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Mandela8

Mandela Week – My 67 Minutes

Cost: FREE

Mandela8 is marking Mandela Day this year by encouraging schools and the public to take part in a whole week…

Mandela8 is marking Mandela Day this year by encouraging schools and the public to take part in a whole week of activities. These aim to promote community cohesion and highlight those who have been affected by the ongoing pandemic. Amongst the suggested activities for the public to get involved in are calls for community choirs to entertain residents in lockdown (whilst engaging in social distancing) as well as litter picking and planting trees - we're looking for any acts of kindness. Participants are encouraged to spend 67 minutes of their day taking part in their chosen act of kindness - one minute for every year of Mandela's public service - as part of this #My67Minutes campaign, sponsored by Torus Foundation. Mandela Week - 13th to 21st July, 2020

Art & design Citizenship Dance Drama History Music

free Mandela8
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

As Creatives Connect

Socially Distanced Outdoor Maths and Literacy…

Cost: £395.00

With research suggesting that Covid-19 transmits significantly less in open spaces than indoors, many schools are seeing the power of…

With research suggesting that Covid-19 transmits significantly less in open spaces than indoors, many schools are seeing the power of Outdoor Learning – as its approaches allow children to work in “bubbles”. Our Outdoor Learning programmes have long been both popular and successful – and are ideally suited to the current situation, providing children with fantastic opportunities to place curriculum areas in context, to enjoy all the myriad benefits of being outside and to engage in social (but safe) behaviour. All of them exist in age-differentiated formats from EYFS to Year 6  - and allow us to work with a number of groups in a single day. Outdoor Maths Outdoor spaces provide wonderful opportunities to explore how numbers and shapes create both the built and natural worlds. So our engaging (and very active!) outdoor maths workshops, utilising our specially designed portable Outdoor Maths Trail, feature a range of tried and tested al fresco activities, bringing home the relevance of numeracy to our everyday lives – and providing lots of scope for problem solving too! Outdoor Literacy From The Gruffalo to Alice in Wonderland, many of the “greats’ of children’s literature, of course, are set wholly or partly outdoors – inspiring our exciting and engaging Outdoor Literacy workshop - CSI: Bookmark … The Book Review Competition at Little Podmore Library received record entries this year – but someone snuck in before judging was complete, and jumbled up all the entries! In a series of age-differentiated workshops, your children will work in “bubbles” on a carousel supporting them in realising just how much they know about literature. And, as they explore to the full their creative connection-making skills, we’re sure they’ll be able to make sense of it all! Purchase Your Own Outdoor Maths Trail Our Outdoor Maths Trail comprises ten durable, waterproof bags, each containing age-differentiated Outdoor Maths questions, challenges and activities - together with all required resources (plus a Teacher's Guide) - all contained in one easy-to-carry box. Available in formats for both primary and secondary schools, the Trail focuses on a whole range of mathematical areas including additive reasoning, multiplicative reasoning number patterns, fractions, percentages, properties of 2D shapes, properties of 3D shapes, money, positional language, multi-stage problem solving and logic problems. Get in touch for more details.

English Maths

395.00 300 As Creatives Connect Yes
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 5

As Creatives Connect

Outdoor Maths Trail

Cost: £450.00

Our Outdoor Maths Trail comprises ten durable, waterproof bags, each containing age-differentiated Outdoor Maths questions, challenges and activities – together…

Our Outdoor Maths Trail comprises ten durable, waterproof bags, each containing age-differentiated Outdoor Maths questions, challenges and activities - together with all required resources (plus a Teacher's Guide) - all contained in one easy-to-carry box. Available in formats for both primary and secondary schools, the Trail focuses on a whole range of mathematical areas including additive reasoning, multiplicative reasoning number patterns, fractions, percentages, properties of 2D shapes, properties of 3D shapes, money, positional language, multi-stage problem solving and logic problems. Get in touch for more details.

Maths

450.00 300 As Creatives Connect Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

As Creatives Connect

As Creatives Whole School Digital Maths…

Cost: FREE

As schools begin the process of re-opening their doors to pupils, initially from selected year groups, we know teachers are…

As schools begin the process of re-opening their doors to pupils, initially from selected year groups, we know teachers are looking once again for the high quality and engaging creative learning programmes that As Creatives can offer – but in the knowledge that safety is paramount. Therefore for the new school term we are making available digital versions of some of our most popular maths programmes, allowing you to run these in school yourselves, without running any of the risks associated with hosting external visitors. Programmes include: The Benefactor, The Race into Space and The Riddle of the Sphinx - all delivered by our sister company As Creatives Connect. We’ll also be making many more programmes available digitally in the coming months – so from the autumn term onwards you can also buy A Taste of the Times, CSI: Michaela Maths and CSI: Goldilocks! Our digital programmes can be enjoyed by anything from a single class to a whole school, so represent fantastic value for money. As the current situation, though, places limits on the number of pupils in schools at the moment, we’re able to provide them at the Introductory Offer of £145.00 per programme. And although this offer will end on August 31st 2020, you can, of course, make purchases now to use in the autumn term (or beyond).

Maths

free As Creatives Connect Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

Liverpool John Moores University

Lockdown Labyrinth Arts Activity

Cost: FREE

This arts-based research project centres around labyrinth activities. The labyrinth is an ancient archetype that has re-emerged in recent decades…

This arts-based research project centres around labyrinth activities. The labyrinth is an ancient archetype that has re-emerged in recent decades and is often used in educational as well as health and well-being settings. The aim is to explore how arts activities can be useful during epidemics. In particular, how can children and teenagers process, reflect and capture their experiences of lockdown by engaging with labyrinth activities? As the COVID-19 pandemic left us adjusting to a very different way of life - many of us home schooling for the first time - the arts sector is playing a huge part in devising imaginative ways to help reduce social isolation and manage the mental health and well-being of communities. If you are interested in taking part and want to find out more, please access all the resources and information here and contact Elaine McNeill if you have any questions: e.mcneill@ljmu.ac.uk 07782 482 733

Art & design Citizenship History Maths

free Liverpool John Moores University Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 1–4

Movema

Dancing Around the World

Cost: FREE

Movema’s youth dance project ‘Unlock the Box’ brings you four 30 minute dance sessions, each from different parts of the…

Movema's youth dance project 'Unlock the Box' brings you four 30 minute dance sessions, each from different parts of the world. Dance in the comfort of your own home, classroom or...anywhere! Sessions include information about culture, language, music and are accessible for all- no previous dance experience necessary, just pop onto our Youtube channel and learn at your own pace! Ties in brilliantly with PE, Music, Dance, Geography and PSHE. YouTube - Movema Dance

Dance Geography Music PSHE

free Movema Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Mandela8

Mandela Week – My67Minutes

Cost: FREE

This year, the Mandela Week My67 Minutes programme will: enable people to remember their loved ones lost to Covid-19; provide…

This year, the Mandela Week My67 Minutes programme will:
  • enable people to remember their loved ones lost to Covid-19;
  • provide a space for organisations to recognise the work their staff and volunteers have done to help people during Covid-19.
This memorial space will be hosted on a dedicated page on our website here – mandela8.org.uk/covid-19-memorial-tributes The week will also be a chance to reflect on current affairs, the rising tensions and the impact of racial hatred on our lives. It will enable people to celebrate the positive contribution Black people and people from other cultures around the world bring to society, and how we must work together to bring about lasting change and healing. As we have said many times before: ‘We stand on the shoulders of giants’ in our community. In times gone by, greats like Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King would have been a voice for Black communities:, protesting for justice, speaking for those who live in daily fear, calling on leaders to ‘Do the Right Thing’.  Our actions speak louder than words. Aptly, Nelson Mandela himself was in lockdown for 27 years, and came out of it to ask for peace and reconciliation; our programme this year is one of remembrance, recognition, hope and healing. We would like: People to post a picture on our dedicated website page – click here – of a loved one they have lost to Covid-19 and tell us something about them so we can remember them with you. Organisations to celebrate the achievements of their staff and volunteers at this time. Communities to come together. This could be through a whole host of activities, but here’s some ideas to get you started:
  • Litter Picking
  • Choirs – singing for residents in care homes during lockdown
  • Quote for Mandela – post a quote from Nelson Mandela or another leader that has inspired them, using the hashtag #MandelaWeek and #Mandela8My67Minutes
  • Plant for Mandela – whether it’s a new tree in your community, a plant in your garden, or some veg on your windowsill, take a photo and post it using the hashtag #MandelaWeek and #Mandela8My67Minutes
  • Chalk a quote – an inspirational Mandela quote in a park or on a pavement in your community
Remember to take pictures of videos and post them to social media using the hashtags. Please use our resource booklet on the website and give consideration to whatever you do complying with social distancing guidelines and digital solutions. MANDELA Week will take place 13th – 21st July, 2020. www.mandela8.org.uk

Art & design Citizenship Dance English History Music

free Mandela8
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Rob Keeley

Virtual author workshops and PDF writing…

Cost: £150+ (but negotiable)

During the lockdown/phased return to school, I am making my author workshops and Creative Writing sessions for young people available…

During the lockdown/phased return to school, I am making my author workshops and Creative Writing sessions for young people available virtually, via Zoom or Skype.  These can include almost everything that a face-to-face workshop would include, and are available at the same affordable rates. Original face-to-face offer now available via Zoom or Skype I also have a two-week writing course aimed at young people - Rob Keeley's Story Starters.  This is a PDF booklet based around the daily writing prompts I wrote while Children's Writer in Residence at the Stay at Home Literary Festival, and is suitable for Key Stages 2 or 3, and for school or homeschooling.  This is available for just £10 per copy. For more info, contact me at wordsmithrk@hotmail.co.uk, or visit www.robkeeley.co.uk or twitter.com/RobKeeleyAuthor.

English

150+ (but negotiable) 200 Rob Keeley Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–3

Open Eye Gallery

A STAY AT HOME PHOTOGRAPHY TOOLKIT

Cost: FREE

A set of creative photography workshops and activities for families and young people to do at home.

A set of creative photography workshops and activities for families and young people to do at home.

Art & design

free Open Eye Gallery Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Tate Liverpool

Black Lives Matter – Black artists…

Cost: FREE

Visit Tate’s website where you can learn about the lives of Black artists and the stories behind their work. You…

Visit Tate's website where you can learn about the lives of Black artists and the stories behind their work. You can also link to creative activities such as making a protest poster, or how to start a movement.

Art & design Citizenship PSHE SMSC

free Tate Liverpool
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Merseyside Maritime Museum

On their own – Britain’s child…

Cost: FREE

This teachers’ resource was specially written to link to the exhibition, ‘On their own – Britain’s child migrants’. The Merseyside…

This teachers' resource was specially written to link to the exhibition, 'On their own - Britain's child migrants'. The Merseyside Maritime Museum hosted this in 2015 to explore the experiences of children over the course of 100 years who were forcibly migrated to different areas of the Commonwealth. The resource includes:
  • very clear lesson plans to aid children's understanding of the issues raised;
  • links to the Britain's child migrants website where more detailed research can be undertaken;
  • templates to aid in the tasks outlined in the lesson plans.

