Reception and KS1
Pirate Workshop Day
Pirate facts, lively participation, a hilarious puppet show and a creative activity—all brought into your school.
Discover Pirate DayMemorable learning—brought to your school
Exciting primary school workshops across England
Pirates, Romans, seaside history, puppetry and Magic Maths—personally delivered by a highly experienced school workshop provider.
- Established 2005
- Over 1,000 school visits
- DBS checked
Choose your experience
A “wow” day with real educational substance
Each visit combines information, laughter, questions, participation and practical activity. Content and timings can be adjusted to suit your classes.
Key Stage 2
Roman Workshop Day
Roman Britain, everyday life, artefacts and the Roman Army explored through an engaging, practical day.
Discover Roman Day
Key Stage 1
Seaside Workshop Day
Discover seaside holidays in the past and finish with an authentic traditional Punch and Judy show.
Discover Seaside DayMeet your workshop leader
Experience that keeps every child involved
“Even children who are normally quiet or withdrawn are usually fully engaged and joining in.”
Ron Wood founded Workshops for Schools in 2005 and has since visited more than a thousand schools. He is comfortable with groups large and small and adapts his presentation to the age, ability and needs of the children in front of him.
More about Ron and Jolly Good ProductionsEasy for teachers
Everything planned. Everything brought with us.
Curriculum-aware
Age-appropriate learning with clear links to classroom topics and the National Curriculum.
Reliable and prepared
Clear timings and requirements are supplied before the visit, with equipment and materials organised.
Safe and inclusive
DBS checked, insured and experienced at adapting activities for different abilities and group sizes.
What teachers say
Memorable days that children keep talking about
The children were thoroughly engaged throughout the day. Ron made them feel relaxed and included lots of interaction. This was the best workshop I have witnessed to date.
Every single child left with a smile on their face. So many parents told me that their children had not stopped talking about what a great day they had.
A fantastic way to kick off our Romans topic. The high-quality resources and activities gave the children a real insight into Roman times while also having so much fun.
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Schools across England
More than a thousand school visits since 2005
Explore some of the schools visited
Ron has delivered workshops and performances in primary schools across England. The map records a selection of those visits and continues to be updated.
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We’ll reply with availability, a suggested timetable and a clear quotation including travel.