Teacher CPD

Polka’s skilled team of practitioners have been delivering CPD training sessions for several years.

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Whether you’re curious about using sensory storytelling in your classroom, or you want to use drama to develop literacy or oracy skills in your pupils, we can help you design the perfect CPD package for your school. Browse our upcoming in-Polka CPD days below, or scroll down for more information on in-school training.

  • Developing Oracy through Drama – Primary CPD Day

    Mon 11 Jan to Mon 18 Jan
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  • Developing Literacy Through Drama – CPD Day

    Fri 16 Apr to Mon 19 Apr
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“The session was great! There was a good balance of trying out activities and talking about how they will benefit children and enhance learning. I came away with some easy-to-implement activities that I know will have a big impact on the children’s learning back in school. I’m looking forward to trying them out!”

Merton Teacher

on a ‘Developing Oracy Through Drama’ CPD session

“This session was fantastic. Both myself and my colleague came away feeling inspired by what we had learnt. The facilitators were professional and extremely knowledgeable about their subject knowledge. I have already tried the story whoosh and other freeze frame ideas with my year 6 class who were all extremely engaged. This course was refreshing and I feel all educators would benefit from attending. A big thank you.”

Merton Teacher

on a ‘Developing Oracy Through Drama’ CPD session

“The day was so useful as it was packed with practical ideas and techniques that could be so easily adapted back at school and I have come away with so many ideas I can use straight away. It was a great day! I feel very inspired after my day of drama at Polka.”

Merton Teacher

on a ‘Developing Literacy Through Drama’ CPD session

Bespoke CPD Sessions

All of Polka’s Bespoke CPD sessions are designed in collaboration with your school, meeting teachers where they are, and helping you to achieve your goals.

Previous CPD sessions have included:

  • Creativity in the Classroom
  • Storytelling in the Classroom
  • Developing Oracy
  • Literacy through Drama
  • Sensory Theatre for PMLD
  • Drama for Neurodivergent Young People
  • Drama for PSHE
  • Exploring Mental Health & Wellbeing through Drama
  • Engaging Children with Shakespeare

Bespoke prices start from £250. Get in touch to plan your session, or see below for upcoming sessions at Polka.

 

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Working closely with education professionals, we develop work that helps you deliver your curriculum aims, while supporting children in learning about themselves and the world around them.

Our work with schools
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