated and practical approaches to enhance the skills of both confident and novice classroom storytellers. Their techniques and methods allow teachers to facilitate creative activities to motivate writing and expression in children of all ages and to engage children in a variety of topics through stories. The workshops are practical allowing participants, in a supportive environment, to try out their methods and reflect

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Performance, Activities, Workshops, Residencies, INSETs Foundation - Key Stage 4 Small-large groups, can work with clusters of schools CRB checked and insured Experienced Storyteller/Practitioners Half-day – 1-day – 1 term

Contact details % 0207 701 1063 @ info@thewholestory.org.uk : www.thewholestory.org.uk

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Creative Arts and Literature

Smarty Paints Pottery Painting Studio Smarty Paints are a fun and creative pottery painting studio in Wandsworth, South London. Pottery painting has been an art form since Ancient Greece and they enthusiastically continue this wonderful creative expression. Smarty Paints love people painting whether young or old and believe that everyone has artistic ability; they just need the encouragement and chance to discover it.

“Our Year 6 children had the most fabulous time at Smarty Paints celebrating the end of their 11+ exams. They loved designing and painting a commemorative plate to celebrate the wonderful time they have had at Finton House. I know that they will treasure their plates and can't thank Smarty Paints enough for all their kindness and assistance during the time we spent with them. I'm already looking forward to next year's trip.” Karol-An Kirkman, Finton House

Pottery painting is fun and easy but is also challenging because you are painting a 3D object and the technique to painting pottery is different from ordinary painting. It is exciting to get the pottery back after the glazing and firing process which makes the colours more vibrant and the surface smooth; quite different to what is seen when painting. Each painted item is unique and will keep forever. The paint used is a non-toxic pottery paint, which is totally safe. The glaze is unleaded. All pottery is totally useable whether it is a plate, tile or any of the other 100 items. Pottery is left to glaze and fire and ready to collect one week later. Visit us – School visits to the Smarty Paints studio are very popular as a way to broaden any curriculum project or topic or just for fun. Workshops at the studio include: • • • •

Introduction to painting pottery. Painting a pottery item of your choice. Tour of the glazing and kiln area. Cold drinks for children, hot drinks for the teachers

The studio is near both Wandsworth and Clapham Common, which provide an ideal place to get some fresh air or have your packed lunch after the painting session. Packed lunch can also be taken at the studio. Some examples of how some schools have enjoyed Smarty Paints workshops: • Finton House School Yr6, painted plates with the school’s emblem as a leaver’s memento. • Northcote Lodge School Yr3-Yr6, painted Halloween items as a reward activity with their tutor group. • St Helens Primary School Yr6, painted tea plates for Art Week British artists theme. • Cambridge House Disability Services Yr3-Adults, painted tiles as an activity within their Summer Activity Programme

Visiting you – Smarty Paints can take pottery painting into your classroom. You just need to provide tables, chairs and water! The paint does not stain and washes off surfaces and clothes very easily.

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Promotes creativity Useable pottery Key Stage 1 – 4, Adults, Disability Groups up to 30 CRB checked Full Public Liability Insurance

Contact details % 020 8772 8702 @ smartypaints@btconnect.com : www.smartypaints.co.uk

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Artyface have designed and created many fabulous mosaics, ceramic and painted murals while building strong links between schools and partners. They enjoy discussing and delivering your art project ideas and run successful INSETS while encouraging green-mosaics (re-using and recycling). Artyface Community Art have been working with schools, councils and architects, providing quality workshops for 4,000+ students every year for 12 years. They have many happy customers and are often invited back to schools every few years to work on a new project. “I am absolutely delighted by the buzz that has been created in our school by the fantastic mural work. This is really what is meant by a whole school project - it's a real community effort. Maud and her team have been an absolute pleasure to work with.” Martin Tune, Head

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Artyface Mosaics, Ceramic and Painted Murals

teacher, Bonner Primary School, Tower Hamlets

Artyface is an experienced, dynamic professional and inspirational community arts organization (with a pool of 10 specialists), led by artist Maud Milton. They were front cover of The Independent Education Supplement summer 2010 and their ceramic and mosaic projects have really excelled over the past years. Artyface specialise in transforming public and private spaces. Their expertise is ceramics and mosaics, as well as painted projects. Working closely with the community ensures the finished work is a legacy that belongs to you and is of a very high quality: the projects are drawn, designed and made with pupils. Artyface facilitate people of all ages and abilities working together in teams, co-operating and communicating with teachers, parents, dinner ladies, cleaners and even siblings and grandparents participating. They are experts at working with your ideas, budgets, enthusiasm and space. Projects enrich education, teaching many different skills, teamwork, discovering, developing and nurturing talents. Some are quick and easy to run, whereas others are fantastic, legacy projects that take longer to make. Every project is bespoke. Winn’s Primary School’s project involved every child going to draw local historical buildings. With the pupils participation, Artyface artists translated these into wonderful clay tiles and mosaics for a huge mural for the playground including William Morris motifs on the border as he lived locally. Other themes have included anniversaries; the local area; celebrating the theory of evolution; endangered species worldwide; multi-cultural patterns - inspired by the Quilt exhibition at the Victoria and Albert: but your theme can be anything. Costs and timescale vary depending on materials and size etc. All projects boost the arts and other curriculum targets, building bridges between people, places and organizations. Some murals build links between secondary schools and their feeder primaries, others simply transform a dull area into a more beautiful place which everyone can be proud of. Artyface teachers are all experienced at communication, research, teaching and making, as well as being inspiring and empathetic to work with, bringing new skills, volunteers, partners and enthusiasm into your school.

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Qualified & experienced practitioners Whole School Projects Promotes creativity & community From Design to installation Attractive & Durable Public Art

Contact details % 07958 911315 @ maud@artyface.co.uk : www.artyface.co.uk

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Environment and Nature 50

“We got to stroke newborn lambs and a goat and I pulled a carrot from the ground. Now I’ve asked my dad if we can get an allotment!”

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Environment and Nature

The Tropical Zoo Animal Encounters for School The Tropical Zoo attracts thousands of visitors each year, who enjoy the permanent exhibition of animals from every tropical region on earth. By combining fun and education, they aim to spread the message of conservation to a wider audience. Many of their animals are rescued from the illegal pet trade, private collectors or zoos, where their specific needs could not be met. The Tropical Zoo provides a safe haven for rescued and endangered animals and work hard to maintain an ideal environment for each species. People are becoming aware of the importance of the rainforest to our survival in the developed world. Forests breathe life into our world, shielding us from the worst effects of global warming, providing plant life that forms the basis of research into drugs to prevent or cure many serious illnesses. The rich diversity of life from the forest floor to the tallest canopy is dependent on our commitment to conservation now and in the future. The Tropical Zoo is a permanent exhibition of exotic animals and a centre for rescued and endangered species. Animal Encounters form an important part of the school trip experience and every effort is made to ensure that every visitor meets an exotic animal - close up! School trips engage the next generation of conservation minded youngsters and motivates them to learn by stimulating their imagination and arousing curiosity through physical interaction with the subject. With a blend of interactive, hands-on experience, they have so much fun that work becomes play. Schools receive an exclusive package including a half hour talk with hands-on encounters with animals in a purpose built lecture theatre. There are four talks to choose from: Lifecycles, Mini-Beasts, Conservation, and Rainforest. The animals used for handling include Snakes, Lizards, Mini-Beasts, Owls, Frogs and Baby Crocodiles. Different talks involve different animals. The Schools Education Pack contains teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; notes and a workbook for children with lots of interesting exercises. Children also enjoy exploring the exhibition, which includes displays of Marmosets, Birds, Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians, where they can feed the fish and the tortoises. There are also Pond Dipping and Picnic Areas. If transport is a problem, you can arrange a Roadshow, when The Tropical Zoo can come to your school. An experienced handler will encourage the children to touch the animals under safe supervision. They bring the creatures to you and explain their habits and environment to your group. The Roadshow is tailored to the age and curriculum requirements of your group and if you wish to discuss your requirements in advance The Tropical Zoo team can ensure the children enjoy an exciting, interactive learning experience to satisfy your needs. All Animal Encounters are supervised to ensure your safety and minimise any stress to the animals.

