Since 2005, we have worked with Environmental Teams, School Travel Planners and Road Safety Officers across the UK to deliver high energy, creative, impactful and educational shows in their local primary schools.  In 2019 alone we delivered 142 workshops to 8,520 students in schools across Barnet, Richmond, Tower Hamlets and Wandsworth.

The Pollution Solution! – sustainability/air pollution

Our most popular workshop The Pollution Solution! addresses the issues of climate change and air pollution:  two topics that continue to dominate the news and raise concerns for our planet and our health.  Designed in conjunction with the London Borough of Hillingdon, both Big Wheel and the borough felt an urgent need to highlight these two issues in a fun and exciting way, whilst still delivering important information.

Particularly relevant to schools where there are high Nitrogen Dioxide and Particulate levels, this workshop encourages students not only to travel to school in a safe and sustainable way whilst thinking about how their life choices affect the environment, but also to raise awareness of existing levels of air pollution, and  suggests ways they can help reduce it by planting trees, green walls, hedges and shrubs.

Pricing:

£450 for one show, £250 for additional shows, plus VAT plus travel costs outside the London area. To qualify for the additional price you should have at least two shows a day and any other shows must be on consecutive days.

Discounts are offered for multiple and block bookings (for instance if you are a borough or an academy chain.) 

Praise for The Pollution Solution:

“The role play/performance takes learning out of the ‘box’ to make the whole thing more meaningful” – year 6 teacher, Hayes

“Great actors! Very enthusiastic and easy to engage with.  Children related well to what they were saying – they explained some complicated ideas (E.g. Global Warming) in a very visual way.  Children were extremely engaged with the performance.  The show was great!” – year 4 teacher, Barnet  

“This is a fun way to bring this important local issue to life and to energise Wandsworth young people. Feedback has been fantastic, the kids clearly loved the performance and have taken these important messages to heart.” -Spokesperson, Wandsworth Council

Rule the Road! – road safety

In 2021 we were commissioned by Barnet Council to create a new workshop focusing on road safety for year 3 and 4 students.  We have since delivered Rule the Road workshops in the area with resounding success in 2022 and 2023.

Rule the Road is highly interactive, using a gameshow, funny adverts, interactive storytelling and an incredibly catchy dance routine to tackle the theme of road safety. We explore crossing the road, cycle and scooter safety and being a safe, responsible passenger on public transport and in cars.

Rule the Road is aimed at year 3 and 4 students but can also be adapted for KS1.

A workshop lasts for approximately 75 minutes.

Please get in touch if you want to know more.

Pricing:

£450 for one show, £250 for additional shows, plus VAT plus travel costs outside the London area. To qualify for the additional price you should have at least two shows a day and any other shows must be on consecutive days.

Discounts are offered for multiple and block bookings (for instance if you are a borough or an academy chain.) 

Praise for Rule the Road:

“Rule the Road! delivers key, up to date and age relevant road safety messages. It has the right amount of fun to ensure the children enjoy learning and the interactive element keeps them engaged. The facilitators have been excellent; they keep energy levels high and are much more than just performers, demonstrating a genuine desire to deliver quality road safety education.” Spokesperson, Barnet Council

“Liked that it was fast moving, fun and interactive for the children. The children felt part of it and remained engaged and focused throughout. Every child was able to take part and included.” Year 3 teacher, Barnet

“I liked the gradual way the information was delivered so the children could take it in and then take time to over learn as things were repeated. using different format also kept them engaged and keen to stay focused.” Year 4 teacher, Barnet