Living History Workshops - History Workshops for Schools & Community Groups
 
 
About the Living History Workshops
These workshops were developed in the following way:
 
  • Teachers, Classroom Assistants and Head Teachers were interviewed to determine the most effective approach to running workshops within schools, and to establish which areas of the curriculum it would be most beneficial to cover.
 
  • The Key Stage 1 & 2 History National Curriculum was studied to ensure that the correct areas were targeted.
 
  • A series of 'trials' was held within schools to test the design, running order and practicality of the workshops.
 
  • Feedback was gathered from participating teachers and pupils, and the workshops were then adjusted where necessary
 
 
About us
 
Based on the Romney Marsh in Kent, 'Living History Workshops' evolved out of a keen interest in all things historical and the desire to share this knowledge with others.
   
Originally specialising in nature and conservation workshops, my first 'Local History' contract with Kent Wildlife Trust revealed just how exciting teaching history to childen can be, giving me the incentive to develop a series of interactive workshops which are specifically designed for schools and community groups.
 
 
These workshops were offered as free trials to schools on the Romney Marsh, enabling us to gather feedback from teachers and children, and make any adjustments where necessary.  The workshops offered on this website are the result of these trials;  our 'Testimonials' page has comments from people that took part in the trials, as well as from people who have taken part in other
'Living History Workhops' events.
 
We understand that certain aspects of history can be tricky to teach, especially those eras where there are no primary sources and very few artefacts. Our approach to this is a completely 'hands-on' and interactive day, packed with drama, role-play, costume, story-telling, making and doing, and FUN!
 
For some children, Key Stage 1 & 2 will be the only time in their lives that
 they are taught about the Romans and the Dark Ages....with that in
 mind, we try our very best to make sure that they enjoy it!
Thank you for looking.
Corrine.
 
 
 
Corrine Crawford
Local and ancient history/Nature
and conservation workshops
 
 
 
 
 
                                                             Tim Shephard
                                                             Teacher/musician/
                                                             Classical history
 
 
 
                              
                                                       
 
Sharon Sanson
Costume/drama/stage production
 
 
 
 
 
 
                              
 
                             Amanda Baker
                                                               Drama, History,
                                                               Musician & Singer
                                                           
 
 
 
Our previous clients include:
Kent Wildlife Trust, The Fairyland Trust, Natural England, Greatstone Primary School, Campaign Direct, New Romney Primary School, Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, 1st New Romney Cub Scouts, Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts, Lympne Primary School, John Wesley Church of England Primary School, Stansted Primary School, Godalming Primary School
 
                                                                     
All of our members have a wealth of experience in working with children, both in the voluntary and private sectors.
 
We understand that all schools and groups have different needs, and we pride ourselves on listening to teachers and being flexible. We are able to adapt these workshops to suit most needs, including specific areas of the curriculum, timetabling, venue etc.  If you have any special requirements, please do contact us.