School Workshops
London History Day – History School Workshops
The ideal way to celebrate London History Day 2025, London History – Through Drama can accommodate the whole of up to a two-form entry school in a single day in an exploration of more than 2,500 years of London history.
Workshop Description
Specially developed to support children’s understanding of the important part London has played, continues to play and will always play in history, a day comprises …
An interactive assembly, bringing to life what London ‘is” – and why the city is so important, both nationally and internationally.
| Year Groups | EYFS-KS2 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | History |
| Pupil Numbers | 420 pupils per day |
| Duration | 1½ hours – half a day (depending on how many classes) |
| Space | School Hall |
Workshop Testimonials
“We would love to book more sessions in future. The Y4s loved the workshop, were listening and loved doing the drama/acting scenes. They loved creating scenes and asked and answered lots of questions … we would love to book more sessions in future!”
“The children were super engaged and excited throughout and I had lots of lovely comments from pupils and staff. Chris’ enthusiasm and energy was brilliant and he was clearly very experienced. The day was a great consolidation of what they’d learnt in their lessons so far, and also excitement about what was still to come on their topics. Cross curriculum links were fantastic!”
“From all ages foundation to year 6, every children loved it. The teachers commented how well Jackson captivated their attention, was able to command a room too. He broke the poem down very simply and they did some freeze frames to portray how the soldiers would have felt. Was engaging and they were on their feet most of the time to perform, everyone had a part to play with no room for being passive! All the children we have asked had a great time, enjoyed dressing up and found Jackson really engaging. Everyone was so impressed and we can’t wait to work with you again.”Find out more about our Big History Workshops here
Workshop Description
Workshops (one per year group), using age-appropriate, drama-based activities to explore different aspects of London’s history:
- EYFS: Transport for Londoners … how have the ways Londoners get about their city changed over the centuries?
- Year 1: The Great Fire of London … who or what caused it, how did it spread – and how did it shape London’s future?
- Year 2: Victorian London … how did the Victorians change the way London looked – and the ways Londoners spend their free time?
- Year 3: Iron Age London … what can the Iron Age Hill Camps of Epping Forest tell us about London in the days before the city even got its name?
- Year 4: Rebellion against the Romans … why did the Battle of Londinium give such hope to Boudica’s band of rebellious Britons – and how did it all turn out?
- Year 5: Shakespeare’s London … how did Shakespeare change life in London – and what was his relationship with the Tudor court?
- Year 6: London Strikes Back – the Battle of Cable Street … how did London’s diverse population rise to the challenge of the pre-war fascists – and what were the lasting impacts?
You can find out more about London History Day at historicengland.org.uk.
How many pupils can take part?
London History – Through Drama can be enjoyed by up to 420 pupils in a single day!
What is the format of the day?
The day involves a whole-school assembly, followed by workshops, each one accommodating up to 60 pupils at a time. We will plan a timetable based on the number of classes you would like to include, but a whole-school day might look something like this:
09.00 – 09.20: Whole-school introductory assembly…
09.20 – 10.00: Year 1 stay in the hall for their workshop …
10.00 – 10.40: Year 2 come to the hall for their workshop …
10.40 – 11.20: Year 3 come to the hall for their workshop …
11.20 – 11.50: One Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
LUNCH
1.00 – 1.30: The other Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
1.30 – 2.05: Year 4 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.05 – 2.40: Year 5 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.40 – 3.15: Year 6 come to the hall for their workshop.
Are there any technical requirements?
Each working space needs to be equipped with laptop/screen/projector, so pupils can view the supporting PowerPoint throughout.
What space is required?
These workshops require the use of your school hall.
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