Schools
All The Skills believe that the Arts play a vital role in a child's education and that they can be used to engage children with all aspects of the curriculum.All of our artists have experience of working in schools with children and young people of all ages. We are also able to provide artists who are confident working with pupils who have physical disabilities and/or special educational needs.
Before forming All The Skills Sean was a secondary school teacher and is knowledgeable about the National Curriculum. He is able to identify with teachers and provide workshops which meet National Curriculum learning objectives.
Naomi has worked extensively in primary and secondary schools delivering workshops to complement the curriculum as well as providing after school activities. As the former Education Officer at Oldham Coliseum Theatre she has extensive knowledge of how performing arts can be used in educational settings to deliver and enrich the curriculum.
The sessions below can be booked as one off sessions, weekly sessions as part of an after school or lunch time club or a project lasting from several weeks to several months. All The Skills can also provide creative professional development training for staff and performers for school fairs and open days.
Drama Sessions
In these sessions pupils learn drama and performance skills such as creating a character, devising a scene, script work and improvisation. These workshops develop pupils speaking and listening skills and can be used to develop literacy.
Drama sessions can also be used to explore a theme chosen by the client to compliment what the class are currently studying. These could include history, science and geography topics. Our issue based workshops can be used to explore Citizenship topics at primary and secondary level.
For secondary schools and colleges we offer audition technique workshops suitable for those applying to drama school and the opportunity to learn from professional actors in workshop and question and answer sessions.
Circus Skills
Circus Skills have been shown to improve hand-eye co-ordination, concentration and fine motor skills. Your pupils will be introduced to a range of skills including juggling, plate spinning, diabolo, unicycle, poi and much more.
We offer “one off” taster workshops which are a fun treat for any class as well as more intensive circus skills courses. More info.
Dance and Movement Sessions
These sessions can be booked as part of P.E provision or to complement other areas of the curriculum such as geography or history. Ballet can be another way pupils learn French! Dance styles available include Streetdance, Cheerleading, Ballet, Contemporary, 1920s Charleston, Bollywood, Chinese Lion Dance and Chinese Fan Dance.
Visual Art
Get your pupil’s creative juices flowing by giving them the opportunity to cut, glue, sew sculpt, paint and draw in one of our visual arts workshops. Their creation could be abything from a tiny finger puppet to a giant fire breathing dragon! Our art workshops include:
Banner making
Puppet making
Lantern making
Willow sculpture
Mask making
Textiles
Working with recycled materials
You could combine a visual art workshop with another service from All The Skills, for example:
Choose drama and art and you could make costumes and props for your play.
Choose mask making, dance and music and create your own carnival!
Create your own junk band by combining art with music.
Film making and animation
These workshops run by an award winning film maker can be used to deliver or enrich pupil’s learning right across the curriculum. Pupils can learn how to make their own documentary, create animations using stop motion or “claymation” or even produce their own short film or music video.
A popular option is working with pupils to produce a promotional video for your school website or as part of your transition resources. Knife and Edged Weapons Awareness Programme
All The Skills are pleased to announce that they are now able to provide a “Knife and Edged Weapons Awareness Programme” (KEWAP) specially designed for under 18s. Due to the number of knife related crimes in the U.K. involving young people it is now widely thought that educating those under 18 about the dangers and implications of carrying a knife is essential.
The KEWAP programme is an ideal resource for the Key Stage 3 and 4 Citizenship syllabus which includes the topics of “Youth Crime” looking at young people as both the victims and perpetrators of crime and “The U.K. Justice System.”
The under 18s “Knife and Edged Weapons Awareness Programme” lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes a classroom based activity and a section where participants are taught practical life saving skills including deflection and escape techniques. It is important to recognize that these skills are NOT fighting or martial arts techniques but potentially life saving measures.
Our specially trained instructor will assess participants and award each person a Trident Self-Defence/KEWAP certificate of attendance.
Please contact All The Skills for further information and prices.
Contact Info
Phone: 07815
804 571
Address: 8 Hilton Crescent, Prestwich,
Manchester, M25 9NQ
E-mail: info@alltheskills.co.uk
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Testimonials
“ The children had developed a team spirit and clearly
supported each other throughout the performance…I also felt that the
range of skills they had worked with was impressive.”
Graham Whitehead, Press
and Marketing Manager, The Lawrence Batley Theatre.
“The juggling at st vincents went down really well, good to see people
trying something new and losing inhibitions”
D. Cooper,
SVDP, Leeds.
“Thanks again for the excellent job you did on “Just Dance,” the
children loved it.”
Kes Sowerby,
Manager: Leeds United Learning Zone
“Alex has really enjoyed this week. He’s been very enthusiastic
practicing. Makes a lovely change from football. Thanks."
Parent
Previous Clients
Bolton Council
British Red Cross
The Bankfield Museum Halifax
King Davids High School, Manchester
Girl Guides Association
Kirklees Council
The Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
Love Prestwich Festival
O2
Oldfield Brow Primary, Altringham
Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Salford City Academy
Sport Relief
St. Clares R.C. Primary, Blackley
Swamp Circus