IDENTITY & INTERVIEW SKILLS
A creative, confidence-building workshop where pupils explore who they are and practise speaking with clarity and impact.
Somewhere from deep in outer space, a signal has been picked up.
The Prime Minister has been alerted. Scientists have been assembled. After days of trying to understand it, the message becomes clear — it has come from an alien civilisation.
These creatures want to learn about life on Earth. But they don’t want to speak to an adult. They want to speak to a child — someone who represents the future.
Your school has been selected to represent Earth.
Pupils are invited to step aboard a spaceship and travel to meet the aliens, preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime intergalactic interview.
Through drama, roleplay and creative activities, they explore who they are, what makes them unique and how to express themselves with confidence.
Along the way, pupils learn how to use their breath, body and voice to communicate effectively, developing awareness of body language, strategies for managing nerves and ways to connect with an audience — all within a fun, supportive and highly imaginative environment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Preparing for the mission
taking on the role of Earth’s representatives in a high-stakes intergalactic interview
exploring what makes each pupil unique and how they want to present themselves
Exploring identity
reflecting on personal strengths, interests and experiences
developing ideas about who they are and what they want to communicate
Finding their voice
using breath, body and voice to speak clearly and confidently
exploring posture, eye contact and physical presence
Communicating with impact
practising how to answer questions and express ideas clearly
building confidence speaking in front of others in a supportive environment
who it’s for
Best suited to KS2 pupils, with activities adapted to suit the age, stage and confidence of each group.
The workshop is particularly effective for Year 5 and 6 pupils preparing for interviews, presentations or transition to secondary school.
HOW IT WORKS
Led by experienced ACTivate facilitators, the workshop is fully interactive and designed to build confidence through participation and practice.
Pupils are guided through a series of structured but creative activities, with opportunities to explore ideas, try things out and receive gentle guidance along the way.
The use of role play and storytelling helps pupils feel relaxed and engaged, allowing them to develop their communication skills without pressure.
WORKSHOP FORMATS
This workshop can be delivered in a range of formats to suit your timetable and cohort:
Half-day workshop
• Up to 3 hours (flexible to fit your school day)
• Suitable for one class or multiple groups
Full-day workshop
• Up to 6 hours (adaptable to your timetable)
• Allows for deeper exploration and more extended practice
Whole year / multi-group delivery
• Suitable for larger cohorts
• Multiple facilitators can work with groups simultaneously where needed
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