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School Workshop FAQs
What kind of schools do you work with?
We specialise in working with primary schools across the UK and Ireland, from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, and we’re always happy to support SEN settings too.
What topics or themes do you cover?
Giant Journeys opens the door to every corner of the curriculum, from ancient civilizations and human biology to cutting-edge tech and outer space. Whatever your topic, we bring it to life through hands-on experiences, immersive storytelling, and unforgettable moments your pupils will love. Currently, the topics we cover are:
Space, Around the Body, Oceans, Dinosaurs, Stone Age, Romans, Ancient Egypt, World War 1, World War 2, Crime Scene Investigation, Indian Dance, Chinese Dance, Sport.
What makes your workshops different from a regular school visit or assembly?
We believe our Journeys are different.
We can bring a life-size, animatronic T-Rex dinosaur to you for an unforgettable school assembly.
We can bring VR headsets and take your children into Space, Around the Body, under the Ocean or live a day as a Minibeast.
We can bring huge fossils and Augmented Reality tech for our dinosaur workshops.
We can set the school hall up as a “crime scene” and get the children to use iPads to check for DNA and solve the mystery of the stolen Venus Diamond.
We can deliver our AI workshops where children can talk to a World War 1 soldier, a Roman Gladiator, an Ancient Egyptian or a Stone Age child.
It’s not about sitting and watching. It’s about doing.
Oh, and we leave biscuits after we leave.
How long are the sessions and how are they structured?
Typically sessions last around 45 minutes and are tailored to your timetable and class size. We can deliver multiple sessions in one day across different class groups. We offer both full or half day workshops.
Here’s an example of a typical full day workshop with 6 sessions. These can be altered to suit your school day and to fit around lunchtimes etc.
9.00am – 9.45am
9.45am – 10.30am
10.45am – 11.30am
1.00pm – 1.45pm
1.45pm – 2.30pm
2.30pm – 3.15pm
What age groups are the workshops suitable for?
Our workshops are designed for primary aged children (roughly ages 4 to 11). We can adapt content for different year groups, needs and ability levels.
What do you provide and what does the school need to provide?
We supply all the specialist equipment (VR headsets, AR tablets, hands-on materials) and our facilitators will sort all the set-up and pack-down.
If possible we do prefer to work in a school hall, but depending on the type of workshop, we might be able to deliver the sessions in other areas, like a classroom or library.
For some of the workshops we might need a table or two and for the AI workshops we will need to connect to the school wi-fi.
Are your workshops inclusive and suitable for children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Yes — our sessions are tailored to meet a range of needs. We aim for every child to participate and be engaged. We work with the school to ensure accessibility and adapt as required.
How many pupils can take part at once?
We usually deliver one class at a time, but we can schedule multiple classes in a day. The exact number depends on your timetable, group size and the topic chosen.
What costs are involved and how do I book?
We try to make our fees as transparent as possible, which is why we have a pricing page. Sometimes however, we will have to provide a tailored quote. We’ll factor in your school size, location, topic choice and timetable. Once you’ve chosen your “journey” theme and date, we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Keep your eye out on our social media though as we often run discounts and offers.
What’s the booking process?
- Let us know what type of workshop you’d like to book. Many of our workshops allow you to book multiple topics. For example, on a Virtual Reality day, we could potentially work with 4 classes all doing a different topic.
- Give us your preferred dates and we will do our best to find space in our diary.
- We will send you a booking confirmation.
- A few weeks before the workshop, we will get in touch to discuss the finer details, e.g. number of classes, session timings etc
- We deliver an amazing, GIANT day of learning.
How much preparation is required from the school/staff?
Minimal. We handle the set-up, pack-down, equipment and facilitation. We do need a table or two for some of the workshops and we will need power and wi-fi for the AI journeys.
For the dinosaur assembly, we do love to bite one of the staff – please choose wisely!
Are the workshops aligned with the National Curriculum?
Yes — all our workshops are designed to reinforce curriculum objectives (Science, History, Geography, etc) while also providing an exciting experience.
What about health & safety, and equipment hygiene (especially VR/AR)?
We ensure safe delivery, including facilitator-led sessions, and maintain equipment hygiene. (If needed we can provide guidance on risk assessments and parental consent).
Can you come to my region / school?
Yes — we work nationwide (UK & Ireland) though availability may vary by region and term-time demands. Get in touch, we will try to be as accomodating as possible.
We do recommend booking as early as possible.
What happens if something unexpected (e.g. technical issues or staffing) arises on the day?
Our experienced team will always do their best to adapt on the spot. We’ll work closely with your school to keep things running smoothly. If we need to reschedule, we’ll always do our best to handle it fairly and with as little disruption as possible.
How far in advance should we book?
Spaces fill quickly, especially in peak term times and for popular themes.
In particular, we’d recommend booking as early as possible for:
National Science Week – 6th to 15th March – CSI Forensic Science Workshop, Around the Body VR Workshop
Dinosaur Day – 20th May & 1st June – Dinosaur Visit & Jurassic Fossil Dig
D-Day – 6th June , VE-Day – 8th May, Armistice Day – 11th November – World War 2 Codebreaking Workshop
Diwali – 6th to 10th October – Indian Dance Workshop
Chinese New Year – 17th February to 3rd March – Chinese Dance Workshop
World Space Week – 4th to 10th October, The Moon Landings – 20th July- Space VR Workshop
National Day of Egypt – 23rd July – Ancient Egypt AI Workshop
National School Sports Week – 6th to 12th June, National Fitness Day – 25th September – Sport VR Workshop
Roman New Year – March – Roman AI Workshop
World Wildlife Day – 3rd March, Insect Week – 22nd to 28th June – Minibeasts VR Workshop
World Ocean Day – 8th June – Under the Sea VR Workshop
What if my date changes or we need to cancel?
Sometimes things come up that no one can control. While we do have a contract in place, our priority is always to be fair, reasonable, and do right by your school. We’re here to help — not to make things harder.