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Free School Talks

Inspire your students with a free conservation talk or interactive workshop from DSWF.

Our expert-led sessions are designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and passion to become powerful advocates for wildlife and the natural world.

Register your details below, and we’ll be in touch to tailor the perfect session for your school.

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What’s included with free school talks and workshops?

  • Each talk still contains lots of information about the species we support and will cover aspects of the science, geography and PSHE curriculum depending on what you opt for.
  • Your children will meet a cast of real people that are working in wildlife conservation across Africa and Asia and stories about the animals we protect.
  • Our talks articulate the lived experience of the people and animals around national parks in Africa and Asia.
  • We have now embedded aspects of dialogic pedagogy in our talks to help the children practice speaking and listening in group settings.

Getting Ready for Your Session

Once you’ve agreed a date and time with our Education Manager, please set up a meeting using your school’s preferred platform (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Skype) and send us an invitation using the email address provided.

During the session, we will share our screen to present the PowerPoint.

To help everything run smoothly, please check the following:

  • Sound: Ensure your speakers are loud enough for all students to hear, and that your microphone allows us to hear them clearly. Larger spaces, like assembly halls, may need extra volume.
  • Screen: Use a large screen or projector where possible so all students can see clearly.
  • Webcam (optional): This helps us see the students, but it’s not essential.
  • Setup: Please have everything ready before the session begins.

Please note: Sessions must not be recorded without prior permission from DSWF.

FAQ’s

Who are the sessions suitable for?

Our free workshops and talks are designed for primary school students in Key Stages 1 and 2.

When are sessions available?

Sessions can be booked five days a week, Monday to Friday, at a time that suits your schedule.

Where are sessions available?

In-person sessions cover most locations across the UK. Get in touch to confirm availability in your area.

Virtual sessions can be delivered in English anywhere in the world.

Can sessions be delivered outside of classrooms?

Absolutely. We’re happy to deliver sessions in a variety of settings, including whole school assemblies, libraries, and home education environments.

Can the sessions be tailored to our needs?

Yes, we can tailor sessions to suit your group’s specific needs, or you can choose from our range of existing talks and extended workshops.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual sessions. Virtual sessions can be delivered in English anywhere in the world.

Looking for something more bespoke?

Contact our education team today, and we will tailor the perfect wildlife conservation experience for you.

Our talks are FREE but a donation will always be gratefully received and will go towards the protection of endangered species.

Linda Rorbye

Last year we delivered to over 9,000 children and young people in the UK with the support of our global conservation partners.

Our aim is to help create conservation advocates for the future, to ensure the long-term survival of the world’s most endangered species. Before this can happen, we believe young people need to learn the knowledge and skills required to be able to do this, including confidence, vocabulary, oracy and literacy.