As well as running courses in London, David Farmer offers INSET to primary schools across the UK, including whole-school training days and twilight sessions. He also presents workshops in schools and conferences abroad. A typical CPD session introduces teaching staff to a range of drama strategies, games and approaches which can be used to boost literacy and to create interactive learning opportunities across the curriculum. An opportunity is also given for staff to discuss and...

Wednesday 8th February 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 Course Tutor: David Farmer Five last-minute places available on this course at only £50! This one-day drama course immerses you in activities and ideas which you can take back and use immediately in the primary classroom....

Wednesday 29th February 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 Course Tutor: David Farmer What is it? This one day course in London is all about devising theatre, starting with finding the right stimulus to spark off the initial...

Saturday 10th March 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1
Course Tutor: Mandy McKenna This brand new workshop provides tasks and exercises to introduce Physical Theatre techniques and develop an understanding of Expressionism and Total Theatre in Steven Berkoff and John Godber’s early work. Total Theatre uses all aspects of theatrecraft to engage the senses and the imagination of the audience....

Saturday 17th March 2012 Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 Course Tutor: Dr Melanie Peter, Senior Lecturer in Education, Anglia Ruskin University. This practical course explores the importance of drama for enabling all children - including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) - to learn through imagined experience. The day is suitable for those working in inclusive mainstream primary settings...

Wednesday 21st March 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 Course Tutor: David Farmer Stories and storytelling are one of the key ways that children make sense of their world. This brand new one-day course provides a wealth of stimulating activities and approaches to bring storytelling and drama alive...