Animal Explorations Workshop Information
Where is this offered?
How does it work?
How much does it cost?
Who is this suitable for?
Who does the teaching?
What do we need to provide?
How can I book or find out more?
How does it work?
How much does it cost?
Who is this suitable for?
Who does the teaching?
What do we need to provide?
How can I book or find out more?
Where is this offered?
Curriculum Enrichment Workshops are available in the following postcode areas of Sheffield, UK:
S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S14.
If your school is situated a little outside these areas, please get in touch as it may be able to accommodate your requirements.
Curriculum Enrichment Workshops are available in the following postcode areas of Sheffield, UK:
S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S14.
If your school is situated a little outside these areas, please get in touch as it may be able to accommodate your requirements.
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How does it work?
The three activities ("Micro-life", "Weird and Wonderful Invertebrates" and "Bones, teeth and skeletons" can be adapted to to suit your requirements and group sizes. We can offer all three activities as a carousel for example, or can run one or more of them of them in more depth for an extended period with a class or group. We can also offer a "show and tell" vertebrate session where the students meet our corn snake and learn all about her! Simply get in touch and tell us what year groups, group sizes and activities you're ideally looking for and we'll be in touch to help work out which structure would best suit your needs. |
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How much does it cost?
The cost depends upon the number of activities and the structure you require and is charged per delivery hour. We can often adapt the structure to suit your budget so get in touch and let us know what you're looking for and we'll help find a structure to suit your requirements and budget.
The cost depends upon the number of activities and the structure you require and is charged per delivery hour. We can often adapt the structure to suit your budget so get in touch and let us know what you're looking for and we'll help find a structure to suit your requirements and budget.
Who is this suitable for?
Our workshops are suitable for all year groups from FS2 to Y6. The resources, activities, delivery and objectives are all carefully differentiated to ensure that whichever year group we're working with, the children will be able to access and benefit from all the exciting, hands on learning activities on offer. Specifically, each workshop links to the following aspects of the National Curriculum:
Our workshops are suitable for all year groups from FS2 to Y6. The resources, activities, delivery and objectives are all carefully differentiated to ensure that whichever year group we're working with, the children will be able to access and benefit from all the exciting, hands on learning activities on offer. Specifically, each workshop links to the following aspects of the National Curriculum:
- FS2: Observations of animals, linked to numeracy, same / different.
- Y1: Identify and name, describe and compare (fish, amphibians ,reptiles, birds and mammals). Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores.
- Y2: Habitats, microhabitats, food chains
- Y3: Skeletons (and exoskeletons) and muscles, support protection and movement.
- Y4: Classification, groups, environments can change. Teeth and their functions. Producers, predators and prey.
- Y5: Life cycles and life processes. How animals reproduce and grow.
- Y6: Classification, similarities and differences. Classify by observation of invertebrate and vertebrate groups. Animal and plant adaptations to environment. Adaptation leads to evolution.
"It has been amazing to hear how teachers of children from aged 4 to 11 all feel strongly that the sessions were superbly pitched for their children. "
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Who does the teaching?
Our sessions are run by Amanda Childs, a fully qualified teacher (QTS, PGCE Science) with over thirteen years of teaching experience, enhanced DBS, safeguarding certification, paediatric first aid qualification, "Autism Awareness in Education" and "working with children with learning difficulties and disabilities" and "PDA for educators" certification. She may be accompanied by assistant staff depending on the requirements. Amanda has many years experience teaching children aged four to sixteen and is very happy handling a class of students. We ask that at least one class teacher is also present for each class of students, and that students with SEND have adequate supervisory provision. The teacher can be as hands on or off as they wish but we find that the students and staff often get the most out of workshops when the teachers join in. |
What do we need to provide?
We bring all the activities and resources necessary for your workshop and can adapt to most areas you might be likely to have available in your school. All you need to provide is a teacher and class!
It is helpful to be able to park close to a school entrance for unloading and loading equipment. The most suitable area is large enough for the number of agreed students to move around, with some table space available. Chairs aren't usually necessary, as the students will be active and on their feet. Having a sink and wipe clean floor is helpful but not essential.
We bring all the activities and resources necessary for your workshop and can adapt to most areas you might be likely to have available in your school. All you need to provide is a teacher and class!
It is helpful to be able to park close to a school entrance for unloading and loading equipment. The most suitable area is large enough for the number of agreed students to move around, with some table space available. Chairs aren't usually necessary, as the students will be active and on their feet. Having a sink and wipe clean floor is helpful but not essential.
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How can I book or find out more?
Simply get in touch with our enquiry form, letting us know any details you can about what you're looking for (year groups, number of students, desired activities, budget), and we'll be in touch to help find the perfect workshop structure for your students. |
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"The fact the children could get so close to the animals and use equipment that they don’t always get to see in the classroom was brilliant. It was also great for them to have parts explained by an expert. "
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Credentials
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS: PGCE Science) ✅ Postgraduate level Science: MSc. ✅ Certified in "Autism Awareness in Education" ✅ Certified in "PDA for Educators" (PDA Society) ✅ Certified in "ADHD Awareness" (TES) ✅ Certified in "Working with children with disabilities and learning difficulties" ✅ Safeguarding certified (Level 3 DSL) ✅ Science Education Provider of the Year (Yorkshire Prestige Award winner 22/23) ✅ Enhanced DBS ✅ Paediatric first aid qualification (OFQAL certified Level 3) ✅ Over fourteen years' experience teaching at exam level ✅ Experienced at teaching IGCSE (Edexcel and Cambridge), AQA & Edexcel. ✅ Over eight years' experience working closely with the home-educating community. ✅ Diverse experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs ✅ Nine years of experience working in biological research ✅ Comprehensive public liability insurance |
"A fantastic workshop with plenty of hands-on experiences for all the children"
Rachel Herron (Year 2 teacher)
"Fun and informative session. The resources were great and the session was very well organised"
Julie Slate (Year 1 teacher)