English History SMSC

free Merseyside Maritime Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–3

International Slavery Museum

International Slavery Museum virtual tour

Cost: FREE

Our virtual tour allows people to explore the International Slavery Museum’s collections through three distinct galleries and exhibition spaces.  Particular…

Our virtual tour allows people to explore the International Slavery Museum's collections through three distinct galleries and exhibition spaces.  Particular objects of interest are highlighted for extra information. free International Slavery Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 3–5

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Titanic and Liverpool activities resource

Cost: FREE

This resource offers teachers and parents the opportunity to engage primary age children with the story of the world’s most…

This resource offers teachers and parents the opportunity to engage primary age children with the story of the world's most famous ship, Titanic.  Linked to the exhibition Titanic and Liverpool: the untold story at the Merseyside Maritime Museum, this resource includes an overview of the exhibition itself as well as plenty of hands on activities such as composing diary entries, newspaper articles, learning about Morse code and plotting co-ordinates. The resource is split into two sections (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) with clear instructions, links to other websites and also handy downloadable templates.

English History

free Merseyside Maritime Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 1–2

National Museums Liverpool

My Home is My Museum

Cost: FREE

Whilst National Museums Liverpool venues are closed, be inspired to create your own exhibition or gallery of art at home!…

Whilst National Museums Liverpool venues are closed, be inspired to create your own exhibition or gallery of art at home! Activities are designed for children aged between four and 11 years old. Toys, special outfits, holiday souvenirs and much-loved teddy bears are some of the many things they might wish to include as objects are artworks. free National Museums Liverpool Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Jewellery Making (Oven Bake Clay)

Cost: FREE

Inspired by one of the spring paintings from our collection, watch our YouTube video and make some spring jewellery out of…

Inspired by one of the spring paintings from our collection, watch our YouTube video and make some spring jewellery out of clay that you bake in the oven. This video is just for ideas, you can make the daffodil shapes without needing the jewellery backings and you can then use the models to decorate a vase or a photo frame for example! Don't forget to show us your creations on social media #VGMatHome.

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 4–5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

VG&M Jigsaws

Cost: FREE

If you can’t access the activity trolley in the Tate Hall museum – we will bring some of the activities…

If you can't access the activity trolley in the Tate Hall museum - we will bring some of the activities to you! We have a few VG&M inspired jigsaws for you to try and there are different difficulty levels for you to try: Level - Very Easy (4 - 12 pieces) General Images Level - Easy (20 - 30 pieces) Patterns  Architecture Exterior VG&M

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 4

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Ancient Egyptian Bead Necklace

Cost: FREE

Inspired by the Ancient Egyptian glass beads from the Garstang Museum, make your own beads and necklace using oven-bake clay…

Inspired by the Ancient Egyptian glass beads from the Garstang Museum, make your own beads and necklace using oven-bake clay and string. Watch our YouTube video for inspiration and ideas and then tag your creation using#VGMatHome. You can find out more about Ancient Egyptian bead production for more inspiration on the Garstang Museum Blog.

Art & design History

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Volcano Lava Lamp

Cost: FREE

Inspired by ‘The Eruption of the Soufriere Mountains in the Island of St. Vincent, 30th April 1812’ by J.M.W Turner,…

Inspired by 'The Eruption of the Soufriere Mountains in the Island of St. Vincent, 30th April 1812' by J.M.W Turner, make your own lava lamp at home using a recycled jar or bottle, oil, water and food colouring. Watch our YouTube video and tag us in your craft VGMatHome.

Art & design Geography Science

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Origami Sloth

Cost: FREE

Inspired by the Sloth outside our museum, make your very own origiami sloth to hang up at home. Watch our YouTube…

Inspired by the Sloth outside our museum, make your very own origiami sloth to hang up at home. Watch our YouTube video and tag us #VGMatHome when you've made your critter.  

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stage 5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Nightmare in a Bell Jar

Cost: FREE

Inspired by our ‘Nightmares in a Bell Jar’ exhibition: Download the Nightmares in a Bell Jar Craft Watch our YouTube…

Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 1–5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Fairy Night Light – Using Recycled…

Cost: FREE

Inspired by ‘Twilight Dreams’ by Arthur Rackham, make your own light up fairy house for your home or garden. All…

Inspired by 'Twilight Dreams' by Arthur Rackham, make your own light up fairy house for your home or garden. All you need for this craft is a recycled glass jar with lid and some oven baked clay. Watch our YouTube video and don't forget to tag your creation on social media #VGMatHome.

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 3–5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Foundation Stones Project – Rock Painting

Cost: FREE

The VG&M is proud to be a part of the Foundation Stones at Home project. Stones from across the United…

The VG&M is proud to be a part of the Foundation Stones at Home project. Stones from across the United Kingdom will be laid within the foundations of the new UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London and you are invited to paint a rock with whatever materials you have at home and join the Foundation Stones at Home Project. Watch our YouTube video and download the instructions and don't forget to tag us on social media too #VGMatHome.  

Art & design History

free Victoria Gallery and Museum
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Photo Art with Bubbles

Cost: FREE

Create beautiful bubble art using a few items that you’ll find around the home such as washing up liquid and…

Create beautiful bubble art using a few items that you'll find around the home such as washing up liquid and water. Watch our YouTube video and tag us in your photographs #VGMatHome.

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Photo art with Oil and Water

Cost: FREE

Create stunning photographs using just oil and water – an easy project to do from the comfort of your own…

Create stunning photographs using just oil and water - an easy project to do from the comfort of your own home! Watch our YouTube video and then don't forget to send in you photographs to #VGMatHome.

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 3–5

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Photography ‘Fakeation’

Cost: FREE

Do you wish you were somewhere else right now? In our second photography tutorial we want you to fake it…

Do you wish you were somewhere else right now? In our second photography tutorial we want you to fake it and have a fakeation (vacation) wherever you want to visit in the world. Follow the steps in our YouTube video and then tag your fakeation creations on social media with the hashtags #VGMatHome #Fakeation #WishIWasThere. 

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stage 5

Earlyarts

Creative Care Package for families and…

Cost: FREE

During Covid-19, Earlyarts is sending out a weekly Creative Care Package to families and teachers across the country and beyond.…

During Covid-19, Earlyarts is sending out a weekly Creative Care Package to families and teachers across the country and beyond. These are short and sweet ebulletins with a great selection of carefully curated arts activities for families and teachers to do with their young children – all free of charge and great fun. The aim is to help encourage collaborative creativity when the days and weeks become quite long, and also to bring artists and cultural organisations in to the living rooms of our families. To receive the Creativity Care Package, just sign up to the https://earlyarts.co.uk/ebulletin-signup, and please ask your colleagues and families also to sign up. We would like it to reach as many parents and teachers as possible to help make life a little easier for them. You can also Like, Follow and Share our social media posts if they are of interest: https://www.facebook.com/EarlyartsUK https://twitter.com/earlyartsuk https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7443371 We hope you enjoy them!

Art & design Citizenship Dance Drama English Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE SMSC Science

free Earlyarts Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 1

Victoria Gallery and Museum

Stop Motion Animation

Cost: FREE

Watch our YouTube tutorial for inspiration and create your own stop motion animations using modelling clay and toys. Show us…

Watch our YouTube tutorial for inspiration and create your own stop motion animations using modelling clay and toys. Show us your videos by using #VGMatHome and we'll share your creations on social media.

Art & design

free Victoria Gallery and Museum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

dot-art

Online Art Classes for Teacher CPD

Cost: £25

dot-art Launch NEW Online Art Classes  Brilliant things can happen in times of uncertainty and as we all face the…

dot-art Launch NEW Online Art Classes 

Brilliant things can happen in times of uncertainty and as we all face the challenging times ahead, dot-art will be delivering our first ever series of ONLINE COURSES to help lift your energy, inspire your creativity and perhaps allow you to get a little distracted whilst learning a new skill. Our first release of online classes covers a range of exciting art forms, and we have plenty more for you to get involved with over the coming weeks.

All our online courses are led by our talented team of artist tutors, who have been working hard from their homes to turn their teaching expertise digital. We are sure you will be as delighted by the results as we are! Some classes will be delivered live and some pre-recorded, but all will be released regularly online, and available to go back and watch at your leisure for 12 weeks. With each session, you will receive a course handout to download and keep. The handouts detail what that session has covered so all the information is there to refer back to at any time. You will also be invited to join a closed Facebook group where you can get 1-2-1 feedback from your tutor, chat with other participants and ask questions at any time.

We have launched with four courses in a range of subjects but will be releasing more in the coming weeks, including Abstract Art, Still Life and Cartooning. We will also be repeating courses, so don’t worry, you can always book onto the next one!

Beginners Digital Photography - Led by professional photographer Mark Reeves, this six session course is designed for those who would like to move from being a keen beginner to a skilled intermediate photographer. Delivered via two-way video, this course will be taught LIVE during six one-hour sessions spread over two weeks. To get the most from this course you will need your own digital camera which allows you to manually control aperture, shutter speed, ISO (sensitivity) and focus

Introduction to Lino Cut - Explore and investigate the creative and rewarding artistic skills of lino cutting with artist and experienced teacher Catherine Carmyllie. This short two-week course will introduce you to the materials and tools of lino cutting before moving onto creating, cutting and printing your own design. You can even order your very own Lino Kit put together by Catherine so everything you need can be delivered safely to you at home.

Drawing Techniques - Get to grips with a variety of drawing techniques with professional artist Sarah Jane Richards. This four week drawing course is designed for beginners and those looking for inspiration in their drawing practice. Over the course you will learn and develop observational and expressive drawing techniques to create your own unique drawing style.

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom - Mark Reeves will be teaching photography lovers how to navigate Adobe Lightroom via two-way video course over two, intensive half-day sessions. If you already have Adobe Lightroom, this course will get you off to a flying start using the Library and Develop modules. If you’re a complete beginner this course will give you an in-depth overview of what an invaluable application it is.

 

Full details, prices and booking information can be found here: dot-art.co.uk/art-classes.

Art & design

25 50 dot-art Artsmark Yes
CPD/training opportunity for teachers
EY - Key Stage 5

Metal Culture

The Day the World Got Smaller

Cost: FREE

‘The Day the World Got Smaller’ is a web based learning resource about the history of the Liverpool to Manchester…

'The Day the World Got Smaller' is a web based learning resource about the history of the Liverpool to Manchester railway; the first ever railway between two cities. The website includes six artworks created in collaboration with primary school children. Each artwork includes suggested activities that can be completed in the classroom or at home. These include ideas for creating your own animation, photography, poetry and drawing inspired by railway heritage. Children will learn about local railway heritage while learning some basic art and design skills.

Art & design History

free Metal Culture Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stage 2

Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council

Teach Liverpool: Connecting Our Communities

Cost: FREE

Whether you’re home schooling, looking for educational activities or just want to learn a new skill, Culture Liverpool have compiled…

Whether you’re home schooling, looking for educational activities or just want to learn a new skill, Culture Liverpool have compiled a range of resources. From cultural activities, historic archives and links to learning resources, there's something to keep young (and not so young!) brains busy.

