Cop lane school
Whitefield
Longton Primary School

Players In Education

High-quality, engaging after-school programmes delivered in primary schools, combining creativity, structure and performance.

If Players in Education is currently running in your school you can sign up here using ONE of the TWO form options:

  1. My child attended the previous course. Click here to sign up using the shorter form option.
  2. My child DID NOT attend the previous course. Click here to provide info and sign up.
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Our Afterschool Workshops

Players in Education brings high-quality performing arts training directly into primary schools, offering engaging and structured after-school workshops in a familiar and supportive environment. Led by our experienced teaching team, each course runs over a half-term and is carefully designed to ensure pupils are supported, challenged and developing their skills week by week.

Through a combination of acting, storytelling and performance-based activities, pupils explore character development, script work, improvisation and communication skills, while also building confidence, creativity and stage awareness. Every programme works towards a final outcome, with pupils taking part in an end-of-term performance or film where they can showcase their progress and celebrate their achievements.

Performing Arts Days

Our Performing Arts Days offer schools a unique opportunity to bring an immersive, high-energy performing arts experience directly into the school day.Led by our professional teaching team, these workshops are carefully structured to engage all pupils, regardless of experience, while maintaining a strong focus on creativity, participation and enjoyment.

Across the day, students take part in a variety of activities including drama, movement and performance-based exercises. They explore storytelling, character development and teamwork, building confidence as they contribute ideas and work collaboratively with their peers.

Each session is tailored to suit the age group and ability of the pupils, ensuring that every child feels supported while also being encouraged to step outside their comfort zone. The day typically builds towards a final sharing or performance, giving pupils the opportunity to showcase what they have created and celebrate their achievements in a fun and inclusive environment.

Our Next Course – Film & TV

We are excited to be launching our next Players in Education course with a focus on Film & Television performance.

This course introduces pupils to a different style of acting, helping them understand the key differences between stage and screen performance, whilst focusing on techniques such as; Acting for camera, Naturalistic performance techniques, Working with scripts for film and TV, Camera awareness and on-screen presence.

The course will build towards a filmed outcome, giving pupils the opportunity to see their work on screen and develop confidence in a new performance setting.

EVERY MONDAY

ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (FULWOOD) – 6 WEEK COURSE – 8th June – 13th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00.

NEW LONGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 8th June – 20th July 2026. The price for the full course is £63.00.

COTTAM PRIMARY SCHOOL – 6 WEEK COURSE – 8th June – 13th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00.

EVERY TUESDAY


WHITEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL PENWORTHAM – 6 WEEK COURSE – 9th June – 14th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00.

SHERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL – 5 WEEK COURSE – 2nd June – 30th June 2026. The price for the full course is £45.00.

HOWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL – 6 WEEK COURSE – 9th June – 14th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

HARRIS PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 3rd June – 15th July 2026. The price for the full course is £63.00.

LONGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL – 6 WEEK COURSE – 10th June – 15th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00.

EVERY THURSDAY
 

COP LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL – 6 WEEK COURSE – 11th June – 16th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00.

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 4th June – 16th July 2026. The price for the full course is £63.00. (Those who attend both Thursday and Friday at PPS receive a 10% discount.)

EVERY FRIDAY


ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (LONGTON) – 6 WEEK COURSE – 5th June – 10th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00.

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL (DANCE COURSE) – 6 WEEK COURSE – 5th June – 10th July 2026. The price for the full course is £54.00. (Those who attend both Thursday and Friday at PPS receive a 10% discount.)

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Frequency Asked Questions

Sign Up

If Players in Education is currently running in your school you can sign up here. Should your child want to attend our weekend school please visit players drama school.

Our primary school workshops are open to all year groups unless other wise stated by the school.

Our workshops run for one hour straight after school. E.g. If your school day ends at 3.30pm, the session would finish at 4.30pm.

Courses vary depending on school term time. Typically a course is six weeks.

Once you have signed up to the course you will receive further information including where to collect from.

The price of the course must be paid in full via bank transfer prior to the start date. Payment details can be found on completion of the sign up form.

Children do not need to bring a change of clothes. You may wish to purchase a personalised Players in Education t-shirt or hoodie here.

Yes, all staff hold an enhanced DBS check.

Yes all members of staff are regularly trained.

At the end of the course we do a performance in the school hall where all parents, family & friends are invited along.