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School Select Manchester

Welcome to School Select Manchester Directory of Educational Services

Category Key Use our simple colour-coded sections to view the profiles in School Select. You will also find two indexes, one listing all company profiles (page 4) and one listing all categories in alphabetical order (pages 97 & 98). See page 5 for more information about School Select.

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Index of profiles P RO F I LE

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Comedy Sportz

Junior Jam

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Drum Planet

Nugent Education

Circus Diaspora

Bigfoot Arts Education

GMMAZ

Circus Jim

Percussion 4 U

Activate Arts

Drummers United

Zapparelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circus

NK Theatre Arts

School Radio

Skylight Circus Arts

2engage

Liverpool Philharmonic

Manchester Library Theatre Co

Little Sports

Junior Jam

Judo Education

Coach Dave

Port Sunlight

Leafy

Ydalir Vikings

Chill Factore

Roman Tours Ltd

Manchester Climbing Wall

National Waterways Museum

Bike Right!

Llangollen Wharf

Jungle Parc

Gardens123

Rope Race

Urban Space Products

Awesome Walls

Eurotaps Ltd Pressatap

Aerial Extreme

Places Matter!

Nugent Education

Cherry Chung Willow Weaving

Philip Burton

Health Matters

The Potters Barn

Centre for Urban Education

Apples and Snakes

Laughology

Integrate Education

Small Steps to Success

Rona Barbour

SW Associates

The Wild Roadshow

Headon Ltd

Action for Sustainable Living

Development Education Project

Martin Mere

CapeUK

Techniquest

Gene Jouney

EMERGE

Ding Ding!

The Wildlife Trust

Manchester United Education

SCIntillate

Places Matter!

Starchaser

Rona Barbour

Gauntlet Birds of Prey

Integrate Education

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School Select is an annual directory of educational services available to schools in Greater Manchester. It has been produced in response to demand from schools and education departments for a practical guide to use when looking to expand or augment school curriculum. Inside, you will find many contributors, offering hundreds of unique and exciting services to schools. Each of the companies featured work as educators, providing a diverse approach to enhanced, alternative and extended education provision. School Select employs a unique, informative layout, with every page providing a detailed company profile, an overview of that company’s available services, their relevant qualifications, a testimonial and an outline of practical benefits to schools, teachers and pupils. Each profile also includes an ‘at a glance’ key to indicate those providers who specialise in the following educational areas.

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School Select will prove a valuable addition to your decision making resources when looking to source educational services. Whether you need cover for existing curriculum commitments or inspiration for new and stimulating ways to add interest, enrichment, diversity and value, School Select has a broad spectrum of professional, experienced providers to fulfil your requirements.

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

Dance Music Drama Comedy Circus Skills Theatre TV and Film Video Radio Drumming Music Production Rapping

Performing Arts and Media

ComedySportz Comedy improvisation troupe ComedySportz UK is the North West's top improvised comedy troupe. They perform a fast-paced improvised show, and are based at the highly acclaimed Comedy Store, Manchester. Players create quick witted sketches, scenes and songs, from suggestions thrown by the audience. All this works towards making their Facilitation in Schools fast-paced and fun for students.

“As ever, Comedysportz provides a value for money fun and creative learning experience. They have visited us many times and have worked successfully with different year groups. The students develop their teamwork, grow in confidence and the team know exactly how to get the best out of the youngsters, while giving them excellent feedback and encouragement. I would recommend them unreservedly to anyone.” Lisa Robinson, Head of Drama Heysham High School, Morecambe

ComedySportz provide workshops geared towards improving students’ performance, motivation and confidence. They offer a range of fully flexible, improvisation-based workshops for schools, colleges and universities, catering for all ages and abilities, based on similar principles to their stage show. Workshops promote confidence and self-expression alongside improved communication skills and teamwork, as students work together in a supportive, positive environment. ComedySportz workshops offer distinct benefits to students at various points in their education. Year seven students may feel daunted and unsure of their new surroundings and workshops will boost confidence and self expression while also helping to familiarise new classmates. Year ten end eleven pupils will benefit from improved drama and performance skills and also the chance to relax and have fun before examinations. They can provide workshops focusing on physical theatre skills, characterisation and other specific skills such as ‘acting for camera’, directing or stand up comedy. Workshops are competitively priced and can be a full day, a half day, a few hours or can alternatively be run as an after-school programme, depending on your needs. There are also workshops ideal for Key Stage 2 which can help lay the foundations for drama and performing arts by encouraging self-expression and teamwork and can be tailored to include specific goals laid down by your school or curriculum. They are also ideal for Play Days or end of term entertainment.

ComedySportz can tailor their fun workshops to meet the requirements of your school syllabus or specific educational priorities, while still providing an inspiring, energising and entertaining time for all concerned. They can also perform a show for, and involving your pupils to demonstrate their work or just to entertain.

Key information CRB Checked Key stages 2-5 Curriculum based workshops Educational or entertainment After School Clubs

Contact details Telephone: 07931 710456 Email: info@comedysportz.co.uk Web: www.comedysportz.co.uk

Junior Jam are an educational service provision company providing high quality music, dance and media sessions to primary and secondary schools, with tailored programmes for young people from 5 years of age. They have a unique and innovative approach and utilise experienced and well qualified staff. also illustrating different routes to higher education.

“Fantastic! Organised and a good relationship with staff and children – Explained everything in small steps and was a joy to work with.” Paula Revill, Alt Primary, Oldham

They work with schools in a variety of ways, including: PPA Cover, After School Clubs, Holiday Clubs, G&T and Aim Higher, Arts & Health Weeks, Staff Training , Tailored Pro jects, Accredited Courses, Promotional Assembl ies, Excellence Academies and Master Classes.

They also offer a variety of themed packages including: Schoo l of HipHop - the history of HipHop and workshops including, DJ Skills, Street Dance, Music Production and Break Dance, followed by a performance of dance and music tracks.

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Junior Jam Music, dance and media

Fame - This is a package for students interested in all aspects of stage school. These include Dance , Drama and Musical Theatre.

They offer a varied range of exciting workshops and activities including: DJ Skil ls - DJ skills provide a great way for young people to develop pulse, tempo and rhythm in a unique way while expressing themselves through song. Music Production - In Music Production young people create their own songs, deal with the composition aspect of the curriculum and learn how to structure a song. Dance – pupils choose a song and learn a basic dance routine. They learn about movement and mood whilst rehearsing a group routine and are then placed into smaller groups to choreograph their own section of the routine. Drama - Young people participate in creative and interactive workshops developing theatre skills. They will learn to creatively engage in script writing, improvisation, devising and theatre games. Podcasting - Participants create a jingle and write scripts before recording and producing a podcast. At the end of the session there will be an opportunity to upload each podcast to the internet, making it available online. Video Production - In Video Editing participants learn how to storyboard, create prop lists and shot lists. They then shoot footage onto a video camera, capture it to a PC and edit it using video editing software Carni val Pu ppet Making - This is an arts and crafts activity where participants create their own carnival puppet. They work collectively on one puppet. Junior Jam Excellence Academies make ideal Gifted & Talented and Aim Higher Holiday or Summer Schools. They also run Excellence Master Classes for 1 or 2 full days or 3 or 4 half day workshops. The emphasis here is excellence, developing and encouraging talent. Academy and Master Classes can be specifically tailored to the school, with the Aim Higher versions

Key information CRB Checked Staff Experienced School Sports Provider After School/ Holiday Clubs PPA Cover/ Staff training Flexible/Bespoke Packages Curricula & Extra Curricular Cover

Contact details Junior Jam, Horton Print , 2 Rosse Street , Bradford BD8 9AS Telephone: 01274 411905 Email: info@juniorjam.co.uk Web: www.juniorjam.co.uk

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Drum Planet Interactive African drumming Drum Planet have a long experience working in schools, colleges, youth centres, after-school clubs and universities, with workshops tailored to suit the age and ability of the student. Their aim is to inspire students and develop their learning with workshops in African Drumming, storytelling, mask making, jewellery making, ceramic making, and dancing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found the music session very enjoyable. The drumming helped to relax and uplift everyone ready for the activities that followed.â&#x20AC;?

Drumming is a powerful way to enhance the creative potential of students, giving them self-confidence and self-esteem and is suitable for students of all ages with varied abilities and different backgrounds. African Drumming - Will bring authentic African drums and percussion instruments to your school and lead students through a memorable experience of music, community, and the discovery that everyone has a rhythm in the blood that can be shared! Emphasis is placed on learning how to play together through listening, cooperation, respecting, and teamwork. With the facilitation of the Drum planet team, each class will get the opportunity to play authentic African instruments and the group will create rhythms together. Workshops are flexible and can be tailored to meet requirements. Story Telling - is as much part of African life as songs, drums, and other African art forms. The history of most rural parts of Africa are passed on orally from generation to generation and older people are viewed as a key link to the past. They are custodians of history and they tell the stories they were told by their parents and by their parents' parents and so on. Story telling workshops tell the stories as they would be told in Africa and attempts to recreate the village kitchen and establish the belief that the group are there in Africa. . African Dance Workshops - A dance workshop provides an inspiring and memorable day that is both educational and fun and meets many requirements of the National Curriculum. Depending on age and ability, dance workshops encourage students to move imaginatively, respond to music and to choreographic instruction and to perform to a live audience. Workshops encourage teamwork and increase the awareness of group members as they complete their roles within the dance and enjoy a hugely rewarding experience. Mask Making Workshops - Masks and drums have been paired throughout human history. Mask-making is a natural visual art complimenting the musical arts offered by Drum Planet. In addition to completing a hands-on art project, students learn about the ways that masks have been used by different cultures of the world. Mask workshops require a minimum of 1 hour for simple mask-making, and 2-10 hours for more complex designs.

All Drum Planet workshops are hugely popular with schools, providing a hands on participative day where pupils share the benefit of learning through collaboration and team work.

Key information Facilitators are CRB checked Supports National Curriculum Hands on immersive experience Promotes culture, art, music and dance

Contact details Telephone: 0151 702 9073 Mobile: 0755 212 9414/0788 207 1502 Email: alphonse@drum-planet.co.uk Web: www.drum-planet.co.uk

Nugent Education Ltd is a leading ‘creative arts workshop provider’. They employ hundreds of talented and experienced practitioners, teachers, entertainers' and artists to effectively organise and deliver an extensive range of amazing, value for money workshops and educational services.

“Just to say a huge thank you to Phil, who was brilliant! The sessions were a great success and hopefully, money permitting, we will do it again next year. Congratulate all concerned with the sessions.” Sam Hoyle, Cansfield High School

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Nugent Education Ltd Education through creativity

In schools across the North West, they offer: 1 After school (extracurricular) activities 2 Curriculum enhancement for subjects such as drama, dance, art, graphic design and more 3 Rapping to improve literacy 4 Rapping revise for exams (specialist workshops’ with proven results) 5 Embodying areas like health issues, behavior and bullying through creative arts. Nugent Education will offer a bespoke service to design a workshop or activity to suit your specific requirements or to achieve specific goals and every workshop can be delivered as a 1 hour taster session or half day, full day or up to 8 week long programme! All activities can be structured to teach specific skills; provide a rewarding, creative experience, or simply offer positive fun activity sessions. All Nugent Education workshop practitioners are fully insured and CRB checked. They are experienced and accomplished in their chosen fields and Nugent Education encourages feedback from every client so that they can monitor and improve the quality of all activities. Many activities will support school curriculum areas in music and drama, Crafts, art and other subjects such as literacy, Citizenship and behavior modification; also health, healthy eating, bullying, teenage crime, drugs and other issues and specific initiatives in your school. Children and young people really enjoy creative arts workshops which also act as a vehicle for self-expression while helping to raise confidence and self-esteem. The range of workshops and activities start from £100 +VAT, and include: Rapping/MC-ing, Drama, Animation, DJ-ing, Street Dancing, Samba drumming, Crafts, African drumming, Graffiti Art, Graphic Novels, Music production, Makeup and beauty, Breakdancing, Environmental crafts (recycled materials), Singing and more. Why not contact one of the Nugent Education Team to discuss your workshop needs, book a workshop or arrange a meeting. We look forward to hearing from you!

Key information All artists CRB checked Full insurance cover Established, recommended & experienced agency Proven track record of achievement Wide variety of workshops from £100 +VAT In-school or after-school provision

Contact details Nugent Education, Nugent House, 20a Elephant Lane, St Helens WA9 5QW Telephone: 0845 481 1920 Email: info@nugenteducation.co.uk Web: www.nugenteducation.co.uk

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Circus Diaspora Circus skills workshops Circus Diaspora offers students the chance to experience the rich and extensive skill areas that define the modern circus. As a qualified teacher and youth worker, Artistic Director Owen Gaynor provides both pre-planned workshops, and bespoke curriculum relevant programmes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very impressed with the workshop. You showed my potentially challenging group of young people a range of circus skills that they were able to use straight away, uncovering hidden talents amongst the group members which made them feel good about themselves. I will certainly want to work with you again.â&#x20AC;? Glenys Baldry Youth Activity Co-ordinator, Day 6 Project for excluded pupils, Stockport

interests and abilities of the group. Workshops can accommodate up to 30 (negotiable) and where teachers want to achieve specific outcomes for students Circus Diaspora are able provide the developmental structure that allows students to achieve these whilst learning circus skills.

Circus has always held fascination for young and old, from the captivating magic of the juggler, defying gravity to keep multiple objects in the air, to the mesmerising spectacle of the flying trapeze. Circus Diaspora can give your students a taste of that marvel or can build a whole programme which will allow them to explore this world further. Circus Diaspora can be booked for half or full day taster sessions, in which your students have the opportunity to try a selection of circus skills, and experience the exhilaration of mastering skills which at first glance appear impossible! Alternatively, they can provide a longer programme which can look at developing a particular curriculum area or exploring and expanding personal skills. Circus Diaspora work alongside Aimhigher and schools and colleges to deliver Arts Awards, and programmes to develop personal confidence and awareness of learning, through Enrichment activities and Extended Schools Provision. Through attainment in circus skills students sharpen their coordination, enhance physical awareness, and increase confidence while developing team work and communication skills and an understanding of individual learning strategies. Programmes can feature a live performance, with the skills the young people have learned as the focal point of the project, which always electrifies and enthrals the audience! The vast range of skills that exist within contemporary circus allow opportunities for all to get involved, from those who hold no interest in normal sports to those who have a love of physical activity. Students taking part in circus skills sessions and programmes will discover a wide range of disciplines and equipment including; Manipulation skills such as Juggling, Diabolo, Devil Stick and Spinning Plates, and Equilibristic Skills such as Tightrope, Walking Globe, Rola Bola and Acro Balance. 12

Circus Diaspora present one off or multiple sessions to primary and secondary schools and will tailor delivery to suit the age,

Key information All staff are CRB checked Covered by Public Liability Insurance First Aid Trained 17 years of circus experience

Contact details Telephone: 07704 954823 Email: circus.diaspora@googlemail.com Web: www.circusdiaspora.co.uk

Bigfoot is a national arts education company that sets out to raise standards in education through a creative approach to learning. They provide a variety of workshops and curriculum enrichment programmes using drama, dance, music, visual art and filmmaking activities to make learning exciting and fun. We are based in Manchester and Liverpool.

“I am proud of the work Bigfoot provides. Children need to be encouraged to learn through taking risks and making mistakes, and the learning process should be fun and interactive. It’s the development of resilience and creative thinking that will help children become valuable members of our fast changing society. We are always creating, and looking at ways to inspire, motivate and challenge learners through the arts. I believe that we are the best at what we do and I believe we are helping children develop the skills they need to contribute to 21st Century Britain, where creativity and entrepreneurialism is leading the way. Bigfoot is an amazing job!” Karl Wozny, Founder, Bigfoot Arts Education

also run specialist performing arts courses throughout the school holidays. From 2010 they will be introducing their work into the Early Years environment. Bigfoot develop respectful long-term relationships with teachers enabling their work to become embedded within the whole school. To be a Bigfoot facilitator candidates have to be the best and undergo a rigorous selection process which involves initial selection (with just a 20% success rate), vetting and referencing. Candidates must then prove themselves in lesson planning, adaptation and facilitation skills before undertaking further induction training focusing on facilitation skills, behaviour strategies and lesson planning with further training in Child Protection, Health & Safety and first aid.

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Bigfoot Arts Education A creative approach to learning

Bigfoot supports schools to help pupils develop the necessary skills required to meet the challenges of 21st Century Britain, where creativity is leading the way. They are extremely proud and privileged to be a major contributor to resurgence of creative education within mainstream UK schools. They have 5 key targets to guide their quest for excellence which are: • To allow children to learn and develop skills through creative expression, providing them with a voice in which to question and take risks within a safe and fun environment. • To promote an understanding and appreciation of the arts to children, enabling them to feel connected to their rich cultural heritage and to encourage them to become key stakeholders in its future • To produce a diverse range of performing arts and creative arts workshops/enrichment programmes that support and enhance the National Curriculum and key government strategies for learning • To create programmes which are inclusive, sustainable and far reaching, many of which are bespoke and tailored to schools specific needs • To provide an excellent service to schools and pupils focusing on friendly and positive communication, thorough vetting and training of staff and effective planning & evaluation of our work. They currently work within primary, secondary and post 16 education environments both during and out of school time and

Key information Partnership with Change4life LOTC Accredited Provider Young G&T Accredited Provider Summer Uni Partner (UK) Quality Mark (In process)

Contact details Bigfoot Arts Education (North West) Contact: Karl Wozny Telephone: 0800 6446034 Email: karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk Web: www.bigfoot-theatre.co.uk

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GMMAZ, MusicLeader & Sing Up Music making opportunities GMMAZ, MusicLeader and Sing Up are part of the national Youth Music network. They deliver projects, activities and training to inspire young people and music teachers in Greater Manchester and the North West.

“An excellent, well organized day. Pupils were engaged, developed new skills and had fun whilst learning!” Loretta Kay, Saddleworth School

GMMAZ provides music making opportunities for pupils aged 1118, working with over 12,000 young people since 2000, helping them to develop musically, socially and personally. They specialise in connecting young people with suitable musical experiences that lead to engagement, progression and achievement. Their staff have industry experience, and are trained and supported by MusicLeader as workshop facilitators in schools. We work with groups such as gifted and talented, hard to reach, young people with disabilities, transition, Aim Higher and more. Activities include composition, performance, rock band, lyric writing, MCing, instrumental work, drumming, vocal technique, industry & career advice, Arts Award and soft skills such as coordination, self confidence, collaboration & expression.

“Thanks for the info and advice...it will help me loads” Richard, Music Teacher and Vocalist MusicLeader North West is dedicated to the professional development of UK music leaders, teachers, tutors and project managers. From professionals to beginners they provide everything from bespoke career advice to large-scale training events and can cater for any Music Practitioner's professional development needs. Free membership is available at www.musicleader.net Funded by Youth Music they aim to increase the quality, value and impact of music leadership through 1-2-1 support & guidance; training & networking opportunities and online information and resources. Sing Up is the Music Manifesto’s National Singing Programme, working to ensure singing is at the heart of primary school life. Singing has the power to change lives and build stronger communities. The Sing Up Workforce Development programme is open to anyone who wants to develop their singing and vocal leadership skills.

Go to www.singup.org to find out more, sign up to Sing Up and access the 300 songs already on the site. Need support with your song-leading? Contact your Area Leader (see Contact details) to access fully subsidized training to support your school singing!

Key information Options for KS1 – 4 pupils & teachers All delivery staff CRB checked In school, after school or holiday activity Bespoke projects Curriculum enhancement Equipment provided Signposting opportunities 10 years experience

Contact details GMMAZ and MLNW, 29 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ Telephone: 0161 830 3899 GMMAZ Email: info@gmmaz.org.uk Web: www.gmmaz.org.uk MusicLeader North West Email: michael.richardson@musicleader.net Web: www.musicleader.net Sing Up Greater Manchester boroughs Email: musicleadernw@singup.org Sing Up Manchester and Salford boroughs Email: nwmusicpartnership@singup.org Web: www.singup.org

Everybody loves the circus and with Circus Jim, pupils and teachers alike have the opportunity to have a go. Circus Jim works extensively in schools, nurseries and colleges across the North. Jim Riley and the Circus Jim team make sure everyone can take part, with shows and workshops for all ages and abilities.

“Thank you for the wonderful morning we spent with you today. The children gained so much from it and so did the adults.” St. Chad's Primary School Pattingham

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Circus Jim Circus skills workshops and shows

Circus Jim's most popular service in schools is a series of circus workshops over one day, e.g. four classes, with two Circus Jim teachers. During workshops children learn the basics of: balancing objects, spinning plates, juggling, diabolo, devil sticks and unicycling (where appropriate). Our aim is for everyone to achieve some skills and we structure the sessions to ensure that each individual succeeds from the very beginning. Another favourite is the performance project, where one group spends time training before performing their skills, or parading for the whole school or community, often as part of an 'arts week'. Other skills we offer include: stilt-walking, tightrope, walking globe, human pyramids and simple performance skills. Workshops can be tailored for Scout, Guide and Brownie Groups (contributing towards a Circus Badge). Circus Jim is experienced at targeting teaching to the needs of the group. The whole team believe that anyone and everyone can enjoy the Circus experience. For example, with young people with profound disabilities we focus on the tactile and sensory nature of the circus equipment and with young people with challenging behaviour we motivate them with the thrill of stilt-walking. The Circus Jim Show features a range of stunning circus skills and magic and lasts approximately forty minutes. Young and old are fascinated. A gentler version is popular with nurseries, where the show is sometimes combined with a simple 'have a go' session. For school events, eg fetes, a show can be combined with stilt-walking characters as well as an open 'have a go' workshop. Safety is always a top priority and where appropriate, workshop participants are provided with safety equipment eg. knee pads for stiltwalkers. Risk assessments can be provided. Jim Riley is a professional performer, qualified teacher and youth worker and has been teaching and performing circus skills for over twenty years. He was a leading figure in the national development of circus in education and youth circus and is supported by an excellent team of circus teachers. Circus Jim provides great opportunities to develop motivation, coordination, confidence, cooperation and communication skills,while learning new skills, getting exercise and having fun. A Circus Jim show or workshop will leave your school with a lasting feel good factor and the circus experience will develop your school’s communal spirit and leave your pupils with skills that can be carried over into future life and education.

Key information All staff enhanced CRB £10m Public Liability insurance From nursery to college Bespoke workshops created Qualified teachers Special needs

Contact details Contact: Jim or Noreen Telephone: 01706 377393 Mobile: 07971 966601 Email jim@circusjim.co.uk Web: www.circusjim.co.uk

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Percussion4U Percussion workshops Laszlo Palko has been playing percussion instruments for over a decade, working professionally across the North West and specialising in Brazilian and African percussion and particular Samba and Latin American rhythms.

