PPA
With our innovative PPA cover programmes, schools can be confident that they are using their PPA time to best effect. Our PPA programmes offer curriculum based learning in fun and inventive lessons. PPA programmes are designed to enhance and expand on areas already being targeted by schools and can be created completely bespoke. Our staff excel in their chosen subjects, and are role models from which your pupils can learn. We offer a higher level of PPA cover that pupils will enjoy and benefit.
In order to guarantee continuity of curriculum delivery, we have developed a range of top quality resources which support our staff as they work with schools to tailor the programmes to meet individual needs.
We are passionate about learning. We are committed to providing schools with the opportunity to enhance their pupils’ learning experience through the use of a fun and effective enrichment programme.
Programmes of delivery include;
• Life Long Learning
• Health & Wellbeing
• Junior Sport Development
• Film & Media
• Performing Arts
Junior Sports Development
Our Junior Sport Development Programme has been specifically designed to broaden the sporting interests of pupils and to support schools by building upon existing sports provision. This will allow pupils to develop skills and provide a smooth transition into the more specific junior structure. Experienced coaches are on hand to guide pupils in reaching their full sporting potential by encouraging skill development through appropriate and pupil led competition.
• Rugby
• Football
• Netball
• Hockey
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Tennis
• Athletics
• Swimming
The various sessions have been developed in line with national governing body recommendations for best practice and will enable individuals and groups to progress through a structured award scheme whilst working towards a final end goal.
Our specialist coaches will ensure all sessions are modified to meet pupils’ skill levels. Our coaches have the experience to deliver differentiated programmes and to identify emerging talent and sign post pupils into additional sporting opportunities or to clubs themselves. We will provide your pupils with the benefit of being mentored by a range of well known sporting personalities and role models.
Performing Arts
A fun and structured performance based programme, the performing arts package utilises creative dance and drama to develop dramatic and personal skills.
The combination of dance, drama and song challenges the children’s social and creative skills through high quality theatrical programming.
• Drama
• Dance
• Song
We have harnessed the passion and expertise of experienced instructors and combined it with our specialist delivery knowledge. This has created an exciting performing arts package which is beneficial for both the aspiring performer and those children wishing to improve self confidence, self awareness, and language skills.
The option of working towards a tailored final production provides an ideal opportunity for pupils to showcase their new skills and confidence to parents, whilst being a welcome income generator for schools.
Health and Well Being
Children who are healthy, emotionally and physically, have the energy and motivation to play, explore, experiment, and learn and form positive relationships with others.
Our health and wellbeing programme has been designed to support schools in providing a range of physical activity and skill building home economics opportunities for pupils.
Physical Activity:
• Exercise to Music
• Dance
• Fun Club
• Orienteering and Nature Walks
• Bike Safety Workshops
• Trampolining
With an emphasis on fun and participation, children will experience the many positive benefits of physical activity and will have the opportunity to take ownership of the sessions.
Outcomes for pupils include: being healthy, staying safe, enjoying exercise, achieving and making a positive contribution.
• Home Economics:
• History of Food
• Understanding Nutrition
• Food Safety
• Basic Food Preparation
• Hospitality
The home economics package will utilise a workshop approach to provide pupils with a hands on experience of food preparation and hospitality. The fun atmosphere will provide a unique opportunity for pupils to learn about the benefits of adopting healthy eating habits and laying down good foundations for their future wellbeing.
Adopting a holistic approach to health is the key to achieving positive results. By opting to provide pupils with the opportunity to experience both the physical activity and home economics package, schools will be allowing their pupils to gain a range of skills which will enable them to continue to make informed decisions in the future.
Our knowledgeable and experienced coaches can help your school to strive for long lasting health and wellbeing behaviour changes in children, which will improve concentration and boost results.
Life Long Learning
Our lifelong learning program excels in educating children in a series of functional skills which they will naturally call upon and develop as a result of participating in a range of fun and challenging experiences.
Schools are able to choose from a range of activities which provide a comprehensive learning experience, supported by a rich set of resources, which combined with the high level delivery makes the package enjoyable and effective.
• Orienteering
• Bush Craft
• Team Building
• Interest Talks
• Road Safety
Outcomes for children include an increase in confidence, motivation and communication skills.
The emphasis on goal setting and team building will support children in developing courage and trust, and allow them to become passionate about taking action whilst exercising both the mind and body.
Packages can be tailored to take advantage of local environmental resources which make the sessions relevant and specific to your pupils.
Film and Media
The course will develop the children’s creative skills by teaching them the process of film making. The course is suitable for children from year three onwards.
The children will learn about shots and angles that are used in the film industry. The children will go into groups and create their own production company. They will need to think about a name for their company and who their target audience will be. The children will plan their film by using storyboards and then they will go on to scripting. Once the script is finished, the children will then go ahead with filming. At the end of the course, each child will have a copy of the film on DVD to take home.
* For longer courses, there will be an element of editing.