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- The Tropical Zoo, Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JF % 0208 847 4730 : www.tropicalzoo.org

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Teachers welcome on pre- trip visit Free teacher places with group bookings Undercover exhibition takes school trips all year School discount prices are ÂŁ3.90 per child Active conservation programme Full Zoo license, CRB and Insurance Supports national cirriculum Free Parking Established 21 years

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Impeyan Productions bring live, exotic creatures into schools or nurseries to provide an exciting, memorable and educational event. They are a well established organisation with 30 years experience of providing educational wildlife talks, and children's entertainment with animals. They maintain an impressive range of wildlife for events with emphasis on the audience being able to handle the animals under expert supervision.

Environment and Nature

Impeyan Productions The Zoo That Comes To You

Education involves getting out of the classroom to discover information on a practical level. Legislation and rising costs mean that practical external activities for children are becoming harder to obtain. Impeyan hope to compensate for this by providing valuable and practical experiential learning within the school environment. A mixture of different Impeyan animals can encompass themes such as camouflage, habitat, biodiversity, food chains, texture (very good for visually impaired/special needs students) and many other topics included in all key stages of the National Curriculum. All Impeyan presentations aim to encourage an interest in the natural world, promote conservation and to help finance breeding projects for many rare and endangered animals.

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Over 30 years experience CRB checked and fully insured Highly professional trained team Impressive range of wildlife Handling opportunities Worksheets Range of topics to suit you Special rates for schools Active conservation programmes All ages catered for Risk assessment documents

Contact details % 01992 446 211

: www.impeyan.net

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Environment and Nature

Surrey Docks Farm Working city farm Surrey Docks Farm, in the heart of London with the Thames Path running through it, provides pupils with unique opportunities to learn about farming and food production. Animals reared on the farm include milking goats, sheep, cows, pigs, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, bees and donkeys – with always careful attention to animal welfare and visitor hygiene. In its unique setting, the farm is an ideal resource for educational and environmental activities throughout the year. “Thanks for an excellent day out. The children loved seeing, touching and especially feeding the animals. We would love to come back in the Spring when there are lambs and piglets. Highly recommended.” Grant Perry, Teacher, Ivydale Primary School, Year 4

First established 500 metres downstream in 1975 on vacant land by Greenland Dock, the farm started raising livestock and producing food from what was regarded as wasteland. The farm moved to its present 2.2-acre site on the Thames at South Wharf in 1986: it’s a community asset used by a wide cross section of people and has an excellent educational reputation. School visits to the farm These are tailored to support the National Curriculum and specific teacher requirements. Half-day activities can be followed by lunch in the classroom and a set activity. • Farm tour – Children learn more about where their food comes from and discuss the origins of different foods such as meat, eggs, milk, bread and vegetables. • Apple tasting and pressing – Best in the Autumn...learn about the varieties of apple on the farm, and use the special equipment to mash and press them for the juice. • Goat’s milk and butter making – (Spring/Summer) Pupils can try milking the goats and making butter, then discuss dairy products and their part in a balanced diet. • Bee trail – Explore the life of a bee, pollination and bee products. Includes honey tasting and candle making. • Vegetable trail, planting and growing – Discuss the plants grown on farms and their uses in food. Children will sow seeds in a pot to take away with them to care for. • Composting and recycling – Pupils learn about what goes into a compost heap and the mini-beasts that live there. They will sieve their own compost and sow seeds. • Fabulous felt – A chance to learn about the uses of wool, meet the sheep, card wool and create their own piece of felt in this practical and fun workshop. Self-led activities Add to your visit by incorporating several self-guided activities, including a scavenger hunt and photo/sensory trail cards to investigate the farm further. Or you can visit resident blacksmith Kevin Boys on his working urban forge.

The farm is a unique classroom and teacher resource for Key Stages 1,2,3,4, covering Science, History, Geography and the Arts.

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Fully equipped classroom able to sit 30 Enhanced CRB Bespoke workshops and tailored visits Practical interactive learning that’s fun Lovely cafe open Wednesday–Sunday

Contact details - Surrey Docks Farm, South Wharf, 309.5 Rotherhithe Street, London SE16 5ET % 020 7231 1010 @ education@surreydocksfarm.org.uk : www.surreydocksfarm.org.uk • facebook • twitter

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Liam Moore, a commercial farmer for more than 30 years, introduces an exciting educational experience for young children. Inspired by observing his own children and their love of learning on the farm, he has created this unique service that brings the farmyard to the school ground. Liam uses his life experience and knowledge of farming to guide and motivate pupils to understand animals – how we use them, the food and clothing we obtain from them, their place in history and our modern society. “Having the laying hens and the chicks in our school was a great asset to the children’s learning. It meant that the activities that we carried out were practical and had more meaning. We could use the hens as a basis for our literacy work, such as life cycles, instructions and diary writing. Liam was great, too. The children asked him many questions and he was always on hand to help. I would thoroughly recommend it!” Holtspur School, Beaconsfield

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Creature Curriculum Adding life to lessons

Mobile Farm Workshops – Experience a day of fun and learning with a visit from the Creature Curriculum Roadshow. Designed to complement and enhance the teaching of the National Curriculum, workshops are designed around topics being studied in the classroom. Add value to your lessons with a mini farm – Mini farms provide children with a longer term active experience of caring for animals, introducing them to a new forum for observation and learning. Pupils of all ages can benefit. English is encouraged as new experiences are described and recorded. Maths comes alive, as feed intakes and growth rates of living animals are calculated. Science becomes actionpacked as children study how animals behave and adapt. Geography takes on new meaning as pupils discover the origin and habitats of animals. Design and Technology develops as classes can help plan and construct their own mini farm. How does it work? – Creature Curriculum can install and maintain a welfare-friendly mini farm within the school grounds, ensuring that both the teachers and the pupils have all the support they need. Children are involved in the setting up and running of their very own working farm. They will experience rearing chicks, lambs and piglets as well as producing and collecting their own free-range eggs. When school breaks up they take your farm away. Imaginative teachers will be able to devise a host of lessons that can be reinforced with this living world. Bookworm – Someone who enjoys reading books and gains knowledge from the written word

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Earthworm – Someone who enjoys the natural world and gains knowledge from the practical experience

R All staff are CRB checked and approved. R Foundation, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4

Remember your Earthworms Please note: sessions take place completely within school grounds and animals are kept in secure pens. School Health and Safety policies are adhered to. Transport used is in compliance with The Welfare of Animals in Transit, and visits are authorised by DEFRA. Fully insured.

Contact details % 01296 613 510 or 07525 297 938 @ liam@creaturecurriculum.co.uk : www.creaturecurriculum.co.uk

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STEM “Our science club is a fun way to learn about science without having to sit and listen to a lecture for an hour. It helps me understand stuff that I’ve done in science class and learn more about it.”

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STEM

Centre of the Cell Where science comes to life Centre of the Cell is the first science education centre in the world to be located within working biomedical research laboratories, part of Queen Mary University of London. Based in Whitechapel, East London, the Centre aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals, opening their eyes to science, medical research, ethics, careers and important health issues. An educational charity, admission to the Centre is free, and is very well connected to public transport. Centre of the Cell is suitable for primary and secondary school students. Content linked to Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 of the National Science Curriculum and cross-linked to Maths & Citizenship curricula. Cells are the building blocks of life. They are so tiny you can’t see them with your eyes and there are so many in your body you can’t count them. Cells work together to make you think, move, talk, laugh and be you. A single cell made you... The make-up of our bodies, the processes that make us grow and stay alive and healthy, are all explored by Centre of the Cell through ground breaking digital interactive games, films, microscopes & body parts. The Centre of the Cell ‘Pod’ is dramatically suspended above the futuristic laboratories. Centre of the Cell allows students to access Curriculum specific information in a truly informative and engaging way. Beyond the biology books – Through the Centre’s Learning Facilitators, interactive microscopes, real-life case studies and interactive games – all set within a ‘live’ biomedical research laboratory – you can be sure that your students will be stimulated by both the content and surroundings. Working scientists also take part in school sessions at the Centre. The ‘Pod’ at the Centre takes up to 40 people at a time. Your pupils will have the chance to explore, question and learn the basics, and beyond, about fertility, cell reproduction, birth, disease, medical research and healthcare. Follow the story of a couple receiving IVF treatment, with a Patient’s Journey, and discover amazing facts, such as how many cells we all make in a minute, how does mitosis happen, how genes shape your personality, and the difference between identical and non-identical twins, through the thoughtprovoking interactive sessions. Centre of the Cell’s website www.centreofthecell.org is a free stand-alone resource containing 150 pages of learning resources, including interactive games and ‘Cellpedia’ - a useful introduction to the words and terms relating to cell biology and biomedical research. Teachers and students can access specific Key Stage resources, fun quizzes and other educational materials on the Centre of the Cell’s website. Centre of the Cell also runs exciting and interactive biology themed workshops in schools. They are designed to inspire and stimulate pupils and encourage them to interact and

investigate. Please contact Centre of the Cell for prices and further details.