“The pupils certainly enjoyed their sessions, the staff were extremely impressed and we are all keen for you to return. Thanks again for contributing to a very successful and memorable Super Learning Day” Cathy Fitzwilliam-Pipe, St Peters High School, Manchester As former Musical Director of Zambura, Bury’s 50 member samba band, Laszlo has led a wide variety of workshops for schools, youth and community groups. He has also worked for the Manchester and Lancashire Music Services, teaching in both primary and secondary schools. He believes that young people can transcend the barriers of age, economics, race, language and physical challenge when they play percussion together. Samba drumming workshops are fun and full of learning opportunities. To spend a few hours learning to play unfamiliar rhythms on unfamiliar instruments and then to produce a creditable performance is enormously rewarding. Pupils find they can usually produce an acceptable sound on an instrument relatively quickly which makes it accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Playing as part of a group helps to dispel nerves and inspire confidence. The process encourages teamwork and engenders a sense of pride and achievement at the music produced. On an individual basis it can improve co-ordination and rhythm while developing listening skills, concentration and a sense of communal wellbeing. Workshops are therapeutic because the concentration required to listen and play will push all other thoughts out of the head and focus the mind in a positive way. Playing samba involves working as part of a team, rather than individual performances, which readily demonstrates the notion of 'the whole being greater than the sum of its parts’. It nurtures a sense of unity and encourages self-expression which results in positive self-esteem and confidence. Samba Workshops include an explanation of the basics, learning patterns for each instrument, playing in sections and together as a group, learning visual and whistle cues for starting and stopping, learning 'breaks' - the introduction of a different pattern, or a section playing on its own, learning two or three different rhythms.

Workshops can be run over a few hours, a weekend, away days (one or two days) or a course of shorter sessions. The benefits of drumming, percussion and dance are evident from the first session and the more time there is available, the more you will be able to achieve, by becoming comfortable and proficient in playing, learning a wider variety of rhythms and acquiring performance skills.

Key information Instructors are CRB checked INSET Percussion Training Days Qualified Afro/Brazilian instruction All ages, group size and abilities Teachers’ percussion training Instrument sales and advice

Contact details Percussion4U c/o Grumpy, Unit 15-16, Orchard Street Industrial Estate, Alderson Street , Salford M6 6FL Telephone: 01457 866966 Mobile: 07795 414 599 Email: info@percussion4u.co.uk Web: www.percussion4u.co.uk

Activate Arts is an established and innovative alternative education provider delivering workshops and courses that utilise creative and performing arts as an alternative education tool. Project possibilities are endless and focus on developing learner led programmes to ensure engagement and commitment from even the most hard to reach learners. Additional Services - In addition we provide

“Self confidence has improved and children have been challenged to use a wider range of vocabulary and extend their sentences and descriptions. They have loved the course thank you.” Teacher of ‘Word Up’ participants

Activate Arts are an outreach provider offering innovative and engaging education programmes for all key stages. Disengage d & Hard to Reach Learners - We have extensive experience in delivering programmes and courses for disengaged and ‘at risk’ learners, specialising in KS3 & KS4 engagement.

• Workshops for teachers (specialising in: incorporating creative learning techniques into your teaching). • Holiday clubs • After school clubs

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Activate Arts Arts workshops and courses

Activate Arts will design bespoke projects around your school’s specific needs or those of your learners and provide you and your students with those all important positive outcomes. All courses are delivered by CRB checked practitioners, who are degree level qualified, with extensive workshop delivery experience and who are also professional performers Please feel free to contact us for some examples and to arrange a consultation.

Our courses are designed to engage the hardest to reach learners. We believe in encouraging all learners to have input into the design and delivery of our projects as this ensures engagement and retention of learners and a makes for positive and memorable learning experience. In addition, our courses and workshops use engaging tools to provide exciting and unique experiences including: • making a music video, • recording an album of songs/raps/poems • showcasing work in an end of course performance event. Courses are accredited (optional) and designed to develop learner’s key skills as well as their curriculum learning. Skills developed include: • • • • • •

Increased confidence Improved communication skills Raised aspirations Improved team working skills Increased employability skills & Knowledge (KS4) Project management skills (KS4)

Curricu lum Delive ry - We also provide workshops and programmes for all key stages structured around ALL curriculum subjects. These practical sessions are educational, fun and memorable for students and develop personal skills as well as increasing subject knowledge. Our curriculum based workshops and courses provide teachers with: • Supporting lesson plans (covering curriculum topics and targets e.g. English linked with healthy eating) • Handouts (for use in lessons pre and post workshop days) • Tips on incorporating creativity into all your teaching All our materials are designed and developed to Ofsted standards.

Key information All staff CRB checked All staff degree level qualified After school provision Bespoke Project Design Accredited programmes Cross Curricular Support Competitive rates

Contact details Activate Arts Ltd, Hill House, Archway Road, Huyton, Liverpool L36 9XB Tephone: 0151 4824884 Email: info@activatearts.com Web: www.activatearts.com

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Drummers United Workshops and facilitation Drummers United is an educational and team building drumming organisation providing quality African drumming & dance workshops to schools and community groups. They have been running workshops since 1999, specialising in West African djembes and doun douns (bass drums) and Latin American congas, bongos and other hand percussion.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to comment that the whole school, staff and pupils alike, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Not only was everyone able to participate, but your program was tailored to suit every age group. Parents have commented on the fact that their children had a fantastic time.â&#x20AC;? Carol Mason, Headteacher, Cheswick Green PS, Solihull

to produce spontaneous rhythms, which can lead to the creation of their own African styled rhythm and timetables can also be tailored to include sessions for school cluster meetings as a fun team building exercise.

They provide drumming workshops that are fun, inclusive, exciting and energising, that everyone is guaranteed to enjoy. The main benefit is providing an outlet for children of any age to express themselves through drumming, while building selfconfidence and working as a team. Workshops can also be adapted to suit the fluctuating abilities of pupils with special needs. All sessions start with an introduction/ history of the drums. Reception class sessions are mainly fun based with noise association games i.e. play our drums quietly it sounds like rain and loud sounds like thunder. Children get the chance to start and stop the group by using a 'magic stick'. This aims to give the class an experience with drums as opposed to creating rhythms. Y1/ Y2's enjoy rhythm based games and also have the opportunity to lead the group. Sessions end with everyone playing a simplistic rhythm with an opportunity for the more enthusiastic members to 'solo/showcase' depending on timetables. Y3/ Y4 sessions are similar but also employ cross rhythms, splitting the group in 2, with each side playing opposing rhythms. Y5/ Y6 sessions aim to create traditional West African styled rhythm complete with 'calls and responses', but still use games to break down inhibitions & shyness. The end product is a rhythm up to performance standard which could be performed to the rest of the school in an assembly, timetable permitting. A timetable will provide half hour segments for younger pupils, with 1 hour sessions for older ones or the day can concentrate on specific year groups to give them a focused session geared towards a performance.

Secondary school workshops contain an educational introduction, 'ice-breaking' rhythm games, instructions on drumming, a facilitation stage and teaching traditional West African rhythms which encourages trust, as each section relies on the other to perform a cross rhythm. Pupils are encouraged

Key information CRB Checked All intruments provided Groups up to 40 Public liability insurance Experienced Workshop provider Foundation to KS 4

Contact details Telephone: (0114) 2789477 Mobile: 07811 876924 Email: enquiries@drummersunited.co.uk Web: www.drummersunited.co.uk

Danny Zapparelli’s Circus Skills Workshops are a wonderful school activity and offer supporting links to curriculum subjects such as music, art and physical education. They provide unique, engaging, and fun packed sessions that will live long in the memory of all who participate.

“Danny’s work at the school has really opened the imaginations of the children as well as giving them real life experience of plate spinning, walking on stilts, tight rope walking and juggling. This yearly activity is enjoyed by pupils and staff and as a regular visitor, Danny delivers the workshop with a clear explanation of what a circus is, what it includes and excludes, and the skills necessary to be a circus performer. We thoroughly enjoy the workshops, and would most definitely recommend his services” Geoff Barlow, Head Teacher and Susan Elles, Director of Arts Prestwich Community High School

song. A boo-able villain with a chain-saw offers an original twist to the panto-like performance. This is children’s entertainment which will delight them and give a genuine, clear 'green' message that our planet has to be cared for. 'The Magic Tree' is the only tree in the forest being destroyed for a building development. The hero Roxy Foxy and the Crimson Fairy contrive to save it with the help of the Wizard of course! There are cuddly amusing glove puppet animals; Slippery Snail, Croaky Crow and Cyril Squirrel who pop out of the holes in the tree. The chainsaw wielding villain makes for lots of audience participation.

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Zapparelli’s Circus Circus workshops and performance

“Danny’s show is wonderful he is funny daring and very child centred. I would book him every term if I had enough money”. Katherine Samad, Head Teacher, St Johns CE Primary School Bury

Circus Skills Workshops are a great way to have fun while also developing balance with hand eye coordination. Working together children will gain an appreciation of cooperative team work. The children will also benefit from learning new skills, which in turn leads to a growing sense of achievement and self esteem. There is plenty to keep your pupils entertained regardless of their age or abilities. Workshops can be designed to suit any class size or specific requirements and can be adapted for pupils with disabilities. The workshop can also include an interesting session covering the history and development of circus through the ages. Circus Performance - In addition to his workshops Danny can also deliver a versatile circus performance with magic, circus skills, comedy and audience participation. The show lasts 45 minutes and climaxes with a daring, spectacular display of juggling on a giraffe unicycle. This is guaranteed to amaze and entertain pupils and teachers alike! This Circus Show can be booked as part of a skills day or as a stand alone production. ‘The Magic Tree’ is our company’s environmental education show. There is magic in the air and a message in the fun. ‘We all love trees’ is the theme

Key information All entertainers/instructors CRB checked Full public liability Self contained productions Indoor and outdoor events Suitable for all ages

Contact details Circus Zapparelli, 4 Mallow Street , Manchester M15 5GD Telephone: 0161 232 7807 Email: circus@zapparelli.co.uk Web: www.zapparelli.co.uk

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NK Theatre Arts All Inclusive Theatre Company NK Theatre Arts is Stockport and Greater Manchester's Premier All Inclusive Theatre Company based at The Forum Theatre in Romiley. They have a specific project dealing with outreach work in Schools, Colleges, and Youth Centres called “Interact”, split into 4 different areas and offering a comprehensive mix of education and information with particular and specific age appropriate content. School Curriculum Support - NK Theatre Arts provide theatre performances which can be studied by schools learning about a specific topic, for example World War 1 in history. Other performances are given which compliment set texts as part of GCSE/A Level Drama or English Literature. Schools are invited to The Forum Theatre to watch the performances, which are followed by a Director’s Workshop, giving the students the opportunity to discover more about the piece and talk to the actors etc. Themed Workshops – practitioners/actors will visit your school, or students can visit The Forum to take part in a Performing Arts workshop which is centred on a specific theme. This again could be linked to the National Curriculum, which could for example, see a Roman soldier visit your classroom in character and costume to talk about what life was like in Roman times, or Guy Fawkes could pay a visit to talk about The Gunpowder Plot. Sessions are age appropriate and focus on teaching a particular area of study accordingly. PPA Cover & After School Clubs - NK Practitioners can take sessions in schools to deliver Performing Arts workshops as PPA Cover for teachers, or as part of your school’s after school provision. If this involves regular weekly sessions with the same group, they can be used to work toward a performance by the students. Issue Based Presentations – the group is renowned throughout the North West for its hard hitting plays which aim to educate and inform young people about many important issues, with specific relevance to their age group. Topics currently available to secondary schools include:

Key information

• Car Crime/Joyriding

Comprehensive PPA Cover After schools provision In school or Theatre based performance Curriculum support Issue based drama

• Street Violence • Preparing for exams/avoiding last minute work/pressures of growing up – • Disability Awareness • Face to Face Meetings as a result of Internet Chat Rooms • Bullying / Homelessness / Drugs • Racism With the following presentations available for Primary Schools: • Domestic Violence • Stranger Danger 20

• Bullying/Anti Social Behaviour • Anti Social Behaviour

Contact details NK Theatre Arts, Romiley Forum, Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4EA Telephone: 0161 430 6570 Email: info@nktheatrearts.org.uk Web: www.nktheatrearts.org.uk

Radio is ideally suited to educational establishments such as primary and secondary schools, and higher education centres. A school radio station provides a cost effective and engaging platform for your students to express their opinions, and to develop communication and listening skills while having lots of fun.

“Since the start of Radio Warren at the beginning of the autumn term all pupils have had the opportunity to broadcast over the airwaves and The Big Friday Show is the highlight of the school week. There is evidence of a powerful impact of pupils’ speaking and listening skills.” Julie Wharton, SEN Inspector regarding Shirley Warren School

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School Radio Create your own school radio station

Radio is an inclusive activity for all ages and abilities which is less intimidating than other media, encourages speaking and listening skills, builds confidence and teamwork and provides a ‘voice’ for your students ideas and opinions. School Radio packages are designed to provide all the equipment that you will need to start your school radio station and a simple interface means that children of all ages and abilities will be able to get involved. Radio can be applied to education in a number of exciting ways. First there are the obvious areas like communication skills, drama and music but there are endless opportunities for schools to explore with their radio equipment. As more schools turn to radio as an educational tool, the range of projects and ideas is growing exponentially. • Make an Advert - pupils create a radio advert for a fictional product. They decide on the product, research similar products, come up with a name and marketing concept for the product. They write a script for the advert, record any necessary sound effects before finally producing their advert. The adverts are then played to the class for review. • Historic Event News Coverage – Students research a historic event and record a radio news article as if reporting live. They think about what it would have been like to be there, and how it may have been reported to the general public at the time. Students can then write a script for the news article, possibly including interviews with 'key' people involved. • Record A Radio Play – Performing a radio play is easier than putting on a real play as no scenery is needed and students can read from scripts instead of learning lines, but it is also much more interesting than simply reading a play. Students can also consider sound effects and how to create the atmosphere of the play in an 'audio only' environment. Radio is a versatile medium that can be used in almost all areas of education at all levels and will add a new and dynamic dimension to your school curriculum.

Key information Installations from just £5895 + VAT Hundreds of school installations Simple user interface Suitable for all ages and abilities Endless ideas for curriculum enrichment High engagement factor

Contact details School Radio, 1-2 Maritime House, Maritime Business Park , Livingston Rd, Hessle HU13 0EG Telephone: 01482 350700 Email: sales@psquared.net Web: www.schoolradio.co.uk/www.psquared.net

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Skylight Circus Arts Circus skills workshops Skylight Circus Arts is a registered charity, founded in 1988 with the aim of delivering circus skills in education. With 21 years experience in the field they enjoy a unique reputation for delivering quality training whatever the context and specialise in working with excluded groups and young people with learning or behavioural difficulties.

“For passion commitment understanding and fun I cannot recommend Skylight Circus highly enough.” Dave Southern, Alternative Curriculum Development Officer, Excellence in Partnership Crewe

School circus workshops can begin with an entertaining demonstration followed by a workshop for each class over a day. They can create a show with pupils over a week or supply a celebratory performance with a dazzling array of costumes including trapeze – they have a portable rig. They can also supply Inset training for teachers, after schools circus clubs and can support other long term developments. Workshops can consist of a variety of games; manipulation skills such as juggling, spinning plate, diabolo; balancing skills such as tightrope and unicycle, stilts, globe-walking, performance skills and basic pyramids or can be organised around a specific area of the curriculum. All skills are taught in a supportive atmosphere designed to enhance the schools Enrichment programme, with the emphasis on pupil achievement. Skylight aim to empower individuals through the learning, practise and discipline of physical circus skills. Their workshops promote healthy bodies through improved coordination, fitness, strength, flexibility and stamina and healthy minds through improved concentration, teamwork communication, the setting and achieving of targets, building self-image and self-esteem, the joy of developing skills and the freedom to play. Skylight believe that circus... • has no limits, anything is possible, imagination rules • is not bound by convention, anything can happen and often it does • can be magical, fun, beautiful, serious, sad, dangerous, funny, animated, dramatic and daring • can tell stories or be pure art • can raise serious issues, tackle them and find the humour in them, helping us to laugh at ourselves • is inclusive, anyone is welcome and everyone is included • is colourful and exciting, and never boring • is not constrained by language - It speaks of human endeavour, the will to thrive, to succeed, to improve, to excel, to overcome obstacles, to work together and to laugh through tears.

Circus Skills workshops are fun and exciting and will engage and entertain pupils and teachers alike. Skills can be taught or explored as a one-off experience, a short course, or on a regular basis in the context of life-long learning for hobby or career.

Key information 21 years of Circus teaching experience Unsurpassed people skills CRB checked instructors Engaging activities suitable for all age groups Physical, mental and emotional benefits Small group or whole school provision Portable trapeze rig

Contact details Contact: Martine Telephone: 01706 650676 Email: info@skylightcircusarts.com Web: www.skylightcircusarts.com

2engage performing arts company believe in creating high quality dynamic and engaging work for Schools. Established in 2004 the company have delivered extensively across the northwest producing performances and workshops in their unique and accessible style. 2engage passionately believe drama is an extremely powerful tool that helps the participant understand and experience a situation.

“The work that they produced was exciting, creative, challenging and thought-provoking. Their confidence in the classroom was really refreshing.” Annika Munro, Fallibroome High School “2engage were well priced, of high quality and, relevant, they managed to move effortlessly through a range of drama techniques.” Andrew Seedall, Cheshire East Youth Service

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2engage Performing Arts Company

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS Transition workshops - An interactive workshop for year 5 and 6 pupils prior to them starting high school. Pupils are led through a series of exercises to help prepare them for their new schools. Victimisation workshop - A hands-on workshop that explores the issues surrounding victimisation, bullying and respect. 2engage provide a high quality experience that stimulates pupil’s imagination and allows further exploration. Team building - The team building workshop allows pupils to work in teams, make new friends, learn and have fun through a series of safe, interactive and entertaining games and exercises. Available as a half or full day workshop. SECONDARY SCHOOLS Practitioner Workshops - A range of practical and interactive ‘practitioner workshops’ based on the following practitioners: • • • • • •

Artaud Steven Berkoff Boal Brecht John Godber Stanislavski

Alternative curriculum workshops - A series of Hands-on workshops dealing with: Anger management, Communication, Confidence building and self worth. Can be delivered as one off session, or as a series of workshops. Team building - The team building workshop allows pupils to work in teams, make new friends, learn and have fun through a series of safe, interactive and entertaining games and exercises. Available as a half or full day workshop. Issue based workshops - We use drama as a powerful tool to approach issues such as: Victimisation, PHSE topics, Global perspective and tolerance.

Key information All staff are CRB checked Full public liability insurance Specialist performers and facilitators Bespoke & professional service Managed by qualified teachers In partnership with the University of Chester All information on our website

Contact details Telephone: 01244 374477 Email: info@2engage.co.uk Web: www.2engage.co.uk

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Learning at the Liverpool Phil The Liverpool Phil provides inspirational and exciting opportunities for children, young people, families and teachers to enjoy and take part in music making of the highest quality. Their Learning programme, led by members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and an expert team of music leaders benefits over 22,000 children and young people in Merseyside and the North West every year.

“We believe that this work is about much more than music. It is about raising self-esteem, realising potential and gaining skills for life.” Deputy Head, Sacred Heart Primary School, Kensington “The concerts entertain, inform and delight the children, and the combination of live music performance, free schemes of work, workshops and INSET training sessions for teachers plays an important part in supporting my classroom music teaching.” Teacher at Childwall Primary, Liverpool

Early Years & Children’s Centres The Liverpool Phil provides child-led creative learning activities through music, contributing to Early Years Foundation Stage delivery. Working alongside early years practitioners, musicians combine singing and instrumental music that can be tailored to themes, for example, improving speech and language development in children. Schools They believe every child should have the opportunity to experience world class live music during their time at school. Music can provide the spark that ignites imagination, raises ambitions and aspirations, and contributes to improved communication skills, teamwork and achievement. Their annual schools’ programme includes: • Inspirational live orchestral concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and regional venues for Key Stage 1 in June, and Key Stages 2 and 3 in March, performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra • Participation by all children through music making and singing • Themed scheme of work for teachers, designed to enhance delivery of the national curriculum in schools, developed annually in partnership with Wirral Children’s Services • INSET training for non-specialist teachers, helping them to develop the confidence to make music with children in school

They provide a range of bespoke projects for schools and special schools, ranging from introductory visits, tours and talks, to instrumental and composition master classes, demonstrations, workshops and artist residencies. These projects are designed to enhance the curriculum, including cross-curricular programmes, can be for any age group and take place in school or at Philharmonic Hall. We are committed to practice that protects children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm through our Safeguarding Policy.

Key information Activities for 0-19 year olds Annual programmes and events Bespoke projects available Enhanced CRB Disclosures

Contact details Learning & Engagement Department, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic , Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BP Telephone: 0151 210 2895 Email: learning@liverpoolphil.com Web: www.liverpoolphil.com

The Library Theatre Company provides a wide range of exciting and inspirational opportunities for children and young people to experience live theatre and participate in a variety of creative projects. Their Community and Education team work with thousands of children each year supporting them to think creatively and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

“All children were encouraged and involved in sessions. They have learned so much about the theatre and used it in their writing. It has been really motivating for them all.” Teacher feedback , Peel Hall Primary School

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Manchester Library Theatre Co. Community and Education

“The workshops were delivered with fun, energy and enthusiasm. They were very well organised and all children, including difficult ones, were able to access the workshops. The facilitator was fantastic and was able to manage and read the children well. This made all the sessions successful.“ Teacher Feedback, St Edward’s Primary School

A key feature of its current work is a flourishing Education and Community programme. The Norfox Young People’s Theatre Company is an integral part of the theatre, and other recent and current projects include a Telling Stories project involving intergenerational work in Wythenshawe, a drama club in Newton Heath and Early Years workshops in schools. They are able to offer drama workshops to support all of their main house productions or they can develop commissioned workshops which support and complement the work that you are delivering with your students. They can provide a wide range of creative projects and workshops to support the delivery of the curriculum and the personal development of all children and young people. This includes a variety of off the peg workshops from ages 0 – 19 or a bespoke package where a workshop programme is designed to suit the needs of a specific group. The annual education programme includes: • A variety of theatre performances each year accessible to learners of all ages including a highly popular production for children and young people each year during the festive season. • Delivery of a wide range of workshops for schools and colleges designed to enhance the delivery of the national curriculum and the personal development of all students. • INSET training for teachers helping them to use creativity and drama in school. They provide a range of bespoke projects for schools including talks and tours, master classes, workshops and performances. All of which is designed to enhance the curriculum and can be easily brought out into schools across Greater Manchester.

Key information Activities for 0-19 Annual programmes and events Bespoke projects available All staff experienced in work with young people and children and fully CRB checked.

Contact details Community and Education, Library Theatre Company, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M25 PD Telephone: 0161 234 1922 Email: l.postlethwaite@manchester.gov.uk Web: www.librarytheatre.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Football is everything to me. Playing it, watching it, and living it!â&#x20AC;?

Gymnastics Football Rugby Judo Fencing Multisports Mini Olympics Martial Arts

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Little Sports Sports Coaching Little Sports Coaching Ltd is a company dedicated to promoting and providing a high standard of sports coaching and activities to children of all abilities in a safe, secure and enjoyable environment. Sport is an important part of the school curriculum and with the Olympic games on the horizon school sports programmes have assumed even greater relevance.

