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 – Christmas 2026

We are so excited to launch our next Players in Education Christmas Course!

This festive term, pupils will be working towards our brand-new original Christmas production, A Whole Lot of Elf Chaos!

Throughout the course, pupils will develop their acting, singing, dancing and stage performance skills, working on characterisation, voice projection, movement, storytelling and ensemble work as they bring our Christmas story to life.

Every pupil will have the opportunity to get involved, build their confidence and play an important part in creating the final production.

The course will finish with a live Christmas performance for family and friends, packed with festive fun, music, laughter and, of course, a whole lot of elf chaos!

EVERY MONDAY

ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (FULWOOD) – 6 WEEK COURSE – 9th November – 14th December, (3.20pm – 4:50pm) The price for the full course is £72.00.

NEW LONGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 2nd November – 14th December. The price for the full course is £63.00.

COTTAM PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 2nd November – 14th December. The price for the full course is £63.00.

EVERY TUESDAY


WHITEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL PENWORTHAM – TBC.

SHERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL – 6 WEEK COURSE – 3rd November – 8th December. The price for the full course is £54.00.

HOWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 3rd November – 15th December. The price for the full course is £63.00.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

HARRIS PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 4th November – 16th December. The price for the full course is £63.00.

LONGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 4th November – 16th December. The price for the full course is £63.00.

EVERY THURSDAY
 

COP LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 5th November – 17th December. The price for the full course is £63.00.

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL – 7 WEEK COURSE – 5th November – 17th December. 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) – 7 WEEK COURSE – 6th November – 18th December.The price for the full course is £63.00.

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL (DANCE COURSE) – 6 WEEK COURSE – 6th November – 11th December.The price for the full course is £54.00.(Those who attend both Thursday and Friday at PPS receive a 10% discount.)

ST. TERESA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (PENWORTHAM) – 7 WEEK COURSE – 6th November – 18th December. The price for the full course is £63.00. (Please note: We are running two separate Christmas courses for Infants and Juniors, with different performance dates. Infants: Their Christmas performance will take place on Friday 11th December, followed by a fun-filled drama session on Friday 18th December. Juniors: Their Christmas performance will take place on Friday 18th December.)

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Frequency Asked Questions

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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.