Art & design English Geography History Maths

free Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool: Culture at home

Cost: FREE

During the coronavirus crisis, it’s more important than ever for the whole family to stay connected, active and engaged. That’s…

During the coronavirus crisis, it's more important than ever for the whole family to stay connected, active and engaged. That's why, working in partnership with Liverpool City Council, we've created this digital hub of fascinating apps, blogs and activities that you can enjoy, no matter where you are. We'll be adding more great things to learn and do all the time, so keep checking for more. free University of Liverpool Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

RIBA Learning

RIBA Learning – Architecture Activities

Cost: FREE

What might a home for animals look like? How does architecture link to the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks? Can algebra…

What might a home for animals look like? How does architecture link to the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks? Can algebra help design beautiful buildings? What can we build to protect the environment and its ecosystems? All these questions and more can be answered in our engaging and easy to use architecture resources. Fun, creative, and sometimes a little bit messy, we have designed activities which will get students of all ages exploring and designing architecture from their homes. With self-led packs and step-by-step guides, they merge curriculum for primary and secondary schools with architecture challenges that use everyday objects found at home. Visit our website to download them now for free: www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/learning/riba-national-schools-programme/learning-resources/learning-at-home  

Art & design Citizenship English Geography History Maths PSHE SMSC Science

free RIBA Learning Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 1–5

20 Stories High

Big Up at Home!

Cost: FREE

Looking for some activities to keep your kids entertained? 20 Stories High and Theatre-Rites are pleased to introduce Big Up…

Looking for some activities to keep your kids entertained? 20 Stories High and Theatre-Rites are pleased to introduce Big Up at Home! A whole series of activities and videos based on themes from our theatre show Big Up! for ages 4+ and everyone who looks after them! The Big Up! team are a talented bunch, and they've each filmed themselves sharing some of the skills they use in our show Big Up! to teach your little'uns some of these skills too, using things you can find at home! Think beatboxing, puppet making, sound effects creation and more...and dive into the world of Big Up at Home! - stay at home, stay creative with #BigUpatHome!

Drama

free 20 Stories High Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 1

ClapperboardUK Ltd

ClapperboardUK – BFI Film Academy 2020-21

Cost: £25

Our youth film-making course takes place in Liverpool out of school hours over approx. 12 weeks for age groups 16-19.…

Our youth film-making course takes place in Liverpool out of school hours over approx. 12 weeks for age groups 16-19.  The course is delivered by our small educational award winning charity, ClapperboardUK, in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI).  Young people will:
  • learn how to make a short film with a diverse group of professionals from the industry of film and television
  • learn all aspects of film making from script to screen
  • have an opportunity to gain a NCFE level 2 in basic film production.
We will also offer careers advice, a trip to Hollyoaks, work experience opportunities and much more. This course will start in autumn 2020. The course is £25 per person but bursaries are available and fee can be waived depending on persons circumstances. For those young people interested please email info@clapperboarduk.com. To see our short films made by young people and further information about ClapperboardUK please see our website www.clapperboarduk.com.

Citizenship Dance Drama English Music

25 50 ClapperboardUK Ltd Yes
Training opportunity for young person
Key Stages 4–5

Bluecoat

Bluecoat at Home

Cost: FREE

Free, fun arts activities for all the family to enjoy at home. Visit our Children & Families Facebook group page…

Free, fun arts activities for all the family to enjoy at home. Visit our Children & Families Facebook group page to see our range of activities designed to keep children's minds occupied and stimulate creative thinking. Our activities cover a range of curriculum areas and are ideal for children aged 3-11.

Art & design

free Bluecoat Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

MDI

MDI Virtual Studio: Keep Dancing at…

Cost: FREE

MDI have launched a Virtual Studio on YouTube, since temporarily closing our home on Hope Street, keeping families busy and…

MDI have launched a Virtual Studio on YouTube, since temporarily closing our home on Hope Street, keeping families busy and moving in isolation.
  • Dance Stars - for children and young people 4+
  • Get Up & Dance: zumba-style routines designed to get everyone moving, regardless of dance experience
  • Get Up & Dance (below) with fun tutorials to create home made props for routines
Dance videos feature a walk-through of movement before a performance of the choreography, with on-screen prompts to help you remember what's coming up next. All dance tutorials are pre-recorded and free, meaning you can pause, rewind and watch as many times as you need to in order to learn the movement, before dancing along at home!

Dance Drama PE

free MDI Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Collective Encounters

Making Political Theatre with Communities

Cost: FREE

This two-hour, free online seminar will introduce participants to: Different approaches to making collaborative theatre; The practicalities of co-creation and…

This two-hour, free online seminar will introduce participants to:
  • Different approaches to making collaborative theatre;
  • The practicalities of co-creation and exploring the ethics of making political art with marginalised individuals and groups.
The session will be led by Sarah Thornton. Sarah Thornton is Artistic Director of Collective Encounters. She established the company in 2004 to make exciting, collaborative theatre and explore its potential to contribute to social change. Her work with the company has drawn on her varied background which over the past 20 years has included applied work in diverse community contexts, devising and directing professional theatre, university lecturing and practice-as-research. The event will take place via Zoom – once you have booked your place we will send you a link to log on.
free Collective Encounters Artsmark Arts Award
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 4–5

The Reader

Storybarn Live!

Cost: FREE

The Storybarn may be closed, but we’re using this time to recreate that whimsical experience online! As ever, we’ll be…

The Storybarn may be closed, but we're using this time to recreate that whimsical experience online! As ever, we'll be exploring classic stories, family favourites and nursery rhymes through storytelling and sing-a-longs. Our Storyhunters are ready and raring to go, now all we're missing is you. Sessions are completely free (and you don't need a Facebook account to take part). Follow us on Facebook @TheStorybarn to join in every Friday.

English

free The Reader Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

As Creatives Connect

Family Connect

Cost: FREE

Family Connect is a brand new free family learning resource that we’ve developed over on our As Creatives Connect website to help families keep learning…

Family Connect is a brand new free family learning resource that we’ve developed over on our As Creatives Connect website to help families keep learning in creative ways while we’re all stuck at home - and children’s creativity is more valuable than ever right now! Find out more at www.ascreativesconnect/family  All you have to do is select one of the rooms or spaces in our exciting House of Creative Learning – and have a go at some of the challenges you find in there. There are maths, literacy and science activities in each room – all fun and engaging, and all directly linked to the curriculum. And, as you travel around the house, you’ll find history, geography, music, art, design technology and PE challenges, too! And in each of these you’ll find a challenge for 4 – 6 year olds, one for 6 – 8 year olds, one for the over 9s – and one for the whole family to work on together. There’s a printable Floor Plan, so you can tick off the areas you’ve visited – and printable Answer Sheets too, if you want to use them! You won’t need any special resources (we know how tricky shopping is at the moment) just everyday items that you’ll already have at home. And as we’re as keen as you are on learning being contextualised and relevant to life, every challenge is directly connected to the room/space it’s based in.

Art & design English Maths Science

free As Creatives Connect Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

The Reader

Lunchtime Livestream

Cost: FREE

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm, join us on Facebook live for your bi-weekly helping of Shared Reading. We’ll be…

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm, join us on Facebook live for your bi-weekly helping of Shared Reading. We'll be looking at poems and texts that inspire us, reading aloud and offering the chance for listener to share their thoughts and get involved in discussions in the comments. If you'd like your lunch time to involve some literature, head to our page at 1pm and leave a comment to join in. Don't worry if you've never been part of a Shared Reading group at Calderstones, or with The Reader before - as our programme moves online during this unprecedented time, its the perfect chance to join in. Follow us on Facebook to be notified when we go live.

English

free The Reader Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

FACT

FACT Facebook group for kids &…

Cost: FREE

Hello! We are the Learning team @ FACT and we explore art and technology as a space for learning. Join…

Hello! We are the Learning team @ FACT and we explore art and technology as a space for learning.
Join our Facebook group for weekly STEAM activities to get kids and teens exploring their relationship with social media and the living planet. We'll set a new challenge for kids (under 11's) and teens (over 11’s) each week and ask you to share what you make with the rest of the group. We'll be making games, inventing and prototyping new tech, and taking inspiration from art made about animals and technology.
Through the summer we'll be working together to imagine what it would be like if animals had their own social media and supporting your kids and teens to build a creative portfolio documenting their work. Teens will have the opportunity to submit their portfolios for a Bronze Arts Award.
The themes we are exploring are inspired by FACT’s year-long theme: The Living Planet.
Want to find out more about FACT?
Best,
The Learning team @ FACT

Art & design English Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) Science

free FACT Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

The Comedy Trust

Quarantine Study Club

Cost: FREE

New online workshops for young people linked to all things comedy. These will take place every Monday and Thursday with…

New online workshops for young people linked to all things comedy. These will take place every Monday and Thursday with a goal of creating comedy captions and performances - supporting young people through this difficult time through light-hearted and fun activities We will ask young people to showcase what they've created by tagging @TheComedyTrust in their creations with an aim to premiere them on the website on Monday 13th April. free The Comedy Trust Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Tate Gallery

Tate Kids range of activities and…

Cost: FREE

A range of activities and games for children to use for fun or home learning.

A range of activities and games for children to use for fun or home learning.

Art & design

free Tate Gallery Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

Liverpool Learning Partnership

Book-Based Creative Resources for Secondary Aged…

Cost: FREE

This is a collection of book and comic based creative activities to support secondary aged pupils learning at home. It…

This is a collection of book and comic based creative activities to support secondary aged pupils learning at home. It includes:
  • access to reading material
  • poetry websites
  • creative writing prompts
  • comics and illustration inspiration

Art & design English

free Liverpool Learning Partnership Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Liverpool Learning Partnership

Reading Discussion Prompts

Cost: FREE

A collection of resources to encourage children/families to reflect upon their reading preferences and behaviours. They can be the basis…

A collection of resources to encourage children/families to reflect upon their reading preferences and behaviours. They can be the basis for discussion or you could encourage people to respond in creative ways- photos, illustration, written answers.

English

free Liverpool Learning Partnership Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Writing on The Wall

Creative Writing activities

Cost: FREE

SUPERHEROES OF ALL AGES WE NEED YOU!   Superheroes: Words are our Power are setting creative Superhero Challenges for you to do…

SUPERHEROES OF ALL AGES WE NEED YOU!   Superheroes: Words are our Power are setting creative Superhero Challenges for you to do at home. From story writing and poetry to designing your own heroes the activities are made for everyone, both young and old to get stuck in and have fun creating. Follow us on twitter or instagram @wow_superheroes or visit our website where all of the resources are available to download. We would love you to share your works with us here at Writing on the Wall, be it written down or recorded! Help us to spread some much needed creative positivity.   So, join and help everyone become just that little bit more like a superhero. 

Drama English

free Writing on The Wall Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 1–2

Jennifer John Music

The Free Voice

Cost: FREE

The Free Voice is a series of 30 free videos about singing, brought to you by Jennifer John, vocal coach…

The Free Voice is a series of 30 free videos about singing, brought to you by Jennifer John, vocal coach based in Liverpool. It consists in short vocal warm-ups and exercises, for beginners and experienced singers. This series is all about helping you understand your own individual voice, without pressure, judgement or comparisons to anybody else. We will be exploring the physicality of singing, from diction through to posture and breath control... and everything in between.