“St Mary's RC School is delighted with the work delivered by everyone at Little Sports Coaching. Clear expectations have been established and are always followed. The children enjoy all aspects of coaching delivered as do the parents who use the afterschool coaching opportunities. Thanks Craig and the team!” C. M. Cunliffe, Headteacher, St Mary's RC Primary, Stockport

challenging children,rewarding children for behaviour, attendance etc. • Help with ordering suitable lunchtime equipment • Training new Lunchtime sports leaders (year 6 pupils) • Providing sports activities to the whole school After School Clubs - Little Sports Coaching also offer on-site after school clubs with all equipment provided and lasting up to two hours, including a snack and drinks interval. Sports covered by the clubs usually include Mini Soccer and Multi Sports as well as tennis. However, clubs can be tailored to meet individual needs and requirements and other sports can be covered.

Team work, discipline, and self-belief are all important skills that can be taught through sport and Little Sports Coaching promote a wide range of sports for children from 3-12 years of age. Little Sports Coaching provide proffesional sports coaches to primary schools and nurseries in the Greater Manchester area to cover PPA time, offer Lunchtime sports sessions, after school clubs, team training and much more. Their programmes are suitable for school children of all abilities and they also have their own training venues across the North West. Their coaches have a wealth of experience working in the primary school sector. They are CRB checked and hold First Aid and Health and Safety certificates in addition to qualifications recognised by the national body of the sport they teach. It is not only the children who enjoy the Little Sports Coaching Sessions. Parents and teachers who meet with members of Little Sports Coaching Staff have been greatly impressed by their enthusiastic approach. PPA cover - During term time, Little Sports Coaching can provide curriculum time lessons/PPA cover. They can provide a yearly sports plan which runs in conjunction with the national curriculum and alongside the lessons they can also provide all lesson plans, set out at national curriculum level. Sports covered include: invasion sports (football, rugby and hockey) wall and net games (tennis and badminton); striking and fielding games (cricket and softball) as well as outdoor games (orienteering) and gymnastics. Lunchtimes - Little Sports Coaching are also experienced at supervising lunchtime sports coaching sessions and can offer coaches for lunchtime sports activities at any school. They can do as much or as little as you need and have already provided the following services at several schools.

• They can plan for new playground activities and then run the activities but let the LTO’s take over. • Provide training LTO’S for lunchtime games etc. • Provide various sporting activities for a specific group. E.g.

Key information All fully qualified coaches All coaches are CRB checked All coaches trained in first aid

Contact details Little Sports Coaching Ltd, Easy Access Self Storage Buckingham Road, Stockport SK4 4QZ Telephone: 0161 614 0342 Mobile: 07734 657849 Email: info@littlesportscoaching.co.uk Web: www.littlesportscoaching.co.uk

Junior Jam are an educational services company providing high quality sports sessions to primary and secondary schools, with tailored programmes for young people from 5 years. They have a unique, varied and innovative approach and utilise experienced and qualified staff to engage pupils in sport.

“Copley School have used Junior Jam on a regular basis over the last 3years. Their staff are highly professional and have a wonderful manner with the pupils. The sessions are carefully organised and they have always delivered what we asked for.” Head Teacher, Copley Primary, Calderdale

whilst also reducing co-ordination and planning time for the school year. The loyalty scheme covers all aspects of their work and provides peace of mind that all sports, performing arts, music and media requirements are booked for the year.

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Junior Jam Comprehensive School Sports Provision

They offer a comprehensive range of sports activities and work with schools to provide: PPA Cover, After School Clubs, Holiday Clubs, G&T and Aim Higher, Staff Training , Theme d Sports Weeks and Promotional Assemblies. PPA Cover - flexible cover and enrichment, allowing pupils to experience a range of activities during staff PPA time. They can create bespoke packages and alternate activities on a half term basis or multiple activities can be taken on the same day. Martial Arts - includes Kick Boxing, Thai Boxing, Taekwondo and Self Defence which are beneficial to those with discipline issues as it encourages them to channel aggression positively. There is no sparring and the emphasis is on defence, with clear instruction that aggressive behaviour is unacceptable Boxercise - a combination of boxing pad work and exercise. There is no sparring and safety is always put first. It ís a great cardio work out compared to some sports and is excellent for developing self confidence. Sports - Junior Jam offers coaching in traditional sports such as Kwick Cricket, Football, Touch Rugby, Basketball and Multi Sports. Participants begin by learning skills specific to each sport followed by a game or tournament displaying the skills learnt. The Olympics - a tailored package, adapted to work with 50 200 participants and run over 1 to 6 days. Participants are randomly assigned to five countries with each country split into teams that compete against each other in a variety of sports, ideal for transition and Holiday clubs. After School Clubs - lasting 1hr to 2hrs and typically run for 6 or 10 workshop blocks, they offer multiple sports or music sessions where a combination of workshops can be experienced within a block. Holiday Clubs - are flexible and can provide absolute provision with no input from school staff or an ‘Activities Only’ package, overseen by school staff. Junior Jam reward loyal customers with a discounted rate

Key information CRB Checked Staff Experienced School Sports Provider After School/ Holiday Clubs PPA Cover/ Staff training Flexible/Bespoke Packages Curricula & Extra Curricular Cover

Contact details Junior Jam, Horton Print , 2 Rosse Street , Bradford BD8 9AS Telephone: 01274 411905 Email: info@juniorjam.co.uk Web: www.juniorjam.co.uk

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Judo and Fencing Education Coaching for schools Double Commonwealth Gold Medallist Carl Finney is the head coach of both Judo Education and Fencing Education, providing fully qualified, professional coaching to schools in both disciplines. Sessions can be held at your school, anytime between 8am and 5pm to coincide with pre school activities, after school clubs or to replace an existing lesson.

“The teacher was well organised and efficient. The class control is good and the children are taught the importance of inner discipline and self-control. We had no hesitation in rebooking them for next year. ” Mr P J Gibbon, Gilmour Junior School, Liverpool

JUDO The Olympic Sport of Judo is one of the few sports accessible to almost anyone,including children, and people with disabilities. Because it emphasizes physical and mental development, its influence extends to every area of a person’s life. Physically, Judo improves flexibility, coordination, balance and reflexes. It is a means of self-defence that requires skill rather than just size or strength. Mentally, it promotes concentration, self-confidence and leadership. Because Judo requires a clear and focused mind, it encourages participants to be fully present in the moment. They become more observant and better able to channel their mental and physical energy. With its strict moral and ethical principles, and its humanitarian approach to life, Judo fosters a sense of respect and consideration. Participants are taught to strive for physical, intellectual and moral perfection, so they can not only improve their own life, but also contribute to the greater good. FENCING The Olympic Sport of Fencing is not only an adventurous way to make sure your pupils achieve their five hours of weekly physical activity, the sport also offers an array of benefits to the long-term health of anyone who participates. Fencing provides a perfect form of cardio vascular exercise, as it's a fast-paced activity that gets the heart pumping and oxygen flowing. This leads to benefits including increased stamina, strengthened heart and lungs and increased immune function. It also reduces stress in a safe and enjoyable manner which is excellent during the examination months. With its complex physical manoeuvres, fencing also helps develop muscle strength, reflexes, flexibility, and coordination. The positions and movements in fencing must be precise to be powerful. In order to perfect that precision, the body must 30

become flexible and strong. In fencing, as in any martial art, power and precision go hand in hand.

Key information All coaches are British Judo and Fencing Association qualified All staff CRB cleared All equipment and Insurance supplied Classes offered throughout the day Open from 8.00am to 5.00pm

Contact details 10 Eaton Road, Dentons Green, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 6JL Telephone/Fax: 01744 731747 Email: carl@judoeducation.co.uk Web: www.judoeducation.co.uk

Using sport as the vehicle Coach Dave aims to teach children the principles of listening, concentration, persistence and other life skills they will need when developing into young adults. In addition they aim to establish a love for sport, building positive memory bridges that will hopefully lead them into a full and healthy life of activity.

“Students gain high quality teaching, in spite of their behaviour, learning or physical difficulties” Paul Koller, Special School Deputy Head

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Coach Dave Education through sport

“The coaching abilities of the Coach Dave coaches are equalled with their ethics, enthusiasm for sport and desire to help students succeed” Richard Irving, Headteacher “Coach Dave covers my PPA time and the children come back so happy” Jennifer Kelly, Year 4 Teacher “Coach Dave rocks!” Peter Keene, Year 9 Pupil “I would recommend Coach Dave without hesitation to any school” Neil Eltringham, Headteacher Education through Sport and ‘total inclusion’ are at the core of the Coach Dave philosophy. Not every child will be a great athlete. But with acknowledgement of effort and encouragement to do their best, they can discover their potential in any area, and gain valuable skills to help them through challenges in their academic and personal lives. Coach Dave provides sports coaching and activities for: • • • • •

PPA cover/Supply Cover Multi skills clubs Extended school hrs After school clubs Holiday clubs/sports camps

PPA Cover that is more than just occupying time! Coach Dave offers structured, well thought out, well planned lessons for any age group or size of class. Martial Arts and Boxing can introduce and encourage discipline, strong work ethics and self control. They can help participants get the physical exercise they need as well as developing self respect and as an extension, greater respect for others. Coach Dave can offer exciting programmes for different levels of strength and ability in these areas.

‘Games from around the world’ is a unique package available exclusively through ‘Coach Dave’, which helps to inspire interest in different cultures. A vast array of games and sports, have been developed by communities across the globe. An introduction to a variety of these, with the opportunity to participate, can be an exciting way for students to gain insight into and appreciation for the diversity and similarities of traditions and cultures of their world. Coach Dave can help your school achieve its locally and nationally set objectives, with fun, quality, cost effective programmes delivered by reliable and highly proficient Coaches.

Key information All Staff CRB Checked PPA Cover/Supply Work Holiday/After School Clubs Long and Short Term Coaching available Bespoke Training packages Dance Sessions available

Contact details Coach Dave, Unit 72, Cariocca Business Park , Hellidon Close, Manchester M12 4AH Telephone: 0161 637 9434 Mobile: 07583 566 821 Email: mail@coachdave.co.uk Web: www.coachdave.co.uk

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had the best time when we went kayaking and gorge walking. I never thought I could do all this stuff and was made up when I managed it. We've had so much fun and I really hope we get the chance to do it again.â&#x20AC;?

Kayaking Skating Climbing Cycling Rope Adventure Gorge Walking Raft Building Environmental Expeditions Snow Sports Mountain Biking

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Leafy Mindfulness, Adventure, Volunteering, Action Leafy (Lightfoot Eco-Adventures for Youth) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children make the world a better place. They believe passionately in promoting a more sustainable way of life by providing uniquely designed, fun and adventurous residential experiences for 8-11 year olds. MINDFULNESS - “Thank you for helping me to relax more.” Daily sessions that encourage well-being through focus and concentration techniques, helping the children to reflect on themselves and the world around them.

ADVENTURE - “I enjoyed this trip, it was the greatest ever!” Exciting activities conducted in the natural environment, such as climbing, kayaking, archery and more; helping the children to develop personal skills, including self-confidence, leadership and team-working.

“This experience has been inspirational for me and the children. See you next year.” Kathryn Richmond, KS2 Teacher, St Ann’s Primary School “The combination of outdoor, eco, hands-on and mind activities worked really well.” John Clarke, Activities Leader, Webster Primary School

VOLUNTEERING - “I want to learn more about our planet and environment.” Active learning with themes including food growing and farming, woodland studies and energy saving; to promote the protection and conservation of the environment through sustainability stewardship.

ACTION - “I feel excited about the future.” Project planning and management sessions to help the children generate collaborative eco-projects that will improve sustainability in their communities and help them to make a positive impact in the wider world. Activities vary from centre to centre and the ones on offer will depend on when the booking is made for. Student safety is our top priority so all of our adventure activities are supervised by qualified and experienced instructors and take place in a safe and supportive environment. “Before we arrived, all the risk assessments and safety aspects had been addressed. It was perfect.” Janet Pendlebury, Business Manager, Chorley New Rd Primary School As a not-for-profit social enterprise they have a structured fundraising programme and aim to offer subsidies to all those enjoying Leafy programmes. Please contact us for more details. “Leafy offers an exciting model of holistic learning. This is truly a stepping stone to a more sustainable future.” Professor David Hicks, Teaching for a Better World

A Few Small Steps - Leafy works in close partnership with schools involved in the A Few Small Steps project; a ‘whole school’ support programme working on sustainability and well-being initiatives with schools around Greater Manchester. For more information see page 53.

Key information CRB Checked/qualified staff Unique Residential programmes Risk assessments provided Subsidised places available Holistic Teaching Methods

Contact details Leafy Ltd, 44 Langdale Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3WS Telephone: 0161 408 4138 Email: info@leafy.org.uk Web www.leafy.org.uk

There's one place in the North West that guarantees the coolest school trip in town. Situated off junction 10 of the M60, Chill Factore will provide pupils with some serious fun in the snow, with a range of activities that all ages will enjoy. Pupils can learn to ski or snowboard together, with friendly, professional instructors on the dedicated nursery slope, whilst those who’ve skied before can try out the year-round perfect snow conditions on the main slope. Whatever their abilities, pupils will go home with a huge sense of achievement and students taking a series of lessons can record their efforts and work towards an end goal, with an assessment from an instructor.

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Chill Factore Ski and snowboard tuition

If you don’t require ski coaching, your school party can just have some fun, in the mountains of real snow at Chill Factore. There's heaps of fun to be had - pupils can whizz down the slopes in snow tubes or enjoy a thrill-seeking experience on the ice luge. Younger children can explore the magic of the children’s snowplay area. And they can even learn to climb, tackling the 12 metre climbing wall in the Alpine village. There are some great deals to be had on group bookings and discounted prices are applicable during term time at Chill Factore. Snow activities are suitable for children aged two and over, and packages can be tailored for groups of between six and 180 pupils. All equipment is included and groups can bring their own warm clothing (clothing is also available to hire). Both packed and hot lunches are available to purchase if required. For more details on school trip packages, visit the website at www.chillfactore.com or contact the dedicated Schools Coordinator at Chill Factore on 0161 749 2218 or by email at schools@chillfactore.com.

Key information Situated at Junction 10, M60 All year round perfect snow conditions Sessions with or without our instructors Suitable for those aged 2 years and over Groups of 6-180 people catered for Group discounts

Contact details Chill Factore, Trafford Way, Trafford Quays Leisure Village, Manchester, M41 7JA Telephone: 0161 749 2218 Email: schools@chillfactore.com Web: www.chillfactore.com

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Manchester Climbing Centre Climbing wall Manchester Climbing Centre is the ideal setting for a fun and exciting school visit. There is a huge variety of sessions available for young people aged 5 and upwards. Climbing is a great way to develop fitness, teamwork and communication skills in an enjoyable and exhilarating environment.

Climbing is also an effective tool in boosting self confidence, giving young people the chance to try out a new and unusual activity. With the added safety issues, every child will take on a role of responsibility, making them feel like an important part of the team. It is great for developing team work skills, often bringing quiet children out of their shells. Manchester Climbing Centre can provide you with a one-off session or a structured programme running over a series of weeks or months. They can cater for GCSE and A Level syllabuses if required, and can supplement regular indoor sessions with outdoor trips in the summer months. Sessions can be run for groups as small as 5 up to as large as 60 climbers. Sessions are all fully supervised by qualified instructors, on a maximum ratio of 1 to 9. All equipment hire is included in any booking. Manchester Climbing Centre is a Primary centre for NICAS, the nationally accredited scheme recognising achievement in indoor climbing. This scheme consists of 5 levels, ranging from learning the basics to becoming a competent lead climber. As a Primary Centre we can offer all 5 levels of the scheme to allow young people to really develop their climbing potential. The instructing staff at Manchester Climbing Centre have experience of working with a wide range of groups including those with learning or behavioural difficulties, and those with a wide range of physical disabilities. The centre has full wheelchair access and disabled facilities. The centre holds an AALA licence and is a member of the Association of British Climbing Walls. Staff are subject to enhanced CRB checks and hold First Aid certificates. If you prefer, you can bring your own instructors to use the facilities at the centre, provided they hold appropriate qualifications and insurance. 36

Climbing is a memorable and exciting experience for any child, and is a valuable addition to a rounded education.

Key information Licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority NICAS Primary Centre Member of the Association of British Climbing Walls Full Risk Assessment and Insurance Documents available All Staff CRB checked and fully trained Groups from 5 to 60 Ages 5+

Contact details Manchester Climbing Centre, St Benedictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Bennett Street , West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5ND Telephone: 0161 230 7006 Email: info@manchesterclimbingcentre.com Web: www.manchesterclimbingcentre.com

BikeRight! offers a variety of mountain biking experiences for school groups, exploring beautiful and at times challenging terrain in areas like the Peak District, the South Pennines, the Dales or North Wales, mountain bike trail centres or local country parks. All rides are focussed towards skills development and are particularly effective at enhancing the confidence and self-esteem of participants. “Wheely great! The guys had a great time - not only were they learning safety skills and picking up riding tips but they acted as a team, offering encouragement to mates and cheering everyone along.” Pete Staley, Coach, Brooklands Cricket Club

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BikeRight! Mountain biking skills days and experiences

Every BikeRight! experience offers complete peace of mind. BikeRight! risk assesses all routes, has full liability insurance, provides fully set-up bikes and undertakes a thorough assessment of group skills. BikeRight!’s instructors are qualified mountain bike leaders and are trained in outdoor first aid. BikeRight! has a fleet of quality Cube, Trek and Specialized mountain bikes and equipment such as helmets, tools, locks and spare parts available for participants to use BikeRight! offers half-day, full-day or multi-day mountain biking sessions for experienced off road cyclists or those new to the sport. We develop routes and activities to suit your group’s fitness and ability levels and will tailor skills training, navigation and maintenance advice to everyone’s level of experience. A BikeRight! mountain biking experience is more than a guided ride in beautiful countryside. Participants will improve their mountain biking skills and greatly increase their knowledge of cycling and the countryside at the same time. A typical ride will deliver skills, challenges, team-building impetus and fun, in equal parts. From the moment your group sets off along the trail they begin learning riding positions, weight shift, braking techniques, gear choice, climbing and ascending, track-stands, low-speed balance and a whole lot more. As the day progresses the challenges they meet will bring them together as a group and the fun they have will put a smile on their faces. BikeRight! has extensive experience of providing mountain biking training, team building days, reward rides and educational enrichment experiences for Local Authorities, Offender Services • Schools • FE and HE students • Scouts and Guides • NHS trusts • Cycling and sports clubs • Groups with special needs or learning difficulties • Looked after Children. BikeRight! is a Duke of Edinburgh Access Organisation for mountain biking. Bicycle Maintenance - Modern bicycles can be expensive and complex machines, but after attending a BikeRight! bicycle maintenance course even the least mechanically-minded individual can perform simple bike maintenance. BikeRight! currently run one and two day courses which build maintenance skills step by step and develop the skills you need to keep your bike road-worthy and safe.

Key information Peace of mind with pre-ride risk assessments Full liability insurance Assessments of rider/group skills Bespoke courses for groups Instructors hold senior mountain biking leader (SMBLA) and first aid qualifications

Contact details BikeRight!, Unit 8, 877 Ashton Old Road Manchester M11 2NA Telephone: 0161 230 7007 Email: info@bikeright.co.uk Web: www.bikeright.co.uk

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Jungle Parc Exhilarating outdoor activity Jungle Parc is an innovative recreational idea, developed to encourage participants to swing, glide and climb through the trees. It enables any adults and children (over 4) to rediscover the countryside, learn about nature and take part in an exhilarating outdoor activity in a fun and safe environment!

Suiting all ages and abilities Jungle Parc has created a family based activity within the natural environment. They currently operate many sites in France & Spain and they are developing further sites within the UK and have recently been awarded the Enjoy England 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction’ status. With Jungle Parc as part of your school activity curriculum you will guarantee your students an experience which incorporates a rewarding mix of mental and physical challenges. The course has a choice of ‘easy’ and ‘difficult’ routes to satisfy any students’ abilities. Children will enjoy themselves on the course and learn the discipline of our ‘life line system’ enabling them to accept responsibility and adopt basic safety rules that in other sports don’t usually exist. A Jungle Parc activity day incorporates a range of tasks to develop balance, agility and mental and physical abilities. Jungle Parc allows children to gain new levels of confidence, self reliance and team awareness while experiencing an activity that is exciting, demanding and importantly, great fun. Another advantage of Jungle Parc over other sporting or physical activities is its attraction to pupils. There is something about the unique nature of climbing among the canopy that is particularly alluring to children who are either sporty or academic and all abilities can excel. Even children who normally opt out of sport or are afraid of heights will surprise themselves and everyone else by becoming the most enthusiastic once on the activity.

With 10 years experience of building and managing sites across Europe they have an exemplary safety record. All courses are certified under the ‘European Ropes Course Association’ safety guidelines and tested by CERRES The European Company for safety checks on ‘self belay’ high wire adventure activities. The site is covered by Public liability Insurance and while there has never been an accident there, they always have two fully trained first aiders on duty. Every member of staff is a fully qualified climber and with specialist rescue training for high wire activities.

Key information Quality Assured Visitor Attraction Courses fully certified under ERCA safety guidelines 4 first aiders on site All staff are fully qualified climbers Full Public & Employee liability Insurance

Contact details Croxteth Hall Country Park , Liverpool L12 0HB Telephone: 07989 139357 or 07515 381508 Fax: 0151 670 0735 Web: www.jungleparc.co.uk

Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre is an excellent venue for all your school activities. They can offer a wide range of activities for school and youth groups including indoor and outdoor rock climbing, indoor archery, canoeing and kayaking, raft building, team building and multi activity days.

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Rope Race Climbing and activity centre

“All pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience and found it highly motivational. Our work in school following the event was much easier.” Helen Clayton, Astley Sports College & Community High School “The children and staff cannot stop talking about the fun they had, skills they learnt and how wonderful the instructors were. An unqualified success! Looking forward to our next booking.” Mrs J Bowness, Assistant Headteacher, Altringham College of Arts

Rope Race holds an Adventure Activities Licence (AALA) enabling them to run outdoor activities for anyone under the age of 18 years. They also have their own indoor archery range which is hugely popular with schools and youth groups. Rope Race activities provide an engaging alternative to the conventional school sports activities and fulfils the National Curriculum requirements. The activities can be run as a one off school trip, a full activity programme, GCSE awards, enrichment courses or part of the new National Climbing Achievement Scheme. NICAS is the first nationally accredited award and Rope Race is a Primary and Awarding centre. Rope Race also has a mobile rock climbing tower, which is ideal for adding excitement to school events. The 7.5 metre wall has a textured finish and a variety of different coloured holds. The mobile wall can be used as a fun attraction or part of the outdoor curriculum, GCSE award and NICAS award Exciting alternatives to your sports curriculum • Licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority • NICAS Primary & Awarding Centre • Indoor & outdoor activities • Mobile rock climbing tower • Qualified and experienced instructor • Tailor made group sessions • Discount for block bookings

Key information AALA LICENCED Fully insured Primary and Awarding NICAS centre Fully qualified instructors Risk assessments available online Prices start from £5.50 per head

Contact details Rope Race Activity Centre, Goyt Mill,Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple, Cheshire SK6 7HX Telephone: 0161 426 0226 Email: contact@roperace.co.uk Web: www.roperace.co.uk

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Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Awesome Walls Climbing Centre is an ideal venue for an exciting and unique school visit. They offer a variety of climbing sessions whether you are looking to complement your physical education curriculum, provide opportunities for personal development, teach climbing skills or just have some fun.

