History Off The Page

Two women & a man, dressed in Tudor costume, are next to a tombstone set in the floor.

Tudor-dressed lady & man stand by a table laid with equipment to make scent bags from dried flowers and herbs.

A Tudor-costumed lady stands by a table laid out for sewing & embroidery.

View of the interior of Peterborough cathedral. There are beautifully lit arches , stained glass windows, and red rugs on the stone floor.

We are part of the #CatherineOfAragon Festival in Peterborough. Some of the activities from our Tudor workshop are being shared with 360 local children in the cathedral, where Catherine is buried.
#HandsOnLearning #Tudors #PrimaryHistory

A Victorian snowy scene. A couple are walking under an umbrella, passing a carriage with two passengers & driver, drawn by two horses. Snow is thick on the ground & falling heavily.

❄️❄️❄️ Snow Day? ❄️❄️❄️

If you have a booking with History Off the Page, but your school closes due to snow, please contact us.

Our main phone will ring through to office staff, and our e-mails are monitored. We will do our best to reschedule you.

Stay safe & warm!

A Victorian holly wreath with a large red bow on a beige background. Text in the centre reads "Merry Christmas from all of us at Off the Page"

Whatever you are doing at this time of year, we hope that you are well, relaxed, and happy.

Looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

As the end of term creeps closer, we wonder whether you are wrapping presents yet? 🎁 How much paper do you use?

We use lots of genuine papyrus in some of our workshops, so we worked out exactly how much we get through in a year!

#HistoryWorkshops #PrimaryHistory #HandsOnLearning #EndOfTerm

The Off the Page team are getting into the festive spirit! Lots of Toys and Victorian Christmas workshops in the final weeks of term.

Get ahead of your planning for 2026 by booking your summer term sessions now... then you can relax over Christmas. 🎄

#EduSky #PrimaryHistory #HistoryWorkshops

Time is ticking! You have until Monday 17th Nov to apply to join our fantastic teaching team.

All the best bits of teaching, but no Ofsted, parents’ evenings, marking … 🥰

Have you booked your #Lifecycles workshop with #MariaSibyllaMerian for #BritishScienceWeek #BSW2026 yet? She used her skills as an artist to investigate #metamorphosis, traveling to Suriname in 1699. A truly remarkable lady!

www.historyoffthepage.co.uk/virtual-work...

Image from the Bayeaux tapestry, showing Harold getting hit in the eye.

#OTD, 14th Oct, in 1666, the Saxon era ended with William’s defeated of Harold Godwinson.

Let your pupils discover Saxon life & Norman castles through our in person & virtual workshops 👍

#HandsOnLearning

#HistoryWorkshops #PrimaryHistory

Now Hiring! - History Off The Page Would you like to experience all the best parts of teaching, every day? We currently need a new teacher at …

Join Us! 😍

We need another teacher in our Hemel Hempstead team.

Full-time in term-time. Van & all costumes provided. Generous non-contributory pension scheme 👍

No planning or marking or ofsted or parents’ evenings…

www.historyoffthepage.co.uk/2025/02/05/t...

#EduSky #TeacherJobs

Now Hiring! - History Off The Page Would you like to experience all the best parts of teaching, every day? We currently need a new teacher at …

Join Us! 😍

We need another teacher in our Hemel Hempstead team.

Full-time in term-time. Van & all costumes provided. Generous non-contributory pension scheme 👍

No planning or marking or ofsted or parents’ evenings…

www.historyoffthepage.co.uk/2025/02/05/t...

#EduSky #TeacherJobs

felsted_school on Instagram: "Our Year 4 pupils journeyed back to Ancient Rome! 🏛️Dressed in Roman attire, they explored daily life, took part in hands-on activ…" Our Year 4 pupils journeyed back to Ancient Rome! 🏛️Dressed in Roman attire, they explored daily life, took part in hands-on activities and discovered the legacy of Roman culture. A wonderful day of learning and fun with @historyoffthepage!7️⃣ Enrichment is one of Felsted’s Seven Foundations - learn more: https://bit.ly/Felsted7Foundations#FelstedAdventure

This gorgeous video on IG shows our Roman Britain workshop in action. 🥰

Book us now for Spring & Summer term, or plan a Virtual session when we send you all the resources as well as our unique in-character video.