Music

free Jennifer John Music Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 3–5

Trinity College London

Remote Arts Award – ideas for…

Cost: FREE

Did you know that almost all aspects of Arts Award can be completed remotely by young people at home? This…

Did you know that almost all aspects of Arts Award can be completed remotely by young people at home? This blog aims to give you some ideas on how to achieve this - please click on the URL resource link to the right to access. free Trinity College London Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Liverpool Learning Partnership

Virtual Access to Arts & Culture

Cost: FREE

A range of resources to help you explore arts and culture from home. This collection is for young people of…

A range of resources to help you explore arts and culture from home. This collection is for young people of all ages and includes links to:
  • Virtual museum/gallery tours & artefact collections
  • Films of theatre, dance, music (and even ice-skating!) performances
  • Ideas for drawing, creating and making at home
  • Story-telling and literature
 free Liverpool Learning Partnership Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Community Rail Lancashire

Be A Gem

Cost: FREE

Whilst many of us aren’t able to go about our normal day-to-day, we can still be a community and get…

Whilst many of us aren’t able to go about our normal day-to-day, we can still be a community and get creative! Anyone can take part in this project.  Simply download a template form and fill it with all the things you love.  It could be friends and family, the sea or cake!  Maybe even design a pattern which makes you happy. Choose whichever medium you prefer.  Paint, sketch, collage, crochet or knit. Once you have finished, send us a photo of your design to our email: info@communityraillancashire.com or tag us on Instagram or twitter using the hashtag #beagem Once we are able to do so, we will collate our favourite designs and display them at railway stations along our lines. We would also love to hear all the different ways we can all Be a Gem – especially during these unprecedented times.  Let us know what’s happening in your community!

Art & design Citizenship English

free Community Rail Lancashire Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

The Art Clinic Liverpool

The Art of Emotions

Cost: £60.00

The Art of Emotions is an online emotional empowerment resource. It uses a combination of art therapy and cognitive behavioural…

The Art of Emotions is an online emotional empowerment resource. It uses a combination of art therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. If used effectively our emotions serve us well, yet many of us were never taught how to process them effectively. Through this programme you will learn insightful creative activities that you can use to process your emotions now and in the future. There are 13 modules, each focusing on different aspects of how to process emotions. For each module there is a creative activity that is submitted to a registered therapist who will mentor you through the process. Participants will improve mental health resilience, communication skills and self awareness. "The activities are quick, easy and effective with immediate impact."  

Art & design PSHE

60.00 100 The Art Clinic Liverpool Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 4–5

Liverpool Whole School Approach to Mental Health

Supporting children during social distancing

Cost: FREE

As part of the Liverpool Whole School Approach to Mental Health, we’ve put together a collection of resources that will…

As part of the Liverpool Whole School Approach to Mental Health, we've put together a collection of resources that will help you to support children and young people during social distancing. free Liverpool Whole School Approach to Mental Health Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 5

Mind Healthy @ Home Booklet

Cost: FREE

A booklet for families from Liverpool Mental Health Support Teams, and city partners as part of Liverpool’s Whole School Approach…

A booklet for families from Liverpool Mental Health Support Teams, and city partners as part of Liverpool’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Emotional Well-being. Inside this book are a few tips, activities and useful information to help you to keep yourself and your family emotionally healthy at home. free Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 1–2

My Learning - The Leeds Curriculum

My Learning

Cost: FREE

Free learning resources from arts, cultural and heritage organisations to support a Leeds local curriculum. Although many of them link…

Free learning resources from arts, cultural and heritage organisations to support a Leeds local curriculum. Although many of them link to history of and places around Leeds, many are relevant for all learners. There is a wide range of choice that you can filter by key stage or subject. A couple of examples are:
  • The Windrush Generation - the history behind the decision to invite British Citizens from the wider empire to come to Britain, and the people who made the journey;
  • Art Across the Curriculum - using art as a starting point for cross curricular work.
 free My Learning - The Leeds Curriculum Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–4

Liverpool Learning Partnership

Reading, Writing, Illustration Activities

Cost: FREE

This collection brings together creative book-based activities that families can use at home. It includes online story times, creative writing…

This collection brings together creative book-based activities that families can use at home. It includes online story times, creative writing opportunities and 'draw-a-longs' from illustrators.

Art & design English

free Liverpool Learning Partnership Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
EY - Key Stage 2

Cogs Education

Arts, Resilience & Mental Health Project

Cost: £150 per session

Arts, Resilience and Mental Health (ARM) is an interactive, creative project working with some of the most vulnerable young people…

Arts, Resilience and Mental Health (ARM) is an interactive, creative project working with some of the most vulnerable young people in Merseyside. It aims to increase their self-awareness, resilience and transferable skills. By helping young people develop these skills we will try to change attitudes and broaden horizons. The six-week programme will explore the connection between mental and physical health, including the importance of:
  • good sleep patterns
  • outdoor activities
  • healthy eating
  • the effects of social media and internet usage on mental health
Our programmes can engage up to 15 young people at a time (identified by the school/agency as a group in need, e.g. disengaged/struggling with concentration levels). Once referrals have been made we will meet with the school/agency to discuss the needs of the individuals within the group. These meetings will also identify the necessary safeguarding processes to deal with any disclosures that may occur during the delivery of the programme.

Art & design Citizenship Dance Drama Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) PSHE

150 per session 200 Cogs Education
Visit into school
Key Stages 2–5

Royal Liver Building 360

Royal Liver Building 360 Tower Tour…

Cost: £7.00

Welcome to Royal Liver Building 360, a tower tour and experience in the iconic Royal Liver Building. Our Tower Tour…

Welcome to Royal Liver Building 360, a tower tour and experience in the iconic Royal Liver Building. Our Tower Tour is a fun way of learning more about the history of the Royal Liver Building and experiencing the views from our 10th and 15th rooftop viewing platforms. Our tour takes you up through the west clock tower arriving first at the 10th floor giving you views across the Mersey as well as the highest external viewing point of the Great George Clocks. After this you ascend to the 14th floor behind the clock faces for an audio visual digitally mapped experience which lasts about 9 minutes before heading to the 15th floor for our 360 degree views of the City, the Docks and into the Wirral. Our tour is fully guided and lasts for around 60 minutes. Through out the attraction are a number of markers that can be activated by our app “Royal Liver Building 360” which help bring to life extra elements of the tour such as photos, videos, AR experiences as well as linking to google maps to help you explore the city further for its links to the building. Tours are done in groups of 15 (aged 7-11) plus two complimentary supervisor places, or groups of 12 (aged 12+) plus two complimentary supervisor places, along with a tour presenter. If your group is larger than this you will be across multiple consecutive tours. Tour times vary dependant on time of year but a schedule for your visit will be agreed at booking. The tour is only suitable for ages 7 and over due to the nature of the experience.

English Geography History

7.00 10 Royal Liver Building 360
Trip out of school
Key Stages 2–5

Shakespeare Schools Foundation

Shakespeare Schools Festival – Autumn Term…

Cost: £998 + VAT for state schools

Shakespeare Schools Foundation (SSF) runs the world’s largest youth drama festival. It offers a fantastic creative opportunity to more than…

Shakespeare Schools Foundation (SSF) runs the world's largest youth drama festival. It offers a fantastic creative opportunity to more than 20,000 school students aged between 8-18 years old each year. Your cast of up to 35 students would become a theatre company, rehearsing an abridged Shakespeare play that they would perform at a professional theatre in autumn 2020. The annual festival is fully inclusive and non-competitive and builds invaluable skills which last a lifetime. We have performance nights at many theatres across the North West of England, including at the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, Floral Pavilion in the Wirral and at Knowsley Leisure Centre and Culture Park. After taking part in our 2018 Festival, 97% of teachers said that their students’ teamwork improved and 96% said that their students were more resilient. Students' engagement in school and attainment across all subject areas showed a marked improvement. We know that our ambitious project has a transformative impact on students, giving them the confidence to succeed in whatever future challenges they may face.

Drama English

998 + VAT for state schools 300 Shakespeare Schools Foundation Artsmark Yes
Trip out of school
Key Stages 2–5

National Museums Liverpool

Ai: More than Human

Cost: £90

AI: More than Human – please keep an eye on our website for when school bookings open. The fascinating world…

AI: More than Human - please keep an eye on our website for when school bookings open. The fascinating world of artificial intelligence comes to World Museum in a new exhibition bursting with interactivity through immersive artworks and scientific developments, giving visitors a thrilling vision of the future. This exhibition will delve into the relationship between humans and technology and explore how lines between the two sometimes blur. Many pupils will ask what is AI? How is it being used in contemporary life? What will it look like in the future? To answer these questions, pupils will be able to interact with innovative technology such as Kreyon city made from lego, add features to the city and then use AI technology to evaluate how well the city would function in real life. They will also meet Aibo, Sony’s AI robot dog, designed to prove that robots are not just useful but also fun companions. Aibo learns and changes its behaviour depending on the individual playing with it. After exploring how AI influences life on earth, pupils can check out the Slocum G3 Glider a semi autonomous under water vehicle: which is being developed by NASA to penetrate and search for life in the ice lakes of Jupitar’s moon, Europa. An education activity trail for Key stage 2 will also be on offer to focus and support children’s’ learning as they investigate the many wonders and marvels this futuristic exhibition has to offer.

Art & design English History Science

90 100 National Museums Liverpool
Trip out of school
Key Stages 2–5

Magical Circus

The Greatest Circus School Visit

Cost: £600

Experience a whole day of exciting circus activities in your school, with Angelo the Ringmaster and Melanie the dancer! Angelo…

Experience a whole day of exciting circus activities in your school, with Angelo the Ringmaster and Melanie the dancer! Angelo and Melanie are former circus artists who have previously toured South America and Asia. They will bring an incomparable experience to your pupils. This will start with a performance including up to eleven different circus skills from juggling and diabolo to tight wire walking, unicycling and giant stilt-walking! After the circus skills performance, the children will have the chance to have a go at four of the most popular skills. They can try juggling, plate spinning, handheld stilts walking and the favourite of all - Diabolo spinning. The day also offers an exciting Circus History lesson, with a hands-on session where the children will have the chance to look at pictures and handle circus materials. These include vintage circus programs, posters and materials, costumes & the opportunity to dress up in genuine circus artist clothes including clown and ringmaster outfits!