“The children found it a really motivating day. They said they felt that if they could do this, they could anything. The children found it a really motivating day. They said they felt that if they could do this, they could anything.” Local Headteacher

Awesome Walls has two of the largest indoor climbing centres in England and strive to offer the best indoor climbing experience in the region. They can accommodate groups of six people upwards and discounts are available on group bookings of 30 or more. Their qualified instructors have extensive experience of providing group sessions for all ages and abilities, from junior novice climbers to year 11 GCSE groups or teacher team building sessions. AWCC's can provide one off sessions or a structured programme spread over several days or weeks. If you have specific requirements or desired learning outcomes, they will also develop a customised programme to maximise the benefits for your group. The Centre’s climbing walls start from a mere 2 metres and go up to an awesome height of 17.5 metres so there is truly something for everyone from the timid to the fearless. They tailor sessions for Year 10 and 11 classes in order to experience climbing as part of their GCSE syllabus. Instructors follow the Edexcel syllabus and have a proven track record of achieving high marks with the many schools that have used them. If you are following a different syllabus, sessions can be adapted to fit your needs and GCSE assessment sheets are available online to download.

A child’s experience of learning to climb is a memorable one and can help with the development of teamwork, self confidence, trust, motivation and fitness. Climbing enables children to cope with fear and stress, and encourages selfreliance and responsibility for others and also provides the perfect opportunity for an unforgettable school trip. Sessions include instruction from fully qualified and experienced instructors and all equipment hire. If preferred you can take a group with your own instructor. All groups using instructors not provided by Awesome Walls Climbing Centre must provide proof of insurance and the instructor's qualifications on their first visit to the centre. Prices start at just £6 per head and all equipment is provided.

Key information Licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority Downloadable risk assessment available online Discounts are available for block bookings of 6 or more sessions All instructors are CRB checked and fully qualified Groups from 6 – 30 Ages 8+

Contact details St Albans Church, Athol Street, Liverpool L5 9XT Tel/Fax: 0151 298 2422 Email: liverpool@awesomewalls.co.uk Web: www.awesomewalls.co.uk

Aerial Extreme is much more than an Adventure Ropes Course. They offer a range of programmes including a tailor made developmental programme to suit your specific requirements. Affordable and dynamic programmes make Aerial Extreme a popular choice with schools both for curriculum based development or fantastic fun days out.

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Aerial Extreme Adventure experiences

“Many of the children’s confidence was built up tremedously by having excellent guidance, expertise, and humour from the superb instructors!” Headteacher, Merseyside

Adventure rope course – one of the largest adventure ropes courses in the UK and ideal for all age groups. This activity builds confidence and the sense of achievement is both exhilarating and rewarding. Jacobs Ladder – will test teamwork, trust and communication to the full as each ‘step’ on the giant ladder is increasingly further to reach than the one before. Leap of faith - develops trust, motivation and personal confidence, with the ‘ultimate challenge’ in the memories of most participants. Climb to the top of a 10m telegraph pole, stand on a tiny platform and jump across the void to the trapeze bar. High all aboard - Teamwork and trust are high on the agenda as four people at a time climb to the top of the 10m telegraph pole to stand on a 12 inch square platform, where space is of a premium! Once there they need to link arms and lean back with just their toes on the edge. Climbing wall – for experienced or novice climber to exceed their expectations, by setting a target and surpassing it. Power fan - Step off at 14m and experience the high speed drop. This spectacular activity allows students to explore new boundaries. Team tasks - A variety of ground based tasks designed to teach skills such as communication, problem solving, leadership and teamwork. Every task can be facilitated to deliver a variety of outcomes, all within a fun and challenging environment. Extreme Safety Aerial Extreme generates a euphoric sense of achievement by pushing students outside their comfort zone and allowing a perceived sense of risk. In reality the risk is minimal as Aerial Extreme employ safety measures that are second to none. Their high ropes courses are built by the most experienced constructors in the UK and they have pioneered a revolutionary safety system called Expoglider® which is a personal continuous belay system that allows the user to pass from obstacle to obstacle, without having to unclip from the safety cable above.

Key information Superb school packages available Flexible programming to suit your needs Students develop teamwork, communication, self-esteem and much more A fun, educational 1-day solution for groups of 12 to 100+ students Comprehensive safety regime

Contact details Aerial Extreme @ Knowsley S afari Park , Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN (Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Telephone: 0845 652 1736 Email: info@aerialextreme.co.uk. Web: www.aerialextreme.co.uk 41

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

Arts and crafts Storytelling Poetry Pottery Graffiti Manga Art Photography

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Nugent Education Ltd Creative and Urban Arts Workshops Nugent Education Limited provides a range of workshops and activities to children and young people across the North West. They provide CRB checked (and fully insured) artists to schools to provide both after school activities, and curriculum enhancement through creative and urban arts and more.

“As a youth organisation we are always looking around for new ways to entertain kids and give them some form of education and with Nugent Workshops we were able to combine the two with their DJ and rapping workshops. The level of professionalism was absolutely exceptional, and the workshops were overall enjoyable and entertaining with every child walking away happy and fulfilled.” John Banner, Youth Service

Schools today, increasingly need outside experts to enhance their curriculum, provide practitioners to deliver extended services and creatively propagate ideas around key issues such as healthy eating, bullying, anti-social behaviour, citizenship and so on. Nugent Education has worked with hundreds of schools throughout their five years as a creative arts organisation. The fact that a high percentage of schools re-book our services on a regular basis’ is testament to their success in this area. Creative Arts workshops, starting from £100.00 + VAT, include: Animation, Crafts, Environmental Crafts, Clay Modeling, Singing, Film, Art, Music Production, African Drumming, graffiti art, Samba Drumming, Textiles, Clay Modelling and Drama. Nugent Education has used creative arts in numerous ways for schools. Making, for example a curriculum area such as art more interesting by introducing graffiti art in it, or music by teaching DJ-ing. They have used rapping to help revise for exams, and crafts (making a human body) to teach science. Drama has been used to help prevent bullying and music production in the same way. They can also offer accredited ‘Arts awards qualifications’ that can run alongside any creative arts programme. There are many ways in which creative arts can benefit your school. So if you’re looking to book creative or urban arts workshops, look no further!

Urban Arts workshops - Rapping / MC-ing – DJ-ing – Graffiti Art – Street Dancing and Break-Dancing. These are high energy and contemporary arts which have a high engagement factor and appeal. All workshops can be tailored to fit your school’s requirements. Packages are flexible and can be delivered as PPA cover, regular weekly sessions, one off workshop days or after school or breakfast club activities. For a free consultation or for more information please visit the website, or contact one of the team on: 0845 481 1920

Key information All artists CRB checked (Enhanced) & fully insured All ages and abilities Bespoke tailor made programmes Can involve Accredited Qualifications Extended services Curriculum enhancement

Contact details Nugent Education, Nugent House, 20a Elephant Lane, St Helens WA9 5QW Contact: Leighton Nugent or Ashleigh Nugent Telephone: 0845 481 1920 / 07967 659 293 Email: info@nugenteducation.co.uk Web: www.nugenteducation.co.uk

Poet Philip Burton has twenty four years teaching experience, at both secondary and primary schools, and as a headteacher. He has written poems for children for eleven years, and has been widely published by Macmillans Childrens Books, Oxford University Press, Folens, Scholastic, and World Wildlife Fund.

“The children really enjoyed your visit and were heard throughout the week to be reciting poems you’d read to us. The content matched the curriculum well, and fulfilled our objectives for Creative Arts Week – to make art fun! We liked the choice of poems for each class.” The staff and pupils of Holme Slack Primary School, Preston

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Philip Burton aka Pip The Poet Poetry For All

“The poetry show was brilliant… Well matched to the children’s abilities and interests. The workshops at key stage 2 were also praised with the children enjoying the tasks given. We all enjoyed the day and learned lots.” Mrs Hartland, Brookhouse Primary School, Blackburn

Over three hundred of his mainstream poems have been published in literary magazines, including Stand, PN Review, and Poetry Nottingham, and his poems are widely anthologised. During the last five years he has visited over two hundred schools to perform his work, and organize writing workshops for children in foundation class and Key Stages 1,2 and 3 and he also provides poetry days and workshops for adult learners, libraries, and special schools. He can guarantee a lively interactive day, and poems galore, starting with a half hour poetry show for all the Key Stages. For the younger students he provides the props, costumes, scenery, puppets, voices and songs which bring the poetry to life. A fun sheet, often with a poem of his, helps children to explore how a poem is made; and children are encouraged to write their own poems in a similar style. The pupils perform for each other, and there are lots of ideas to follow up at all ability levels. Poetry days and workshops are a fantastic introduction to live poetry and provide fresh stimulus and incentives for pupils to explore and experiment with poetry and literature. Classes are fun and engaging and the days are structured and planned to ensure productivity and continuity. Philip’s wealth of teaching experience and performance skills produce the perfect combination of class work and entertainment to generate positive results. Poetry days can be booked to coincide with wider literacy programmes or school projects and workshops can be tailored to suit particular curriculum demands or specific areas of work within your school.

Key information CRB Checked Foundation to KS 3 Extensive teaching experience Professional published poet Flexible workshop programme Supports National Curriculum

Contact details Telephone: 01706 876089 Email: burtophil@hotmail.com Web: www.philipburton.net

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The Potters Barn Creative clay visits The Potters Barn is set in the heart of the UK in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, situated next to the Trent and Mersey canal and within easy reach of junction 17 on the M6 motorway. They offer a choice of activities with skills suitable for all age groups and they can accommodate individuals, schools and other large parties.

“Our year 5 and 6 pupils really enjoyed their afternoon of clay modelling and they were really pleased with the finished products. My colleagues and I were also pleased with the two afternoons that were completed. They were really well organised and paced excellently to match the capabilities of the children and I also thought they represented great value for money as the children kept everything they made to take home.” Mrs L Hemming, Class teacher, Haslington Primary School

They have over 25 years experience in making pottery. They are passionate about teaching it and welcome the opportunity to work with your school and pupils. For schools, out of school clubs, nurseries and childcare groups The Potters Barn provides creative clay visits, which prove very popular with all age groups. Children respond positively to the hands on immersive sessions, which are taught in a supportive and positive environment. Key skills are learnt while exercising their imagination and creative expression. Visits to the pottery or your school can be as short as one hour or all day in length. You can choose the type of things you would like to do during your session and if curriculum topics are to be included. Visits can be tailored to suit your requirements and available budget. Basic packages start from as little as £5 per head. Some of the activities on offer include: • Potters Wheel • Hand building • Making clay animals • Pottery painting All items made by you pupils can be taken away on the day or fired and sent on. .

With so much experience and variety, The Potters Barn really is a first class venue for your pupils to enjoy an engaging, creative and novel experience that will fire their creative interests. Whether used to complement your existing art lessons or simply as a fun reward activity, your pupils will enjoy a great day out that will live long in their memory.

Key information Curriculum based workshops Age 5-19 Outreach provision Tailor made projects Risk assessments

Contact details Contact: Stephen Marr Telephone: 01270 884080 Fax: 08717 143898 Email: creativeclay@thepottersbarn.co.uk Web: www.thepottersbarn.co.uk

Apples and Snakes is England's leading organisation for performance poetry, focusing on work with emerging artists, producing new work and putting poets in education. They work extensively with schools, to develop literacy, communication skills, motivation and self-esteem through high quality performance poetry workshops and events.

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Apples and Snakes Poets in education

Poetry workshops are an excellent, way to develop the confidence, self-esteem, literacy and life skills of children. With15 years experience and many artists to choose from, Apples & Snakes can match your needs to the poets best able to provide a positive experience for you. Workshops allow children to learn from top performance poets, create poems of their own and perform their own work. Apples & Snakes also provide Inset periods to examine creative ways of using poetry as a teaching aid across all subjects; Syllabus-based workshops, referencing the National curriculum; Performance Poets from diverse cultural backgrounds who encourage participants to find their voice and discover hidden talents; Developing interest and enthusiasm for language is fundamental to learning to read, write and communicate. Early Years artists use strategies to engage children in the pleasure of language, emphasising spoken words and storytelling using games, activities and performance. Artists work on group poems, chants and action verses, and look at patterned language within stories. This builds the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence with using word and creating stories. Global stories also provide opportunities for further work in the classroom. From 7 to 11 years - Children are building on the basic literacy skills acquired in the early years. They are instinctively creative in their use of spoken language and this can be used to develop the written word. Artists can help to develop writing technique by examining the drafting process, how to structure a piece of writing, developing character and writing for different audiences. The foundation years are vital in the transition from spoken to written word. Apples & Snakes poets facilitate this process and their presence in class provides inspiration. From 11 to 16 - Apples & Snakes see poetry as a useful tool across the school curriculum not just in English. Their artists can contribute significantly in the teaching of Citizenship and specific projects are being developed to cover the themes it embraces. Artists play an extremely important role as positive role-models for young people, particularly within African-Caribbean and Asian communities.

Key information Performance Poetry in Education Pupil Workshops/Teacher Insets Cross Curricular Support Developing Literacy and Communication skills Relevant to all key stages 15 Years experience Celebrating cultural diversity

Contact details Apples & Snakes Ltd, The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG Telephone: 0845 521 3460 Email: alice@applesandsnakes.org Web: www.applesandsnakes.org

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Integrate Education Nurturing Creative Potential The power of creativity to motivate and engage young people has been well documented. Integrate Education have been working with a broad spectrum of educational establishments and international organisations for many years, to support teachers in their own classrooms and school environments to develop innovative approaches to teaching.

“Integrate has made a significant contribution to the development of creative teaching and learning in Wakefield schools. They have consistently delivered high quality CPD for Wakefield teachers across a range of curricular themes, empowering teachers to develop their own strategies for creativity across the curriculum” Keith Worrall, School Improvement Advisor, Wakefield LA

dance/drama in education, kinaesthetic approaches to teaching and learning, partnership development, CPD, or GCSE & A' Level examination syllabi. In addition they have successfully project managed a range of creative and learning programmes including CPD programmes, Creative Learning Programmes, teaching and learning conferences and DVD productions to disseminate national case studies.

Employers want creative people who see connections, are problem solvers, have ideas, are innovative, and communicate well while 60% of children in primary schools today will work in jobs not yet invented. In attempting to explore the requirements of an education system to equip students for such a changing world, the government has prioritised creative learning and thinking skills. Integrate Education believe that the skills required of children must first be fostered in staff so that teachers have the confidence and inspiration to implement new ways of working. Their work has featured in TES and NUT Teacher Magazine and been recommended by the U.N.’s educational arm UN. Schools are discovering the cost and efficiency benefits of organising Inset in-house rather than sending staff on expensive courses which disrupt pupil learning. Integrate can visit you to deliver whole school inset, looking at generic approaches to Creative Teaching and Learning, Thinking Skills, or offer bespoke departmental inset in specific Art forms. INSET packages develop practical skills with teachers to enable confident planning, assessment and delivery of a creative curriculum. Practitioners can come and work alongside one teacher, developing and co-delivering schemes of work to children, or whole staff can be taken through practical and transferable activities. A valuable form of INSET training is to observe one of Integrate’s experienced staff in action, working with pupils for you to see first hand, how easy some of the techniques are and how readily pupils engage. All exemplar lessons are based on tried and tested approaches to creative teaching and learning and utilise aspects of arts based pedagogy to access a wide range of curriculum areas.

Integrate Education have also been engaged in consultation work with schools to examine areas such as curriculum development, creative curriculum, dramatic enquiry,

Key information Bespoke INSET packages Specialist discipline workshops Consultation and project management services Cross curriculum support Qualified, Experienced Practitioners

Contact details Integrate Education, Chorley Mill, 1 West Street Leek , Staffordshire ST13 8AF Telephone: 07976 406677 Email: info@integrate-education.co.uk Web: www.integrate-education.co.uk

It takes a special person to completely captivate a live audience and keep them spellbound and mesmerised for up to an hour. “The Storyteller” Rona Barbour, is that person and her warmth, wit and velvet tones, can suspend the disbelief of her audience and draw them into the story she is telling and the fantasy she is creating.

“Rona is very astute and immediately understands the children's needs. Her stories reflect any subject, or topic suggested by staff or pupils incorporating values and morals important for children to understand.” Longford Park School, Stretford

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Rona Barbour Storyteller and emotional therapist

Rona tells all kinds of wonderful tales and her Fairy Tales are superb but she is also able to scare you witless with her "Tales from the Dark Side” although these are best left for the adults. Rona was recently nominated as Cheshire Woman of the Year for her services to Storytelling. She writes most of her own work, ‘Sensitive Stories for Sensitive Children’ being her most successful venture. Rona visits schools as a Storyteller and is so well received; she is asked to return again and again and has never looked back, with over 90% of her work obtained through personal recommendation. Rona works, not only in Schools, but also in Libraries, Country Parks, community venues and in Commercial settings. Her storytelling skills are a wonderfully engaging form of entertainment suitable for all ages and engender a genuine interest in all aspects of the spoken word, literature, language, communication, drama and theatre. Rona has also been commissioned to design and create, “Cool Rooms” in a number of Trafford and Salford schools. "The Cool Rooms" are an area designed to provide a tranquil setting to

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facilitate emotional therapy where she can work with a number

Proven track record with disengaged pupils and behavioural problems Bespoke programme to suite your school 30 years experience Niace approved consultant Enhanced CRB clearance Member of Equity CPD validated courses for teachers

of behaviourally challenged children within these settings. This successful project culminated in some of the more "difficult children" engaging in story writing, play writing and performing their own productions. As a result, these children found it easier to re-integrate into mainstream classes and she has since been commissioned to continue this work at other schools. A lifetime of study and ardent interest in all things to do with the personal psyche, Rona is a natural Emotional Therapist and her work with needy children and adults is testament to this. She has had considerable recognition for her work with children with behavioural problems including, excluded children and she passionately believes "They just haven't yet learned how to make people listen".

Contact details Telephone: 07817 681719 Email: ronabarbour41@hotmail.com Web: www.thestoryteller.co.uk

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

Science Animal Handling Wetland Centre Biodiversity Sustainable Schools Wildlife Pond Dipping Nature Craft Birds of Prey Rocket Science Space Travel

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The Wild Roadshow Animal handling workshops The Wild Roadshow specialises in educational animal handling workshops for children aged 316. Their unique and exciting roadshows, which include curriculum-based topics and are hosted by highly knowledgeable presenters, allow for hands-on interaction with friendly animals, from cute and cuddly to creepy crawlies and reptiles.

“The overall response from our pupils was ‘Fantastic, exciting, interesting and fun’. The children found the experience very enjoyable and we would love to do something similar again. I have passed your details onto other Science Departments. Thank you for your calm and professional approach.” St Josephs High School, Bolton

Allow The Wild Roadshow to either introduce a new topic to your class, or consolidate work already done, making these sessions an excellent revision resource. With curriculum based topics such as Habitats, where children can study a variety of different habitats and learn how animals have adapted to live there or Classification of living things, which involves understanding why we put animals in different groups, The Wild Roadshow can bring excitement and thrills to your classroom, whilst still being educational. Other popular topics include: Minibeasts, The Rainforest, Life Cycles and Endangered animals and the environment. The workshops feature cute and friendly animals such as: a Bearded Dragon, Tarantula, African Pygmy Hedgehog, Giant Snail, Giant Millipede, Giant Cockroach, Tree Frog and more. Children are given the chance to handle all of these animals with the exception of the Tarantula. Not only are sessions educational, but also great fun, making The Wild Roadshow perfect for birthday parties, out of school clubs, libraries, museums and just about any other event! The Wild Roadshow offer an extensive range of programs to suit all requirements including single 1 hour roadshows, half and full days at competitive prices. • Hands on experience with unusual animals • Brings the Science and Geography curriculum to life • No hassle and costs involved with taking the group on an out of school visit 52

• Highly knowledgeable and trained presenters • Competitive and affordable prices

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£5 million public liability insurance Risk Assessments Suitable for all key stages Group sizes up to 30 children

Contact details Contact: Andrea Gravener Telephone: 0161 283 2630 Email: thewildroadshow@ntlworld.com Web: www.thewildroadshow.co.uk

AfSL (Action for Sustainable Living), The Guardian's Charity of the Year 2008, is signing up new partners for their whole school programme, A Few Small Steps, which is currently being delivered across Greater Manchester to help schools engage with DCSF's National Framework for Sustainable Schools. “They helped us to produce plans and delivery that actually makes a tangible, measurable difference to our school. I support them wholeheartedly and unreservedly.” Jeremy Jackson, Headteacher, Webster Primary School, Hulme

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It increases staff and student participation to reduce your school's environmental impacts through an integrated 'whole school approach'. It will improve aspects of SEF & SIP reporting, save money on bills, deliver the National Curriculum in a real life context, encourage social responsibility and global citizenship, enhance Eco-schools & Healthy Schools status; and develop school and community links.

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Action for Sustainable Living Sustainability Mentoring

It involves a Sustainability Mentor, Education Officers and trained volunteers working with students, teachers, management and parents to identify solutions that best fit your school's needs.

ENE RGY - The first focus is on energy use and emissions reduction in schools – with an initial target of 5% reduction on current energy costs by embedding ongoing energy saving practices into the school.

WASTE - Next it concentrates on waste & recycling by helping to reduce the amount of unnecessary materials used in schools and increase recycling rates.

FOOD - this is followed, by a ‘focus on food’ to develop awareness of healthy food, growing & composting, multicultural foods and the environmental impacts of different diets'; all to effect real and lasting change in the food culture at the school. “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the friendly and supportive AFSS team. They have loads of practical and innovative ideas and really do lead by example. ‘Action for Sustainable Living’ – exactly what it says on the tin!” Freda Eyden, Environmental Projects Co-ordinator, Woodheys Primary School, Sale AFSS works in close partnership with Leafy – Lightfoot EcoAdventures for Youth; a not-for-profit organisation providing uniquely designed residential experiences for 8-11 year olds which consist of mindfulness, adventure, volunteering and eco-action planning. For more information see page 34.

