A Weekly Performing Arts, Oracy and Personal Development PROGRAMME FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Use as an effective ppa cover solution or as a teacher cpd opportunity.
Bigfoot has been delivering performing arts PPA cover in primary schools since 2005, and our work was recognised as a case study by the National Remodelling Team, the body established by the DfES to lead workforce reform across schools in England, demonstrating how the arts could deliver effective and high quality PPA cover. Bigfoot Perform brings that experience into your school every week, with a programme built entirely around your children, your priorities and what you most want them to achieve.
Before a single session takes place, your Bigfoot educator visits the school to meet your senior leadership team, observe classes and have honest conversations about your children and what you want this programme to achieve. What follows is a bespoke plan built entirely around those discussions, not a one-size-fits-all package. From there, weekly sessions begin, with pupils guided through an exciting performance project built around a story, text or curriculum theme agreed with your school. Children explore theatre skills using their voice, body and imagination, then apply those skills to create their own original devised work through Bigfoot’s Organic Theatre process.
“Bigfoot bring something special and unique into our school each week. Children are more confident, more respectful of each other and their oracy skills have vastly improved. Well worth the investment.” — Teacher, Langley Park School
ORGANIC THEATRE – Creative Nourishment for Personal Growth
Bigfoot focuses on the development of the whole child through creativity, collaboration and application of skills. We use the arts to nurture social skills, encourage risk taking and promote Oracy through performance. As an ensemble, pupils work together to create their own original work inspired by skills they have learned and honed. The creative process and their capacity to grow and achieve as individuals is something that is developed over time.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Develop confidence, self-expression and the courage to share ideas and perform in front of others
- Build oracy, communication and active listening skills through sustained weekly theatre work
- Learn to collaborate, cooperate and compromise as part of a creative ensemble
- Take creative risks in a safe environment, developing resilience and a growth mindset
- Create and perform original devised work, developing a genuine sense of pride and ownership in their own creative achievement
NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS
- English (Spoken Language/Oracy): Developing vocabulary, spoken language fluency and the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently; active listening and responding
- Drama: Devising and performing original work; physical and vocal expression; exploring character, narrative and the creative process over sustained time
- PSHE: Building positive relationships; developing empathy, cooperation and respect for others’ ideas and contributions
- Personal Development: Social and emotional growth through sustained collaborative creativity; building key life skills including confidence, resilience, teamwork and self-expression
FORMAT
Target Audience: All primary year groups (EYFS to Year 6)
Session Time: Weekly sessions during curriculum time (duration agreed with your school)
Works As: Outstanding PPA cover, meaningful teacher CPD, or a standalone creative performing arts residency programme
Weekly Cost: Sessions start at around £2.50 per child (1 day a week for 5 classes)
Also Available: Group LAMDA Devised Theatre examinations for schools wishing to formally recognise pupils’ achievement
HOW TRO ENQUIRE & BOOK
Talk to us about how your school can set up a Bigfoot Perform Artist in Residence programme by filling out the form below. Tell us what year groups you would like us to work with, how many classes you have and a little about your children and what you want to achieve. We promise to respond to you within 24 hours. Important: if you haven’t heard from us, you may need to check your folder of doom (spam folder) where our emails may occasionally end up!