Art & design Drama English Geography History Maths Music PE Science

600 300 Magical Circus Yes
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 5

FACT

FACT – Do Something Saturdays

Cost: FREE

Come to FACT, grab an adventure guide, and explore the different worlds inside our galleries with your family. The Learning…

Come to FACT, grab an adventure guide, and explore the different worlds inside our galleries with your family. The Learning Space comes alive to welcome adventurers interested in VR video games, creative technology uses and VR artistic experiences. You will also get a chance to play games with a Google Home AI, read children's books specially selected for you and design your own world inspired by our exhibition. If your kids are a little bit older, join our D&D group (1pm to 3pm), where we will play board games and create our own Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. They will become whoever they want to be! This weekly workshop is a FREE, drop-in event with no booking required. 11:00 to 15:00 every Saturday. Looking forward to having you around! The Learning Team

Art & design Drama English Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) Science Film Technology

free FACT Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Training opportunity for young person
EY - Key Stage 5

FACT

School Tours + Workshops

Cost: FREE

Come to FACT with your school and experience art in an unique way! At FACT we mix our passions, using…

  1. Come to FACT with your school and experience art in an unique way!
At FACT we mix our passions, using film, art and technology in a very creative way. Our current exhibition, You feel me_, presents artwork that needs to be experienced through all senses, and will challenge your students' traditional understanding of what takes place in an art gallery. For example:
  • Playing VR video games
  • Exploring the depths of Youtube
  • A VR experience created by groups of young people in Toxteth and Dingle
  • Learning about the future of language
  • Flying into space and discover new planets, flowers and animals in a beautifully drawn VR experience.
The students will become adventurers following a map, and they'll be guided through its potential meanings and the artists' ideas behind it. On top of that we offer a free 45 minute workshop where students will learn about VR filmmaking and be able to create their own VR film inspired by the artwork. We'll provide all the props, costumes and filming kit! If you are interested in enhancing specific areas of the curriculum give us a shout and we'll prepare a workshop that adapts to your needs. If you are not able to come to FACT, we can look into bringing the workshop into your classroom (for free) as well, so let us know! The tour + workshop visit is 1h 30m long. We can adapt times to your needs. Maximum 35 students per group. If you have any other queries please email carlos.marfil@fact.co.uk.  

Art & design Drama English Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) Science Film Technology

free FACT Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Trip out of school
Key Stages 1–5

The Comedy Trust

Feeling Funny Youth Comedy Club

Cost: FREE

Taking place twice a month, every month, Feeling Funny Youth Club is dedicated to helping budding young comedians develop and…

Taking place twice a month, every month, Feeling Funny Youth Club is dedicated to helping budding young comedians develop and hone their craft by providing a platform in which they can practise their skills in a safe and friendly environment. Each session is accompanied by advice and guidance from comedians from the professional comedy circuit. The club provides a safe environment that encourages individuals to continue using humour between sessions as a way of building personal resilience. The laughter shared in these sessions helps participants build new connections and friendships, and encourages communication amongst the group. Take part in writing and performance workshops, develop your own comedy festival show, create a comedy podcast, learn camera techniques and film skills and even meet comedy professionals in our industry masterclasses. There's something for everyone.

Drama English

free The Comedy Trust Yes
Trip out of school
Key Stages 3–5

Comics Youth CIC

Activism, Drop Ins and Gaming sessions…

Cost: FREE

‘Marginal Activist Programme’ is open to 13-17 year olds and 18-25 year olds. These sessions aid young people to create…

'Marginal Activist Programme' is open to 13-17 year olds and 18-25 year olds. These sessions aid young people to create their own voice, know their legal rights within activism and take control of their own narratives through art, writing, picketing and open/healthy discussions. 'Saturday Drop Ins' is open to 8-14/15 year olds and 15/16-21 year olds. These Drop Ins are just a safe space for young people to chill and be creative - whether that is unguided writing or drawing, playing on the Nintendo Switch or playing board games. 'Friday Dungeons and Dragons' is open to 14-25 year olds to play Dungeons and Dragons which helps with imagination, healthy escapism, teamwork and communication skills.

Art & design Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment)

free Comics Youth CIC Yes
Young people’s opportunity to make, create, compose, or perform
Key Stages 2–5

Read Now Write Now

Guide to teaching creative writing for…

Cost: £250.00

I am an author and I also run creative writing or poetry workshops in primary and secondary schools as well…

I am an author and I also run creative writing or poetry workshops in primary and secondary schools as well as at festivals, summer camp, at the weekend and after school. I have experience in choosing themes, planning, organising and delivering workshops for pupils in Key Stages 1-3 and also help teachers plan and organise their own lessons in creative writing. The workshops for teachers are informal and fun and participants undertake gentle exercises in groups followed by plenary sessions and can be booked for half a day (£175.00) or a full day until 3pm (£250.00).  

English PSHE SMSC

250.00 300 Read Now Write Now Artsmark Yes
CPD/training opportunity for teachers
Key Stages 1–3

Read Now Write Now

Creative Writing / Poetry Workshops

Cost: £250.00

I am an author running fun-filled creative writing or poetry workshops in primary and secondary schools as well as at…

I am an author running fun-filled creative writing or poetry workshops in primary and secondary schools as well as at festivals, summer camps, at the weekend and after school. I can plan, organise and deliver a bespoke workshop for your school based on your needs and requirements working with, for example, one year or a whole key stage. The outcome, of course, is for pupils to write their very own story. Examples of recent themes we have worked on with children include scary stories leading up to Halloween, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and for spring 2020, detective stories. In 2018 I also ran poetry workshops in 10 schools as part of the Wilfred Owen Commemoration. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and have recently attended further safeguarding training. I charge £250.00 per day to work in a school which includes planning and organisation as well as delivery. Please get in touch for more information or for references from other schools.

English PSHE SMSC

250.00 300 Read Now Write Now Artsmark Yes
Visit into school
Key Stages 1–3

As Creatives

A Celebration in Rhyme – New…

Cost: £395.00

Working with up to 420 children to create and perform a School Poem in just one day! New for 2020,…

Working with up to 420 children to create and perform a School Poem in just one day! New for 2020, A Celebration in Rhyme has been developed to help celebrate the stories your pupils love in verse - by writing and performing a collaborative School Poem in just a single day! After a quick assembly sharing our love of poetry and issuing the overall challenge, children will participate in collaborative writing workshops, usually for a year group at a time. Using our unique “RunAround” methodology, KS2 classes will choose the themes and content, creating the lines as they go - with EYFS and KS1 providing the chorus. And the outcome? A beautifully crafted poem extolling the wonder of stories that’s unique to your school - and that will get its very first performance at a second, celebratory assembly at the end of the day!

Drama English

395.00 300 As Creatives Yes
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 3

Renegrade Beatbox

An Introduction to Beatboxing

Cost: FREE

‘An Introduction to Beatboxing’ is a 6 week course funded by Arts Council England and is offered to your school…

‘An Introduction to Beatboxing’ is a 6 week course funded by Arts Council England and is offered to your school free of charge. The course will teach young people the fundamentals of creating an accapella ensemble performance using beatboxing, singing and rapping, culminating in a group performance and a professionally produced album of the art work that they produce. The workshops will consist of 4 x 2 hour sessions and 2 x 4 hour sessions and will be led by Main Artist Renegrade, alongside Pastoral Support Worker Steph Peet, Support Artists Bass Ventura and Kofi. Renegrade is a professional beatbox performer and workshop facilitator. In collaboration with 20 Stories High, he successfully delivered ‘An Introduction to Beatboxing’ in the final term of the 2018-19 school year at The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, Liverpool. Music curriculum links include:
  • JOCR GSCE (9-1) in MUSIC (J356) Musical Elements, Composing and Performing. Area of study 1, Voice - Including styles such as rapping and beatboxing.
  • EDEXCEL GCSE (9-1) MUSIC (1MU0) Components 1 Performing and 2 Composing.
‘An Introduction to Beatboxing’ aims to enable young people to develop performing skills individually and in groups to communicate musically with fluency and control, broaden musical experience and interests, develop imagination and foster creativity and to develop knowledge, understanding and the skills needed to communicate effectively as musicians. Contact: chris@renegradebeatbox.com

Music

free Renegrade Beatbox Yes
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 5

dot-art Schools

FREE Creative Careers Poster to download!

Cost: FREE

dot-art Schools commissioned graphic artist Thom Isom to produce this fantastic poster, which is FREE to download here: dot-art-Creative-Careers-Poster Thom…

dot-art Schools commissioned graphic artist Thom Isom to produce this fantastic poster, which is FREE to download here: dot-art-Creative-Careers-Poster Thom worked with groups of creative industries professionals, recent graduates, current students and the general public to find out what barriers exist to working towards a creative career, why and how people choose to study creative subjects and the huge advantages this can bring. The result is this inspirational image, highlighting the huge number of jobs in the creative industries (which is the fastest growing sector in the UK) and just some of the reasons why working towards a creative career is such a fantastic idea! We are grateful to Arts Council England for their support of this project.  

Art & design Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment)

free dot-art Schools Artsmark Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–4

dot-art

Artist led INSET & CPD sessions

Cost: £tbc

dot-art can offer artist led INSET days and CPD sessions for teachers and staff tailored to your needs. dot-art works…

dot-art can offer artist led INSET days and CPD sessions for teachers and staff tailored to your needs. dot-art works with a wide range of professional artists to offer your school artist-led training, in a variety of different techniques, media and subjects. All our sessions are delivered by experienced artists with full DBS clearance and public liability insurance, and can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Art & design

tbc 10 dot-art Artsmark Yes
CPD/training opportunity for teachers
Key Stages 1–4

dot-art Schools

Artists workshops in schools

Cost: £295 plus materials per day

dot-art Schools works with a wide range of artists to offer your school artist-led workshops, from one day to an…

dot-art Schools works with a wide range of artists to offer your school artist-led workshops, from one day to an entire project or arts week, in a variety of different techniques, media and subjects. All our workshops are delivered by experienced artists with full DBS clearance and public liability insurance, and can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Art & design

295 plus materials per day 300 dot-art Schools Artsmark Yes
Visit into school
Key Stages 1–4

Sweet Patootee Ltd

Black British WW1 veterans tell their…

Cost: FREE

A free information pack is now available for MUTINY – our WW1 documentary film featuring unique video testimonies of Black…

Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 3–5

Culture Liverpool

Service of Remembrance – Who Will…

Cost: FREE

A continuation of the city wide education and participation programme that accompanied the Weeping Window installation in 2015; enabling people…

A continuation of the city wide education and participation programme that accompanied the Weeping Window installation in 2015; enabling people of all ages to explore the monuments, buildings, exhibitions and archives of the City, opening up hidden history, art and literature, encouraging personal remembrance and reflection, inspiring a debate on past and present conflicts and wars. This teaching resource is available beyond the Service of Remembrance and provides inspiration to schools to develop contemporary creative writing around the theme of remembrance and modern conflict. It provides links to local and national archives and cultural programmes, offering curriculum ideas and web platforms that enable schools to share research and activity. Opportunity for schools to upload their own poems and creative writing to the online City of Liverpool Roll of Honour.