Key information Hands on, whole school programme Bespoke planning and ongoing support Multi agency co-ordination Subsidies/funding available Supports Eco & Healthy school programmes Supports national curriculum

Contact details Action for Sustainable Living, St Wilfrids Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Manchester M15 5BJ Telephone: 0845 634 4510 Fax: 0870 288 1843 Email: schools@afsl.org.uk Web: www.afsl.org.uk

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Martin Mere Wetland Centre Autumn visits Martin Mere Wetland Centre is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and beavers. Open all year round, it offers pupils of all ages hands-on learning experiences led by experienced Teacher Explainers, and a safe environment in which to explore the wealth of Lancashire's wildlife. Inquisitive Hawaiian Geese will nibble grain from the hand whilst you tour the world's wetlands through the carefully planned pathways. In contrast, watch, from the comfort and choice of ten lookout hides, internationally important numbers of ducks, geese and swans gathering in winter to form spectacular feeding flocks on seasonally flooded wetlands which enjoy SSSI (Site of Scientific Interest)/SPA (Special Protection Area) and Ramsar status. Contrary to popular belief the season at Martin Mere doesn’t finish at the end of summer. The wonderful natural habitat is a hive of activity right through until October and November. Autumn is a particularly good time for a school field trip to Martin Mere. They have recently built four new dipping ponds, enclosed in a giant cage so the birds can’t get in and eat the pond creatures, that stay alive right up to the onset of winter! Another advantage of an Autumn visit is that with fewer school parties present they can give your group their undivided attention! They also run extremely successful programmes on habitats, food chains and webs, and adaptations, right through to November. Also in November, the geese and swans arrive from Iceland for the winter, and the whole place exudes a genuine buzz of excitement as they welcome back old friends with their new families among the famous Whooper swans. The migration programme ‘My Great Adventure’ includes a trip to the 75m long Swanlink Hide to watch a daily swan feed, plus games and science role-play activities. Autumn is a great time for field trips to Martin Mere as it gives you, the teacher, the chance to get to know your new class in a relaxed and natural environment. A room for lunch and support you while you are here is all provided, and you will find staff very friendly, positive, approachable and knowledgeable. There are days available during our schools’ Living History fortnight, which runs from 23rd September to 3rd October inclusive. Schools can bring a maximum of 40 children and choose either Celts and Romans, or Vikings. You will be sent plenty of information beforehand suggesting how to dress as a native of Mere Tun; all about the roundhouse village, and what authentic food to bring. Martin Mere Wetland Centre caters for groups of all ages, from schools, colleges, scouts, brownies, cubs, and play-schemes.

Visit www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere and click on ‘Schools’ to download the teacher information pack, details about their current education programmes, and to view other useful information.

Key information From Foundation to Key Stage 4 Full Risk Assessment List of education programmes

Contact details Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire L40 0TA Telephone: 01704 891244 Fax: 01704 892343 Email: info.martinmere@wwt.org.uk Web: www.wwt.org.uk

Techniquest Glyndwr (TQG) is an educational charity based in Wrexham, offering support to schools in ensuring that their science, maths, technology and engineering meet National Curriculum standards from KS1 to KS4. The Techniquest Science Discovery Centre is perfect for school visits with 60+ fun and engaging, hands-on exhibits highlighting the importance of science in everyday life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just wanted to express how impressed we were with your visit. Both members of staff were incredibly efficient, organised and flexible and were wonderful with the children. They are a fantastic representation of your company, and I would like you to pass on our personal thanks.â&#x20AC;? Donna Cooke, Year 6 teacher, Ysgol Frongoch The Centre is also home to TQGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interactive Science Theatre which gives visitors a chance to see science in action. Techniquest employ a dedicated team with a wide range of primary and secondary school teaching experience, who are on hand to answer any questions and ensure that teachers and students are motivated to make the most of their visit. TQG provide educational challenge workshops for Foundation Phase and KS2 level at the Science Discovery Centre. The workshops â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lasting 30 - 45 minutes can be incorporated into a structured visit and introduce pupils to a range of key scientific areas (including forces and motion, scientific enquiry and life processes) by incorporating into them into exciting workshops with intriguing titles such as Mars Mission Madness, Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner and Bodies and Bones. TQGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work extends beyond the Discovery Centre as the workshops can be taken to schools as part of their Outreach program. Alternatively they will supply kits of easy-to-use equipment for teachers to set up their own demonstrations and hands-on workshops in the classroom or for use as promotional materials on open days. Make maths and physics fun using TQGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maths Kits (available for KS2 and KS3) and Forces Kits (available for KS2 pupils). Inspire your class to literally reach for the stars as part of TQGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s StarDome Planetarium Show which is perfect for putting on in your school hall and takes pupils into the Solar System and through the constellations. The shows last around thirty minutes including a questions and discussion session. Other shows include CellDome, (discovering animal and plant cells) and ColourDome, (a light and laser show teaching about light and colour) and can be tailored to meet the age and abilities of your pupils although there is a StarDome Planetarium Show designed specifically for KS3 pupils. Whether at the Science Discovery Centre or in your school, Techniquest Glyndwr provides a perfect opportunity for pupils to get excited about science and its importance in the modern world in a hands on environment or engaging and interesting performances.

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Key information Bespoke educational shows Experienced Centre staff. 60 + hands on exhibits. Varied outreach programme Supporting National Ciurriculum

Contact details Plas Coch, Mold Rd, Wrexham, North Wales LL11 2AW Telephone: 01978 293 400 Email: info@tqg.org.uk Web: www.tqg.org.uk

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EMERGE Passionate about the 3Rs and sustainability EMERGE is a Manchester-based recycling company with over 10 years experience of empowering individuals, schools, businesses and communities to reduce, re-use and recycle. We are a social enterprise and a charity, collecting a variety of materials from over 115 schools in Manchester. We offer bespoke waste collections tailored to the needs of each school.

“Because the children interacted during the assembly I believe it made them think more about waste products and how we can recycle them.” Karen Brown, Haveley Hey Primary School

Our schools service includes a dedicated team of education workers who can provide you with innovative educational activities and resources which support and complement the curriculum. EMERGE also involves pupils in environmental enterprise projects that empower them with skills for the future. We offer a variety of workshops including: • Assemblies for the whole school • Paper-making workshops where pupils make their own paper from waste paper pulp and learn how paper is recycled • Fun game playing workshops to teach waste-related facts and provide an overview of current waste issues • Training for a green team or school council to help with the day-to-day running of an effective recycling service • Fun, educational 3Rs craft and play activities such as creating bird feeders from plastic bottles, paper bags from newspaper and a giant board game • Pupils can also visit the recycling depot for a first hand view of the scale and importance of the practice and process of recycling We can collect: Paper, cardboard, glass and plastic bottl es, confide ntial waste, cans, textiles, IT equipment , printer c artridges, CDs and DVDs, mobile phones, batteries and fluorescent light bulbs. Recycling at school: • Improves your finances through savings in disposal costs • Is beneficial to the environment, your school and sets a good example to your pupils • Helps you to meet the five Every Child Matters outcomes, especially ‘Making a Positive Contribution’ • Can contribute to successful Ofsted SEFs and inspections • Helps you to get involved with DCSF’s Sustainable Schools

programme • Can help you to meet Healthy Schools & Eco-Schools targets

Key information Interactive approach to learning 3Rs and sustainability education Whole school approach Teacher training Bespoke recycling service

Contact details EMERGE, Units E1-E4 New Smithfield Market , Manchester M11 2WJ Telephone: 0161 223 8200 Email: schools@emergemanchester.co.uk Web: www.emergemanchester.co.uk

If you are looking for inspirational learning outside the classroom, The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside has been delivering education programmes in line with the National Curriculum for over a decade. Their highly skilled education team use their specialist knowledge and vast experience to inspire and teach over 30,000 children every year.

“The representatives from Lancashire Wildlife Trust were superb, inspiring and worked tirelessly to present to almost 400 children in one day. Thank you!” Paper making, waste talk and recycled products game, Balshaws CoE High School

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The Wildlife Trust Lancashire, Manchester& North Merseyside

Eco-Factor is our outreach education service. Wildlife Trust education officers will come to your school for a day to provide assemblies, workshops and activities on a whole range of environmental and sustainability issues: climate change, waste and recycling, natural world and school grounds. A wide range of sessions are available, each designed to inspire children about the natural world and all incorporating active learning to leave children bursting with enthusiasm. Alternatively, why not visit one of the Trust’s Environment Education Centres to access exciting activities like pond dipping, mini-beast hunts, woodland walks and craft sessions? Irk Valley Community primary in Crumpsall is being developed as the newest centre and will house a state of the art eco-classroom, IT suite and extensive grounds including an attenuation pond. It will be open to the local community and schools, with a trained Wildlife Trust Education Officer on site to supervise activities. Forest School is a Scandinavian initiative allowing children to discover the natural world. It is integral to the curriculum and delivered through weekly sessions over a term. The Wildlife Trust provides Forest School sessions that have huge benefits for interpersonal skills and confidence. Forest School leaders are available to run sessions in your school grounds or at local nature reserves. ‘A Few Small Steps’ is delivered in partnership with Action for Sustainable Living and utilises a ‘whole school approach’ to encourage students and teachers to live more sustainably. The programme works with students, teachers, management and parents to identify solutions and develop them into achievable action plans. The Wildlife Trust delivers the school grounds and biodiversity module which helps to assess and improve the wildlife value of school grounds. This includes plant, insect and animal surveys, and can involve producing a school biodiversity action plan. All programmes support the National Curriculum and Every Child Matters framework and can help establish the Sustainable Schools Framework and Eco-Schools status.

Key information Trust Officers enhanced CRB checked Officers 1st aid trained Full public liability insurance Risk Assessments/ Lesson Plans Pre-School, Foundation and KS 1-4 On Site or In School Provision

Contact details Wildlife Trust Education Department, Penwortham Education Centre, Howick Cross Lane, Preston PR1 0NS Telephone: 01772 751110 Email: education@lancswt.org.uk Web: www.lancswt.org.uk

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SCIntillate Sustainable Science! Puzzled by pollution? Confused by composting? Wondering about windfarms? SCIntillate has the answer! SCIntillate specialise in delivering Sustainable Development Education, Science and Design Technology through hands-on workshops and interactive shows for Key Stages 1-4.

“What an excellent way to learn about the importance of sustainable living. Pupils really enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm of an action packed show. The audience participation was brilliant and a good time was had by all.” Francis Porter, Science Teacher, The Marches School, Oswestry

The Sustainability Show – discover what powers our lives; everything from renewable energy to foods from afar, and find out how it’s affecting us and the world around us. Music Maker Workshop - design and build a classroom orchestra, featuring wind, string and percussion instruments, using only everyday household objects that would normally be thrown away. Recycle It! Hand Made Paper – a waste-awareness workshop where pupils learn about reducing, reusing and recycling materials before making their own customised recycled paper.

Providing a fresh approach to environmental education, SCIntillate outreach activities engage and inspire people of all ages and abilities. SCIntillate presenters have strong backgrounds in science communication, professional theatre and teaching at all Key Stages. The SCIntillate education programme delivers critical thinking and problem-solving techniques through the science of sustainability. Their interactive workshops and shows have been designed to engage and stimulate children and young people whilst conveying an important environmental message. Using innovative new technology, creativity and avoiding clichés and stereotypes, SCIntillate make the sustainable attainable! Their workshops and shows can be delivered in schools, community centres or at public events and their content has been carefully selected to help schools meet the objectives outlined in: 1. The National Framework for Sustainable Schools 2. Every Child’s Future Matters 3. Developing the Global Dimension in the School Curriculum 4. National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Science, Design and Technology, Geography, Music and PSHE 5. Eco Schools Programme 6. Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills Framework In addition to interactive shows and workshops SCIntillate also provides a consultation programme that enables schools to design and develop strong environmental policies. Their fun and engaging workshops can be tailored to meet your school's needs. Some are outlined below but there are many other topics and sessions available to keep your pupils interested, educated and entertained.

Renewable Energy – investigate the alternatives to fossil fuels before producing and testing wind turbine blades – make enough electricity to charge a mobile phone!

Key information INSET and policy planning available Supports National Curriculum KS1 – KS4 Flexible & bespoke programmes easily arranged Voted ‘Best Show’ five years running in Mid Wales high schools Not-for-profit organisation

Contact details Bryn Eilian, Betws Gwerfil Goch, Corwen Denbighshire LL21 9PY Telephone: 01490 460409 Email: info@scintillate.org.uk Web: www.scintillate.org.uk

BLAST OFF! on a virtual learning journey from Earth to the furthest reaches of the known Universe. Enrich your educational experience by taking advantage of Starchaser's fantastic and varied SPACE4SCHOOLS programmes, covering subjects ranging from rocket propulsion to the exploration of the Solar System.

“The whole school buzzed all week. So much was gained in all curriculum areas. It was a brilliant experience for everyone” Mrs. Newell, St. Bartholomew’s R .C. Primary school

Certified by the Space Foundation, their dedicated team offer many cutting-edge presentations and exhibits supporting the national curriculum and helping pupils understand the universe and outer space. The programme covers physics, chemistry, maths, history and other important areas including problem solving and team work, which are as equally important to space exploration as they are to learning life skills.

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Starchaser Industries Launching Learners into Science

Bring Cape Canaveral to your school car park with SKYBOLT, a reusable space rocket that is being specially engineered by the Starchaser team. Older pupils can even try their hand at reallife rocket science by building their own rockets with the ‘Rocket Factory’ series of workshops, lasting around 45 minutes for ‘Rocket Factory 1’ (also available for younger pupils); up to three hours for ‘Rocket Factory 2’ and a full day for ‘Rocket Factory Plus’ or Starchaser’s ‘START Rocket Technology Day’. Discover (human!) life in outer space with ‘At Home in Space’, a presentation and interactive discussion (50 minutes sessions) on how humans survive in space or take one giant leap into understanding how man walked on the moon with the ‘One Small Step’ Presentation. There is also an exciting, interactive ‘Propulsion Lab’ Show where older pupils are introduced to Newtonian mechanics and learn how to apply them to rocket science, or the ‘Cosmic Chemistry’ presentation (which can be adapted for KS2 pupils) where pupils learn about the past, present and future of the Universe. Pupils will learn about the history and future of space travel through presentations delivered by Starchaser’s Space4Schools team as well as a range of guest speakers. Younger classes are invited to sit under the stars in the Stardome Planetarium (which can be installed in your school hall) and learn about the Solar System or boldly go on a Science Quest, learning about ‘electricity and light’ in KS1 or ‘Forces and Earth and beyond’ in KS2. These are just some of the interesting and educational exhibits offered by Starchaser’s Space 4 Schools, who are based in Cheshire but travel to schools across the country. This popular programme has something to suit all ages and is guaranteed to engage the interest and imagination of your pupils and ignite a genuine fascination for STEM subjects and the universe.

Key information Educational and interactive programme Supports key curriculum subjects Dynamic hands on workshops Broad spectrum of topics covered Inspiring presentations and exhibits Single class to whole school events

Contact details Starchaser Industries Limited, Unit 7, Hyde Point , Dunkirk Lane, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 4NL Telephone: 0161 882 9922 Email: info@space4schools.co.uk Web: www.space4schools.co.uk

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Gauntlet Birds of Prey Eagle and Vulture Park Gauntlet Birds of Prey Eagle and Vulture Park is Cheshire's original and largest Bird of Prey centre with the biggest collection of birds in the North West. Their purpose built centre houses a comprehensive collection of eagles, vultures, falcons, kites, hawks and owls and they offer many services including flying displays, school visits, children's parties and photography workshops. One of the primary motives of Gauntlet is to promote issues of conservation both here in the UK and across the world. This involves including in the collection, species that are considered to be threatened in the wild. Of equal importance is to pass on this message of conservation not only of birds of prey but the whole of our natural environment. Gauntlet specialise in education, conservation and protection work. They have an excellent breeding scheme and welcome schools, colleges and groups to come and visit all year round. The centre is a suitable venue for all ages and abilities. It has more than 90 birds of prey, ranging from some of the worlds smallest owls to the largest eagles and they also have goats, ferrets and other activities to keep visitors amused. A day at Gauntlet includes: • An introduction to birds of prey • A tour of the park and all the aviaries • A one-hour private flying and handling demonstration with group participation • Passport trail • Art and craft time or activity sheet tasks • Photography for older groups, goat handling for younger. • Questions and answers session. Activities may vary slightly depending on the age of the group but their friendly staff will be present throughout the day, making sure it runs smoothly and your group has an amazing, unforgettable experience. Gauntlet is continually developing its educational programme as they look to incorporate all aspects of the teaching curriculum. They cover all relevant topics in a fun, enjoyable and entertaining way and teach about:• • • • • •

Animals and their care Conservation and protection Habitat Predators, prey and the food chain The 5 senses and how birds use them Flight and bird formations.

Gauntlet caters for groups of all sizes. The cost is £5.25 per child with accompanying teachers free of charge. A minimum charge applies for group under 40.

If your school is unable to visit the centre Gauntlet can bring a selection of birds out to school for a 1-hour presentation which costs £120 +VAT + travel for groups of up to 65.

Key information Registered with environmental agency Full liability insurance and zoo license. Toilet and hand washing facilities. Indoor and outdoor facilities Coach/car park facilities

Contact details Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0SX Telephone: 01565 754419 Email: info@gauntlet.info Web: www.gauntlet.info

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Heritage Living History Museums Waterways Attractions History â&#x20AC;&#x153;The museum was amazing! I had no idea what life used to be like for a girl my age and how much work they had to do before we had all our kitchen appliances!â&#x20AC;?

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Port Sunlight Village of living history Port Sunlight Village is a perfect example of living history and has much to offer students from EY - KS3. The Village is a monument to the social reform of its founder and benefactor William Hesketh Lever and continues to interest and educate the growing number of school visitors arriving each year. “Thank you for a super session, a real treat!” Teacher, Woodlands Primary School “It was the best trip ever!” Pupil, age 10

School groups can take a self guided visit or arrange a guided tour. Activity trails are available including: Sunlight Vision - Discover Lever’s vision and the people who made it a reality. Explore Port Sunlight Village – a short trail from Port Sunlight Museum. Port Sunlight Past and Present – explore the village looking for clues from the past. Port Sunlight at War - Examine one of the largest war memorials in Britain and discover evidence of World War 2. Museum-l ed workshops - take place in the Learning Centre lead by the Learning Officer for up to 32 pupils. Then and Now (KS 1 – History) Pupils use handling objects to become historical detectives investigating how they were used, what they were made from, who might have used them and if we use something similar today. Victorian Washday (EY, KS1/KS 2 – Histo ry) Join a Victorian washer woman and help her with washday in this character led hands – on session. Discover washday objects, washday outfits and how washday has changed over the centuries. Victorians – (KS2 – History) Experience life in Port Sunlight during the 1800s and use handling and discussion to discover what life was like living and working in Port Sunlight. Home Front – (K S2 – History) Meet an ARP warden and discover, through handling objects and activities, what life was like in Port Sunlight during World War 2. Port Sunlight Garden Village (KS2 – AS level geography) Why did Lever choose marshland by the Mersey to build Port Sunlight? How did Port Sunlight contrast to neighbouring areas Travel and Tourism GCSE, GNVQ, AVCE The hands-on workshop introduces the museum as a visitor and heritage attraction. The focus can be tailored to meet your requirements, eg. Marketing or customer service.

Current projec ts and future topics Work is underway on a Learning Links project to produce resources for use in the Museum and in schools and also on the ‘Their Past, Your Future’ project focusing on Port Sunlight at War. There will also be Christmas activities for nurseries and preschools.

Key information All staff hold CRB check Full Public Liability Insurance Workshops for a maximum of 32 pupils Early Years – KS4

Contact details Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village, 23 King George's Drive, Port Sunlight , Wirral CH62 5DX Contact: Clarinda Fidler, Learning Officer Telephone: 0151 644 4803 Email: c.fidler@portsunlightvillage.com Web: www.portsunlightvillage.com

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Ydalir Vikings The Vikings in Manchester Ydalir is the Manchester group of The Vikings, the UK's oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society. Their events represent aspects of life in Viking Europe, from combat displays to domestic crafts. In Norse mythology Ydalir (“Yew Dales”) was home to Ull the winter god and noted for being eternally damp. As Manchester, is noted for its rainfall, they chose Ydalir Vikings as an appropriate name.

“Hands-on sessions in authentic viking crafts” Vikings in the classroom: Key Stage 2 (KS2) Ydalir Vikings have an educational programme for schools in the Greater Manchester area in support of the National Curriculum KS2: Invaders and Settlers. Members of their experienced team will visit your school in full Viking dress, and lead a half or full-day session which can be tailored to suit your needs. Sessions can cover the origin and settlements of the Vikings, social structures, domestic life, law and government, folklore and religion, textiles, games, combat, and art and craft. We bring reproduction artefacts which the children can handle, and can arrange hands-on sessions in authentic Viking crafts, giving each child something to take away with them. They have produced a teacher's resource pack to support the visit, giving lots of ideas both for preparing for a visit, and for follow-up work. Ydalir Vikings schools team for KS2 The Ydalir Vikings schools team was formed in 1996 in order to address the needs of the KS2 Vikings topic, drawing upon its member’s wealth of experience from school visits during the previous ten years, and from a range of educational programmes run by other organisations. Their joint experience and knowledge of the Viking period is vast and eclectic, and classroom discussions have ranged from such diverse subjects as de-forestation in tenth century Norway to the role of children and inheritance laws. Their commitment to high standards of accuracy has led to media work including serious documentaries also work in feature films and advertising. They include prestigious organisations such as English Heritage and the British Museum among their clients and have also produced work for • • • • •

Liverpool Museum Red Rose Forest Bolton Council B.T.C.V. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside • Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit • Penwortham Environment Education Centre All members of the Ydalir Vikings schools team possess an enhanced CRB disclosure certificate.

Key information School Team CRB Checked Accurate reflection of Viking Life Supports KS2 Invaders and Settlers Hands on experiential learning experience Teacher resource packs available

Contact details Email: schools@ydalir.co.uk Web: www.ydalir.co.uk

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National Waterways Museum Britain’s waterways heritage A window on 2000 miles of waterways heritage... From building a coracle to canal crafts, the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port offers a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities. We specialise in supporting Key stages 1, 2 and 3 and offer a learning environment that children find stimulating and enjoyable.

“One of the highlights for school groups is the thirty minute narrow boat trip on the Shropshire Union Canal. Passing under Victorian bridges and motorways and past old quaysides and warehouses - the trip is a journey through time and our guides really help bring this to life for children”. Christine Cuncliffe, Duty Manager

Based in Ellesmere Port’s Victorian canal docks the site is rich with historic boats, working locks, traditional cottages and examples of the steam engines and other technologies that drove the industrial revolution. There are many wild birds on the seven-acre site and the viewing point beside the car park is ideal for taking in the Museum’s stunning location beside the Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. National Waterways Museum Learning Programmes include: Clothes around the Cut (KS1 and KS2) 19th century life explored through costumes, historic boats, homes and artefacts. Coracle Workshop (KS2 and KS3 Design & Technology) Design, construct, test and evaluate a model coracle. Narrowboat Decoration (KS1 and KS2) Hands-on exploration of the crafts, customs and social history of the boat people. Roses and Castles (KS2 and KS3) Learn the basic techniques of traditional canal art. Time Detectives (KS2 History and Geography) Work in teams to discover more about artefacts in the Museum’s collection. World War II Children (KS1 and KS2) Engaging sessions featuring rations, make do and mend, evacuees and more. Our courses can be tailored to meet your requirements and we are also happy to welcome groups who have planned their own activities. In addition to the above menu we offer boat trips and 45 minute guided tours for infants, junior or seniors. Plus, bring your classroom lessons to life with one of our loan boxes. Themes include World War II, Victorians, Boat Building and Canal Life.

