October
Black History Month Workshops for Schools
Rhythm of history, art of resilience.
Black History Month, held every October in the UK, is a chance for pupils to learn history that's too often left out of the curriculum — the people, events, and achievements that shaped Britain and the world. Experience Africa's vibrant rhythms through our engaging drumming and dance workshops. Alternatively, unlock your creativity by designing your very own traditional African mask.
3 sessions to choose from
Choose your session
Book a single workshop for your class or schedule the complete multi-day school experience.
45–60 minutes per classAfrican DrummingThirty pupils, thirty drums, one rhythm.EYFS to KS2See the session
60–90 minutes per classAfrican Mask PaintingCreate African masks with intricate geometric designs.KS1 to KS2See the session
45–60 minutes per classAfrican DanceDiscover African history and culture through authentic dance.EYFS to KS2See the session
What pupils will learn
- The origins of Black History Month in the UK and why October was chosen
- Children will explore the rich sounds and musical traditions of Africa
- Explore art and combine creativity with cultural education
- Children gain a sense of unity and cultural appreciation
What's included
October
- A live, interactive session (assembly or classroom format available)
- Age-adapted cultural sessions from EYFS through to KS2
- Full insurance, risk assessments and DBS checks
- A pre-visit telephone briefing so staff know exactly what to expect
What it costs
Our costs vary depending on the type of workshop you choose. Virtual Reality and Art sessions are more expensive due to the equipment and materials needed to run the sessions. Prices exclude VAT.
Half day
£449–£549
Full day
£599–£749
Travel — £30
A flat charge, added once.
Art materials — Per child
Charged only on activities that use them.
Damage waiver — £34
Optional — take it or leave it.
We invoice the school 30 days before the workshop date, and changes — an extra class, the damage waiver — can still be made in the run-up to it.
Get an exact quoteKey dates
October
Black History Month runs throughout October in the UK. We recommend booking several months in advance as October is one of our busiest months.
Reviews for our workshop team
Schools keep asking us back
“A great workshop. Fantastic resources and Chris was great with the children. They were engaged throughout and talked about it for ages afterwards. This is the third time we have used them and they never disappoint!”
Julie Gill “Fantastic workshops for primary school children - the facilitators Emma for African drumming and Naomi for dance workshops were friendly, skilled and provided a very enjoyable experience for the children. Thank you!”
Aleksandra Dass “We have had a number of experiences from the Education Group and are always impressed by the quality of the workshops. We return to them time after time because we know that the planning, content and age-appropriateness of their sessions are absolutely right for the children.”
Kate Baguley “Our infant school aged pupils enjoyed the Maypole experience and were amazed to see the maypole in the middle of their playground. The teacher was fantastic with our young children and we all managed to come away from our sessions feeling we had learnt something rather wonderful!”
St Peter's “Highly recommend the African mask workshop! It's one of the highlights of the Year 5 calendar. Well worth every penny”
Joanne Netto “What a great experience for the children! Ivan was amazing at keeping their interest and making the drumming session as active and exciting as possible.”
Demelza Jones
Questions schools ask
Is this suitable for younger pupils?
Yes, content is adapted for EYFS and KS1 using age-appropriate tools and becomes more discussion-based for KS2.
Do you provide a risk assessment?
Yes, sent automatically once your booking is confirmed.
Can this be delivered as a whole-school assembly?
Yes, or as individual classroom sessions — let us know your preference when booking.
Is the content curriculum-linked?
Yes, mapped to relevant Music, Physical Education (PE), Art and Design, History and Geography outcomes for your key stage.
Rhythm of history, art of resilience.
Curriculum-linked cultural workshops and assemblies for primary schools in England and Wales.