Art & design Citizenship English

free Culture Liverpool Artsmark Yes
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–4

Rob Keeley

Author workshops with Rob Keeley

Cost: £150+ (but negotiable)

Would you like an award-winning children’s author to visit your school?  Are you interested in holding an author workshop, question…

Would you like an award-winning children’s author to visit your school?  Are you interested in holding an author workshop, question and answer session, signing or creative writing? I can offer any or all of these options in a style tailored to suit you.
  • Readings from my books for children
  • Q&A sessions on my books, publishing experiences or writing in general
  • Illustrated talks on my books and the publication process using specially-designed animated presentations
  • Signed copies of my books – now included as part of school and library packages
  • Creative Writing workshops
  • Or a combination of the above

English

150+ (but negotiable) 200 Rob Keeley Yes
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 3

MyMasterpiece

MyMasterpiece Art Project and Exhibition Service

Cost: FREE

We are an official Artsmark Partner and our free service shows schools how to do better quality art with their…

We are an official Artsmark Partner and our free service shows schools how to do better quality art with their children in line with the 7 Artsmark Quality Principles. We provide a free staff development workshop and provide school with a Help DVD that has over 1300 children's pictures from previous projects on it plus huge amounts of help and guidance that schools can keep. We can show both traditional art and also have a specialist Street Art service which is in huge demand as schools tell us that this really engages the children in art and stimulates their interest in art. Following our workshop each child produces a piece of artwork and we collect, label and frame each piece. We then return to school on an agreed date and turn the hall into an Art Gallery for the day, setting up all the children's framed artwork on our special display boards so that children and parent can see their artwork in it's authentic setting and have a fantastic finale to their project. The exhibition has a major effect on children's self esteem. School can raise money if they wish to by selling the pictures to parents - take up rates are very high.

Art & design

free MyMasterpiece Artsmark
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 2

Tate Liverpool

Ideas Depot – Tate exhibition

Cost: FREE

Ideas Depot is a new display that has been co-curated with primary school teachers across the city. Discover major works…

Ideas Depot is a new display that has been co-curated with primary school teachers across the city. Discover major works from the Tate collection by artists including Anya Gallaccio, ​Salvador Dalí and Chris Ofili. Central to this display is a belief that art plays a meaningful part in people’s day-to-day lives and intellectual curiosity. Through art we can always learn something new – about history, the world and our place in it. Works will be swapped in and out as the primary schools in residence pick and choose new ones from the art stores and develop links to the primary curriculum. The display has developed alongside a joint research project with Edge Hill University's Faculty of Education, focused on developing a 'schools in residence' programme.

Art & design Citizenship Dance Drama English Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) Geography History Maths Music PSHE SMSC Science

free Tate Liverpool
Trip out of school
EY - Key Stage 5

As Creatives

Poetry Workshops

Cost: £395.00

Inspired by National Poetry Day our workshops are available all through the year! Taking place on Thursday 3rd October 2019…

Inspired by National Poetry Day our workshops are available all through the year! Taking place on Thursday 3rd October 2019 we have a range of enjoyable and engaging workshops, all tied into this year's theme "Truth."

We're happy to lead whole-school poetry assemblies at the start of the day, or any of our poetry workshops, sharing some of our favourite verses and providing opportunities for pupils to join in - and all at no extra cost!

Workshops include: 

  • Soundscape Poetry - Where's the Truth?
  • Personification Poetry – Whose Truth?
  • The Poet-Tree – Poems that Grow and Change Before Your Eyes
  • Shakespearean Clerihews – Looking for the "Truth" in Characters
  • Cinquains of Truth – the People Behind the Headlines
  • Performance Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme and Action 
  • Collaborative Poetry
Workshops are available on and around National Poetry Day as well as throughout the school year. View our full range of poetry workshops at https://www.ascreatives.com/poetry-workshops/

English

395.00 300 As Creatives
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 4

Movema

Movema ‘World in a Box’ dance…

Cost: £480 per full day workshop

Movema brings you World in a Box, a multi-media, timesaving resource which aims to unlock the creative potential of teachers…

Movema brings you World in a Box, a multi-media, timesaving resource which aims to unlock the creative potential of teachers and children at Key Stage 1 and 2 (ages 5-11), providing exciting and enriching learning experiences. Through engaging resources and world dance activities, World in a Box gets young people moving and learning more about the diverse communities and cultures from around the world. What is World in a Box? From Africa to China, World in a Box workshops deliver exciting and educational dance activities that take participants on a journey around the world. Expect a mix of games, follow along dances and group tasks, providing young people the opportunity to learn new skills, work creatively and develop cultural awareness. We offer full and half day workshops, in addition to after-school sessions and term bookings of weekly classes. Workshops can be tailored to suit the needs, curriculums and timetables of any learning environment and are led by Movema professional dance artists. "World in a Box has all the resources you need in one box. It’s fun, cross-curricular, adaptable and creative!" - Debbie Woods, Primary School Teacher Movema is also an Arts Award Supporter and an Artsmark Partner.  

Dance

480 per full day workshop 300 Movema Yes
Visit into school
Key Stages 1–2

ClapperboardUK

ClapperboardUK – BFI Film Academy –…

Cost: £25

ClapperboardUK is delighted to announce that applications are now open to 16-19 year olds for this year’s BFI Merseyside Academy.…

ClapperboardUK is delighted to announce that applications are now open to 16-19 year olds for this year’s BFI Merseyside Academy. Last year’s participants did really well with seventeen young people gaining a National Certificate of Further Education in preparing for the film and TV industry.  Some have been accepted on a week’s BFI residential course in Edinburgh with all expenses paid and some have gained work experience at Lime Pictures and were all invited to apply for a paid internship. We have only 20 places to offer and welcome applications from young people from socially and economically deprived communities, under-represented young people, BAME, refugees, new arrivals and other ethnic minority groups. The programme takes place over 10-12 weeks, is out of school hours (mostly Saturdays) and there is a joining fee of £25 which can be reclaimed. Exact dates and venue have yet to be confirmed.

Art & design Film

25 50 ClapperboardUK
Young people’s opportunity to make, create, compose, or perform
Key Stages 3–5

20 Stories High

20 Stories High work placement opportunities

Cost: FREE

20 Stories High provide work placement opportunities to those aged 13+ through to 30. Opportunities include, but are not limited…

20 Stories High provide work placement opportunities to those aged 13+ through to 30. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, experience in:
  • Stage management or as a production team member on a 20 Stories High local show - gaining skills in theatre and production
  • Working in a busy office environment - gaining administrative and financial skills
  • Shadowing directors - gaining creative direction skills
  • Marketing & Communications - gaining key skills in marketing, in particular social media
All other work experience opportunities can be explored - get in touch! 20 Stories High are keen to make work placements as meaningful and fulfilling as possible - this might mean we need to negotiate placement dates, in order to integrate placements alongside our project timelines. *We do not offer placement opportunities in performance - young people must attend an open workshop or engage with the company in some way first to join our Youth Theatre. We are also an Arts Award centre and supporter and an Artsmark Partner.

Drama Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) Music

free 20 Stories High
Young people’s opportunity to visit, experience and participate in art or culture
Key Stages 3–5

The Storybarn

The Great Story Adventure at The…

Cost: £300

The Storybarn at Calderstones is an interactive story-centre for young people to explore, share and discover their love of books.…

The Storybarn at Calderstones is an interactive story-centre for young people to explore, share and discover their love of books. Join us with your class for The Great Story Adventure, where you will enter a thrilling world full of imagination, adventure and fascinating historical tales, which will spark a lifelong love of books, reading and discovery. A DAY OF DISCOVERY AT THE STORYBARN AND CALDERSTONES PARK Your day with us will include an interactive trail, led by our Storyhunters, to discover some of the park’s important historical features including our beautiful woodlands, Sensory Gardens and the Allerton Oak, a 1000-year-old tree. We’ll pause for engaging Shared Reading sessions where we’ll read aloud together, as well as a range of exciting activities that bring the stunning surroundings to life. Upbeat, energetic and lots of fun, our trails will give your class the chance to explore South Liverpool’s fascinating heritage. With our Storyhunters leading the way, your class will travel back in time at our heritage exhibition in the Calderstones mansion house, getting up close with the Stone Age Calder Stones that gave the Park its name. Together, we’ll explore the elaborately-carved symbols on their surface. You’ll also get to discover the wonders of The Storybarn itself, in a 90-minute workshop filled with imaginative adventures. In a bespoke space filled with objects to inspire and hundreds of books to read, your class will experience Shared Reading, book talk, story building, crafts and imaginative play, even creating your own tale to take back to the classroom with you!

Art & design Drama English History

300 300 The Storybarn
Trip out of school
EY - Key Stage 2

HANDSTAND Productions

Bespoke CPD training session in video…

Cost: £200

We will take the participants on a whistle-stop tour of the various stages of the video production process – concept,…

We will take the participants on a whistle-stop tour of the various stages of the video production process - concept, treatment, story board, script, rehearsal, shooting, editing etc - and explore at each stage how it can be adapted to working with pupils of specific ages and/or abilities. The session will be very hands-on and the participants will alternately work in different roles: presenter, camera operator, sound recordist, director, etc. We can base the sessions around either the video equipment available in the school, or around our own workshop equipment. We will develop the contents of the session together with the teacher(s)/school, to make sure it aligns as best as possible with how they are planning to use video making in their lessons.    

Art & design Citizenship Dance Drama English Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE SMSC Science

200 200 HANDSTAND Productions
CPD/training opportunity
EY - Key Stage 5

Tmesis Theatre

Tmesis Theatre workshop offer for 2019-2020!

Cost: £200

We are offering a range of schools workshops through the 2019-20 academic year. These can be tailored to support your…

We are offering a range of schools workshops through the 2019-20 academic year. These can be tailored to support your curriculum and adapted for both GCSE and A Level. Take advantage of an early bird offer of 3 workshops for £500 if you make the booking  by 30 September 2019! DEVISING & WORKING AS AN ENSEMBLE This workshop encourages groups to work as an ensemble to create devised theatre and provides a series of tools with which you can create devised ensemble work. PHYSICAL THEATRE & DEVISING This workshop will focus on creating and devising physical theatre. It will look at creating physical sequences, working as an ensemble to explore ideas and relationships, an physicalising characters. USING PHYSICAL THEATRE TO EXPLORE SET TEXTS Using physical theatre and ensemble exercises, we explore one of your set texts, opening up the story, characters, relationships and images within the text, finding a deeper understanding of it and new ideas for staging. ACTIVE APPROACHES TO THE TEXT This workshop explores set texts by encouraging students to think like a theatre company.  It explores plays from the point of view of different theatre creatives: directors, actors, set and costume designers.  Students will analyse scenes as if they were producing the play themselves, and so develop a literary but intensely personal response.  They also explore how writers create their work, and devise their own short responses through utilising ‘found texts’ which they discover all around them.

Dance Drama English

200 200 Tmesis Theatre
Visit into school
Key Stages 3–5

Altru Drama CIC

AltruDrama Back to the App –…

Cost: £475.00 + vat

Back to the App is a fun and engaging performance designed to help children develop their online safety skills and…

Back to the App is a fun and engaging performance designed to help children develop their online safety skills and understanding. The play follows three characters who get sucked into the internet and have to visit apps and games to work out how they are using them incorrectly or unsafely. The performance is suitable for pupils in Key Stage 2 who all watch the show together in your school hall.  Following the performance we do a quick Q&A session with all pupils.  One class of children then works with our actors on a drama workshop to further develop their skills through exploring the world of the play. You also receive a teachers pack of follow up activities to help embed the performance into your classroom work.

