Our CSI: Forces programme has proved so popular that we’ve responded to popular demand by creating a version set deep in the world of theme parks: CSI: Rollercoaster. Available in age-differentiated formats from Years 1 to 6, this immersive workshop contextualises forces, challenging pupils to use their existing scientific understanding and transfer it to new … Read More
Designed to accommodate the whole of a two-form entry school in a single day, our Big Science Days provide the perfect way to get everyone thinking and talking about science. The days are intensely active – because, rather than offering “whizz-bang” experiments, our unique approach is to use techniques drawn from the worlds of drama … Read More
As staff at The British School Warsaw gathered the end of August to prepare for the start of a new term, Jackson joined twenty two EYFS teachers and teaching assistants to lead a CPD day exploring the possibilities of Outdoor Learning. This was Jackson’s first ever visit to Poland – and here, couched in the … Read More
2018 – 2019 has been another record-breaking year for us – and it’s heartening to see that, despite severe and ongoing funding cuts, schools still value the very best in creative learning programmes. By the time the academic year ends, we’ll have take our maths, science, literacy and history programmes to more than 110,000 children … Read More
We’re always looking for inspiration for cross-curricular learning and we’d like to share our five of our favourite artworks/artists that lend themselves brilliantly to this. 1) William Hogarth’s painting ‘Scenes from Shakespeare’s The Tempest’ provides a great starting point for discussion around how the characters might be lifted from page to stage. Did your pupils … Read More
We love taking our Shakespeare programmes to schools all over the world, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed developing a new one with Year 7/S1 particularly in mind. Introducing Shakespeare is a fantastic (and very energetic!) way to engage your students in the playwright, his life and works – and prepare them for their studies to come. … Read More
A brilliant way for Year 6s to recall and celebrate their time at primary school – and all with a competitive edge! Over a whole week, this uniquely competitive reflective activity will test your pupils’ power of recall, build on their team spirit and create a bank of powerfully evocative memories. Download the Resources Transition Shared … Read More
Promoting aspirational thinking, and using a metaphor of nurture and growth, this activity is a great way of supporting your pupils in thinking about and articulating their hopes and dreams as they prepare to transition to high school. Instructions (1) Explain to the pupils that they are going to be thinking about their forthcoming move … Read More
As a team, we travel tens of thousands of miles every year, taking our creative learning programmes to primary and secondary schools across the land (in this academic year alone, we’ve been to schools in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, Italy and Turkey!). We see some amazing views, both on our travels … Read More
The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild initiative challenges schools to “do something wild every day throughout June”. This fun activity helps you do just that – and brings both maths and science into the mix too! Download Instructions for Go Wild For The Summer – Reception – KS1 / P1-P3 Download Instructions for Go Wild … Read More
Our Outdoor Maths workshops are popular all year round. Highly experiential in nature, explicitly drawing attention to the role of maths in everyday outdoor activities and rooted in the National Curriculum, they’re also great for wellbeing, of course – because everyone benefits from a bit of fresh air. And don’t forget that, as well as … Read More
Jackson spent two days at the British School of Milan at the end of last term, taking our hugely popular A Visit from Bookman to every pupil from Nursery to Year 6. Although Jackson’s very fond of Italy, this was his first visit to Lombardy – and here are his Top 5 Bits of Learning! … Read More