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Inspiring, Interactive Science FREE admission to the Centre Located in working research labs. Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 Sessions led by Learning Facilitators Science Ambassadors take part in sessions

Contact details % 020 7882 2562 @ info@centreofthecell.org : www.centreofthecell.org

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STEM

Bubblz! Making Maths FUN! Can you imagine making maths fun for your children? Using soap bubbles, balloons and a Bubblz! Maths Clown you can! Picture your children estimating how many of them will fit inside a cubic metre, and seeing the glee on their faces as they test out their guesses by getting in. What if your children visualised 3D shapes and then made them out of balloons? Can you even imagine a soap bubble in the shape of a cube? You won’t need to imagine, when a Bubblz! Maths Clown visits your school! The MLS (Mathematical Learning Systems) program, based on mathematical thinking, uses hands-on workshops, shows and assemblies. It has been developed with over 100,000 teachers and learners in schools. Resources have been cowritten with mathematical learning experts from Cambridge University and Bubblz! have run CPD sessions at schools and maths conferences in the UK, Europe and Africa since 2006. INSET (Primary) – Let's suppose you have INSET sessions followed by receiving additional resource packs. There you are, with focused, enthusiastic children, exploring maths using bendy straws, old newspapers, bits of string AND bubbles! Each and every child enjoying the activity at their own level of attainment.

What others say about their Bubblz! Maths Clown experiences: “The boys were enthralled. They had great fun and did lots of Maths. Thank you.” M. Willcok, St. Columba's, Herts “Bubblz! bubbled maths concepts very easily in every child’s mind.” Mrs Dutta, Risley Avenue Primary, London “We have always found Bubblz brings fun maths and lots of ideas for both teachers and pupils. A most valuable resource during our annual maths week.” Jeanette Scott, Maths Leader, Burhill School, Surrey

Maths Workshops (5 years and up) – What if your children used balloons for measuring exercises? How would they remember the experience of getting inside shapes they had designed, built and understood? Maths Shows (3 years and up) – Every answer leads to learning and there is no such thing as a wrong answer as learning is driven deep through experiential shows covering 2D and 3D shape & space, area and perimeter, mathematical thinking, estimating and much more, culminating in an aweinspiring “Show me the Maths” moment, where a child stands INSIDE a bubble dome. PTA Shows – Enjoy after school family shows as you team up with your PTA, and raise funds for the school. Follow Up – Drive the learning in deep with the follow up activities that will be sent to you after your visit from Bubblz! Making Maths FUN! But wait, there’s more! To find out how much more call now for an information pack – 0800 0430319.

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Early Years, Foundation, KS1, KS2, G&T & SEN INSET Interactive assemblies, workshops and shows Resource packs and on-going learning support Parent and family learning sessions PTA Fundraising shows Enhanced CRB checks

Contact details % 0800 0430319 @ maths@bubblz.co.uk : www.bubblz.co.uk

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STEM

Zen Machine Introducing Go, The Ultimate Brain Game Zen Machine was established by Peter Wendes MA(Ed), Vice President of The British Go Association, and his wife, Sheila. Their unique, active, engaging, educational and fun workshops have toured schools, colleges, museums, and festivals for the last ten years inspiring new Go players and Go clubs across the land! Simple rules lead to astonishing possibilities!

“I’m really impressed with the pitch of the workshop and your innate ability to tailor the presentation to the ability of the pupils and get them 'hooked' and thinking. The workshop provided such a brilliant learning opportunity that was really measurable by the concentration from the pupils and enjoyment of playing.” Andrea Broadbent, Tameside Excellence Cluster Manager

This mysterious and intriguing game, Go, began over 3,000 years ago in China. It is the second most popular board game on Earth. In East Asia the game has the status of a mental martial art. Go professionals are national celebrities and tournaments offer big prizes. Expert players still beat computers at high levels. The recent BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Why Go?’ featured Peter and Sheila’s groundbreaking work with children in Hampshire, and explored the history and rationale behind it. Workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities. Large groups of up to 100 can learn and play together. Two or more groups can participate in a full day. Multi-schools events, such as transition are an option. Moving between demonstrations, hands-on experimentation, film clips, question and answer, and individual and group play, everyone will discover surprises and puzzles in this ancient game. Go is accessible at many levels and teachers are delighted to find everyone able to participate successfully. The more able pupils see vast creative possibilities, start up clubs, take part in tournaments and even continue learning about Go for the rest of their lives. The less formally academic discover they have the ability to think ‘out of the box’ successfully. Go is an excellent tool for looking at learning, patterns, space, efficiency, balance and judgment. Strategies and tactics are investigated. Pupils gain confidence and insight. Any particular topics you choose can be linked into the presentation.

Go requires logic, respect, reason, flexibility, discipline and creativity. It has been a metaphor for life, war, economics, business and philosophy in its long history. The presenters are experienced teachers. It’s a dynamic show! Puppets help out with younger learners and mind-boggling facts and numbers astonish the budding geniuses of tomorrow. Einstein himself was a Go player! Keen beginners can develop skills by setting up a school Go club, entering the annual UK Go Challenge for Schools, or joining one of the seven London clubs. Some of our past pupils are now strong players with opportunities at local, national and international tournaments.

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Suitable for all Key Stages and abilities Teaching resources available Fun, active, and challenging Cultural experience days CPD – Teachers can learn together with pupils

Contact details % Peter Wendes 02392 267648 or 07833 507117 @ pwendes@hotmail.com : www.zenmachine.co.uk

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Science Dome Mobile Science Discovery Centre Science Dome explores science, geology and geography in an interactive way using the latest full dome 360 degree projection equipment. Science Dome visits schools providing an additional science resource and presenting a different learning experience to children. They provide fully digital mobile planetarium and natural history shows, utilising a purpose-built mobile dome situated in your school hall, or the UK’s first dome designed for exterior use.

“The presentation was adapted well for the needs of the school. The experience was thoroughly enjoyed by both children and adults! There was a buzz for days afterwards.” “We were delighted with the presentation. It supported the children’s learning and even from an adult point of view was amazing. Thank you.” Teacher Feedback A full day visit can include up to five class shows and there are a number of engaging and informative programmes to choose from, suitable for every year group including: 1. Solar System Tour and Beyond - KS2/3 2. Space Exploration (Apollo Moon Landings) - KS1/2 3. Dinosaur Show - KS1/2/3 4. Rocks, Soils and Fossils - KS2/3 5. Earth and Beyond - KS1/2 6. Light/Dark and Space - KS1 7. Light and Sound - KS1/2 8. Ancient Egypt (or Greece) and the Stars - KS1/2 9. Under the Sea - KS1/2 10. Pirates and the Sea - KS1 11. Fractal Dome (Maths and Natural Symmetry) - KS2/3 12. Down to Earth (Fossils and Earth's History) - KS1/2 13. Nano Cam Show (Biodiversity at Micro-level) - KS2/3 The innovative Dinosaur Show for example includes dinosaur pictures in 3D using 3D glasses (provided) and also real dinosaur fossils to handle and examine. The giant 180 degree projector is used to walk through a dinosaur landscape. The show starts with time travel back to the Jurassic times and pictures of early Earth landscapes. It then gives an interactive introduction to dinosaurs and talks about the fossils in the local Jurassic coast. The show ends with possible explanations for dinosaur extinction such as a large meteorite. They then look at the stars using the planetarium and observe many shooting stars and the night sky. Shows are typically 45 minutes in length but can be longer for older pupils. The Rocks and Fossils programme is one hour and includes samples to hold. Infant Schools are recommended to have 30-35 minutes for Reception and Y1. Please ensure you plan your schools event early with us, as they can take booking 6 to 8 months in advance. Certain dates during a term can be very busy. Content is constantly being developed, and covers many subjects. New additions to the Science Dome programme are four full-surround films using a new 360-degree projection system from the USA. These films wrap around and over the viewer on the whole surface of the dome, and are the type of films presented in fixed planetariums in science centres, but they will bring them to your school!

