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West End in Schools 5 star review on 3rd April 2025

Our World Our Future Drama Workshop

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“The children were given a reminder of the story and introduced to interesting dance moves and dramatic freeze frames. At times, some of the instructions were slightly lengthy but otherwise the children enjoyed the workshop.”

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(Dance Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The poppies and poetry workshop was fun and full of fantastic historical content but unfortunately it wasn't quite pitched right for our age range. It would have benefited from a more hands on multi-sensory approach, there was a little too much teacher talk.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The Poetry and Poppies Workshops were excellent. Cat really engaged our pupils- her energy and creativity 'rubbed off' on the children. The workshops really enhanced the children's learning about World War 1. The performance at the end of the day was a memorable experience for all.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“* The leader was positive, enthusiastic and encouraging. * Liked some of her management techniques with the children. * The children had lots of fun and enjoyed working in groups. * One teacher said the boys in her class were really engaged, which is unusual for a dance-based activity! * In a short space of time, the children learnt a whole dance routine. --> One teacher said the children in her class struggled to retell the Diwali story afterwards. --> One teacher mentioned that one of the songs used in the session was possibly inappropriate (spelt out the word 'pimp' which some of the children noticed and giggled at).”

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(Dance Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“Fantastic experience for the children! Everybody was fully engaged. Hannah was brilliant, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and talented! A great day had by all who took part!”

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(Dance Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“Hi, reception teachers thought the workshop was extremely good, YR 2 teachers a liile over their heads. Upper school really enjoyed the workshop.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“An excellent day for all concerned. Children from 4-11 were able to access and understand some tricky and mature themes as they put together a presentation to deliver in front of the whole school. They learned about and empathised with the experiences of others and developed their own self-confidence in performance as well as collaborating with their peers.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“Daisy was very energetic - got the children involved and active straight away. The activities were fast paced and creative. Children were also praised for being sensible and respectful as WW1 poems were discussed. Has given myself some ideas about how to approach poetry. Fab workshop.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“I'm afraid that my group had the last slot of the day and it was very apparent that the lady running the session had tired as her delivery was very flat. There was no allowance for exploration of drama skills which were not even mentioned. I am a drama specialist and was very disappointed at the pace with which she delivered the session which didn't allow for any individual creative thinking. The children were literally doing what they had been told.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The presenter (Craig) was well prepared, energetic and sensitive to the needs of the school and the children in it. He managed all ages and needs of children well and in a skilled way and also his boundless enthusiasm and praise he gave the children motivated them, kept them on task and also allowed us to reflect sensitively on this subject. Brilliant workshop and a highlight of our year!”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“We had the Diwali dance workshop. I had great feedback from teaching staff. They said it was educational, teaching children about the Diwali story as well as showing children traditional Diwali dance. The children really enjoyed it. It would have made more of an impact if the man who came in was in Diwali costume; we feel it would’ve made the sessions even better and given children another aspect of Hindu culture.”

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(Dance Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“Our workshops were amazing - the children achieved so much in such a short space of time. The leader was incredibly professional, and we were delighted with the sessions for all age groups.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“Ashley was extremely enthusiastic which transferred to the children. The staff and children were impressed by the assembly and follow up workshops.”

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(Dance Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“All our KS2 children at Sheerhatch Primary had a fantastic day. Jimmy was patient, organised and a big hit with all the children and staff. He engaged the children and gave them a sense of pride in what they were doing, as well as instilling in them the seriousness of the subject. We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you so much Jimmy, we had a great day. Joanne Hymers”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The feedback from all the teachers (Year 1 - Year 6) was excellent. The children enjoyed the dance workshop and they all learnt something new. Djalenga Scott inspired the children and presented the workshop very well. Overall a fabulous day! I would highly recommend the West End in Schools company.”

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(Dance Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The workshops really brought WW1 to life for our pupils. It extended their vocabulary and allowed them to perform poems to an audience. The presenter had very good behaviour management skills and really brought out the best in each class. I would highly recommend the Poetry and Poppies day to any school looking to enrich their curriculum.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“Children loved the session and Pedro was fantastic with the children. Would of been even better if there were props/visuals for children to see/access to further support their understanding.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The children engaged well with the workshops and enjoyed performing to the rest of the school at the end of the day. It would have been nice to have had copies of the poems used beforehand to help children understand the difficult vocabulary and content and for follow up work. Many of the children had little understanding of what they were doing as the material was hard to access and wasn’t really explained. The workshops and performance would have flowed better had there been more than one person delivering them as it was quite clunky with only one person trying to lead and manage the technical aspect as well.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The Diwali workshop was a fantastic event! We all learnt something new, had lots of fun and had our hearts pumping to the beat of the catchy music. West End in Schools catered for all of our children, resulting in progress made by all. Thank you for such a fabulous day! :)”

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(Dance Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

“The workshops were enjoyed immensely by the children. They were well-planned and appropriate for the age groups, being quick-paced but accessible to all. The final 'performance' came together brilliantly. Elle was wonderful with the children, as she was positive, patient and supportive.”

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(Drama Workshops) - Posted 7 years ago

West End in Schools is rated 4.8 based on 1,783 reviews