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We took 1,400 in-person and virtual workshops to 76,700 pupils last year. We love to get everybody 'hands on', which uses a lot of resources.

We asked ourselves, "Just how much clay do we get through?" and were astonished by the answer! 🐘

#HandsOnLearning #PrimaryWorkshops #EduSky

Large boards, printed with the background of Victorian rooms, are set up in a cross formation to create 4 spaces. They are reinforced by inset pieces printed as fireplaces.

The Victorian Dining room set up fully. In front of the backdrop boards of wallpaper & paintings, a green covered table has stacked plates, bowls, cutlery & table decorations. Out of sight is a separate table with a white tablecloth that the children will be 'setting' formally.

The Victorian laundry. The backdrop boards show brick walls with large bloomers hanging on the washing line. The table has tongs, flat irons, soap, mangle, etc. Alongside are a large tin bath, scrubbing board, dolly and a BIG bag of laundry!

The Victorian library, where the children will do some sewing. The backdrop has a large bookcase & chest of drawers printed on. The table is set out with examples of Victorian Samplers, books, and the fabric & threads ready for the pupils.

That video shows the Victorian Big House being loaded. This brings up to 12 rooms into your hall for KS1. The children will make things, handle artefacts & role play in 1897. In the afternoon, we put on a Music Hall show!

We also have a KS2 #Victorians day, as well as a Virtual.

#EduSky

We bring a LOT of equipment to give your pupils a #HandsOnLearning experience. That's why we always must insist on suitable parking for a van. 🚚

If parking is an issue, such as for some inner city schools, we offer our Virtual workshops instead. 👍

www.historyoffthepage.co.uk/virtual-work...

While we're on #PrimaryScience... #BritishScienceWeek #BSW2026 in March has the theme 'Change & Adapt'. Absolutely perfect for discovering metamorphosis with Maria Sibylla Meriam 🦋

There are a few in-person dates available that week for Predators & Prey. Adaptation is a key focus of the day. 🦉

Grid showing pictures of the items made in four of our Virtual workshops - Roman Britain, Ancient Greece, Stone Age to Iron Age, and Ancient Egypt. The Stone Age to Iron Age workshop includes carving, cave painting, pottery, and metal working. Text reads: Virtual Workshops All the craft materials are posted directly to your class, and our expert-led video guides you. Link to our website History Off The Page dot co dot UK

One of the Lascaux paintings, showing two large horned bison facing each other. The head of a horse is between them, and several smaller deer are visible near the bottom. Image is public domain

#OTD in 1940, 4 teenagers discovered the Lascaux cave paintings.

Your class can become archaeologists through our Virtual 'Stone Age to Iron Age' workshop, including creating their own versions of this incredible ancient art.

#HandsOnLearning #StoneAge #CavePainting #PrimaryHistory #PrimaryEduSky

While we're on #PrimaryScience... #BritishScienceWeek #BSW2026 in March has the theme 'Change & Adapt'. Absolutely perfect for discovering metamorphosis with Maria Sibylla Meriam 🦋

There are a few in-person dates available that week for Predators & Prey. Adaptation is a key focus of the day. 🦉

Collection of different rocks and stone items, including a flint knife, flint spearhead, a fossil fish, two meteorites, and a large Desert Rose.

Sheet of paper head Barn Owl Pellet: sorting & Matching The paper has 6 printed ovals labelled skulls, jawbones, ribs, leg bones, pelvis & shoulder blades, and vertebrae. The ovals are filled with different tiny bones.

The items made by pupils during a virtual Maria Meriam Life Cycles workshop. They include a booklet with butterfly and frog lifecycle illustrations cut out & stuck into place, a copper engraved butterfly, a model dragonfly with transparent wings, seed bombs, and a herb bundle.

We have 3 science workshops too.

Predators & Prey and Rocks & Soils are in-school for KS2.

Maria Sibylla Meriam is a Virtual session about life cycles & can be adapted for both KS1 & KS2.