For further information and inspiration visit our website at www.nwm.org.uk/ellesmere or go to www.wow4water.net where you will find many useful resources and ideas for activities. Unlock the wonders of our waterways…

Key information Rich collections and fascinating displays Curriculum-related support materials Guided tours and boat trips Free teachers’ visits to help plan your trip Café and wet-weather picnic area Help with risk assessments Ample free parking for cars and coaches

Contact details National Waterways Museum (Formerly the Boat Museum), South Pier Road, El lesmere Port , Cheshire CH65 4FW Telephone: 0151 355 5017 Email: ellesmereport@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk Web: www.nwm.org.uk/ellesmere

Heritage

Roman Tours Ltd Interactive history workshops Roman Tours Ltd illustrate the story of the Roman invasion of Britain and the assimilation of British tribes into the empire 2,000 years ago. They achieve this through a combination of visits to schools and exciting museum based workshops and field trips in Chester, taking history off the page and breathing real life into it.

“We had our first 'Gladiator Workshop' for KS2. It was an amazing and exhilarating experience for the children. They were awestruck by the lanista, the gladiator and the ferocious bear!!!” St Margaret Ward Primary

If your school is planning a trip to Chester to study the Romans, Roman Tours Ltd can add a new dimension to your learning through their partnership with the Grosvenor Museum. Schools find a visit to the museum combined with a Roman soldier patrol is an ideal way to start the topic or reinforce the teaching that has already been done. Groups are met at the museum by a Roman soldier in full armour and brought to attention by the sergeant major who welcomes them to service in the legions. Pupils are then each given a set of armour to wear (lightweight plastic) and receive an insight into the life of a Roman soldier and the rigours he endured in the British climate. They swear an oath to the emperor before heading out on patrol to various Roman remains including Chester’s own amphitheatre. Many schools find that a Roman visiting their school is a more convenient and cost effective way to add first hand experience to Roman history at primary or secondary level. Roman Tours Ltd visit schools, dressed in full replica armour with replica equipment, copied from items discovered during archaeological investigations. Artefacts include a full marching pack, with soldier's rations, underwear, fire lighting kit, money, clothes, pots, tools, wine, spices and more. Pupils are engaged through curriculum-relevant role play, character acting, question and answer sessions and other activities, providing a unique and memorable educational experience. Topics covered include life of the soldier, impact on British culture, Roman society, medicine, military training and drill, towns, roads, sanitation, ladies and make up. Visits are extremely informative and can be individually tailored to suit teacher's lesson plans. Visits are interactive with pupils dressing in armour, marching and doing formation practice including the tortoise, a formation that needs testing by the teachers throwing (Safe) missiles to illustrates effective teamwork and why it was so important to life in the Roman army. Roman tour outreach programme is a fun, informative and hands on educational experience for pupils and teacher alike and is available as a full or half day presentations.

Key information Enhanced CRB checked staff Full risk assessments Public liability insurance Supports National Curriculum. Authentic uniforms and artefacts 10 years school experience

Contact details Schools Line - telephone: 01978 761264 Museum Visits - telephone: 01244 40201 Email: info@romantoursuk.com Web: www.romantoursuk.com

Heritage

Llangollen Wharf Horse drawn canal boat trips Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in the North Wales market town of Llangollen. From the Wharf you can embark on either a horse drawn boat trip along the feeder for the main canal, or a motorised aqueduct cruise which will take your party across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Built by Thomas Telford between 1795 and 1805 the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest navigable aqueduct towering a massive 126ft above the River Dee, supported on 18 stone piers and listed as a world heritage site. Both trips take in the magical sights and sounds of the beautiful Llangollen Canal and are suitable for all Keystages supporting National Curriculum subjects including history, geography, science, business studies - tourism and leisure. Visitors have enjoyed trips from the Wharf for 100 years and the experience is like stepping back in time. There are three different boats trips available from the Wharf: 45 minute Horse Drawn Boat Trip - leaves the Wharf westwards for 1 mile before the horse changes ends and brings the boat back. This length of canal is not used by motor boats so the water is crystal clear and there are often fish to be seen. The boat passes the Royal International Pavilion and under 2 bridges before running alongside the steam railway. This trip is suitable for all ages and can run any time between 10.00am and 3.00pm by arrangement. 2 hour Horse Drawn Boat Trip - goes in the same direction but continues along the Dee valley passing under 2 more bridges and crossing a small aqueduct before arriving at the Chain Bridge Hotel. A scheduled stop here allows you to admire the chain bridge across the River Dee, and marvel at the man-made Horseshoe Falls, created by Thomas Telford. This is the most beautiful stretch of canal and the horse drawn trip is the perfect way to see it. This trip can run at any time between 10.00am and 2.00pm by arrangement but is not suitable for very young children.

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2 hour Aqueduct Trip - is a motor boat cruise on the "Thomas

Full public liability insurance 3 different boat trips available Suitable for all Key Stages National curriculum subjects covered inc. History, Geography, Science, Business, Tourism & Leisure Boats are wheelchair-friendly

Telford" and goes in the opposite direction to the Horse Drawn Boat Trips. A live commentary from your skipper gives you the history, local knowledge and up to date gossip along the way. The journey finishes over the famous and thrilling Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built by Telford in 1805 and unsurpassed in its simplicity and engineering achievement. The trip is one way so your transport will drop you off at one end and pick you up at the other. The boats are All Weather and the Horse Boats are wheelchair friendly. There are information and activity packs available to 66

complement all school trips. Prices start from just ÂŁ3.00 per pupil with one adult place free with ten students.

Contact details Llangollen Wharf, Wharf Hill, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 8TA Telephone: 01978 860702 Web: www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

Water Conservation School Grounds Street Furniture Willow Weaving Green Spaces Architecture Construction Design

The Built Environment

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new school garden with its nature area is great, and its great fun going pond dipping and being able to watch the different wildlife around the pond develop.â&#x20AC;?

The Built Environment

Gardens123 Creating Space to Grow Gardens123 is a garden/landscape design company located in Chorlton and founded in 2005. It is managed by an RHS Award Winning Garden Designer qualified in Landscape Design who is also a qualified teacher and accredited in School Grounds Design facilitation and teacher training with Learning through Landscapes.

“Our aim is to provide appropriate and affordable design with easy access to efficient construction focusing on the visual aesthetics as well as function and educational needs.” (Educational School Grounds)

What Gardens123 can offer to schools is varied and whole school holistic. • Concept Consultations £45 - design walk round with head teacher and/or school grounds coordinator • Whole School or Part Grounds Designs - full grounds overviews and focused re designed area • Consultation Package - pupils, parents, teaching, non teaching staff, local community • Design Displays - create a new interactive school entrance display • Coordinating Construction Quotes – links with partner contract teams • Project Coordination - included in the construction quotation • Pupil Designs, Construction or Planting Lessons - science, technology, maths, art, etc. • Staff and Governor Inset Training - 'Effective Use of the Outdoor Space for Curriculum Teaching' During the consultation they will discuss what type of support you may require, your timescales, budget and fundraising schedule as well as the key ideas for your grounds. They can create seating areas, exercise stations, ponds, planting areas, rain or shaded areas, outdoor classrooms and teaching areas. As well as adding new features designs may utilise existing natural features and materials to add new, exciting and rewarding dimensions to your school grounds. If your grounds just need a little inspiration, a fresh pair of eyes or the budget is limited then a Gardens123 INSET training session may be the answer. They look at developing new ways of teaching all aspects of the curriculum outside using what your grounds have to offer already. Gardens123 feel strongly about the environment and their business carbon footprint. Their website has been produced as carbon neutral; they recycle all business waste, try to reuse existing features in new and exciting ways, which also helps the school budget. 68

It all requires a little more thought and planning during the design process but they love the challenge!

Key information Qualified KS1/2 Teacher Qualified RHS Designer Accredited in School Grounds Design Ideas for any Budget or Requirement Pupil Lessons/Teacher Training

Contact details Telephone: 0161 881 9855 Email: paula@gardens123.co.uk Web: www.gardens123.co.uk

Urban Space Products are an established manufacturer of street furniture who specialise in providing weatherproof shelters within the education sector. They have a vast range of both modern & traditional outdoor products built to the highest standard, with galvanised steel finishing protecting products from corrosion for 10+ years.

The Built Environment

Urban Space Products Weatherproof Structures

In addition to the very immediate benefit of improved functionality within the school grounds, these high quality products can also add new dimensions and interest to your school and help to define the school environment and how students view and interact with it and each other. Sections of grounds can be allocated as shaded play/recreation areas or can be designed as outdoor study rooms to assist with learning outside the classroom commitments. Alternatively, picnic dining areas can be established to enhance the lunchtime experience, while secure and covered cycle storage can encourage pupils to bike it to school and contribute toward your sustainable schools travel plans. Government funding may be available to assist in the purchase of a number of these products. Ask your local Urban Space Products representative for details These structures can be produced in a number of bright and vibrant colours to brighten school grounds or in neutral design to blend in. Typical lead times are 3 weeks from design, through manufacture to delivery, making urban space products one f the most responsive suppliers within this industry. All shelters can be delivered in kit form with full install instructions for local contractors to fit and install. Alternatively Urban Space Products can manage your entire project from ground works and landscaping through to shelter assembly and install. All street furnishings meet current BS Kite mark standards for manufacture and safety Urban Space Products also offer a bespoke design service should you wish to consult and have specific structures created to satisfy the particular demands of your school. Their experienced technical drawing team will help to make your ideas a reality.

Key information Enhance your school grounds Varied colourful designs Assist healthy/sustainable school status Assist with Learning Outside the Classroom Off the shelf or bespoke packages

Contact details Urban Space Products, 12 Rodney Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 2TE Telephone: 0845 0177 622 Email: sales@urbanspaceproducts.co.uk Web: www.urbanspaceproducts.co.uk

The Built Environment

Eurotaps Ltd Pressatap™ Save Water Save Money A standard tap can waste 12 litres of water a minute. Water wastage can be financially damaging to schools, businesses and households alike and has a detrimental effect on the environment as a contributing factor to drought. There is a growing recognition of the need for water conservation and Eurotaps have a practical and convenient solution to reduce water wastage. “The key to water efficiency is reducing waste, not restricting use. About one third of the water each person uses on a daily basis is wasted – it runs straight down the plughole or down the toilet without being used... If we do not take action now, climate change, population shifts and behaviour mean the UK will face increased water stress in the future.” Waterwise According to Waterwise, the key to water efficiency is reducing waste not restricting use. The largest causes of water wastage are dripping taps and taps left running for no reason. The Eurotaps solution to the problem is an innovative range of tap inserts which can save up to 90% on an average water bills in high usage areas. The tap inserts are ideal in areas of high volume usage where wastage is generally higher. The Pressatap is the most costeffective tap on the market. It is an ingeniously simple delay tap mechanism, which can be fitted by almost anyone to almost any existing taps without expensive plumbing or tap replacement. There are three types of insert; a straight on and off which releases water only when the top of the tap is pressed down by hand; a timed delay which allows you to control the water flow between 0-20 seconds and a timed delay special which only releases water once the tap top is depressed and released thus saving even more water and expense. When you take your hand off the top of the tap, the water flow ceases immediately. So say goodbye to dripping taps! It is so easy to operate; even a child can do it! The Pressatap is produced and assemble by a dedicated team at the company’s northwest production unit, guaranteeing a quality product and high level of quality assurance. Eurotaps supply many establishments such as H.M. Government Buildings, factories and schools and their products will suit all your requirements, even for different-sized taps.

With an associate company Eurotaps also offer a full washroom refurbishment service and can advise on other water related areas, including water saving cisterns, aerated showers etc. The company are now associated with Waterwise, the independent body tasked with reducing national water wastage. They are also listed on the Water Technologies Website which is part of the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme, enabling 100% first year allowances on investments in technologies and encouraging sustainable water use.

Key information Supports Eco School status Reduces water wastage Reduces water bills Simple installation Suitable for most taps - no new taps needed

Contact details Eurotaps Ltd, PO Box 12, Neston Wirral CH33 9AR Telephone: 07960 400 942 Web: www.eurotaps.co.uk

Places Matter! Education works across the Northwest to engage young people, between the ages of 14 and 19 in architecture and the built environment. They offer young people the opportunity to learn the value of good design and increase their understanding of the impact of Design and Built Environment on society while also raising awareness of potential career opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The workshop was a real eye opener and has made me look at things in a different way. Trying to make a model of a building in 30 minutes has been a real challenge.â&#x20AC;? Joshua Burns, Liverpool Community College

The Built Environment

Places Matter! Architectural activities

Working with teachers is one way that Places Matter! do this. A series of CPD sessions to support teachers delivering the Construction and Built Environment Diploma is currently being delivered. Sessions bring together teachers and design professionals to provide support, ideas and practical, up to date knowledge to help them deliver the design units. Sessions cover a range of issues such as sustainability, inclusive design and careers within the sector and include site visits, workshops and talks by experts from the sector. Architecture and the built environment provides opportunities for enhancing learning right across the curriculum, and can help deliver subjects like Art and Design, Citizenship, English and Design Technology. Places Matter! will therefore deliver CPD sessions for teachers to help them use this excellent resource. Through working with design professionals, teachers are more likely to come away inspired with creative ideas about introducing pupils to the Built Environment. Places Matter! can also work with schools undergoing redevelopment to maximise learning opportunities by bringing architects and landscape architects to work with school pupils and engage them in the design process, again linking the learning to the curriculum. Site visits, creative workshops, design projects and research are all potential offers leading to a wide range of skill development for pupils In partnership with Urbis, Places Matter! is delivering the Northwest component of the national Architecture for Everyone campaign which aims to engage young people from inner-city Manchester and Liverpool who have an interest in architecture. A series of intensive, exciting workshops will give them an insight into the value of the built environment and the skills to help them pursue a career in the sector. The project hopes to identify and support emerging architectural talent amongst groups traditionally excluded from entering the profession, in particular young people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and socially excluded communities.

Key stages 4&5 CPD/Workshop opportunities Bespoke course available Links to National Curriculum Extensive networks with Built Environment professionals

They are also delivering an exciting conference in spring 2010 for Year 10 pupils to promote careers in architecture and the built environment to young people in the Northwest. The conference will be a unique opportunity to give young people a genuine insight into the sector, raise awareness of the stimulating careers on offer while seeking to increase awareness of the value of good design and the impact that the built environment has on everybody's life.

Places Matter!, The Tea Factory, 82 Wood Street Liverpool L1 4DQ Telephone: 0151 703 0135 Email: Jo.Harrop@placesmatter.co.uk Web: www.placesmatter.co.uk

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The Built Environment

Cherry Chung Willow Weaving Bend your imagination! Cherry Chung is an experienced willow artist undertaking workshops and projects both classroom based and within school grounds. Willow weaving techniques are used to create sculptures ranging from parade lanterns, mobiles and giant insects, to outdoor play structures such as living fences and dens, with the emphasis on the artform as a living learning tool. indoor sculpture, such as play dens, screens, calm spaces, and lanterns, or extend the art form into the outdoors, and build living willow structures such as tunnels, dens and fences. Living structures have the added interest of a form which changes throughout the seasons, and which can be harvested for its new growth in the winter.

Cherry Chung works with basketry and living willow withies to make structures and sculptures. Willow and the varied ways it can be worked, lends itself to the creation of a wide diversity of forms, from baskets to figurative or abstract decorative screens and sculptures, as well as functional living art like seating and shelters. The shape and feel of woven willow is very organic and it is a sustainable resource, being coppiced yearly. Willows are a native species, and before they are used basketry grade willows undergo minimal processing which is limited to boiling and drying, without any chemical additives. This makes it an environmentally friendly material which satisfies the requirements of Sustainable/Eco schools status and enhances your school’s ‘green credentials’. Projects can be as simple or as complex as the imagination allows, and a living, growing sculpture gives the added dimensions of seasonal changes in colour and form; a demonstration of growth cycles, and a potential harvest for future projects. Cherry particularly enjoys making sculptures that convey an element of surprise in their size, for example 3 foot long ants, 6 foot dragonflies, or an octopus straddling a school playground. Living willow structures are naturally sinuous and curved, and provide a soft and organic form of landscaping. To be able to create a basket or sculpture from a pile of sticks using little more than your hands, is an experience that many people, adults and children alike, find to be deeply satisfying, and therapeutic. As an established and respected artist Cherry has worked extensively, across the North West for the past decade. Many of the willow sculptures she has produced have been in collaboration with groups, including schools; youth projects; residents’ associations; and other community groups as well as with the general public. Within schools, the development of a willow sculpture project can be cross curricular, encompassing maths, art and design, biology, and history. 72

Tailored willow weaving workshops give pupils the chance to learn hands on traditional basketry techniques; design and make

Key information Qualified, Experienced, Respected Artist Flexible,Tailor Made Packages Unique living art form Cross curriculum support Functional, landscaping and decorative

Contact details Cherry Chung , The Barn Countryside Centre, Philips Park , Whitefield, Manchester M45 7QJ Telephone: 0161 232 7807 Email: cherry.chung@btinternet.com

Personal development Healthy eating Physical activity Wellbeing through sport Motivational Workshops Health Focus Days Laughology

Health and Wellbeing

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did the stock ordering and management for our healthy tuck shop. I was made up it all added up at the end and felt really important when I could see the row of pupils queuing up to buy their snacks.â&#x20AC;?

Health and Wellbeing

Health Matters Education Health Focus Day Health Matters Education is a national partner in supporting Change4Life. Their wide range of high quality teaching resources help schools to achieve and importantly maintain National Healthy Schools Status. With a 'whole school approach' in mind these inspiring cross curricular resources demonstrate how settings and schools can implement a more ‘active and creative’ EYFS and KS1/KS2 curriculum. “This was great! The children learnt a lot through the active element and I picked up some ideas for teaching.” Year 6 teacher, West Felton Primary School. “It was fantastic because we were making our hearts fit. A really fun way of learning about our body and food groups.” Year 2 pupil

Health Focus Day - With a ‘whole school approach’ in mind, Health Matters Education is available to support individual schools through the delivery of their unique Health Focus Days. Focus days include a whole school assembly, health related exercise sessions for all children and elements of CPD for school staff and are FUN, EDUCATIONAL and INSPIRING This exciting initiative from Health Matters Education has been very well received by hundreds of schools across the UK. Their tutors display a genuine passion for children’s health and well being. They undergo a rigorous training and quality assurance programme to ensure they have the necessary skills to engage everyone and importantly demonstrate that they can generate a rapport with pupils and school staff. The emphasis of the day is to provide staff and pupils with an insight into the ‘Health Matters’ and ‘Busy Feet’ programmes whilst providing all those that observe with a wealth of ideas and an understanding of how the resources work in practice. Some schools have welcomed this as an opportunity to recruit parents onto many of the varied workshops on offer. Throughout the day the Health Matters tutors will outline links between curriculum subjects and areas of learning, as this can deepen children’s understanding and make learning about health and fitness a real and exciting experience. With busy feet modules costing just £70 and Health Matters £60 per box they represent an excellent value for money resource for promoting and maintaining the health of your pupils.

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

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

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

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

Contact details Telephone: 01938 579163 Mobile: 07746 19 31 31 Email: enquiries@healthmatterseducation.co.uk Web: www.healthmatterseducation.co.uk

Small Steps to Success believes that children can aspire to be anything they want to be in life with hard work, determination and above all true belief in their abilities. They provide quality workshops for children that will inspire and motivate them to develop a more positive attitude to life and learning, in a bid to make their lives and futures better. Katie Small set up Small Steps to Success to provide children with the inspiration, motivation and encouragement to achieve success in their lives. Research has shown that motivating children at an early age is the best way of having a long lasting effect on the rest of their lives. Schools are the best place to reach all children and help them to make their lives better and to take responsibility for their futures. Katie began her teaching career in a deprived area of Liverpool where she recognised the talent and potential many children have, regardless of their backgrounds. Her passion for positive thinking and teaching has been life long and she has studied the topic for many years. She couldn’t understand why motivational speaking only existed for adults and believed that it could also benefit children and that having more positive children in the world will have positive results for schools, teachers, parents and society.

• Motivating children to believe in themselves and their abilities. • Raise children's aspirations, hopes and dreams so they aim for more out of life. • Teaching children how the power of positive thinking can encourage success. • Building children's confidence and self-esteem. • Encouraging young people to take responsibility for their own lives.

Health and Wellbeing

Small Steps to Success Motivational workshops

Many children live in negative environments which are detrimental to their personal development. Negativity breeds negativity but the same works in reverse in that positivity breeds positivity so Small Steps works to make children more positive and to help them believe in a bright, happy and successful future for themselves. Small Steps works in conjunction with a number of Government Initiatives that seek to provide young people with a sense of purpose, personal resilience and emotional stability. They deliver six age specific workshops which are designed for schools but can also be delivered to any youth group or organisation. Year 6 Workshop (Primary) - Small Step, Giant Leap Helping children cope with the transition process, and working specifically to improve self esteem and confidence. Year 7 Workshop - First Class Helping children cope with their 1st year at high school, and working specifically to improve self esteem and confidence. Year 9 Workshop - Your Life, Your Choice, Your Future Choosing options, helping children make the right decisions. Year 11 Workshop - Recipe for Success Helping children prepare for their exams and to motivate them to achieve more than they thought possible. Year 12/13 Workshops - The World Is Your Oyster Encouraging young adults to see what the world has to offer them and to seize their opportunities. Anti-Bullying Workshop - No Victims, Just Survivors Based on a true story and giving children an insight into what it is like to be bullied and the effect this can have. Suitable for year 5 and above. Small Steps to Success's key aims include:

Key information Works in support of: The Every Child Matters Agenda SEAL Initiatives (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) PSHE and Citizenship Ofsted Evaluation of the Every Child Matters Outcomes Curriculum for Excellence (Scotland) - Four Capacities

Contact details Telephone: 0151 488 0927 Mobile: 0776 451 1293 Email: katie@smallstepstosuccess.co.uk Web: www.smallstepstosuccess.co.uk

Health and Wellbeing

Laughology Enhancing learning Humour and laughter play an important role in the learning process and Laughology offer a range of unique services to schools and other educational establishments, using laughter and humour techniques to enhance learning and teaching skills.

“Humour helps to connect left-brain activities with the right-brain creative side. This connection allows learners to experience a refreshing pause and better absorb the information being presented. Humour results in better information recall and an increase in long term retention”. Todd T Holm PhD ‘Humour and Learning’, December 29, 2004

Their programmes are equally well received by both learners and tutors and Laughology will work with your school to ensure your aims and objectives are met. The Laughology effect is sustainable and keeps on working as teachers can continue to use the techniques and methods to compliment and support their teaching of the curriculum.