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Mobile Science Programmes Interactive and hands on elements Supports curriculum 180 – 360 degree projection 5 class shows in full day £450 + VAT per day

Contact details - Science Dome, 40 Drummond Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4DT

% 01202 304734 H 07948 396277 @ neil.carrington1@ntlworld.com : www.sciencediscoverydome.co.uk

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Maths Inspiration Lecture shows for teenagers Maths Inspiration gives Year 11s and sixth formers a chance to experience the UK's most inspiring maths speakers live, in big venues, presenting mathematics in the context of exciting, real-world situations. Set up in 2004, the shows now attract over 12,000 pupils per year, and many schools make this their big STEM outing of the year.

“. . . the most informative, funny and engaging lectures I’ve gone to see.” Year 12 student, Nottingham “Awesome!” Year 11, Reading

The shows are held in inspirational theatres and concert halls, and all have the same format: three interactive talks on topics that can range from the maths of designing rollercoasters to the links between maths and psychology. The shows last just under three hours, including a short interval and a lively Q&A session at the end. There's normally a choice of morning or afternoon shows. The speakers are all high quality presenters with plenty of experience giving talks to teenagers, and who have applied maths in diverse and fascinating ways within their careers. Maths Inspiration not only provides a high quality maths field trip, but feedback from teachers and students has also confirmed that the entertaining but educational way in which the events are run can have a long-term impact on the attitudes of students to maths.

What about younger audiences? If you want a flavour of the Maths Inspiration experience for pupils in Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3, some of their speakers are available to travel to schools to give age-appropriate talks: Rob Eastaway is the author of several bestselling books including Why Do Buses Come in Threes? and Maths for Mums & Dads. Rob gives maths and magic talks for primary children, and a variety of talks (on topics ranging from games and mind-reading to music) for Year 7 upwards. Contact him via his website www.robeastaway.com Matt Parker is a former teacher and now a stand-up comedian. Matt can tailor his highly motivational talks about The Simpsons, the fourth dimension and magic to all age groups. Contact him via his website www.standupmaths.com

Colin Wright works with students from Year 9 upwards. His renowned talk on the maths of juggling works with all audiences older than 13, and he runs masterclasses on other topics too. Contact him via his website www.solipsys.co.uk

Key information R Held in inspirational theatres/concert halls R Aimed at Years 11-13 R Three top speakers with interactive talks on topics that engage teenagers R Tickets heavily subsidised, aiming to reach as diverse an audience as possible R Ideas that you can discuss for weeks afterwards

Contact details % 020 8693 9259 @ mail@mathsinspiration.com : www.mathsinspiration.com

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Mad Science Live Interactive Programmes With innovative, interactive programmes for schools, Mad Science deliver sessions that spark the interest of the learners, entertaining children aged 3 – 11 of the wonders of Science. Already established in more than 250 schools in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex and now London , the unique sessions offer unforgettable after-school clubs, workshops and customised Science Days designed to inspire and enthuse all involved. “Static Shell and Mad Science left an impression on my Year 5 class and school that we won't soon forget! The children were able to reel off fact after fact once she had left us, but without a doubt the most pleasing moment as a teacher was to see how much fun it was possible for my class to have whilst also learning. Static Shell's science may well have been mad, but it was also fantastically enjoyable, and I confidently speak for all of my class when I say we would recommend this company to any school, any time, anywhere!” Mr Greg Harper, Deputy Head Teacher, Hartsbourne Primary School

With a core aim of ‘respecting and revitalising our scientific heritage for the next generation’, Mad Science provides hands-on demonstrations and insight in to Science affects the world around us. The ethos of capturing the imagination means that lessons are colourful, fun and full of wonder allowing the learners to explore the subject in a structured, safe and enjoyable way. The traditional perception of Science as “grey men in white coats,” gives way to a compelling new vision of excited, inquisitive children setting on a scientific adventure led by their very own “Mad Scientist”.

topics such as rocketry, magnets, polymers or even the science of toys! Sample workshops include: Dry Ice: Explore the 3 states of matter by turning water to ice in 30 seconds, building a bubbling potion, and creating the smoke illusions used in the movies. Space: The Final Frontier: The voyages of young inquiring minds on a quest to discover Space! Their mission: to take an exciting look at planets, moons, comets, and the stars. Magnetic Magic: Investigating the powers and daily uses of magnets. Test for electro magnetic fields and then use their knowledge to build their own electro magnet.

There are over 15 workshops specially designed for 3-5 year olds proving that you’re never too young to become a Scientist and discover the exciting world of weather, water, animals and space. Assemblies and full Science Days With a focus on high energy, Mad Science school assemblies and science shows are fast-paced presentations performed for large groups of children (50 – 300, sometimes more) that will often involve volunteers and live demonstrations. Whether mixing up slimy concoctions or launching model rockets, the shows promise to delight and excite. Workshops can also be arranged for each class, complementing the curriculum with practical demonstrations and hands-on activities that allow the entire school to take part.

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Mad Science after-school clubs run for one hour per week over a period of eight weeks. Led by skilled, experienced and entertaining instructors who are all CRB-checked and Safeguarding trained. The sessions cover a range of fascinating science

% 0208 8327447

R All presenters are enhanced CRB checked R Full public liability insurance R Pre-school, Foundation, KS1&2

@ madscience.london@gmail.com : www.madscience.org/east

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Einstein's Entertainers Making Science Fun Einstein's Entertainers offer a variety of science based activities to suit your occasion and have worked with schools charities and uniformed groups across the UK. They can tailor workshops to suit specific requirements and also perform a number of assemblies and shows including Atomic Assembly, Frozen Explosions or just an amazing show packed with favourite experiments. Assemblies are free to new schools that want to start an after school science club, but can also be arranged as one off performances. “I have made up my mind now to be a scientist when I am older, it is so much fun! I can study science and then I can even work at Einstein's Entertainers, can't I?” Ben “It was so funny when we used the machine that made everyone's hair stand up they looked really silly.” Laura “I have never had so much fun ever at a club, I look forward to it so much and I have found out so many amazing things, I don't want it to end!” Amy

Their engaging and fun workshops stimulate interest in science and support the national curriculum and include: Slimy Science, Exciting Electricity, Science vs. Magic, Push & Pull Olympics, Incredible Insects, Spaceman, CSI, The Sounds of Science, The Science of Light. National Science and Engineering Week this year is 11th – 20th March 2011, but they are available to come in any time to help your science week run smoothly. Their material is designed to back up and build on the National Curriculum and has been put together in partnership with schools and teachers, inspiring young minds with a passion for science. Whether blasting off rockets, watching sparks fly or getting to grips with the slimy gross world of polymers, they strive for excellence and sciencetastic hilarity every time. Einstein’s Entertainers after school clubs operate in many schools across the London, Surrey, Kent and the South East demonstrating scientific principles through fun, hands-on experimentation. They are also proud to be affiliated with The British Science Association and CLEAPSS. Most of the lessons include something for the young scientists to take home and enjoy. The topics covered offer a great variety and all follow the National Curriculum. At completion of the course, all children get a certificate for each different module, which they can treasure for years to come, and display with pride. The After School programme can be adapted to fit into your school calendar with a normal programme consisting of 8 club sessions once a week, each an hour long. Each lesson builds on what has been learned in the previous class so your young scientist can build their scientific knowledge. The science programmes run in the school classrooms and Einstein’s Entertainers are very sensitive to the fact that classrooms must be left if the condition that they are found. As such they clean up after every class to ensure that they are left spotless.