4th Oct is #WorldAnimalDay
10th Nov is #WorldScienceDay
5th Dec is #WorldSoilDay

#HandsOnLearning #EduSky

A group of 11 smiling people standing in front of an old building. It's Anglesey Abbey near Cambridge, where we have just held our Inset day. The group is our team of teachers - all qualified & experienced classroom teachers.

We're back! It's a new school year & we're raring to go.

>40% of all in-school sessions are booked-up already, so get in quick to secure the dates you require!

Or book one of our virtual workshops & the resources will be posted whenever it suits you.

#EduSkyUK #EduSkyPrimary #PrimaryWorkshops

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Actual footage of the Off the Page office team during September when all the schools send in their workshop booking requests at the same time 😰

Get your enquiries in before the big rush starts ... please!

www.historyoffthepage.co.uk

#EduSkyUK #PrimaryHistory #EduSkyPrimary #HistoryWorkshop

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Actual footage of the Off the Page office team during September when all the schools send in their workshop booking requests at the same time 😰

Get your enquiries in before the big rush starts ... please!

www.historyoffthepage.co.uk

#EduSkyUK #PrimaryHistory #EduSkyPrimary #HistoryWorkshop

Quick flashback to one of our workshops earlier in the year.

If you want to secure your preferred dates for a choice of 21 in-person days, do get in touch with our office team before the September rush begins!

#HandsOnLearning #EduSkyUK #EduSky

How gorgeous is this?! 🥰

St Michaels Prep School have created this wonderful film of our KS2 Victorian workshop.
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We also offer the #Victorian Big House for KS1 & a Virtual workshop too.

#HistoryWorkshops #PrimaryEduSky
#PrimaryHistory
#HandsOnLearning

Map of English counties with darker colours for higher numbers. Hotspot is still centred on London (29), but reaches from Devon (4) to Lancashire (1) & Merseyside (2)

"And what about schools who are further away?" you cry!

That's where the Virtual workshops really shine. We can post these resource packs ANYWHERE in the UK.

So, there's nothing stopping us from reaching your pupils.

Map of English counties shaded darker where we go the most often. Numbers of visits are shown, including Hertfordshire 287, Essex 230, Greater London 202 and Cambridgeshire 136. The furthest north is South Yorkshire (3). On the south coast, Hampshire has 12.

"But, where are you going?" we hear you ask!

Our busiest areas are Hertfordshire, Essex, Greater London and Cambridgeshire.

Our teams of ten full-time teachers are based in Cambs & Herts.

Blue & yellow cartoon globe, with tiny vans and text circling it, repeating 108,000 miles & four times around the world.

#YearEndStats

During 2024-25, our fleet of silver vans drove a whopping 108,000 miles to take in-person workshops to schools. That's more than 4 times around the world!

#HandsOnLearning #PrimaryHistory #HistoryWorkshops #ScienceWorkshops #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary #EduSkyUK

Planning for next year?
Want to liven up your history topics?
Think we're too far away to reach you?

Book one of our Virtuals! 👍 16 to choose from!

Unique expert teacher-led video & all resources posted directly to you. www.historyoffthepage.co.uk/virtual-lear...

#HandsOnLearning #EduSkyUK

Handwritten answers to the question “How, if at all, did the day support your SEND, Gifted & Talented children?” “You couldn’t tell the SEND children as they were so engrossed.” “Having practical tasks and drama meant everyone could access the learning.” “All activities were accessible and adaptable for all learners.” “It was completely inclusive and they could join in with all of it.” “Almost all the children said how it was one of their best days at the school.” “All SEND children were included. One little boy who is largely absent from the classroom even felt able to join in.” “Inclusive & accessible to all, particularly the hands-on activities.”

Handwritten answers to the question “How, if at all, did the day support your SEND, Gifted & Talented children?” “It was a very inclusive day where children could get out what they were able to put in.” “Asked if learning could be adapted. Adapted & catered to all needs.” “Very SEND friendly. Leaders were very understanding of SEND needs & checked what they needed with me in the morning. G&T – lots of high level knowledge.” “SEND children are always considered and adjustments made where appropriate.” “Several children who are often reluctant really engaged with the day.”