Citizenship Drama PSHE SMSC IT

475.00 + vat 300 Altru Drama CIC Yes
Visit into school
Key Stage 2

MDI

Dance Education (curriculum-integrated)

Cost: £175

We can deliver bespoke workshops for your students, working in close collaboration with teaching staff to create dance exercises that…

We can deliver bespoke workshops for your students, working in close collaboration with teaching staff to create dance exercises that will meet your learning objectives. - Bespoke workshops designed with your teachers - CPD training for class teachers and support staff - Dance sessions responding to the school curriculum, from Early Years to KS5 - After school programmes Work with us because: - Our teachers are DBS checked & fully qualified, with up-to-date safeguarding & first aid training - We offer a programme supporting the National Curriculum - We always work in collaboration with teachers - We have experience catering for students with SEN - We can offer Arts Award and assist in working towards the Artsmark Award

Dance Drama English Geography History Maths Music PE Science Art

175 200 MDI
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 5

National Museums Liverpool

Storywalkers

Cost: FREE

Looking for ways to bring classroom learning to life outside of school? National Museums Liverpool has a range of opportunities…

Looking for ways to bring classroom learning to life outside of school? National Museums Liverpool has a range of opportunities to inspire imaginations and bring to life the stories behind the curriculum. From early years to further education, there are many ways to enhance learning and help your children or pupils to interact with history, science, geography and art. Storywalkers is a great way to introduce little ones to the Walker Art Gallery and help them to develop their language and literacy skills through a variety of fun classes including singing, stories and art. Find out more at Liverpool Museums There’s a packed programme of free, fun activities across National Museums Liverpool’s eight venues at weekends and during school holidays, offering a chance for families to get involved in what children have been learning at school and let them be the teacher for the day. Find out what's on at Liverpool Museums free National Museums Liverpool
Early years

Wired Aerial Theatre

Bungee-Assisted Dance classes and Aerial Circus…

Cost: £Acourse would be approximately £90 / £80 student. Drop in £17.50/ £15 student

Aerial Circus Adult hoops and silks classes (age 16+) use a combination of conditioning techniques, flexibility and routine work and…

Aerial Circus Adult hoops and silks classes (age 16+) use a combination of conditioning techniques, flexibility and routine work and are suitable for a range of abilities and levels. These classes can improve flexibility, upper body strength, core strength and posture, as well as overall fitness levels and coordination. Bungee-Assisted Dance. Our best creation yet! (16+years) This class isn’t just for dancers - it’s a great cardiovascular workout and muscle toner, focusing on strengthening and stabilizing the core of your body, all with an element of flight. An alternative to regular aerobics! It involves wearing a hip harness that connects to the bungee at the back where you will learn skills and phrases exploring dance and flight. Both Aerial Circus and Aerial Dance are appropriate for teachers, young people over 16 years or parent/carers.

dance / aerial

Acourse would be approximately £90 / £80 student. Drop in £17.50/ £15 student 10 Wired Aerial Theatre
Trip out of school
Key Stage 5

DaDaFest

DaDaFest

Cost: FREE

Do you work with people under the age of 30 who are looking to develop their creative skills? Are they…

Do you work with people under the age of 30 who are looking to develop their creative skills? Are they disabled* or D/deaf? DaDaFest works with individuals to support them to achieve their goals. Whether they are an aspiring painter or a more practiced poet, we can provide: - Development grants - Commissions - Mentorships - Placements - Showcase opportunities We work to tailor a bespoke creative development programme which is right for the individual. DaDaFest is a disability and D/deaf arts organisation based in Liverpool which uses the arts to educate, challenge attitudes and remove the barriers that restrict life choices for disabled people to live independently and equally in society. *A person who is disabled, D/deaf and/or living with a long term illness DaDaFest is also an Arts Award Centre and an Artsmark Partner.     

Drama English Music Art

free DaDaFest Artsmark Arts Award
Networking opportunity
Key Stages 3–5

Movema

Dance Diversity Programme

Cost: ££270

Our exciting 6 week programme introduces children and young people of all key stages to the dance, culture, geography, history…

Our exciting 6 week programme introduces children and young people of all key stages to the dance, culture, geography, history and languages of Spain, Ireland, China, India, Caribbean and African countries. The programme is delivered by our expert team and based on our acclaimed schools resource World in a Box, encapsulating Movema's unique approach. Participants will learn some basic dance movements from each culture, practice languages, engage with some socio-political issues pertaining to that country or culture, work together to create dances and takes part in fun and exciting activity-based learning games using music, movement and creativity. Benefits include:
  • Increases confidence and self esteem
  • Develops communication and observation skills
  • Increases physical and mental wellbeing
  • Improves creativity and personal development
  • Encourages team-working and peer learning

Geography History PE PSHE SMSC Language

£270 10 Movema
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 5

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres

Everyman & Playhouse practitioner workshops

Cost: £150

Practical, bespoke workshops for drama and performance students focusing on all practitioners featured in the examination syllabuses. Workshops can introduce…

Practical, bespoke workshops for drama and performance students focusing on all practitioners featured in the examination syllabuses. Workshops can introduce the students to a practitioner's work or focus on a specific aspect. Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse is also an Arts Award Centre and Supporter and an Artsmark Partner.  

Drama

150 200 Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres Artsmark Arts Award
Visit into school
Key Stages 4–5

British Music Experience

Learning Offer at the British Music…

Cost: £7.50

The British Music Experience is the UK’s Museum of Popular Music. Boasting an unrivalled collection of stage outfits, objects and…

The British Music Experience is the UK’s Museum of Popular Music. Boasting an unrivalled collection of stage outfits, objects and instruments, the museum charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop from 1945 to the present day. Education trips to the British Music Experience include full access to the galleries, learning zones, instrument studio and dance area as well as a tour of the gallery led by our Education Officer. Education groups can also book onto one of our innovative and exciting workshops, catering from key stage 1 right up to sixth form level.

Art Drama English Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE SMSC Science

7.50 10 British Music Experience
Trip out of school
Key Stages 1–5

The Beatles Story

The Beatles Story

Cost: £7.50

The Discovery Zone at The Beatles Story provides the ideal educational day out for your primary school. We are continually…

The Discovery Zone at The Beatles Story provides the ideal educational day out for your primary school. We are continually developing resources to aid teachers with changes to the National Curriculum to create a fun and educational experience for all. Our commitment to life-long learning ensures every visitor has a valuable experience regardless of age or ability. long with the Discovery Zone, we have an extensive exhibition detailing the rise of the Beatles and their place in society, lunch room facilities, coat and bag storage and we are fully accessible.

Art English Geography History Maths Music

7.50 10 The Beatles Story
Trip out of school
EY - Key Stage 4

Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres

Learning programme – Liverpool Everyman &…

Cost: £75.00-£300 depending on workshop

Our accessible learning programme includes many different practitioner-led workshops designed for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and FE and…

Our accessible learning programme includes many different practitioner-led workshops designed for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and FE and HE students. They aim to:
  • Develop a better understanding of the theatre-making process
  • Support subjects across the curriculum, including English, Drama and Humanities
  • Focus on specific genres or skills
We also offer Creative Industry Days and teacher training. For more information about the range of support and workshops we offer, and how to contact us, please have a look on our website. Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse is also an Arts Award Centre and Supporter and an Artsmark Partner.  

Drama English PSHE

75.00-£300 depending on workshop 100 Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres Artsmark Arts Award
Trip out of school
Key Stages 2–5

Tmesis Theatre Company

Physical Theatre Workshops

Cost: £200

We can offer school physical theatre workshops, focusing on storytelling, ensemble work, devising for performance and how to get a…

We can offer school physical theatre workshops, focusing on storytelling, ensemble work, devising for performance and how to get a play on it's feet! These workshops can be bespoke and we can work with all Key Stages and Special Schools.

Drama

200 200 Tmesis Theatre Company
Visit into school
Key Stages 1–5

Resonate, The Music Education Hub for Liverpool

Resonate Music Studios

Cost: FREE

Resonate Music Studios is a perfect opportunity to learn a new instrument, join a band, sing in a choir or…

Resonate Music Studios is a perfect opportunity to learn a new instrument, join a band, sing in a choir or play in an orchestra with other young musicians from across Liverpool. Our Sites
  • RMS North at Notre Dame Catholic College on Thursdays.
  • RMS South at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College on Tuesdays.
Did you know?
  • For all beginner ensembles, choirs and bands there is no charge for this provision
  • Your child will be looked after by highly experienced, professional teachers who all have up to date, enhanced DBS clearance
  • From beginners to advanced, all are welcome
Resonate is also an Arts Award Centre and Artsmark Partner.  

Music

free Resonate, The Music Education Hub for Liverpool Artsmark Arts Award Yes
Young people’s opportunity to make, create, compose, or perform
Key Stages 2–4

Comics Youth CIC

Comics Youth Saturday Drop-in

Cost: FREE

Write and illustrate your own mini-comic book in this drop-in workshop using the graphic arts techniques of character design, framing,…

Write and illustrate your own mini-comic book in this drop-in workshop using the graphic arts techniques of character design, framing, lettering, and inking. Invent a character, improvise a story, draw a series of pictures, and there you have an instant comic book! Finished artwork is suitable for photocopy reproduction to share or trade with friends. No drawing experience necessary. Open to ages 7 and up, accessible to any level of drawing skills. This session is aimed to support marginalised young people including LGBTQIA, SEND and young people experiencing mental ill-health (such as depression/anxiety). Our office offers an inclusive Comic Book and Manga Library, chill out space and Nintendo Switch. All art materials are provided. @ Comics Youth CIC HQ Fourth Floor, 76-78 Lord Street, L2 1TA

Art PSHE

free Comics Youth CIC
Young people’s opportunity to make, create, compose, or perform
Key Stages 2–5

The Comedy Trust

Feeling Funny Comedy Course

Cost: £1200

Join The Comedy Trust on their six-week stand-up comedy programme as they show how laughter really can be the best…

Join The Comedy Trust on their six-week stand-up comedy programme as they show how laughter really can be the best medicine. Our six week programmes are designed to nurture young people’s mental wellbeing whilst providing them with a platform to openly discuss difficult topics such as mental wellbeing, build friendships and improve their confidence, self-esteem and personal resilience. Over six weeks’ students will be guided by creative practitioners towards creating their very own stand-up routines culminating in a live show in front of friends and family.

Drama PSHE

1200 300 The Comedy Trust
Visit into school
Key Stages 3–5

Handstand Productions Ltd

Make Your Own Video!

Cost: £180

We offer workshop programmes in which students learn to make a video in a style of their choice . All…

We offer workshop programmes in which students learn to make a video in a style of their choice . All our programmes are tailor-made to suit schools' specific needs. We bring in equipment for the group to work with and give all the training and supervision needed. Our aim is to give voice to the group members and allow them ownership and authorship of their films. Film making can be a vehicle for project-based learning, encouraging immersion in a subject and building transferable skills. It can also be a means to achieving other goals: group cohesion or behavioural change. All our sessions are delivered by experienced, enhanced DBS/CRB-checked film makers, under the creative direction of Han Duijvendak and Jane Duckworth, who are experts at guiding a group in producing a film which surpasses expectations. We can run projects from 2 up to 10 half-day sessions. Handstand is an Artsmark Partner.