Einstein’s Entertainers are extremely thrilled to be nominated for the 2011 "What's on 4 Junior Awards in association with Konfidence". The award rewards and recognises the people and companies providing the best activities for children across the UK. They are also affiliated with The British Science Association - a registered charity that exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering in the UK.

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Delivered to over 50 schools and 26,000 pupils KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum Affiliated to British Science Association and CLEAPSS Supply equipment, lesson plans and materials CRB checked and fully trained instructors Hassle free event - admin/planning work done for you Help children develop a better understanding through demonstration and hands on experiments to assist their transition to KS3 Science

Contact details % 020 8123-8697 @ info@e-entertainers.co.uk : www.e-entertainers.co.uk

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Pro Education Science, Art, Maths, and INSET shows and workshops Run by Dr Jasmine Pradissitto, physicist and now international fine artist (www.pradissitto.com), ProEducation was conceived in response to a passion for communicating seemingly difficult subjects practically, simply and creatively. Having worked with everyone from The BBC, and the Institute of Education to the Science Museum our approach is increasingly in demand from universities and LEA’s alike. All the tried and tested, the experiments have been perfected in schools and we are very flexible in our delivery. “Dr Jasmine kept Year 8 and Year 9 on the edge of their seats during her highly theatrical and very hands-on demonstration…..The Art of Science talk proved to be breathtaking and the gasps of disbelief and wonder made for a highly charged atmosphere.” JAGS, London Read a sample of the Year 9 comments at www.jags.org.uk

'In a good experiment and a good piece of art, the unexpected happens' It was Einstein who said ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge’ and the current emphasis on the creative in teaching across the Key Stages is testament to this.

The Art of Science Hands-On Workshops and Shows Using stunning and vivid demonstrations; lasers, rainbows, 3D bubbles etc., your children will experience and produce wonderfully individual data and artwork using scientific investigation and phenomena.

Mad Materials Hands-on Workshops and Shows An exciting and noisy selection of experiments highlight the true awe of chemistry; exploding custard; skinny water; giant bubbles and more. “We were delighted with the feedback. Some actually rang in asking how to repeat activities – brilliant!!”

Amazing Magical Science Hands-on Workshops and Shows A selection of table top and very reproducible experiments which will astound, excite and make you laugh! Exploding water; balloon kebabs; screaming straws. INSET/CPD Magical Science with The Art of Science From Google to Apple to Pixar, simple creative skills are used to crystallise and communicate in ways that people simply ‘get’. Proven to stimulate the higher order scientific thinking skills, the activities focus upon ‘Physical Processes’ and ‘Materials’. They inspire and create understanding in scientific concepts in a different way…..whilst having some serious fun!

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CPD/INSET Suitable for all ages-small and large groups Delivered to over 2000 schools Ideal for Special Needs Cross curricular CRB checked

Contact details % 07973 230792 @ dr.jasmine@proeducation.co.uk : www.proeducation.co.uk

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Winston Churchill’s Britain at War Experience 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 Blitz with special effects highlighting the sights, the sounds, the artefacts, and even the dust, smoke and smell of an air raid at its height.

“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

The museum has an astonishing collection of evocative photographs and an enormous number of actual relics. Everything from toilet rolls and soap to an Anderson shelter, you can sit in and hear air raids overhead. There are shops displaying what was available for purchase during the war years and a feature devoted to Winston Churchill. The education packs available for primary schools include activity sheets intended to support National History Curriculum Key Stage 2 Core Study Unit 4 - Britain Since 1930. The particular emphasis is on the experience and impact of the Second World War in Britain and covers topics including: Sheltering in the Underground, Gas Masks, Anderson Shelters Rationing, Fighting Fires, Evacuation, and The Blackout. For secondary schools activity sheets are linked with the main themes of ‘Britain at War Experience’ and form part of the study programme for the History National Curriculum key stage 3, Core Study unit 5 - The era of the Second World War with particular emphasis on the experience and impact of war, and the home front in Britain. There are four titles: ‘Air Raid precautions’ ‘Andersons and the Underground’ ‘Women in Wartime’ and ‘The Blitz’. Each unit includes an introduction to the area of study and acts as a stimulus to further enquiry. The suggested activities are of varying levels of difficulty and may be used for individual work or group discussion. They invite pupils to develop their understanding of the Second World War, to think about the experiences that are recreated in the Supplement and to explore their own attitudes and reactions.

The museum allows pupils to use a range of historical Artefacts, Documents, Posters, Printed Resources, Pictures and photographs, Film Music and Sound Recordings. Tasks have been designed with National Curriculum Attainment Targets in mind, but are not connected to specific targets or levels, as these will vary according to the age and ability of each group.

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Dedicated Learning Centre Curriculum support for KS 2 – 4 Primary & secondary education packs Online learning resources Brings World War II to life Hands On experiential learning Coach parking available

London Bridge 2 minutes

Contact details - Winston Churchill’s Britain at War Experience, 64-66 Tooley Street, London Bridge SE1 2TF % 0207 4033171 @ info@britainatwar.org.uk : www.britainatwar.co.uk

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With 120 acres of park land, Wat Tyler Country Park is one of the most picturesque areas in Essex. The Education team at the Wat Tyler Education Centre can provide you with a wide selection of all year round, indoor and outdoor countryside education to suit your every need. This state-of-the art facility offers Education and Conferencing Facilities for school and community groups, as well as courses for the general public.

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Wat Tyler Country Park Education One great thing leads to another...

“Thank you for a very enjoyable night walk. The hotdogs and hot chocolate were a very welcome addition on a damp cold evening too!” 1st Pitsea and Vange Scouts “The children had a great day and it really helped consolidate their understanding. We are enjoying followingup our trip in the classroom.” Great Totham Primary School

The Wat Tyler Centre education suite of 3 classrooms includes: interactive white-boards, digital projectors, digital microscopes, weather station and all the equipment necessary to carry out field studies activities or classroom based exercises. The new Wat Tyler Centre also boasts a large café, interactive exhibition, gift shop and generous toilet provision. Several historic thatched buildings are available for learning activities, whilst the former dynamite factory provides a fascinating study of industrial archaeology. Residential Education Facilities and Programme – The ‘Resi’ has 32 children’s bunk beds, in 2 dormitories with dedicated shower/toilet facilities. There are also 6 staff bunks in 2 other dormitories. Catering is provided by Churchill Caterers. The Resi is fitted with air conditioning and central heating services for all-year-round study. The educational programme ‘Survival Challenge’ is a 2 or 3 day environmental/heritage focussed series of activities including: team building, freshwater investigations, study of the remains of their very own Dynamite factory, craft activities, ‘army training’, nightwalk and campfire. The excellent new facilities at the Wat Tyler Centre are utilised to the full, as is the 125 acre Wat Tyler Country Park. The ‘Resi’ is also available for private hire by groups wishing to run their own programmes or self cater. All-Year-Round Day Visit Programme – The Wat Tyler Education Team offers a wide range of day, half day and evening courses for pre-school, primary and older students. These cover topics such as terrestrial/freshwater investigations, history (there are a number of historic thatched buildings and remains of a dynamite factory on site), river studies, art/craft and environmentally focussed topics. Teachers’ INSET and Adult Education Programmes – They offer a comprehensive range of INSET courses for teachers including: Education Conferences, Forest School related training, Story Telling, Leading Earthwalks, Freshwater Investigations, River Studies, Heritage-based Learning and Outdoor Learning. Education Team – The Education Team consists of an Education Officer and 4 Education Assistants offer a wealth of teaching experience at Primary, Secondary, Adult and Special Needs levels. They regularly revise their programmes of study, developing new ones and tailoring them to client needs.

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Key Stage 1–4, Also AS, A level and undergraduate groups PPA throughout the year All staff CRB checked

Contact details - Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex SS16 4UH % 01268 465 383 or 01268 550 088 @ wattyler.education@basildon.gov.uk : www.wattylercountrypark.org.uk

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Dance On Workshops for Schools Dance On is a collective of first class, entertaining callers who specialise in providing music and dance tailored to your event. They call dances to recorded music or live bands depending on your requirements and budget. They employ professional and experienced bands ranging from duos 5 piece ceilidh bands and their enthusiasm ensures great participation and a day to remember.

