Testimonials
'We booked Historic Workshops for their WWII day. We had 3 classes involved during the day and the timetable worked perfectly. Leigh led a Historic Enquiry session and provided resources for a first aid task and a task related to bomb disposal. All resources were of good quality and really easy for our staff to follow.
The children absolutely loved their day and learnt an awful lot too. We have had many comments from parents saying the visit was excellent and complete value for money.
Leigh certainly knows his stuff and being a teacher he was able to communicate with the children affectively.
If all workshops are of the same quality, which I am sure they will be, we will certainly be using him again. I have already passed on details to our Y3-4 teachers.' Mr Stevens, Deputy Headteacher, Chadsmead Primary Academy, Lichfield.
The children absolutely loved their day and learnt an awful lot too. We have had many comments from parents saying the visit was excellent and complete value for money.
Leigh certainly knows his stuff and being a teacher he was able to communicate with the children affectively.
If all workshops are of the same quality, which I am sure they will be, we will certainly be using him again. I have already passed on details to our Y3-4 teachers.' Mr Stevens, Deputy Headteacher, Chadsmead Primary Academy, Lichfield.
'A wonderful and engaging day full of interactive workshops and great launch pads for our WWII topic for the rest of the term.'
'A submersive experience with a wide-range of activities and information to engage our Y6 learners. I am sure our children have been deeply inspired by the day - it really brought the war to life!' Miss Hammond, Terrington St Clement Community School
'Our Year 5's had a wonderful day today learning about WW2. It was interactive and full of facts that the children can apply to their further learning. Loved the artefacts and the use of the siren to start the session added to the experience. Thanks very much.'
'A thoroughly enjoyable day in which the children have learned so much in a fun and practical way. Smiles all round from both children and staff! Mrs Rudd, Federation of Abbey Schools
'A fantastic workshop which the children were thoroughly engaged in. Very informative, great subject knowledge and exhibits of artefacts.'
'We used the Historic Workshops for a WW2 Workshop for Year 4. The was absolutely fantastic, lots of activities for the children to participate in that were all really engaging. The children had a fantastic day and have all learned lots. An experience I'm sure they won't forget!' Mrs Conner, Federation of Abbey Schools
'Absolutely fantastic day. The children enjoyed the day and were enthusiastic about all the activities.' Mrs Fyffe, Holmes Chapel Primary School.
'A fantastic and informative way to start our WWII topic.' Teacher, Holmes Chapel Primary School.
'The workshop really brought our topic to life and gave the children a glimpse of life during WWII.' Mr Bond, The Palmer Academy, Reading.
'Brilliant day! Children thoroughly enjoyed the practical activities and they were easy for teachers to follow. The day gave the children so many amazing facts that shocked, surprised and intrigued them. Will definitely be booking again.'
'A fantastic and informative way to start our WWII topic.' Teacher, Holmes Chapel Primary School.
'The workshop really brought our topic to life and gave the children a glimpse of life during WWII.' Mr Bond, The Palmer Academy, Reading.
'Brilliant day! Children thoroughly enjoyed the practical activities and they were easy for teachers to follow. The day gave the children so many amazing facts that shocked, surprised and intrigued them. Will definitely be booking again.'
"Leigh came in to our school to introduce a WWII topic to our cohort of 75 year 5 children. The workshop was fantastic, absolutely loads of artefacts for the children to handle and view including a working air raid siren. Leigh's knowledge was excellent and his experience as a teacher meant that behaviour and pace were all first class. The children loved the mini workshops including operating a stirrup pump, bandaging each other's "war injuries" and a fact hunt activity with all the artefacts. I thoroughly recommend this workshop and would not hesitate in booking Leigh again for future sessions." Mr Matkin, Queen Victoria Primary School.
"An engaging, hands-on introduction to life in Britain during WW2!" Anna Hopkins, Ben Jonson Primary School.
"This workshop kept the children and adults entertained for the whole day. The children enjoyed the learning that took place and have not stopped talking about the artefacts! Very good value for money!" Elms Farm Primary School.
"Children enjoyed the day. They had the opportunity to learn about WW2 through artefacts and got to experience an air raid which they enjoyed. There were a range of outdoor activities that kept the children engaged. It was a valuable workshop in which children learned a lot about WW2". Y2 Teacher, St Aloysius Infant School.
"The children really enjoyed the WW2 workshop. Lovely artefacts. Loved the interactive activity in the afternoon. Everything set up in good time. Good variation of activities". Miss Murray, St Aloysius Infant School.
