Storytelling Workshops & CPD
When used with skill, traditional storytelling is a performance style that can thoroughly enthral young audiences and spark their engagement in absolutely any subject.
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The most effective teaching tool
Researchers at Bath University recently proved storytelling to be the most effective teaching tool for any curriculum subject.
Our versatile storytellers at a glance
• Our lead presenter wrote the EU’s guidance on using storytelling in classrooms
• Co-produced online storytelling videos for the world-renowned Oxford Reading Tree phonics scheme
• Performs at the Glastonbury Festival regularly
• Has run performances and workshops for schools in 8 countries
Storytelling for children of all ages
Our in-person performances are designed to stimulate children’s creativity and love of literacy. These can be delivered for groups of any size, age range 3 to 18.
The storyteller arrives with a head full of stories and a few small props. Every child in each class gets a say in the story that’s told, ensuring their complete ownership of the experience.
We can also combine this with our amazing domes, telling some more of the stories about the Sun and Moon, or the characters across the night sky!
Suitable for a wide range of purposes, including:
- Introduction to storytelling
- Speaking and listening
- Stories from around the world
- Storytelling into writing
- World Book Day
- National Storytelling Week
Booking information & package options
Age ranges & duration options
Children aged 3–7
- Recommended duration is 30 min
- 60 & 90 min versions available
- Suitable for entire year groups, individual classes, or smaller groups
Children aged 7+
- Recommended duration is 60 min
- 90 & 120 min versions available
- Suitable for entire year groups, individual classes, or smaller groups
Timetable
Primary school
- Whole school assembly of 30 min
- 3 sessions of 30 min for EYFS/KS1
- 4 sessions of 50 min for KS2
Without an assembly
- 3 sessions of 35 min for EYFS/KS1
- 4 sessions of 55 min for KS2
Prices
- from £350 + VAT (half school day)
- from £500 + VAT (full school day)
Storytelling, live-streamed
These sessions have the same content as our in-person school shows, only presented via a livestream. Same impactful storytelling with child input, delivered to the comfort & safety of your home or classroom.
Booking information & package options
Age ranges & duration options
Children aged 3–7 and 7+
- Recommended duration is 45 min max per session
- 15 min break in-between sessions
Prices
- £80 + VAT per session
- £250 + VAT per school day (6 sessions)
Themed storytelling experiences
Personalise the storytelling experience as much as you like, with themed stories, costumes, and props. Past themes include:
- Christmas Around the World
- Science and Storytelling
- Saxons and Vikings
- Ancient Greeks/Romans
- Beowulf
- Anti-Bullying
Booking information & package options
Set the theme
Allow an additional 15 min before the first session for our storytellers to dress the theme with our beautiful props.
Prices
- From £50 + VAT for one of our existing themes
- From £150 + VAT for a new theme researched around your own topic, with dedicated and custom sourced/made props constructed for your event
Writing series for every key stage
Watch your children’s imaginations soar and their writing stamina strengthen with these specialist workshop series. Each class receives 3×45 min workshops (EYFS/KS1) or 5×1 hr workshops (KS2) across a 2-week period.
- Storytelling presents (EYFS)
- Monsters! (KS1)
- Story Wizards (KS2)
Booking information & package options
Delivery options
- Up to 35 children per session
- These sessions can be delivered as standard within schools, or virtually online with sessions increased by 15 min
- Free 1 hr INSET for staff to continue developing their children’s writing beyond the series
Prices
- from £350 + VAT (virtual) or £750 + VAT (in-person) per class for each entire series
- minimum spend (i.e. 2 classes) £700 + VAT (virtual) or £1,500 + VAT (in-person)
- maximum spend (i.e. all classes beyond the first 4 are free) £1,400 + VAT (virtual) or £3,000 + VAT (in-person)
Storytelling training for your whole staff
Teacher CPD
Our teacher training enables an entire school’s staff to develop the skills they need to keep their classes as engaged as any Immersive Experiences storyteller – and take the maximum advantage of that engagement for the children’s learning, confidence, and well-being.
Training topics include:
- The Engagement Keychain: how to ensure your children are enthralled no matter the size, age range, or ability of the group
- Easy, safe, and effective participation techniques to increase your children’s ownership of any story
- How to teach any subject using storytelling – including numeracy, science, and PE
- Storytelling into writing: how traditional storytelling can motivate your children to regularly produce high quality innovative writing, without the need for copying your every action
CPD outline & prices
- All teachers participate in a 2 hr Storytelling Masterclass, followed by a Story-Led Learning Masterclass (using stories to teach any subject)
- The school receives 3× 1 hr sessions with our storyteller, to receive bespoke guidance as they design their first Story-Led term of work
- School receives access to an online course allowing them to quickly train future staff in their chosen approach
- All training can be delivered online or in-person. Where possible, we will usually invite more than one school to each Masterclass
- £2,000 + VAT for under 120 pupils
- £3,500 + VAT for 120–540 pupils
- £4,500 + VAT for 540+ pupils
From enquiry to lift-off
Enquire
Tell us your date, year groups and numbers. We'll recommend the right experience and package.
Plan your day
We agree your timetable and match sessions to your curriculum topics and SEND needs.
We arrive and set up
Our team sets up, runs every session, then packs everything away.
Keep learning
Follow up with our free teacher resources back in the classroom.
Schools book us again, and again
"Fantastic day, the pupils were amazed and really engaged. Immersive Experiences staff were really helpful both when booking and on the day, I wouldn't hesitate to book again!"Billie ElliottScience Co-ordinator, Moor Hey School
"The level of questioning from the children always amazes me - an inspiring day for everyone."Trustpilot reviewMarch 2025
"It was the WOW factor of science week and we will definitely book again!"Trustpilot reviewMarch 2023
Make it a full learning day
Documents available on request
Please contact us for:
- Terms and Conditions
- Risk Assessments & Method Statements
- Insurance certificates (public liability, indemnity, employers' liability)
- Fire Certificate, PAT Certificate
- Child Protection & Audience Code of Conduct
Your questions answered
Who leads your storytelling sessions?
Our lead presenter wrote the EU’s guidance on using storytelling in classrooms and performs regularly at Glastonbury Festival.
Do you offer storytelling CPD for teachers?
Yes. We offer CPD for staff as well as performances and workshops for pupils.
Which ages are storytelling sessions for?
Children of all ages. Tell us your year groups and we will tailor the session.
Book a storyteller for your school
Tell us your dates, year groups and themes and we’ll plan the right sessions.