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for all the work you did in our school today. The children (and staff!) had a really fantastic time. It was really very lovely to watch all ages getting involved and having such a good time”. Teacher, School workshop

Dance On provide high quality dance workshops and classes to teachers for INSET, and to children either as part of the curriculum or as an after school club and for Festivals and fun days, fetes and fairs. Dance Styles covered include: • • • • •

Traditional English Dance, Morris Dance and Country Dancing, Ceilidh Dances, (Scottish and Irish) Line and Solo Dance, including solo Latin American, American Hoe Downs, including Line and Square dances Cuban Salsa

Dance On can tailor workshops to a School’s specific requirements and link the dances to songs and games. All classes and workshops focus on creative input from participants while exploring the Traditions behind different dance forms. They are particularly committed to involving children in English dance traditions, different styles of Morris dance and English Country Dancing, including Morris as a performance dance. All teaching is based on best dance and exercise practice; regular attendance at dance classes will significantly contribute to a healthy and active lifestyle. Dance On teacher workshops focus on building teachers’ confidence in dance and showing how to structure teaching for the various dance forms. • Border Morris – Aimed at Key Stage 2 classes, this energetic dance style has proved very popular, especially when it comes to engaging boys in dance activities. • Dance and Physical Song – Especially developed for Key Stage 1 and young children, this workshop features a few simple dances and songs with actions. • Making Up Dances – Suitable for Key Stage 2 and above, this workshop focuses on creative input from children and helps to develop team working. • Cowboy and Other American Dances – Suitable for Key Stage 2, focussing on dance technique and basic choreography. If classes are attended on a regular basis, ISTD medal tests can be offered.

All the teachers have extended CRB clearance and full indemnity insurance. The costs will depend on travelling time, but we are currently charging £60 per teacher per hour.

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Wide variety of dance styles Engaging activity for boys and girls Live or recorded music Flexible tailored package Physical and mental stimulation Teacher training sessions available Develops confidence, coordination and social skills

Contact details - Dance On, 7 Redleaf Close, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UD % 01892 521310 H 07738 709080 @ info@danceon.org : www.danceon.org

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The 25th. Bomb Disposal Co. Royal Engineers was formed on May 8th 2004 to portray the little known story of the Bomb Disposal Companies of the Royal Engineers, operating between 1939 – 1945. At the start of WWII, and early into 1940, the job of bomb disposal fell to the Air Raid Department & Civil Defence Corps. The Royal Engineer units were officially formed 11th May of that year. The group provide a realistic and invaluable educational interpretation of bomb disposal in WWII.

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25th Bomb Disposal Co. Royal Engineers Living History Group

“The 25th Bomb Disposal Unit is a committed team of professionals who work hard to recreate the unique experience of the blitz and its legacy of the unexploded bomb. Their meticulous and historically accurate presentations and reenactment provides as close to real life experience as you could wish for and also underlines the brave work of the pioneers of bomb disposal and the continuing dedication of combat engineers working in war zones today.”

In September 1940, after just two weeks of the Blitz, there were more than 3,700 unexploded bombs waiting to be dealt with in London alone. The unknown quantity of these UXBs were crippling the nation: People were too frightened to return to their homes & factories central to the war effort, and key roads and railways were closed for fear of the damage that an explosion could cause. Armed with the most basic equipment & little information, the Newly formed Royal Engineer sections were sent out to extinguish the threats of UXBs. In some cases, these UXBs were to be defused ‘regardless of loss of life to bomb disposal personnel. The group is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the work of the Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal units during WW11. They are based in Hampshire under the command of Capt. Mike Authers and provide static displays of inert ordnance with an Interactive course for children and they also re enact set piece scenarios & demonstrations , such as defusing UXBs, Butterfly bomb disposal, and how firebombs were dealt with. They are available for Educational School Talks including demonstrations of WWII Bomb Disposal. Typical School Visit includes: • An Explanation of the work of Bomb Disposal Soldiers in WW11 • Static Display of Ordnance – inert shells and bombs • Accurate demonstration of how bombs were defused • Types of fuses & typical booby traps • How mines were laid/ detected & defused. • DVD of WWII Govt. Public Warnings. • The Types of Butterfly bombs and different methods of disposal. • Question & Answer & Class Quiz Competition. Interactive bomb disposal experience, which features observation, mine detecting & bomb defusing. pupils will benefit from a hands on learning experience of bomb disposal work during WWII. All Pupils in Class will receive a certificate & replica leaflets from WW11. During the display defusing of the replica 250kg bomb a Small controlled pyrotechnic can be set off for added dramatic effect.

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Key Stage 2 & 3 Groups from one class to full school Downloadable risk assessments Full Public Liability Insurance Visit before booking date to assess/setup area 7yrs WWII Reenactment We do not show or carry any guns/knives as this has no relevance to history of bomb disposal

Contact details % 01264336922 or 07933 186318 @ capt.mike@talktalk.net or Johnny.Yuma@hotmail.com : 25thbombdisposalcorelhg.webeden.co.uk

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Yellow Earth East Asian Arts Workshops Yellow Earth is the UK’s leading British East Asian theatre company. They produce exciting, vibrant performances that will thrill young audiences, using performing traditions of east and west to celebrate the meeting of different cultures, and workshops and residencies as part of their extensive education and outreach programme.

“It was absolutely excellent, the pupils loved it! I was very impressed with what we managed to do in such a short amount of time!” Teacher, Fitzwimarc School “There’s no doubt about the theatre company, absolutely, really fabulous.” Teacher, Wisborough Green School

Yellow Earth offers a variety of school workshops using Chinese and East Asian art forms such as Beijing Opera, paper cutting, origami, shadow puppetry, Balinese masks and storytelling. These art forms are introduced in an accessible and fun way by experienced workshop leaders, creating a unique learning experience. All our facilitators are of an East Asian background bringing their unique culture and experience to you. They will be fully CRB checked and will have trained with the company. If you would like a language element (Mandarin or Cantonese) as part of the workshop please state when booking. Popular workshops include: Shadow Puppets – Lights, Screens and Magic – This workshop introduces the ancient art of Chinese Shadow Puppets and paper cutting. The children make their own shadow puppets and paper cuts and perform with them in a traditional Chinese tale behind the screen. Storytelling – The Nightingale – A specially designed interactive storytelling workshop based on the beautiful story of The Nightingale. Set in China when the Emperor still ruled, the story takes place on the eve of New Year with all its accompanying traditions. Beijing Opera – A practical introduction to the principles of this unique form of traditional Chinese theatre and a chance to explore how some of these key elements can be used in the students own drama work. Balinese Masks – Using the half masks of the Balinese Topeng, students will be introduced to this ancient and revered art form and have a chance to create their own contemporary characters.

They also offer Chinese Dance and Music workshops, Calligraphy and Origami. Yellow Earth has worked in partnership with community groups, schools, colleges, drama schools and heritage organisations and is always looking to work in partnership with schools to create a programme to suit you.

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East Asian Arts Workshops Exploring East Asian Culture Shadow Puppets, storytelling, Chinese dance & music Chinese New Year Celebrations Suitable for all ages and abilities

Contact details - Yellow Earth, 3rd Floor, 20 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DF % 0207 734 5988 @ admin@yellowearth.org : www.yellowearth.org

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The Bank of England Museum’s education programme is designed to support aspects of teaching in several curriculum areas for key stages 2 and above. It includes highly interactive cinema presentations, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and keeping them engaged and interested throughout. The presentations aim to improve pupils’ awareness of money and give them a better appreciation of their own spending and saving decisions. Presentations for younger children cover the history, function and value of money and concepts such as banking, changing prices and interest rates. Presentations for older students help them understand how everyone’s earning, spending, saving and work fit together to form the economy and how our individual activities help to shape the way the economy functions.

