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Players In Education

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 create fresh, fun, diverse workshops within schools in and around Preston. Our courses are held for one hour after school, on school premises. This is run on a weekly basis for a minimum of six weeks. Whilst concentrating on building confidence, communication skills and creativity, the children will learn all aspects of the arts, culminating in an end of term performance where all families and friends will be invited to watch. Sign up to our next course now!

Performing Arts Days

We also offer workshop days for your school. These can link in with your curriculum or add that extra sparkle to a creative week. These days are all tailormade to suit the individual needs of your school, for more information please contact a member of our team.

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EVERY MONDAY

ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (FULWOOD) – 10 WEEK COURSE – 23rd February – 18th May 2026. The price for the full course is £90.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £45.00.

NEW LONGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL – 10 WEEK COURSE – 23rd February – 18th May 2026. The price for the full course is £90.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £45.00.

COTTAM PRIMARY SCHOOL – 10 WEEK COURSE – 23rd February – 18th May 2026. The price for the full course is £90.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £45.00.

EVERY TUESDAY


WHITEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL PENWORTHAM – 11 WEEK COURSE – 24th February  – 19th May 2026. The price for the full course is £99.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £49.50.

SHERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL – 10 WEEK COURSE – 24th February – 12th May 2026. The price for the full course is £90.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £45.00.

HOWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL – 11 WEEK COURSE – 24th February – 19th May 2026. The price for the full course is £99.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £49.50.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

HARRIS PRIMARY SCHOOL – 11 WEEK COURSE – 25th February – 20th May 2026. The price for the full course is £99.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £49.50.

LONGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL – 11 WEEK COURSE – 25th February – 20th May 2026. The price for the full course is £99.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £49.50.

EVERY THURSDAY
 

COP LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL – 11 WEEK COURSE – 26th February – 21st May 2026. The price for the full course is £99.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £49.50.

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL – 11 WEEK COURSE – 26th February – 21st May 2026. The price for the full course is £99.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £49.50. (Those who attend both Thursday and Friday at PCP receive a 10% discount.)

EVERY FRIDAY


ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (LONGTON) – 10 WEEK COURSE – 27th February – 22nd May 2026. The price for the full course is £90.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £45.00.

PENWORTHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL (DANCE COURSE) – 9 WEEK COURSE – 27th February – 15th May 2026. The price for the full course is £81.00, with the option to pay in two instalments of £40.50. (Those who attend both Thursday and Friday at PCP receive a 10% discount.)

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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.