Drama English Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE SMSC Science Art

180 200 Handstand Productions Ltd Artsmark
Visit into school
Key Stages 1–5

LIPA

LIPA Widening Participation Year 10/11 Programme

Cost: FREE

This is a two-year programme that starts in Year 10, which involves free workshops and events (out of school hours)…

This is a two-year programme that starts in Year 10, which involves free workshops and events (out of school hours) in the following subject areas: Acting, Dance, Music, Singing and Backstage (including set design, costume design, sound and lighting etc.). We work with students who are currently underrepresented in Higher Education, with the aim of encouraging students to pursue their passion in the Performing Arts and Backstage areas. free LIPA
Young people’s opportunity to make, create, compose, or perform
Key Stage 4

As Creatives

Spotlight on Shakespeare

Cost: £395

Our highly interactive Shakespeare workshops for schools (suitable for (EYFS – KS4), all delivered by professional theatre practitioners, actively build…

Our highly interactive Shakespeare workshops for schools (suitable for (EYFS - KS4), all delivered by professional theatre practitioners, actively build on prior knowledge to support pupils in understanding Shakespeare's stories and characters – and we certainly don’t shy away from the verse! Workshops include: Spotlight on Shakespeare Shaking up Shakespeare Stage Your Own Shakespeare Snippets of Shakespeare Shakespeare's Seven Ages Shakespeare for GCSE / A-Level The Poetry of Shakespeare Ways into Shakespeare (Teacher CPD -INSET or Twilight) Learning Outcomes Familiarisation with characters and narrative Understanding of text Awareness of Shakespeare’s "hidden stage directions" Shakespearean conventions

Drama English

395 300 As Creatives
Visit into school
EY - Key Stage 5

The Comedy Trust

Well Funny Wellbeing Workshops

Cost: FREE

Looking to combat stress or anxious feelings and thoughts? Laughter really is the best medicine with The Comedy Trust’s FREE…

Looking to combat stress or anxious feelings and thoughts? Laughter really is the best medicine with The Comedy Trust’s FREE Well Funny workshops available to young people aged 11 - 18. Well Funny sessions are one-off fun and interactive events that explore how humour can increase our wellbeing and help build resilience in our everyday life. Well Funny workshops are designed to bring people together and provide a much needed injection of happiness and humour in an exciting and innovative way.

Drama PSHE SMSC Art

free The Comedy Trust
Trip out of school
Key Stages 2–5

National Museums Liverpool

Early Years – National Museums Liverpool

Cost: £Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website

There are numerous activities specifically for children in Early Years at National Museums Liverpool venues – inspire young imaginations with…

There are numerous activities specifically for children in Early Years at National Museums Liverpool venues - inspire young imaginations with one of our fascinating classes. They can support: communication, language, expressive arts, design, literacy, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world. For example, storytelling sessions on Rainbow Fish and Polar, the Titanic bear are now available at World Museum and the Merseyside Maritime Museum - but there's much more! Specially designed for under 5s, these sessions are part of a range of opportunities to support early years learning in museums and galleries. To find out more or to book your place, visit the Early Years booking page

English History PSHE SMSC

Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website 10 National Museums Liverpool Artsmark Arts Award
Trip out of school
Early years

National Museums Liverpool

Key stage 5 – National Museums…

Cost: £Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website

There are lots of study opportunities for Key Stage 5, further and higher education students across our museums and galleries.…

There are lots of study opportunities for Key Stage 5, further and higher education students across our museums and galleries. These all link to the national curriculum and can also support: communication, language, expressive arts, design, literacy, economic, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world. Many sessions can be tailored to the specific needs of your group, and cover topics such as emigration, empowering women and LGBT+ language and law. Please visit our post-16 bookings page to view and/or book all our offers. National Museums Liverpool is also an Arts Award Centre.

English History PSHE SMSC Science Art citizenship economics

Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website 10 National Museums Liverpool Arts Award
Trip out of school
Key Stage 5

National Museums Liverpool

Key stage 4 – National Museums…

Cost: £Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website

Get closer to the stories behind the facts with our wid series of sessions for students in key stage 4…

Get closer to the stories behind the facts with our wid series of sessions for students in key stage 4 at National Museums Liverpool. These all link to the national curriculum and can also support: communication, language, expressive arts, design, literacy, economic, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world. Workshops on understanding transatlantic slavery and everyday life in West Africa are now available at the International Slavery Museum, while other sessions on bugs and rock pool creatures can be booked at the World Museum. Created for students aged between 14-16, these sessions are part of a range of opportunities to support classroom learning at museums and galleries. To find out more or to book your place, please visit our Key Stage 4 booking page. National Museums Liverpool is also an Arts Award Centre.

English Geography History PSHE SMSC Science Art citizenship economics

Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website 10 National Museums Liverpool Arts Award
Trip out of school
Key Stage 4

National Museums Liverpool

Key stage 3 – National Museums…

Cost: £Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website

Bring education to life for students in key stage 3 through a series of specially designed sessions at National Museums…

Bring education to life for students in key stage 3 through a series of specially designed sessions at National Museums Liverpool. These all link to the national curriculum and can also support: communication, language, expressive arts, design, literacy, economic, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world. Workshops on understanding transatlantic slavery and everyday life in West Africa are now available at the International Slavery Museum, while other sessions on bugs and rock pool creatures can be booked at the World Museum. Created for students aged between 11-14 , these sessions are part of a range of opportunities to support classroom learning at museums and galleries. To find out more or to book your place, visit the Key Stage 3 bookings page National Museums Liverpool is also an Arts Award Centre.

English Geography History PSHE SMSC Science Art citizenship economics

Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website 10 National Museums Liverpool Arts Award
Trip out of school
Key Stage 3

National Museums Liverpool

Key stage 2 – National Museums…

Cost: £Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website

There are a wide range of activities specifically designed to inspire the imagination of your key stage 2 pupils at…

There are a wide range of activities specifically designed to inspire the imagination of your key stage 2 pupils at National Museums Liverpool. Our fascinating classes link to the national curriculum and can also support: communication, language, expressive arts, design, literacy, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world. From the ancient worlds of Egypt and Greece, to dinosaurs and pirates, and plenty in-between, a series of sessions linked to the science, history and geography curriculum are now available at World Museum, the Museum of Liverpool and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Specially tailored for children aged between 7-11, these sessions are part of a huge range of opportunities to support classroom learning at museums and galleries. To find out more or to book your place, please visit the Key Stage 2 bookings page National Museums Liverpool is also an Arts Award Centre.

English Geography History PSHE SMSC Science Art citizenship

Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website 10 National Museums Liverpool Arts Award
Trip out of school
Key Stage 2

National Museums Liverpool

Key stage 1 – National Museums…

Cost: £Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website

There’s so much targeting key stage 1 pupils at National Museums Liverpool and linking to the national curriculum. Inspire the…

There's so much targeting key stage 1 pupils at National Museums Liverpool and linking to the national curriculum. Inspire the imaginations of your pupils with one of our classes, which can also support: communication, language, expressive arts, design, literacy, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding of the world. From dinosaurs to space, and plenty in-between, a series of sessions linked to the science, history and geography curriculum are now available at World Museum, the Museum of Liverpool and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Specially designed for children aged between 5 -7, these sessions are part of a huge range of opportunities to support classroom learning at museums and galleries. To find out more or to book your place, visit the Key Stage 1 bookings page National Museums Liverpool is also an Arts Award Centre.

English Geography History SMSC Science Art citizenship

Varies - some free, some chargeable: please check website 10 National Museums Liverpool Arts Award
Trip out of school
Key Stage 1

MDI

MDI Schools Dance Platform

Cost: FREE

MDI’s Schools Dance Platform provides teachers and young people woth an opportunity to present work in a performance setting. Each…

MDI's Schools Dance Platform provides teachers and young people woth an opportunity to present work in a performance setting. Each year schools present work in response to a theme. This year we celebrate Art, from paintings to sculptures, portraits to pop art. We are looking for groups to create an original dance performance in response to a chosen work of art

Art Drama PE

free MDI
Young people’s opportunity to make, create, compose, or perform
EY - Key Stage 5

Katumba

Bring the Carnival with Katumba! Drumming…

Cost: £400

Not only are our classes energetic and fun, but also offer a multi-cultural experience full of cross-curricular learning. Languages, geography,…

Not only are our classes energetic and fun, but also offer a multi-cultural experience full of cross-curricular learning. Languages, geography, maths and science are just some of the subjects our qualified and experienced facilitators delve into, topped off with a huge amount of exhilarating drumming! Half/full day sessions can be tailored to complement a particular topic or message such as the rainforest or empathy. Activities range from junk percussion-making to competitive team drumming games. No group is too big - our whole school boomwhacker orchestras get up to 400 staff and students working together to create a fantastic multi-part harmony of energy, rhythm and sound. We also offer CPD sessions to teachers and support staff, and have helped schools set up their very own drumming groups. Our specialist SEND sensory workshops are a wonderful way for pupils of all abilities and with specific needs to explore instrumentation, rhythm and the way music can make us feel.

Music PE PSHE

400 300 Katumba
EY - Key Stage 5

Steam School

Steam School

Cost: £50

STEAM SCHOOL: Rocket Fuel to Boost your STEAM Curriculum. Steam School connects schools with science and tech innovators via our…

STEAM SCHOOL: Rocket Fuel to Boost your STEAM Curriculum. Steam School connects schools with science and tech innovators via our weekly live broadcasts. By showcasing the stories of young innovators, discussing tech trends and scientific breakthroughs, Steam School inspires students to develop a new awareness about how rapid technological change is transforming the world in which we live. Steam School is so much more than a video broadcast. We know that the best way to get young people excited about STEAM is to get them involved, so every week, we ask our guests YOUR questions, live on cameras and we host a weekly micro competition challenge, developing critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity skills.

Gatsby benchmarks (skills for employment) Maths PSHE SMSC Science Art

50 50 Steam School
Digital/online activity or resource
Key Stages 2–3

One Latin Culture Ltd (OLC Productions)

Introduction to Latin American Culture

Cost: £500

An immersive, participatory session for an assembly or a year group where we will introduce Latin America and its culture…

An immersive, participatory session for an assembly or a year group where we will introduce Latin America and its culture through music, dance, song and storytelling presentation. A chance for:
  • pupils to learn from Latin American practitioners presenting a wide range cultural learning;
  • teachers to provide a doorway into learning about the Continent.
The session also includes interaction and participation, involving the pupils and teachers in rhythms, songs, dance and conversation about the continent. Many children learn through participating and asking questions. The session is a chance to have an amazing experience for the pupils and teachers. One Latin Culture is an Artsmark Partner.

Geography History PSHE Art

500 300 One Latin Culture Ltd (OLC Productions)
Key Stages 1–2