Testimonials
from teachers about Explore Learning workshops/assemblies:
“They were buzzing about what they had done…I thought the tutors were very
professional, dealt with the children in a very positive manner and delivered
an excellent lesson! Thank you very much!”
Matt Paterson, Year 5 teacher. Worsley Bridge Primary
School
“Very beneficial- children thoroughly engaged and were eager to participate….A
fantastic experience for ALL children. Tasks were well differentiated and all
children are able to access the learning- a wonderful afternoon of learning and
fun.”
Nicole Metham, Haseltine Primary School
“What a great free resource for
schools, teachers and pupils – thank you!”
Stacey Caplan, Ferryhill Primary
School
“Very interactive, all children felt that they had really achieved something.”
Steve Carr, Year 5 Teacher Haseltine Primary School
“It was perfect! We are studying space in class at the moment and
looking at ways of improving our descriptive writing in language!"
Louise
Logan, Cramond Primary School
“I think that it benefited the children by increasing their confidence and
taking part in a group activity. All children could join in… I enjoyed watching
the children get so enthusiastic about literacy.”
Jo
Willatt Year 5 Teacher, Worsley Bridge
The workshop was great. It generated interest in the event and showed a
connection between what we teach and real world situations. There was lots of
positivity, energy and humour.
Mr D. Burns, The Danesfield Manor School
"The benefits of Explore visiting the school were that the class can see that
maths can be fun! The tutors were light and cheery, giving good praise and
encouragement. It was a chance for the lower ability students to have a go in a
group context and the high ability students got a chance to help and work with
children they wouldn’t normally work with."
Miss A. Stoneman, St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School
"The children enjoyed working with different children. In terms of language
development, the challenge was good. Tutors were lively and friendly. They
encouraged the children."
Mrs M Murawski, Walton Oak School
“The range of questions at the workshop meant
that all children could participate and be challenged by the activities. A very
positive approach by Explore staff enabled children who sometimes need extra
support to succeed.”
Victoria MacKay, Balgreen Primary School
“[The workshop] encouraged teamwork and dialogue. [It was] accessible to the
whole range of abilities. All were encouraged to participate and suggest
answers and leaders were able to “emerge” from the groupings. Strategies were
discussed within groups and explanations developed orally. There were varied
teaching and learning styles....it was competitive, interactive and
team-based."
C Crawford, St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
“Great
hour reinforcing writing skills and working as a team. Pupils worked well
together and were supported when required – always interesting for pupils to
have new faces and people to respond to!”
S. Watson,
Queensferry Primary School
“Children all enjoyed workshop and seemed to
work together really well to find answers. They were enthusiastic about
the tasks.”
J. Mears, Juniper Green teacher.
“Perfect! They loved it! A great
stimulus! Very creative and just a bit different.”
Sonja Fair, South Morningside Primary teacher.
“Thanks, was lots of fun and I could also try
these activities with my class – good ideas.”
Dana Marley, Sciennes Primary School.
Testimonials
from pupils about Explore Learning workshops/assemblies:
“…we want it every day!” Year 3 student Kilmorie School
“Great fun” Year 5, Highfield School
“It made my brain work” Year 5 Pupil Rathfern School
Year 5 children, St Mary’s Church of England Primary School:
"I want them to come again because I want to learn more!"
"I liked it today because there were very fun and I loved the games. I
learnt a few more sums today that I didn’t know. I would really like them to
come back because I don’t really like maths, but today was really fun."
"It was cool. I wish they can come back again because I hate maths but I
really liked this maths lesson today. It was great!" "Great. I want
them to come back because we were learning as well as playing games. Thank
you."
"I thought we were learning as well as having fun. I loved working as a team!"