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The Bank of England Museum Educational Programme

For secondary school students studying economics and business studies, the Museum offers a presentation on the role and functions of the Bank of England as the central bank of the United Kingdom. It consists of a twenty-minute film followed by a question and answer session in which the topics covered in the film can be explored in greater detail. The question and answer session can be tailored to meet the requirements of the group. Presentations are available to groups of between 15 and 50 students and are free of charge but their popularity means that they must be booked in advance (email education@bankofengland.co.uk). After the presentations, students can enjoy a fascinating visit to the Museum which includes audio-visuals and interactive displays. One of the most popular exhibits allows visitors to take control of a virtual hot air balloon to learn about setting interest rates. Other displays that never fail to amaze pupils of all ages are the one million pound note and the genuine gold bar that can be handled and lifted, although its 13 kg of weight will catch a few people by surprise. Activity sheets are available for all age groups. The Bank of England also offers two free resources for schools which are based on the materials used in the Museum’s presentations. For 9−11 year-olds, Pounds & Pence covers the history, function and value of money and concepts such as banking, changing prices and interest rates. The aim is to improve pupils’ awareness of money and prices in every day life and give them a better appreciation of their own spending and saving decisions. For 14–16 year-olds, Made of Money describes what the economy is, how it works, how it stays on track, and its everyday relevance to teenagers. Both resources comprise printed information and activity cards, a DVD / video and teachers’ notes. They cover the topics in an engaging and accessible style using examples and illustrations from daily life so that young people can easily relate the ideas to their own experiences. For more information or to download our activity sheets and Teaching Resources, please visit the website at www.bankofengland.co.uk/education.

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Free of charge – booking essential Interactive cinema presentations Audio-visuals and interactive displays Free resources for schools Supports key areas of curriculum

Contact details - Education & Museum Group, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH % 0207 601 5545 @ education@bankofengland.co.uk : www.bankofengland.co.uk/education

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Holocaust Survivor Stories London Jewish Cultural Centre Eye witness testimony from Holocaust survivors is the most powerful tool in raising awareness of the dangers of prejudice and racism. London Jewish Cultural Centre’s survivor speakers’ programme enables thousands of school children each year to hear and learn from these compelling stories of human endurance and man’s capacity to ill-treat his fellow man.

“Students were unanimous in the verdict that this was the most important historical experience they had ever had.” Vandean School, Kent “Without the visit the Holocaust would just seem like another history topic. It gave a reality to the subject which it is impossible to convey through textbooks.” La Sainte Union School, London

“Your story touched me in so many ways that I know will stay with me for the rest of my life.” Arnita Manandhar, Year 11, Preston Manor High School

In 1994 Holocaust studies became a compulsory part of the school curriculum. This led the Holocaust and Anti-Racism Department of the London Jewish Cultural Centre to formalise its visiting speaker programme, formerly run on an ad hoc basis. Over the past 17 years the programme has gone from strength to strength, reaching out to schools throughout the country. In 2008/9 alone, Holocaust survivors gave direct testimony to over 15,000 students. Some 60 Holocaust survivors, not all of whom are Jewish, act as school speakers for us. They have endured a range of Holocaust experiences – kindertransport, the ghettos, hidden children, false passports, slave labour, camps. All speakers are people with direct experience of the Holocaust. They have been helped in the presentation of their story and in dealing with questions from both pupils and teachers. The LJCC Holocaust and Anti-Racism Department makes all the arrangements. Supported by a marvellous team of volunteer drivers, the department liaises with the schools, and requests feedback from students and teachers. Speakers give their time voluntarily, but all their travel expenses are met. Some are able to talk more frequently than others; how often they talk, and where, is entirely at each individual’s discretion.

Mindful of the survivors increasing age and frailty, an LJCC Legacy initiative has been launched to enable future generations to keep these testimonies alive, using recorded survivor tapes, personal reminiscences, photos, maps and other memorabilia. Meanwhile, if you have not heard a survivor speak, try to do so. The impact of direct testimony cannot be overestimated.

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Suitable for pupils aged 11 and up Holocaust Education Teaching Packs provided Online learning resources Speakers can speak to whole year groups

Contact details - Holocaust Education and Anti-Racism Department, London Jewish Cultural Centre, 94-96 North End Road, London NW11 7SX % 020 8457 5021 @ survivors@ljcc.org.uk : www.ljcc.org.uk/holocaust

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Professional didgeridoo player and author of the best-selling range of tuition materials ‘How to Play the Didgeridoo’. Jonny can engage, educate, entertain and inspire all ages and abilities through workshops, presentations, demonstrations and performances using elements from Aboriginal Australian culture and music.

Heritage and Cultures

Jonny Cope The Didgeridoo Man

“It was a fantastic day and the feedback from the kids and staff was extremely positive, thanks again”. Teacher, Grove School, Market Drayton

“Thank you so much for your workshop on Wednesday. We have had some great positive feedback from both teachers and boys.” Teacher, TWGSB, Kent “Thanks for such a great day Mr Didigeridoo Man!”. Pupil, Grove School, Market Drayton

Over the last 10 years he has offered a wide range of activities centred around the didgeridoo and the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. His most popular services are listed below and these can be subject to a ‘mix & match’ approach to fulfill your requirements in terms of educational content, age group, timing, budget and fun! 1

Presentation/demonstration playing and short introduction during morning assembly 5–30 mins

Individual classroom sessions 15 – 120 mins.

Aboriginal story-telling, ‘Dreamtime’ stories.

Didgeridoo playing This is tailored to age group so younger audiences get to listen for the sound of various animals, etc. Older groups get a mix of contemporary, faster playing and more traditional styles. This can be further extended into basic concepts of music theory.

Explanation/discussion of Aboriginal culture and history Some guidance from the school beforehand is appreciated as issues around colonisation, persecution, etc. can be both upsetting and politically sensitive.

Basic didgeridoo ‘workshop’ Children get to have a go. This can be expanded for older pupils so that they can attain basic sound control on plastic instruments.

Didgeridoo making and decorating Either with cardboard tubes and paints supplied by host school for decorating instruments or plastic pipe and adhesive spots and tapes, supplied by JC, for playable instruments that children take home. The latter option costs an additional £4 per didgeridoo.

Aboriginal art Painting in styles inspired by traditional art. School to supply materials and staff as needed.

Larger group session in hall 30 mins - all day.

10 Any of the activities from the list above. Fees – The Digeridoo Man charges £60 per hour with a minimum booking of 3 hours to cover travel time and expenses within a 60 mile radius of London. Venues further away are by arrangement. His half-day rate (4 hours with breaks) is £240 and a full day (6 hours with 1 hour lunch break and refreshment breaks) is £360.

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Exploring Australian and Aboriginal culture and music CRB checked Public liability insurance (10 Million) Foundation to KS4 Experienced workshop provider All equipment provided

Contact details - Sound For Health, 2 Church Avenue, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5JQ % 0208 429 1074 or 07747 018518 @ info@soundforhealth.com : www.soundforhealth.com

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PSHCE “I did the stock ordering and management for our healthy tuck shop. I was made up it all added up at the end and felt really important when I could see the row of pupils queuing up to buy their snacks.”

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PSHCE

Health Matters Education Health Focus Day Health Matters Education is a national partner in supporting Change4Life. Their wide range of high quality teaching resources help schools to achieve and importantly maintain National Healthy Schools Status. With a 'whole school approach' in mind these inspiring cross curricular resources demonstrate how settings and schools can implement a more ‘active and creative’ EYFS and KS1/KS2 curriculum.

“This was great! The children learnt a lot through the active element and I picked up some ideas for teaching.” Year 6 teacher, West Felton Primary School “It was fantastic because we were making our hearts fit. A really fun way of learning about our body and food groups.” Year 2 pupil

Health Focus Day - With a ‘whole school approach’ in mind, Health Matters Education is available to support individual schools through the delivery of their unique Health Focus Days. Focus days include a whole school assembly, health related exercise sessions for all children and elements of CPD for school staff and are fun, educational and inspiring. This exciting initiative from Health Matters Education has been very well received by hundreds of schools across the UK. Their tutors display a genuine passion for children’s health and well being. They undergo a rigorous training and quality assurance programme to ensure they have the necessary skills to engage everyone and importantly demonstrate that they can generate a rapport with pupils and school staff.

