School workshops & clubs
Our school workshops and clubs are designed for children aged 5–11 years, using the performing arts to make the curriculum come alive and enrich your pupils’ learning experience.
School Workshops
Our cross-curricular workshops allow children to dive deep into topics, gaining a richer understanding while sparking creativity and engagement. Teachers will also walk away with fresh ideas to continue bringing these concepts to life long after the workshop ends.
You can book our school workshops as a regular visit to support ongoing topics, as a stand-alone experience, or as an effective solution for PPA cover.
After-School & Holiday Clubs
Our after-school and holiday clubs offer children an exciting opportunity to broaden their horizons and explore new interests in a fun, engaging environment.
Kids love these clubs because they get to dive into activities they might not experience elsewhere—like the thrill of performing on a stage! Parents love them too, as they witness their children’s confidence soar and their abilities shine.
Session Details for Schools
When booking DramEd sessions for your school, we aim to provide flexibility while ensuring that every child gets the most out of our high-quality performing arts experiences. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the logistics:
Session Duration:
- Preschool Workshops & Sessions: Typically, sessions are 30 or 45 minutes long, tailored to keep young learners engaged and active.
- Key Stage 1 Workshops: We offer 45 or 60-minute sessions, depending on your school’s needs and the children’s attention spans.
- Key Stage 2 Workshops: These are generally 60 minutes long, allowing for deeper exploration of topics.
Location Flexibility:
- Our sessions can be conducted either in a hall or a classroom setting, depending on what’s available at your school. We’re adaptable to the space you have.
Booking Information:
- Duration: Sessions are typically booked on a half-term basis, ensuring consistent engagement with the children.
- Group Size: We recommend discussing the maximum number of children per session with your DramEd practitioner to ensure an optimal experience.
- Cost: Schools usually pay directly for the sessions, either per child or for the whole group. Some licensees may also offer a parent payment setup, allowing parents to contribute directly.
- Discounts: Discounts may be available for schools that book multiple classes or sessions across multiple terms. It’s best to discuss this with your local DramEd practitioner.
Funding Options:
- Pupil Premium: Our sessions are an excellent fit for pupils eligible for free school meals. Schools may consider using pupil premium funding to provide DramEd sessions specifically for these children, offering them an enriching experience.
Note: Details may vary slightly depending on the region and the specific DramEd practitioner delivering the sessions. We recommend reaching out to your local DramEd practitioner for the most accurate and tailored information.
The benefits
At DramEd, we’re passionate about advancing children’s education through the performing arts. It’s a highly effective way of teaching, and there are lots of benefits of taking this approach.
It also gives children the opportunity to form new connections; be creative; and develop their confidence, alongside vital physical, communication and language skills.
Whatever subject you’re teaching right now, we can deliver a workshop that can help!
How it works
We want to give you the most effective workshop for your school’s needs, so we’ll tailor each one to your specific requirements and budget.
We offer workshops on most curriculum topics and subjects, which means booking a great workshop is easy:
- You send us an enquiry
- We’ll respond with a free proposal for either a bespoke workshop, or one we’ve already delivered (you may receive more than one proposal to choose from!).
Workshop topics
Here’s just some of the topics we’ve delivered our popular school workshops on:
- African history before slavery
- The Windrush Generation
- Anansi the spider
- I Can Do It Too – motivational workshops for Key Stage 2
- Florence Nightingale
- Shakespeare
- What makes Britain great
- Prehistoric Age
- Roman Britain
- Anglo-Saxons
- Vikings
- Middle Ages
- Tudor and Stuarts
- Georgians
- Victorians
- World War One
- World War Two
- Ancient Greece
Our teachers
Our network of DramEd teachers are all highly-talented performers who spark curiosity and set the scene for future learning.
They all share a passion for learning through the performing arts and use their abilities as singers, dancers, and actors to make learning fun.
As you’d expect, they’re all DBS-checked and have Public Liability Insurance, as well as the relevant music licences needed to legally play music in your setting.
“From the moment you enter the classroom the children are absolutely enthralled by your creative and engaging method of delivery. Each child regardless of their ability, cultural background, or level of English beams with joy whilst interacting with you and working their way through the stories. You turn everyday learning into a magical adventure. One of the teachers said it’s like watching an actress on television.” Mr Hannay, Head Teacher, Three Bridges School
“DramEd has been Florence’s favourite club this term (she’s doing three at the moment!) She’s very excited about the performance.” Jo, Parent -DramEd After School Club