"Really interesting and thought-provoking" Miss Roberts, Crumpsall Lane Primary School
"The children all really enjoyed the day and learnt lots of new facts. The 'hands on' activities were great fun!" Miss Cunningham, Crumpsall Lane Primary School.
'All 60 children were engaged in this workshop throughout the whole day' Year 4 Teacher, Barrowford Primary School
'There were lots of opportunities for the children to get involved and learn through practical activities. Staff and children all really enjoyed the day'. Mrs Jones Y3/4 Teacher
'The range of artefacts was amazing. Leigh is very knowledgeable about the subject and his enthusiasm and passion came through. I feel the children have been given an experience and an opportunity to handle artefacts and use stirrup pumps which they would not have been able to get elsewhere'. Claire Evans, Burbage Primary School, Buxton.
'Fantastic artefacts and a well organised day packed full of information about life during the war'. Miss Adams, Burbage Primary School, Buxton.
'The children loved 'becoming' WW2 workers and it was a fantastic, engaging way to learn! Leigh is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about sharing that knowledge with the children'. Mr Vaux, St Thomas More's, Bedhampton.
'Excellent workshop! Children were all engaged at all times. Leigh's subject knowledge was amazing. Pitched at the correct level and far better value for money than an external trip. Highly recommended, very hands on and enjoyed by staff and children'. Beechwood Primary School.
'Really appreciated the resources being sent over beforehand. Very thorough workshop and a nice mix of pupil and adult-led activities. I particularly liked the real-life stories as it made the 'impact' greater.' Mr Keohane, Fox Hill Primary School.
"An engaging, hands-on introduction to life in Britain during WW2!" Anna Hopkins, Ben Jonson Primary School.
"This workshop kept the children and adults entertained for the whole day. The children enjoyed the learning that took place and have not stopped talking about the artefacts! Very good value for money!" Elms Farm Primary School.
"Children enjoyed the day. They had the opportunity to learn about WW2 through artefacts and got to experience an air raid which they enjoyed. There were a range of outdoor activities that kept the children engaged. It was a valuable workshop in which children learned a lot about WW2". Y2 Teacher, St Aloysius Infant School.
"The children really enjoyed the WW2 workshop. Lovely artefacts. Loved the interactive activity in the afternoon. Everything set up in good time. Good variation of activities". Miss Murray, St Aloysius Infant School.
"Really interesting and thought-provoking" Miss Roberts, Crumpsall Lane Primary School
"The children all really enjoyed the day and learnt lots of new facts. The 'hands on' activities were great fun!" Miss Cunningham, Crumpsall Lane Primary School.
'All 60 children were engaged in this workshop throughout the whole day' Year 4 Teacher, Barrowford Primary School
'There were lots of opportunities for the children to get involved and learn through practical activities. Staff and children all really enjoyed the day'. Mrs Jones Y3/4 Teacher
'The range of artefacts was amazing. Leigh is very knowledgeable about the subject and his enthusiasm and passion came through. I feel the children have been given an experience and an opportunity to handle artefacts and use stirrup pumps which they would not have been able to get elsewhere'. Claire Evans, Burbage Primary School, Buxton.
'Fantastic artefacts and a well organised day packed full of information about life during the war'. Miss Adams, Burbage Primary School, Buxton.
'The children loved 'becoming' WW2 workers and it was a fantastic, engaging way to learn! Leigh is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about sharing that knowledge with the children'. Mr Vaux, St Thomas More's, Bedhampton.
'Excellent workshop! Children were all engaged at all times. Leigh's subject knowledge was amazing. Pitched at the correct level and far better value for money than an external trip. Highly recommended, very hands on and enjoyed by staff and children'. Beechwood Primary School.
'Really appreciated the resources being sent over beforehand. Very thorough workshop and a nice mix of pupil and adult-led activities. I particularly liked the real-life stories as it made the 'impact' greater.' Mr Keohane, Fox Hill Primary School.
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I enjoyed the WW2 day because I learnt alot about WW2 and got to experience a real-life air raid siren. I liked: touching the artefacts, practising using bandages and stretchers and the warden training. I was surprised to learn that the RAF bombed the Germans far worse than the Germans bombed Britain. Star rating 5/5
Reggie
Year 6 / Thurston Primary Academy, Suffolk
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I thoroughly enjoyed it - it was lots of fun!
Jack
Year 6 / Thurston Primary Academy, Suffolk
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My favourite part was listening to the air raid siren as it gave me the feeling of what it would be like to experience this during The Blitz. I would give this workshop a 5 star rating because it was fun and informative.
Oliver
Year 6 / Thurston Primary Academy, Suffolk
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