Showcasing ideas for the implementation of a more ‘active and creative’ Early Years Foundation Stage (England), Foundation Phase (Wales) and KS1/KS2 Curriculum Elements of the day led by a specialist ‘Health Matters’ tutor includes: Whole school assembly - led by tutor. Opportunities for school staff to observe the ‘Busy Feet’ and ‘Health Matters’ resources in action through watching/participating in whole class demonstration lessons i.e. from Nursery through to Year 6. Opportunities to engage parents in a variety of workshops. Staff meeting - discussion and a closer look at the resources. Continual Professional Development tailored to suit the individual needs of your school staff.

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The emphasis of the day is to provide staff and pupils with an insight into the ‘Health Matters’ and ‘Busy Feet’ programmes whilst providing all those that observe with a wealth of ideas and an understanding of how the resources work in practice. Some schools have welcomed this as an opportunity to recruit parents onto many of the varied workshops on offer. Throughout the day the Health Matters tutors will outline links between curriculum subjects and areas of learning, as this can deepen children’s understanding and make learning about health and fitness a real and exciting experience. With busy feet modules costing just £70 and Health Matters £60 per box they represent an excellent value for money resource for promoting and maintaining the health of your pupils.

Health Matters Education

Now recruiting

Health Matters Education is a national partner in supporting Change4Life and Healthy Schools

www.healthmatterseducation.co.uk

CPD Sessions/Workshops Please contact us to find out more about our high quality CPD delivery and/or workshop opportunities.

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All tutors CRB checked Whole school tutor led assembly Opportunity to see resources in action Participate in class demonstrations Staff meetings to discuss resources CPD tailored to suit the needs of staff

Contact details % 01938 579163

For more information about joining our team please contact us

H 07746 19 31 31 @ enquiries@healthmatterseducation.co.uk : www.healthmatterseducation.co.uk

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Mind Adrenaline Teambuilding Workouts to Inspire 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. Each team-orientated session is catered to the demands of your school and promises to be a rewarding and unforgettable experience that will include lots of laughter and more than a little brain ache!

“The team from mind adrenaline were a real find. The guys are organised and efficient taking away a lot of the stress of organsing curriculum days. Many students commented very positively about the delivery and the group work tasks they completed.” Rachel Cruise, Shelley College

Here are just a few of the options available: Supermarket Wars – Do your pupils fancy themselves as mini entrepreneurs? This Apprentice inspired workshop gives youngsters a chance to test their business acumen by turning around an ailing supermarket. Tackling maths problems in a business setting and selecting products to sell, the workshop gives children a taste of the real world of industry. Krypton Dynamic – As the name implies, this workshop recreates the game show, famed for its mental and Physical trials and sees teams tackling tasks designed to promote communication, problem solving and creativity. Championing unity and teamwork, the sessions can last between 2 hours, up to the whole day and offer invaluable study skills such as time management and memory rounds for the ultimate in speedy brain-training. Urban Challenge – Urban Challenge brings geography to life with a range of orienteering, map reading and problem solving tasks, set against a back drop of your choice. Children work together armed with a challenge pack containing a personal GPS, clues sheet, compass, binoculars, camera and map. Points are earned for answering clues, taking creative photos and completing team challenges while providing experiential, hands-on learning of geography. Grafitti Crew – has a real wow factor! The crew erect a portable graffiti wall 3 to 10 metres in length to suit your venue size and participants designing and spraying their own artwork. They also get to learn the history behind graffiti in a fun and interactive way. Saarcki & Saarcki – is a fantastic, film based event that will push your group’s planning and creativity skills. You work with a professional film crew but you write, script, shoot, direct and act in your own masterpiece and usually with fantastic results! Mind Adrenaline provide cost-effective, flexible workshops guaranteed to boost pupils’ self esteem and engender a sense of achievement while incorporating cross curricular support for ICT, PE, Geography and PSHCE. They deliver innovative workshops to inspire, exhilarate and challenge children through an array of curriculum related challenges. Each team-orientated session is catered to the demands of your school and promises to be a rewarding and unforgettable experience that will include lots of laughter and more than a little brain ache!

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Key stage 3-4 Groups from 10 – 150 All staff CRB checked Risk Assessments available Full Public Liability Insurance Suitable for Enterprise Day

Contact details - Mind Adrenaline, 8 Highlands, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5HL % 0800 098 8686 @ info@mindadrenaline.com : www.mindadrenaline.com

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Aboriginal Culture Adventure Activities Adventure Activities Aerial Dance Aerial Skills Aerial Theatre African Drumming Workshops Air Raids Amphibians Anderson Shelters Animals Animation Workshops Archery Art Art and Craft Art Workshops Arts â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Crafts Athletics Australian Culture Australian Music

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Badminton Sport and Recreation Balinese Masks Heritage and Cultures Ballet Performing Arts Balloon Modelling STEM Ballroom Performing Arts Baseball Sport and Recreation Basketball Sport and Recreation Batik Performing Arts Behaviour Management.Educational Resources and Teacher Training Behavioural Advice Educational Recourses Bejing Opera Heritage and Cultures Biology Educational Recourses Black History Performing Arts Blitz Heritage and Cultures Board Games STEM Bollywood Dance Performing Arts Boxercise Performing Arts Boxing Sport and Recreation Brain Training STEM Brass Performing Arts Break Dance Performing Arts Bubble Workshops STEM Calligraphy Performing Arts Capoeira Performing Arts Cell Reproduction STEM Ceramics Creative Art and Literature Ceramics Creative Arts and Literature Changing Years Performing Arts Chicks Environment and Nature Chinese New Year Heritage and Cultures Circus Performing Arts Classroom Presence Educational Resources and Teacher Training Climbing Environment and Nature Climbing Wall Adventure Activities Communication Skills Educational Resources and Teacher Training Conservation Environment and Nature Country Crafts Heritage and Cultures Creative Arts Educational Recourses Creative Arts and Literature Performing Arts Creative Writing Performing Arts Cricket Performing Arts Cricket Sport and Recreation Cross Country Sport and Recreation Dance

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Farm Animals Farming Fencing Film Workshops Fitness Fitness Workshops Food Production Football Football Fundraising

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Gas Masks Geography Geography Geography Geology Geology Geometry Gifted and Talented Gifted and Talented GLEE CLUB! Grafitti Green Education Group Activities Gymnastics

Heritage and Cultures Educational Recourses STEM PSHCE Educational Recourses STEM STEM Educational Recourses STEM Sport and Recreation PSHCE Educational Recourses Environment and Nature Sport and Recreation

Habitat Investigation Handball Hip Hop History History History History KS2 Hockey Hula-hooping ICT Incentive Schemes Indian Percussion Indoor Climbing

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The London Bridge Experience offers an exciting and interactive educational experience exploring the horrible histories of London Bridge from the Roman and Saxon inhabitancy & the 9LNLQJ LQYDVLRQ RI WR WKH ÂżUH RI WKH %ULGJH in 1212, through to the modern day. Your group will travel back in time & be taken on a journey OHDG E\ ÂżUVW FODVV 7RXU *XLGHV WKH VWXQQLQJ special effects will indulge all your senses. After The London Bridge Experience your students will be given the option to be thrilled & frightened at London Tombs-winner of the 2008 and 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Year Round Scare attractionâ&#x20AC;? at the Screamie Awards. We do RIIHU D *XDUGLDQ $QJHO WRXU IRU RXU \RXQJHU guests allowing them to experience the tombs in a less scary format. Assisting studies in: - History - Drama - Make up - Business Studies - Leisure & Tourism Educational packs available to download on-line from our website! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very educational but in a fun and interactive way & the tombs were a nice ÂżQLVKLQJ WRXFK WR WKH H[SHULHQFH DV LW JDYH WKH FDGHWV D chance to scare & be scared for a bit. Both staff & cadets thoroughly enjoyed the day & wish to thank you for a wonderful experience.â&#x20AC;?

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Dan Tinson, Lecturer in Travel, Tourism & Sport. Swindon College

Tel 0845 301 0996 E-mail groups@thelondonbridgeexperience.com

2 - 4 Tooley Street, London Bridge, SE1 2SY

www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com

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