Appropriate humour in a learning environment fosters mutual respect, provides commonalities and connections between tutors and learners and can also increase class attendance. Tutors who use strategies that promote the connection between humour and learning provide learners with the most memorable learning experiences. Humour affects learning outcomes, particularly in ‘difficult subjects’. Humour can reduce anxiety and aid self confidence which improves student receptiveness and ultimately has a positive affect on test performance. The area of the brain used for flexible thinking and problem solving is the same area of the brain we use for processing humour and for ‘getting the joke’. By using humour in learning we are accessing and exercising our flexible thinking which encourages development of key learning and thinking skills such as creativity and problem solving. Employers are also looking for more than just technical skills and knowledge of degree discipline. They particularly “value skills such as communication, team working and problem solving. Young people who can demonstrate these skills have a real advantage’. Digby Jones – Director General CBI Humour is a thinking skill. Laughology encourages the qualities and skills needed for success in learning and life and increases awareness of mental and physical health by introducing techniques for positive interaction. Laughology encourages an approach to learning that is safe, fun and engaging. They work with you, so that the events are designed around the needs of your school, but also tailored to the needs and aspirations of each child. Every Child Matters and every child can laugh! Issues and experiences are explored in a fun and creative way which encourages:

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Motivation, learning and retention. Participation and teamwork Emotional intelligence and resilience Creativity and imagination for learning Self esteem and confidence building

Key information Proven educational model Individual, class or whole school approach Flexible session design and bespoke packages Single session or structured courses Benefits for pupils and teachers and school

Contact details Laughology, Gostin Building , 32–36 Hanover Street Liverpool L1 4LN Telephone: 0844 800 1701 Email: info@laughology.com Website: www.laughology.co.uk

Community Cohesion Creativity in Education Football in Education CPD Provision Teachers notes Vocational packs Online resources

Educational Resources and Teacher Training

“I go to a different after-school club every day and I’ve now got lots of friends from other classes.”

Educational Resources and Teacher Training

SW Associates Personal development SW Associates can help staff and pupils realise their potential through a range of personal development activities. Sylvia Walker, Director, Sylvia Walker says “We tailor our approach to the needs of the individual school. This can involve1 to 1 work, workshops for staff or pupils or conducting a school audit.

“Our goals can only be reached, through the vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” Pablo Picasso

Realising our potential through: 1. Careers Education and Guidance 2. Staff development 3. Workshops 4. Personal coaching 5. Auditing and action planning Sylvia has more than 20 years experience of working with schools across Merseyside. She is a qualified Careers Adviser, trainer, manager and Master Coach having been trained in Accelerated Learning and Personal Performance Coaching. She has extensive networks in the field of Careers Education and Guidance (CEG) and in the business world. She says “When I left school, there were lots of jobs to choose from and I expected to have a career for life. Young people today can no longer expect to have a single ‘career’. Instead they need to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will equip them to navigate the world of work, make progress and manage a series of transitions throughout their life”. These can be developed through an effective Careers Education programme which provides access to up to date, impartial Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). "A whole school approach to IAG is vital: supporting young people to make decisions that will impact on their later learning and career options has to be central to a school's mission." (David Lammy, Minister for Skills April 2009)

Key information Enhanced CRB check Qualified in: Careers Education and Guidance, Training, Personal Performance Coaching and Management 20 years experience working with schools Extensive networks to support PSHE

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Sylvia is currently working with a number of secondary schools to help them implement the national standards for Young People’s Information Advice and Guidance (IAG). SW Associates 78

welcome the opportunity to discuss any aspect of their work with you, just email or give Sylvia a call on 0151 427 2268.

Contact: Sylvia Walker Telephone: 0151 427 2268 or 07595 308 048 Email: sylviawalker@btopenworld.com

The Centre for Urban Education are a pioneering Centre within the Institute of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. They are a cross-disciplinary team of specialists from education, research, youth and community development, teaching and training.

They work with children, young people and their families, and the professionals concerned with their education and care, in urban contexts, in Greater Manchester and nationally. They draw on their extensive experience in teacher and community education, partnership working with Local Authorities, Higher Education, and management of public- sector programmes and projects. Their vision is to become a leading international centre for learning in urban environments: • Supporting change and innovation in schools and communities • Developing professionals to support the creativity and success of learners • Networking and disseminating practice regionally, nationally and internationally. • Linking research to practice, providing evidence to influence policy and practice They bring together research, policy and practice to have a direct impact on all those working with children and young people in urban settings.

Educational Resources and Teacher Training

The Centre for Urban Education

They provide opportunities in partnership with Local Authorities, businesses and government-funded bodies; and with a wide network of local and international partner schools, colleges and universities. They offer resources for urban learners and professionals and provide bespoke consultancy and project management services. They specialise in developing and delivering innovative and creative learning programmes that: • raise the aspiration and achievement of children, young people and families • develop professionals and leaders to support urban learners • unlock the assets of the urban environment The Centre for Urban Education promotes an assets-based approach to the opportunities and challenges of living and learning in urban areas. Greater Manchester is rich in historical, cultural, creative and community diversity. By drawing upon the value of this diversity, making partnerships and connections their programmes transform the individual, and release the capacity of communities. Their work is multi-disciplinary, working across the university’s faculties and with external partners, to combine academic, educational, and creative expertise; enabling shared and multiprofessional learning, creating new approaches, and applying knowledge to address the current challenges in urban education. Their work is based on real life practice, and the processes, impacts and outcomes are evidenced, so that others can share successful approaches and solutions. They engage young people as co-constructors of learning, so that they are actively involved in leading and shaping programmes; and able to develop life-long learning skills to support them in their future work and life.

Key information Whole School Change Children's Workforce Development Bespoke Programmes Assets-based approach Urban Learner Resources

Contact details Centre for Urban Education, Institute of Education Manchester Metropolitan University, 799 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury Manchester M20 2RR Telephone: +44(0)161 247 2406 Email: cue@mmu.ac.uk Web: www.mmu.ac.uk/cue

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Headon Ltd Interactive educational resource materials Headon Ltd are specialists suppliers of interactive educational resource materials including visual teaching aids, interactive learning materials and teacher lesson plans. The company was established in response to the growing need for visual resources to engage young people in talking about health issues and other sensitive subjects. • They are durable, long lasting and cost-effective.

“I use Headon resources every week in my teaching to deliver Personal, Social and Health Education in an interactive way that really engages the students. The clear, visual style helps those students who have communication difficulties and the easy to write surfaces encourage the development of Literacy skills. The resources are an excellent teaching tool to assess student's knowledge, teach new information and to evaluate what has been learnt and they suit my need for an effective way to teach about issues around sex and drugs education.” Linda Otten, Piper Hill High School, Manchester

Pupils love Headon products because... • They bring lessons to life in the fun and informal way they approach issues affecting young people • They stimulate group interaction and encourage selfexpression and enthusiasm • They remove the fear and embarrassment some children feel when discussing sensitive issues such as sex education, personal relationships, bullying and so on • They can enjoy, learn and understand issues more easily using memorable visual images in a relaxed and informal way. Headon are constantly adding exciting new resources to their repertoire and are currently developing a ‘religions of the world’ board and also making additions to their ‘sex and relationships’ range and remain one of the most trusted suppliers of interactive educational resources in the UK.

Their resources are used in schools and other establishments throughout the UK and are a huge success because they appeal to children and young people and also to teachers who appreciate such versatile teaching aids and accompanying lesson plans. Over a ten year period they have developed some of the most innovative and exciting learning materials on the market including visual teaching aids and teacher lesson plans. By combining creative flair with emotional and intellectual insight, the Headon product range has proven highly successful on a practical, everyday level with pupils of all ages and abilities. At the heart of their product range are large, colourful laminated boards for visual teaching aids or to use with teacher lesson plans. Their write-on/wipe-off facility gives teachers and pupils endless opportunities for classroom participation, interaction and discussion. The interactive learning materials are used with a growing range of accessory packs, visual teaching aids and teacher lesson plans to help create lively classroom situations where key issues relating to child development are addressed with a sense of empathy and fun. Teachers love Headon products because...

• The visual teaching aids and teacher lesson plans can be used to provide visual back-up for the National Curriculum and other teaching programmes • They are flexible for use with a variety of subjects • They appeal to children of all ages and abilities, even those who wouldn't normally speak up during lessons

Key information Telephone Support Consultancy and Training Training workshops to demonstrate materials One to one or groups visits

Contact details Headon Ltd, P.0 Box 171, Manchester M21 7ZP Telephone/Fax: 0161 998 8877 Email: sales@headonltd.co.uk Web: www.headonltd.co.uk

Development Education Project (DEP) provides inspirational training and resources which support and enhance the national curriculum in all subjects, as well as areas like sustainable development, emotional literacy, global citizenship, Every Child Matters outcomes, cross curricular dimensions and community cohesion. DEP has built a body of knowledge and experience through running development education projects, producing award winning teaching materials and developing training using innovative methodologies. Based in Manchester, with a Greater Manchester remit, DEP's specialist and experienced team provide Continuing Professional Development training, for example our climate change MA module.

“You have shown us that our pupils can take responsibility and learn in different ways.” Deputy Headteacher, Manchester

“[This training] has opened my eyes to a lot of new classroom techniques.” Primary teacher, Manchester TRAINING DEP offer training as a set programme and bespoke to clients' needs: workshops, INSETs, conferences or whole day simulations that link to every curriculum subject, while also promoting initiatives like Every Child Matters, speaking and listening, excellence and enjoyment, transition and more. Sessions cover ...

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Development Education Project (DEP)

Community cohesion - DEP trains teachers in methodologies such as Philosophy for Children and Open Space for Dialogue and Enquiry, which help to create a safe environment for dealing with sensitive and controversial issues. For example, DEP is working at present with a local authority on the DCSF Safer Schools strategy. Creativity and innovation in the curriculum - DEP support your curriculum planning in a number of ways, including incorporation of cross curriculum dimensions, as well as fulfilling the requirements of Every Child Matters. Sustainable Schools - Government states that all schools should be Sustainable Schools by 2020. DEP manages the North West Sustainable Schools network programme on behalf of Government Office North West. Games we play - a fun way to encourage intercultural understanding and social inclusion. The approach enables children to explore their cultural communities' similarities and differences through an educational and creative play process. DEP developed the Games we play teaching pack, available online from our website. Simulation games - the Earth Summit day and the Trading Game day allow students to organise a 'World Leaders' Meeting', or experience the effects of the way global trade works. The above is a selection of the training DEP offer. For more information please see the website: www.dep.org.uk

“The Earth Summit was the best day I've had in school yet." Pupil, Year 9, Wigan

Key information All staff have enhanced CRB Teaching resources available from online bookshop Global dimension embedded in all work Bespoke training for schools CPD opportunities

Contact details DEP, Laurel Cottage, 799 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 2RR Telephone: 0161 921 8020 Email: info@dep.org.uk Web: www.dep.org.uk

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CapeUK Professional Learning Community cohesion CapeUK provides bespoke professional learning programmes for individual school and clusters of schools. They use creative approaches to explore identity and diversity and address leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum and relationships with the wider community.

“We were really privileged to attend. The practical activities made me think about the theory. I refined what I understood by community cohesion and what I want for our kids, at our school.” Pikes Lane Community Primary School, Bolton “Now community cohesion is on the school agenda – it’s in the school development plan and part of our way of thinking.” St. Bede’s R.C Junior School, Halton

CapeUK provides a range of professional development programmes for school that make a lasting difference. The organisation has more than ten years experience of working in partnership with schools to effect change. CapeUK professional development programmes have a sustained impact because they: • Actively engage all participants in enquiry based learning • Respond to the context of each school • Are informed by research yet rooted in real school practices Participants collaborate in activities that foster understandings of identity and diversity and of the potential contribution of schools to promoting community cohesion. They are then supported by a mentor to make and review a change to their school’s community cohesion practice. Other professional learning programmes available from CapeUK include: • • • • • • •

Re-thinking your curriculum Learner voice Learning outside the classroom Engaging parents Personal, learning and thinking skills (secondary) Essential skills for learning and life (primary) Creativity in teaching & learning, curriculum and leadership

CapeUK is an independent not-for-profit research and development agency enabling young people, and those who work with them, to develop the skills that are needed in our fast changing world. They work with schools, informal learning providers, universities and community organisations on both professional learning for staff and creative learning programmes for young people – often linking the two. From their offices in Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield, they also provide research and consultancy services to a range of regional and national organisations. CapeUK is currently Creativity Adviser to the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Key information Community Cohesion programmes Creative Professional Learning Qualified and Experienced Providers Flexible bespoke packages

Contact details CapeUK Manchester Office, Unit 231, Ducie House, Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JW Telephone: 0161 237 9590 Fax: 0161 237 1250 Web: www.capeuk.org

Illumination Educational Software has developed a regularly updated online resource on genetics called Gene Journey. The site includes an extensive video library which provides a rich resource to stimulate debate on issues which will affect all our lives. On offer is a range of workshops which use Gene Journey and innovative software they have designed specifically for debates.

“I enjoyed using the Virtual Lab in class; it was fun being told what to do by my friends if I got stuck. I would also like to use it at home where I can work at my own pace.” GCSE Biology Student at Wirral County Grammar School for Boys “We think it is brilliant...It is the best resource we have seen for the teaching of these topics.” Marlene Griffin, Head of Biology, Hitchin High School.

Gene Journey includes video, animation and a variety of interactive tasks. It is being used by a wide range of students studying genetics at school, college and university – from GCSE and A-level biology students to nursing and biological science undergraduates. Gene Journey can be used in class as a group activity or students can work at their own pace either in a computer suite or from home.

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Gene Journey Supporting biology and ethics

Many of the tasks work extremely well with an interactive whiteboard. The aim of ‘Chromosome Challenge’ is to identify all the human chromosomes. Oliver, a GSCE Biology Student, from St Anselm’s Catholic College comments: “Really interesting, a great way to learn and much better than the way we did it in class when we had to cut out the chromosomes and stick them in a book”. The site also includes an innovative virtual cytogenetics lab allowing students to carry out a series of interactive tasks, based on how samples of amniotic fluid are analysed in a real laboratory. Tasks include tissue culture and analysing a PCR sample; the experience provides a genuine feel for what it is like to work in a lab. Gene Journey includes video clips of people whose work involves genetics, as well as people affected by genetic conditions. For example, Nobel Prize winner, John Sulston, who played a leading role in the Human Genome Project, discusses the ethics of patenting genes. As well as providing an invaluable interactive educational resource, the site aims to empower young people to play an active part in the debate on how genetics should impact on all our lives now and in the future. For a free trial of Gene Journey or to enquire about workshops visit www.illumination-ed.co.uk.

Key information Downloadable resources Outreach workshops Suitable for year 9 upwards For a free trial visit: www.illumination-ed.co.uk

Contact details Contact: Dr Tina Read Telephone: 0151 522 0356 or 07910 410072 Email: tina@illumination-ed.co.uk Web: www.illumination-ed.co.uk

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Ding Ding! Public Transport Awareness The journey to and from school is an integral part of the day for pupils and teachers and for many it would not be possible without public transport. Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) has devised an innovative website to educate younger pupils about the importance of public transport and remove the stigma that it sometimes carries.

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GMPTE understand the importance of education and much of the content, such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Traffic Surveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can be expanded into lessons beyond the IT room and GMPTE can provide lesson plans to facilitate this. It can also be used as part of homebased learning between parents and their children. The siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to promote public transport and safety but it also has relevance across the curriculum, encouraging pupils to take a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;journey around townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and develop other key skills through game play along the way. Games like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Driver?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; enhance memory function while â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Destination Display and Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will utilise artistic skills, allowing them to design transport tickets. The site even has a Library that recommends a range of books from picture books to fiction for older children on the theme of transport. Pupils are also invited to get involved and suggest books for others to read or to write and submit their own reviews. Ding Ding! is funded by GMPTE

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its value in our society. Perhaps, now the journey wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem as long!

Key information Award Winning Online Resource Promoting Public Transport Benefits Cross Curriculum Support Engaging Interactive Gaming Content Safe Secure Access and Content

Contact details Ding Ding c/o Stardotstar Limited, 47 Newton Street The Northern Quarter, Manchester M1 1FT Contact: Gez O'Brien at Stardotstar Telephone: 0161 236 9740 Web: www.dingding.org.uk

The Manchester United Museum offers a range of education programmes for local school students. They cater for all ages from primary school up to further and higher education students and have designed a range of workshops, tours, Q&A sessions and presentations to provide an exciting and engaging stimulus for learning.

“I found the opportunity to visit Old Trafford educational, stimulating and inspirational to the students. The day was very well organised, incorporating a balance between tours around the stadium and museum, educational workshops and an opportunity to try on memorabilia from some of the world’s most famous footballers. All the students thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Theatre of Dreams and this was reflected through some excellent classroom work using the follow-up lesson plans. The whole experience was a positive and motivational one which I would recommend to others.” Robert Fox, Year 5 Teacher, Summerville Primary School, Salford

Marketing, Club History, Customer Service, Staff Training & Employment. Education sessions operate in both the mornings and afternoons and the Museum can cater for up to four groups per day, with a maximum of 40 students per group. All timings are flexible and subject to change and sessions can be adapted or designed to suit your class requirements.

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Manchester United Educational skills and training

For Primary School students the interactive educational workshops have been developed around the history of the world famous football club and are conducted within its award winning Museum. The unique programme incorporates a visit to the Museum and a behind-the-scenes stadium tour. The Museum adds a new dimension to the learning process and allows pupils to get even closer to the subject matter. Blending historical exhibits with state-of-the-art interaction brings the displays to life and creates a unique learning environment. Available workshops include, Journalistic Writing, Poetry, Recount Writing, Persuasive Writing, Biographical Writing, Data Handling, Keeping Healthy, Communities, Leadership, Rules & Responsibilities, Living in a Diverse World, World War 2, 1960s (George Best). All workshops link in with the National Curriculum and New Framework and with advance notice the education team can formulate a programme for almost any subject area. A typical session involves a tour of Old Trafford, two interactive education sessions and time for individual learning within the Museum. A minimum of four follow-up, curriculum integrated, lesson plans are also provided to teachers for continued learning, back at school following the visit to the “Theatre of Dreams”. The programmes have been written by the Museum & Tour Curriculum Manager, Laura Flint QTS and involve a variety of activities designed to provide a stimulus for learning. The Museum also provides presentations and Q&A sessions for KS3, KS4, Further and Higher Education students on a range of subjects, including Leisure & Tourism, Fitness & Nutrition, IT, Health & Safety, Business, Finance, World Sport & Community,

Key information Primary School up to Further and Higher Education A range of education programmes A blend of historic exhibits with state-of-the-art interaction A unique learning environment

Contact details Manchester United Education, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 ORA Telephone: 0161 868 8637 Email: education@manutd.co.uk Web: www.manutd.com

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Places Matter! Architectural activities Places Matter! Education works across the Northwest to engage young people, between the ages of 14 and 19 in architecture and the built environment. They offer young people the opportunity to learn the value of good design and increase their understanding of the impact of Design and Built Environment on society while also raising awareness of potential career opportunities.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The programme of CPD set out is excellent and will help in our delivery no end.â&#x20AC;? Liverpool College

In partnership with Urbis, Places Matter! is delivering the Northwest component of the national Architecture for Everyone campaign which aims to engage young people from inner-city Manchester and Liverpool who have an interest in architecture. A series of intensive, exciting workshops will give them an insight into the value of the built environment and the skills to help them pursue a career in the sector. The project hopes to identify and support emerging architectural talent amongst groups traditionally excluded from entering the profession, in particular young people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and socially excluded communities.

Key stages 4&5 CPD/Workshop opportunities Bespoke course available Links to National Curriculum Extensive networks with Built Environment professionals

Places Matter!, The Tea Factory, 82 Wood Street Liverpool L1 4DQ Telephone: 0151 703 0135 Email: Jo.Harrop@placesmatter.co.uk Web: www.placesmatter.co.uk

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Storytelling is undergoing a huge revival as a teaching tool. It is one of the most creative ways into reading and writing and is very relevant to learning today because it encourages the development of emotional intelligence, cultural awareness and social inclusion. Storytelling also puts young people in touch with their emotions and develops empathy and rapport. Workshop Objectives

“Stimulating session offering lots of ideas for activities with all my students with strategies for encouraging reluctant learners.” Mary Bradshaw, Lecturer, Basingstoke College of Technology “The idea is to be empowered – the materials provide you with a starting point.” Jan Nicholson, Surestart Librarian, Derbyshire County Council “Inspiring, motivating and different." Sarah Upton, Senior Development Officer / Tutor RMBC Skills for Life, RMBC

• To develop an appreciation of storytelling when used as a teaching tool. • To experience first- hand the power of storytelling and practical tips on gaining and holding the attention of learners • To introduce skills to increase empathy and rapport • To develop skills in locating stories with relevant themes • To develop an appreciation of the value of storytelling and using it effectively in the classroom • To develop an understanding of the value of storytelling as an empathetic approach • To develop an appreciation of using community resources • To gain practical advice on how to get support from parents.

“Really captured me, inspired and enthused me.” Ann Lloyd, Business Development Manager, Working Links

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Rona Barbour Storytelling as a teaching tool

The Power of Storytelling as a Teaching Tool is a suite of resources created by Rona Barbour designed and developed specifically for practitioners in education to introduce storytelling into sessions to influence learners and improve their creativity and imagination. It is an established fact that fewer young people read these days. The storytelling course delivers a teaching resource which gives teachers an ideal opportunity to introduce learners to a range of reading experiences. The wide variety of material made available in this course means that something appropriate and engaging can be found for all learners, opening up to them the opportunity to read for pleasure which in turn, increases their learning potential. The storytelling courses have been validated as a CPD unit and have been especially tailored to help engage with the storytelling resources in a stimulating and interactive environment. The workshop will provide a series of activities drawing attention to the importance of storytelling as a teaching method and ways in which storytelling can be used to engage the pupils,

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The workshop is delivered by Rona a professional storyteller, who will interject with stories, to motivate, inspire and enthuse! Participants will use lesson plans including copies of stories that can be used and details of how to access more. Training Days will be of particular interest to practitioners in all aspects of the teaching profession as storytelling has applications for all key stages, abilities and ages in schools and the wider community.

Contact details

CPD validated course 20yrs+ experience Niace approved consultant Enhanced CRB clearance Member of Equity

Telephone: 07817 681719 Email: ronabarbour41@hotmail.com Web: www.thestoryteller.co.uk

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Integrate Education have also been engaged in consultation work with schools to examine areas such as curriculum development, creative curriculum, dramatic enquiry,

Key information Bespoke INSET packages Specialist discipline workshops Consultation and project management services Cross curriculum support Qualified, Experienced Practitioners

Contact details Integrate Education, Chorley Mill, 1 West Street Leek , Staffordshire ST13 8AF Telephone: 07976 406677 Email: info@integrate-education.co.uk Web: www.integrate-education.co.uk

At its simplest, Learning Outside the Classroom involves young people moving outside their immediate and accustomed environment to learn from first-hand experiences. Wherever young people learn, from the ages of 0 to 19, learning outside the classroom has a part to play as an integral element in that learning. All young people should experience learning outside the classroom and its benefits as a central aspect of the learning experience, the curriculum and the courses they are engaged with. By stepping outside the classroom the opportunity exists to transform learning and raise achievement. Learning Outside the Classroom allows participants to learn in context, to learn by practical engagement, and to learn by personal discovery. Students can master new skills, work collaboratively with others and develop a better sense of themselves and their potential. There really is no limit to where Learning Outside the Classroom can take place. Give it a try! Photograph courtesy of Martin Mere Wetland Centre

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Learning Outside the Classroom

Habitats (e.g. a school playing field, hedge, meadow or pond), school garden or growing area, outdoor classroom, storytelling area, adventure play equipment and climbing/traversing walls, woodland.

