Empowering Schools to Boost Wellbeing, Literacy and Language Skills

At Skylight Circus Arts, we are committed to supporting schools and local authorities in delivering transformative educational experiences. Our Train the Trainer Programme equips teachers and school staff with the skills to engage students through creative, circus-based learning, boosting language and literacy development while fostering fun and confidence in the classroom.

How the Programme Works:

Our Train the Trainer initiative provides educators with tools and techniques to lead circus-based activities that stimulate creativity, enhance motor skills and improve language and literacy. By integrating these engaging activities into their teaching practices, educators can better support children’s learning and development.

To further enhance the learning experience, we provide additional classroom resources designed to help teachers integrate the lessons from the workshops into their everyday teaching. These resources ensure that the benefits of the programme extend well beyond the training itself, offering long-term support to both teachers and students.

Bespoke Programmes for Schools:

Over the past three years, we have rigorously tested and refined our Train the Trainer programmes, creating tailored solutions for both primary and secondary schools. These bespoke programmes are designed to meet the unique needs of each school, ensuring maximum impact for students.

Remarkable Results

The results have been truly remarkable. In Rochdale alone, over 1,300 primary school children have benefited from the programme, achieving significant improvements in their language and literacy skills. In secondary schools, we’ve seen success through cascade learning, where youth health champions have extended the impact of the programme to their peers, ensuring even wider educational benefits.

Benefits for Schools:

• Improved Literacy and Language Skills: Circus arts offer an innovative way for children to develop critical language and literacy skills, particularly for those who find traditional learning environments challenging.
• Increased Student Engagement: Circus-based activities are highly engaging and fun, making learning a more enjoyable and effective process.
• Sustainable Learning Resources: Our programme can include additional learning resources for use in the classroom, giving teachers practical tools to continue building on the skills and knowledge gained in the workshops.
• Long-Term Impact: By training educators, we create a sustainable system where the benefits of circus arts continue long after the initial training.

Over 30 years, local authorities throughout Greater Manchester have partnered with Skylight Circus Arts to deliver engaging, impactful workshops and training that meet essential educational outcomes. Our Train the Trainer programme provides a cost-effective, scalable solution for schools striving to enhance literacy, language skills, and overall student well-being.

Partner with Us:

We collaborate closely with schools and councils to design tailored programmes that deliver real, measurable results. Whether you’re looking for a single workshop or a long-term training initiative, Skylight Circus Arts is here to help you achieve your educational goals.

“A truly transformative and fun project for our local children!” Additional data gathered also showed:

• Improved ability to sustain concentration
• Increased school attendance
• Improved social engagement
• Improved listening and understanding
• Increased verbal communication
• Improved well-being
• Increased confidence when speaking to others

Local Council

“We also offer bespoke sessions to create a fun filled memorable experience for your school.  If you’d like to explore the amazing benefits of circus, please get in touch”. Charma Force, Arts Administrator 01706 650576

• Interested in bringing the Train the Trainer programme to your school? Contact us today to learn how we can work together to support the growth and success of your students.

• Contact us today to discuss options for your primary or secondary school Train the Trainer Programme in Greater Manchester, Rochdale, or across the North West.