A New Direction’s Creative INSET programme offers a series of free, online CPD sessions for London teachers at any stage of their career working in primary, secondary and special schools.

The sessions are designed to inspire and re-energise teachers, giving you time and space to experience new creative approaches and reflect on how you can embed these in your practice. Each session will teach specialist skills which can easily be transferred to the classroom.

About this INSET
Join Young People’s Puppet Theatre for a session exploring how puppets can be used across the curriculum to improve children’s engagement and confidence.

Improve your creative confidence

Learn how to make your own simple puppets using common household materials, along with basic puppetry skills (see below for simple materials to gather before the session)

Come away with a simple creative session suitable for KS1-3

Learn how stories, puppet making and puppetry can help you engage reluctant learners in your class

Explore ways to use storytelling and puppetry across the curriculum, including learning from other teachers who have used YPPT puppet projects to boost engagement in other lessons