Outside school Park or woodland, high street, city farm, community garden or allotment, garden centre, library, historic and contemporary buildings, arts venues. Botanic parks and gardens, country parks, places of worship, museums and heritage sites, theatre, adventure activity centres, nature reserves, science and discovery centres, zoos and aquaria. The aim is not only to make clear that learning outside the classroom has significant learning benefits for participants but also to explore how it can be successfully delivered so that more young people develop their knowledge, understanding and skills beyond the classroom walls. Read about the Learning Outside The Classroom Quality Badge over the page.

Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto Since its launch in November 2006, more than 1588 organisations and individuals have signed up in support of the Manifesto for Learning Outside the Classroom vision and aims. The Manifesto leaflet explains more about the aims of Learning Outside the Classroom, along with some examples of good practice, and is available to downloaded for free at their website at www.lotc.org.uk.

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Learning opportunities down on the farm Farms are as varied as the food we eat and provide opportunities for learning both in a formal context and by enhancing the social and emotional aspects of development. They may focus on livestock or arable production, or a combination, and be self-contained units or part of huge estates. There are a number that have developed as community and city farms which may be working farms, or smaller organisations that form a part of a community which can be visited by schools. Every aspect of a farm visit gives opportunities for direct and indirect learning, by experiencing the unique sights, sounds and smells. A farm visit gives young people the opportunity to understand where the food we eat comes from, and an understanding of how food production affects the countryside. Farms offer many unique learning opportunities, from the power of simple first-hand experiences, such as witnessing the birth of a lamb in spring or walking through a field of wheat which stretches to the horizon, to getting to grips with microbes in action in a dairy as milk turns into cheese or getting a glimpse into the many varied careers involved in keeping the countryside flourishing. A farm visit might focus on: ‘from field to plate’ — the journey made in the production of one food item such as milk, wheat or potatoes the impact on the landscape of farming operations the people and the diversity of farming careers — farm technology farming methods, perhaps comparing organic with conventional farming the natural environment geography and map work

Learning support Many farms provide learning materials they have produced to support your visit wether in the form of worksheets or activities to be carried out during the visit or on return to the classroom. Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) offers access to resources through its website and its network of regional education coordinators. It also provides signposts to many different organisations who offer support both in terms of resources to support your visit and other possible visits by people to the school or setting. FACE aim to educate children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside. There is widespread concern about the way children, young people, and their families, have become disassociated from where their food comes from and don’t know what is required for a healthy diet and lifestyle. They are also unaware of the many opportunities in the countryside for leisure and social activities, and for employment. FACE aims to meet these educational needs by working with their members and partners to promote visits to farms, and to provide easy access to a wide range of high-quality educational resources and activities to complement both schoolbased studies and outdoor visits. 90

Their work with schools and young people is highly successful because of the immediate and widespread benefits of visits to the

outdoors, and of using food, farming and the countryside to support many aspects of the curriculum and by doing so they aim to:• stimulate interest and excitement;• link to all aspects and stages of the school curriculum;• allow pupils to see rural activities such as food production first-hand;• introduce pupils to a host of leisure activities in the countryside;• introduce pupils to rural career opportunities and the world of work. FACE works with pupils and teachers and provides a one-stop enquiry service, curriculum resources, Regional Education Coordinators, links with farmers and the rural industries and training for teachers. They also provide workshops for farmers and seminars, support and advice, alongside an accreditation system for countryside visits while also forging links between schools and farms. For more details of how your school can maximise the learning potential of the countryside or how FACE can assist with your school’s farm visits see the website www.face-online.org.uk.

More and more schools are discovering the educational benefits that can be gained from involvement with school radio projects. Radio allows students to express, explore and communicate. It enables learning in an inclusive environment and above all it is tremendous fun! Radio can help students of all ages, regardless of their abilities or attainment level.

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Schools have used BBC Radio education resources for many years. BBC School Radio provides programmes to support teaching across a wide range of primary curriculum areas. The programmes offer a flexible, convenient resource with learning outcomes which carefully target curriculum objectives. They offer complete, interactive, ready-to-use sessions intended to inspire and motivate pupils. Most BBC School Radio programmes are supported by online Teacher's Notes which are free and simple to download and will include details of songs, poems, music and other material used within the programmes guidance on how programmes link to the curriculum lesson plans and other suggestions for integrating the programmes into your classroom work a comprehensive range of follow-up activities to support work in a variety of curriculum areas. School Radio programmes are available for schools in the UK to order on pre-recorded CDs. Each series offers a complete term's worth of material, available before the beginning of each term to enable lesson planning. Programmes are also available on demand via internet for 7 days after broadcast or they can be recorded during transmission. In addition to broadcast radio resources many schools are benefitting from setting up their own in school radio stations. Companies are springing up who can facilitate the creation of a radio station in school. This involves a consultation and installation

of equipment, industry standard software, training and support packages which will allow pupils to operate their own in school radio, create and broadcast content. The applications for radio in school are extensive and cover many curriculum subjects. It allows teachers to be creative during their lesson plans to fully utilise this powerful tool. Equally, it is a powerful tool with a uniquely engaging presence that adds a new dimension to learning, inspires participation and gets pupils enthused about learning. Covers curriculum areas ICT Applications of Literacy Framework: communication, language and listening. Every Child Matters/Community links. Collaborative and autonomous learning. Up-to-date VLE podcast/radio-feed creation. Transition agenda. Citizenship, PSE, Learning for Life and Work. Enterprise in Education. Public speaking skills and pupil confidence. Another option is subscription to an online radio resource where schools can create an online account and use a virtual studio to create, record and store content which can be broadcast as a blog and accessed by anyone with a computer, in school or from home. With so much professional help and advice available, and with a variety of cost effective alternatives on the market it has never been easier for schools to get involved with school radio and add this powerful resource to the curriculum.

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The Government wants every school to be a sustainable school by 2020. The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) launched their Sustainable Schools Framework in 2006 when the Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP set out challenging long-term aspirations for schools to mainstream learning about sustainable development issues and sustainable practices into everyday school life. Eco-Schools is an international award programme guiding schools on their sustainable journey and providing a framework to help embed these principles into the heart of school life. It is one of five environmental education programmes run internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). In addition to EcoSchools, FEE runs Green Key, Young Reporters for the Environment, Blue Flag and Learning about Forests. There are 46 countries around the world running the Eco-Schools programme which links more than 40,000 schools around the world. It is now easy for Eco-Schools across the world to get in touch and explore ways of working together on environmental issues. Visit www.eco-schools.net where you will find instructions on how to register your school and carry out a search. After finding an EcoSchool that matches your criteria, you can then contact the ‘match’ school by post, telephone or email! Joining the Eco-Schools programme is free and it makes tackling sustainable issues manageable and easy for all schools, whether they are children’s centres, nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools or schools with special status. Once registered, schools follow a simple seven-step process which helps them to address a variety of environmental themes, ranging from litter and waste to healthy living and biodiversity. Children are the driving force behind Eco-Schools – they lead the eco-committee and help carry out an audit to assess the environmental performance of their school. Through consultation with the rest of the school and the wider community it is the pupils that decide which environmental themes they want to address and how they are going to achieve them. Measuring and monitoring is an integral part of the Eco-Schools programme, providing schools with all the evidence they need to really shout about their environmental success.

Schools work towards gaining one of three awards – Bronze, Silver or the prestigious Green Flag award, which symbolises excellence in the field of environmental activity. Bronze and Silver are both self accredited through the website and Green Flag is externally assessed by ENCAMS.

The Eco-Schools Programme is focused around nine key environmental topics: Water Learning how to conserve and reduce consumption Biodiversity School grounds provide an ideal opportunity to introduce children to the natural environment and to biodiversity in a practical way Energy All Eco-Schools must carry out an energy audit as part of their Environmental Review and set targets for reducing energy use through their Action Plan Global Perspectives Eco-Schools offers schools ways of obtaining global perspective with a school link or an international project on environmental issues Healthy Living Schools are key to promoting the health and well-being of young people and the wider community through Litter Many Eco-Schools choose to tackle litter as one of their first priorities following their Environmental Review School Grounds should be developed to satisfy educational and recreational requirements Transport Developing sustainable transport methods to reduce fuel consumption, pollution and car use. This includes cycling, rail, bus or walking Waste Developing policies to reduce, re use and recycle materials

However, by adopting the flexible framework of Eco-Schools and following its seven-step process, your school will also be addressing the following national initiatives: Sustainable Schools Strategy The Sustainable Schools Strategy highlights eight key doorways or areas where schools can become more sustainable. Healthy Schools promotes the health and well-being of pupils and staff through a well planned, taught curriculum in a physical and emotional environment that promotes learning and healthy lifestyle choices. International School Award support Eco-Schools linking with schools overseas as part of their Global Gateway and International Schools Award. ASDAN Awards The first nationally recognised qualification in sustainability for students in secondary schools. Every Child Matters to ensure every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, has the support they need to be healthy; stay safe; enjoy and achieve; make a positive contribution; and achieve economic well-being. Learning Outside The Classroom Often it is outside the classroom that children have their most memorable learning experiences.

Beswyke Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sustainable school building The new MGS Junior School, Beswyke Lodge, opened its doors to pupils for the first time in September 2008. It is a perfect example of a sustainable building and received a prestigious Green Apple Award for its construction and design. The Green Apple awards are given by The Green Organisation, an independent group dedicated to promoting the positive side of environmental endeavour and recognising the benefits of environmental best practice. Beswyke Lodge incorporates south facing classrooms and daylight dimming lighting, condensing boilers and a heat recovery system. It was built from sustainable materials with features designed to maximise daylight, reduce U values, ensure passive solar gain, provide natural ventilation. The building has proved a great success in achieving its aims, to provide a secure and friendly environment,and an energy efficient solution with a sustainable design. Head of The Manchester Grammar School Junior Section Linda Hamilton said: It is a pleasure to work in a building that provides an object lesson in conservation. We aim to ensure that our boys fully appreciate the importance of preserving the world around them and Bexwyke Lodge is a fine example of an imaginative and intelligent approach to an environmentally friendly building.

North West Sustainable Schools The National Framework for Sustainable Schools was created as a means to engage and assist all schools in addressing the issues of sustainable development and to encourage education for sustainable development (ESD) to be embedded in schools. The framework is made up of 8 Doorways:

Food and drink Traffic and travel Energy and water Buildings and grounds Local well-being Waste and sustainable procurement Inclusion and participation

These can be summarised as 'Care for self, care for others and care for the environment' and has three cross-cutting themes, Campus, Community and Curriculum. This encourages schools to engage leadership, teaching and non teaching staff, young people and the local community in the agenda.

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Eco-Schools, Healthy Schools and International School Awards are just some of the environmental award schemes on offer to schools. Sometimes it can be a little confusing as to how they all fit together, and the challenge is for schools to integrate the programmes on offer in a way which underpins the school ethos or climate for learning. There is no right or wrong way to do this as it will depend upon the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual circumstances and the interests and passions of the school leadership, staff, parents and of course pupils.

North West Sustainable Schools DCSF released funds to the regions in 2007 to raise awareness of Sustainable Schools: the north west chose to create a full time post to promote the agenda with schools and Local Authorities (LAs), to create networks in the sub-regions to share good practice, run training around each doorway with those able to effect change, and to support LA engagement. There has been training for school management including bursars, a governors' conference working in partnership with NWCOGs and work has been undertaken with networks such as extended schools, the Diocese, and other relevant networks. Our main objectives have been to connect with and try to support existing ESD networks across the region and, where there were none, to develop them, and to ensure that existing networks working with schools are aware of the agenda. Activities North West Sustainable Schools brought together environmental education officers and ESD practitioners from across the ten Greater Manchester LAs to collaborate and run a Sustainable Schools conference. This event brought schools together from across the sub-region to learn from each other and share their best practice. It has also initiated a Greater Manchester network of expertise. 2009-2011 In 2009, objectives have slightly shifted with more emphasis on engaging LAs in a wider process. Embedding the National Framework for Sustainable Schools is an excellent means for LAs to address a multitude of agendas: not only does it focus on environmental sustainability, but it creates tangible links for the Children and Young People directorates. Furthermore, it helps build stronger and safer communities, has inclusion, health and well-being as core drivers, is proven to aid school attendance and levels of achievement, and has huge potential to drive forward CO2 savings. Added to this LAs are discovering that schools emit between 50-60% of the carbon for which they are responsible and, with schools being a part of the Carbon Reduction Commitment, it is imperative that schools become communities of good practice around energy use and energy efficiency. Consequently, North West Sustainable Schools is encouraging LAs to baseline and work with this agenda in an internal, cross-directorate manner to ensure that LA services not only understand the issues but can help schools deliver the agenda with greater ease.

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On board CCTV for Manchester school bus fleet The yellow school bus service in Greater Manchester is being equipped with TransVu Express DVR systems for incident management and in order to control anti-social behaviour.

“If there are any incidents on board the buses, video footage can be downloaded and examined.”

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) who was seeking to upgrade the on-board CCTV systems for its Yellow School Bus services has opted for the latest, state-of-the-art technology, from AD Mobile – part of AD Group in the form of the TransVu Express mobile DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Vehicles currently having the new systems installed are Irisbus Scolabuses which are procured by GMPTE and operated as part of its contracts with local operators.

In the case of the GMPTE project, the supplying dealer for the TransVu and TransVu Express is Millennium CCTV. Run by Managing Director Penny Chatburn who has been involved in static security monitoring systems, especially in the education and construction sectors, for over 30 years, Millennium’s move into mobile systems is a relatively new venture.

GMPTE’s Customised Services Officer, Gary Young, has responsibility for all of the organisation’s vehicles – in terms of specification, design, repair and maintenance. He said: “GMPTE started Yellow School Bus operations in 2003 and from the beginning CCTV formed an integral part of the package. The key benefit we get from CCTV is in controlling anti-social behaviour and incident management.

Penny Chatburn said: “GMPTE contacted me about supplying a more technically advanced system with improved reliability. Between 12-18 months ago we settled on AD Group as the system supplier. We particularly liked the fact that they were a UKheadquartered provider and, crucially, we had been a long term advocate of CCTV solutions from their subsidiaries - most notably Dedicated Micros.

“GMPTE operates a scheme where pupils, operators and the schools are all signed up to a code of conduct. As part of the scheme, vehicles have a dedicated driver and pupils are allocated passes and choose a specific seat on the bus. Vehicles are fully accessible and all-age seat belts are fitted for passenger safety.

“When it comes to CCTV on the move we are now working directly with a new arm of the company, called AD Mobile, which has been formed to deal with on-vehicle CCTV and other data collection and monitoring equipment. This includes the ability to gain driver and vehicle performance, CO2 emissions, fuel consumption and vehicle location.

The yellow school bus service in Greater Manchester is being equipped with TransVu Express DVR systems for incident management and in order to control anti-social behaviour

“If there are any incidents on board the buses, video footage can be downloaded and examined. We have found the CCTV systems extremely helpful for clarifying disputes and influencing behaviour. “As part of the ongoing development of our Yellow School Bus scheme we are looking to adopt more modern CCTV systems using improved technology. In practice, we found physically downloading the recordings was fraught with problems – not least of these was having the vehicle in the right place when we needed to retrieve the data. The latest Wi-Fi systems are proving far more reliable and with automatic wireless downloading as the vehicle enters the depot, there is no effort required. “We are currently upgrading our existing CCTV systems because of the additional benefits of wireless download, improved reliability, and the opportunity to integrate with other on-bus systems that will give us more information on vehicle performance, driving standards and revenue protection.”

Manager Bill Flanagan and After Sales Business Development Manager Tony Donnelly.

The CCTV systems are installed by Iveco specialist Walton Summit Truck Centre at Bamber Bridge. This organisation has developed a reputation for being extremely capable when it comes to dealing with any issues regarding Irisbus vehicles – thanks to Project

“GMPTE eventually settled on a six-camera system and the compact TransVu Express Digital Video and data recorder unit. They can be fitted with up to eight cameras if necessary, but we felt six was appropriate for this application. One looks forwards, another to rear, which also acts as a reversing camera, one monitors any ticketing transactions, one covers the entrance steps and the other two can see all passenger activity in the saloon.” The TransVu Express selected in this case has sufficient space to record digital data for up to one month’s normal operation. Looking at the installation process, Bill Flanagan from Walton Summit Truck Centre said: “We found the TransVu unit’s compact size a real bonus. It has also proved extremely rugged and reliable. “One of our problems has always been the size of some digital recording units and finding somewhere convenient to install them safely. We’ve worked very closely with Irisbus and bodybuilder Vehixel on this project and we’ve managed to get them on side. Under the present five-year contract with GMPTE, the company has installed TransVu systems on eight vehicles and there is potentially another 100 to do.

Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority has published details of its bid for Manchester to be chosen as Britain's first sustainable travel city. The transport body, which has the backing of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, is asking the government for ÂŁ29 million over three years to deliver a programme aimed at encouraging people to make smarter travel choices - helping to cut traffic congestion, reduce carbon emissions and improve health. The bid includes proposals for region wide Personal Travel Planning, as well as a network of five flagship cycle centres in the regional centres, offering cycle parking facilities, showers and changing facilities, short-term bike hire, information and workshop and training points. The cycle centres would also promote sustainable travel and smarter driving advice. GMITA plans to offer one in five households 'personalised travel marketing' to help find the best way to travel and offer information and incentives to try different ways of getting around - such as car sharing, cycling, walking or public transport. This would be supported by creating a new website for Greater Manchester that would make information about sustainable travel choices easily available from a single source. In addition, the Sustainable City Travel money would be used to encourage smarter driving initiatives, promote car sharing and look at the feasibility of installing charging points for electric vehicles within the city centre. Cllr Keith Whitmore, chair of GMITA, said: "Our plans would make Greater Manchester a national leader in sustainable travel and, if successful, could lead to 13 million more journeys being made on the region's buses, trains and trams each year. Our bid seeks to

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challenge people's perceptions of walking, cycling and public transport and show that they really are attractive and viable options - and to provide facilities like the cycle centres to address some of the barriers to making the switch." Nine large urban areas in England have been given the chance to obtain funding from the Department for Transport, which is expected to announce the successful bid in September. GMITA says its proposals provide benefits for all urban areas within the Greater Manchester city-region, concentrating on where the biggest environmental and health benefits are possible and making best use of the new Metrolink extensions and other public transport improvements that will be in place by 2012.

Voluntary Ofsted Registration A voluntary side now exists to the Ofsted Childcare Register which allows non statutory, self registration for participating organisations. Voluntary registration means parents will know that an organisation has met basic standards designed to safeguard children. It also means eligible parents will be able to get help with the costs of their childcare through Working Tax Credit and employer-supported childcare schemes. Local authorities offer support and training to registered providers and pass on their details to parents who are looking for childcare and schools using external organisations to provide an extended service are encouraged to work with registered providers. In order to register, the care must be provided for at least two hours a day or joined up to the beginning or end of the school day; or be part of an arrangement whereby care is provided for a continuous period of at least two hours (e.g. part of

extended schools activities or childcare). All staff with unsupervised access to children must undergo a check with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). Staff, premises, equipment and care provision must be safe and suitable. At least one staff member who is caring for children must have an appropriate first aid certificate, and one member of staff must have had appropriate training covering the common core skills. The registered provider must also have public liability insurance. Ofsted will select a proportion of providers for inspection at random, and there will always be an inspection following a complaint. After inspection, Ofsted will write to childcare providers to tell them if they have met the requirements for registration. To make an application, or for more information, contact Ofsted on 08456 404040 or visit www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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A few small steps Wellfield Primary School, Sale, is a silver status Eco-School, and has recently joined forces with Action for Sustainable Living (AfSL) to gain extra support. AfSL’s innovative schools project, A Few Small Steps (AFSS), is launching across Greater Manchester and around the North West this autumn. Before becoming involved with AFSS, Wellfield Primary School had already been actively promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. Children at the school had formed an “Eco-Warrior” club, to help sustainability in both the school and the surrounding area. The school already recycled paper, card and ink cartridges, emphasised the importance of turning off lights, and had a 20point plan to keep the school tidy and environmentally-friendly. The majority of this work was for the David Bellamy Award, in which the school were runners-up. With the prize money, they plan to create allotments and grow their own food. This will not be the first planting event that the school has hosted, as they have already had a Garden Day, where parents helped with planting around the school. As the school is next to Ashton Park, they work with the association Friends of Ashton Park, and children have planted bulbs and trees there. They also work with other Sale schools as part of Sale Area Council of Schools, and discuss environmental issues and ways to make a difference. Sarah Renshaw, the school’s eco co-ordinator, said that they had decided to get involved with AfSL to get some extra support: “It was recommended to us by a parent, and we looked into it and got some details. Our head teacher considered the information, and decided it was good to be more sustainable. We hope that AFSS will be able to support what we are doing already, and provide us with more support for the practical side of things. We’re hoping that their links with Trafford Council will help us, and give us the chance to integrate more.”

The AFSS programme, organised by Josh Steiner of AfSL, plans to build on the work that Wellfield is currently doing. It was trialled to great acclaim in several Greater Manchester schools last year, and provides a twelve-month support package helping staff and students to reduce energy consumption and waste, increase recycling rates and improve their school’s food culture. So far, the programme has been launched with staff INSET training, an assembly, lessons on global warming for years four and five, and work with the existing Eco-Warriors after-school club. The scheme helps schools to advance Every Child Matters, Healthy Schools, Eco-schools, Extended Services, School Travel Plans, Pupil & Parental Voice and more, in addition to saving money on bills and improving OFSTED reports. As well as coordinating the ‘Sustainability Mentoring’ programme, AFSS is leading on many other youth-oriented events over the coming months. These include school and community cooking workshops - with an award winning chef using local, seasonal and organic food; and peer eco-education and mural projects where teenagers from Manchester Youth Volunteering Project work with primary schools to develop art-based awareness campaigns. To find out more about how A Few Small Steps can work with your school, please contact Josh Steiner at schools@afsl.org.uk. Action for Sustainable Living supports individuals and their communities to make a difference. We believe that small steps lead to big changes.

The Forest Education Initiative Forest Schools originated in Europe in the early 20th century as a way of teaching about the natural world. By the 1980s it became part of the Danish early years programme. In 1993 a group of childcare students visiting Denmark witnessed the benefits of Forest School for themselves and brought the idea back to Bridgwater College. Here, lecturers that accompanied the students considered how they could apply what they had seen to the childcare provision in their own Early Years Excellence Centre. Since then the idea has grown and Forest Schools are spreading throughout Britain.

Forest Education Initiative (FEI) aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly among young people, of the environmental, social, and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests and of the link between the tree and everyday wood products. Woodlands provide environmentally sustainable building materials and many other products essential to daily life. Wood products require less energy to manufacture and maintain than other non-

renewable materials and they can be easily recycled. Woodlands benefit our environment and provide a great setting for education and recreation, as well as much-needed jobs in the rural economy. A new Forest Schools Cluster group has just been set up for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. The group is called the 'North West FEI Cluster’ and is made up of support organizations and teachers/organizations providing Forest Schools: the Forestry Commission, Groundwork, Mersey Forest, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, 'The Forest School Initiative Lancashire’, Sefton Coast and Countryside Service, St Helen’s council, Bolton council and others. The North West FEI cluster group aims to promote forest schools in the region, provide contacts, support and advice to interested schools, obtain funding to enable teachers and others to go on Forest School practitioner training and to compile a database of relevant sites and providers.

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