Handwritten answers to the question “How, if at all, did the day support your SEND, Gifted & Talented children?” “We had a few SEND pupils who were worried about the day and they had a brilliant time.” “The SEND children were supported by adults on the day and the activities were inclusive. G&T children given bigger roles for acting.” “SEND were able to explore ideas practically and engage independently.” “The activities were relaxed so SEND children could choose/access those most suited to them. No stress.” Separate question: “How would you best describe the children’s experience on the day? “Feedback from 2 parents “My child came home and said it was the best day ever” including one with SEND.”

Time for another #FeedbackFriday 👍

This is what teachers, pupils & parents think about how we include & engage the pupils with SEND. Looks like we do a great job! 🥰

#DontTakeOurWordForIt #HandsOnLearning #PrimaryHistory #HistoryWorkshops #Inclusive
#EduSky #EduSkyPrimary #EduSkyUK

Strips of handwritten comments in response to the question “How would you best describe the children’s experience on the day? “An excellent hands-on informative day. The children thoroughly enjoyed it. “My class described it as “the best day ever!” “They absolutely loved it. They were so enthusiastic and they learned so much. Parents helpers loved it too!” “Children were focused & engaged throughout – a good mix of practical & information to listen to as a group. Activities were a good length of time – appropriate to their age.” “The children loved it & learnt lots about Florence Nightingale! All were enthusiastic. One child said “this is the best day ever!”

Strips of handwritten comments in response to the question “How would you best describe the children’s experience on the day? “They had smiles on their faces from start to finish. Their experience was fun, engaging, specials & educational.” They all loved it! They participated enthusiastically & enjoyed the practical, creative nature of the day.” “The children engaged in all activities and loved every minute of it! smiley face” “An excellent day that ran perfectly from start to finish.” “They learnt so much and LOVED it! It was so immersive and the leader was so helpful & adaptive to my class’s needs.”

Strips of handwritten comments in response to the question “How would you best describe the children’s experience on the day? “They absolutely loved it. They were so enthusiastic and they learned so much. Parents helpers loved it too!” “Amazing & informative. The children loved being able to choose the activities they participated in.” Written as 3 separate quotes, clearly from children, “It was the best workshop ever!” “I really loved all the craft activities.” “I liked the warrior training & battle.” “The children had a fun & educational day. There was a good balance between activities & teaching. The children really engaged. Thank you.” “The children had an amazing time – they were all engaged & thoroughly enjoyed it!”

Strips of handwritten comment in response to questions “How would you best describe the children’s experience on the day? The children were all saying how amazing the days was. quotes Best Day Ever and So Interesting.” “Is there anything further you would like to see included in the content of the day? No, I thought the day was incredible & created core memories for our children to cherish for years to come! smiley face” “Is there anything further that you would like to add? Activities at end well organised, a varied amount & wonderful that the children go to take home many creations.” “Is there anything else that you would like to add? Just a huge Thank You for a memorable day – a day the children will never forget!” “Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Please return in the self-addressed envelope provided. Thank you for a wonderful day & inspiring the children’s learning!”

We think we're pretty amazing at what we do & teachers seem to agree!

Want to bring ‘the best day ever’ into your classroom? Book now for 2025-26.

#DontTakeOurWordForIt
#FeedbackFriday #BestDayEver

#PrimaryWorkshops #HandsOnLearning #HistoryWorkshops #PrimaryHistory #EduSky #PrimaryEduSky

Three pictures of children enjoying our workshops, and the dates written as text: Wed 3rd to Tues 9th September 2025. Mon 15th to Thurs 18th December 2025. Tues 6th to Fri 9th January 2026. Mon 11th to Fri 15th May 2026 (SATs week!) Mon 13th to Fri 17th July 2026.

Get 10% off all of our in-school workshops during these 2025-26 dates!
Wed 3rd - Tues 9th Sept
Mon 15th - Thurs 18th Dec
Tues 6th - Fri 9th Jan
Mon 11th - Fri 15th May
Mon 13th - Fri 17th July

Book NOW to secure your dates.
21 workshops to choose from.

#EduSky #HistoryWorkshops #HandsOnLearning