Trainee Teacher

Trainee Teacher

We have been providing high quality, creative and experiential learning programmes for trainee and newly qualified teachers for over fourteen years! we have a range of workshops available which can be delivered during NQT training days or to trainee teachers within Universities. 

Maths: The Santa Challenge

Maths: The Santa Challenge

With the clock ticking away to Christmas Eve, Santa’s lost the combination to the key that unlocks his sleigh! So he’s going to arrive at your school in a muddle – and needing your children’s help if Christmas is to be saved.

Exploring Evolution 

Exploring Evolution 

Most of us take Darwin’s ideas of natural selection, and the theory that all life is in a constant state of change, for granted – though they caused a right old rumpus back in 1859! 

Fossil Hunters!

Fossil Hunters!

What is the “fossil record”? How can an understanding of the differences between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks help us look back on Earth’s immense history?

Time Travel Tourist – the Apollo Adventurers

Time Travel Tourist – the Apollo Adventurers

It was in July 1969 that Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar landscape and uttered the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Since then, only another eleven astronauts have walked on the moon – and none since 1972. https://youtu.be/TLzuvWFQogs   “Please can you pass on our thanks to … Read More

Expect the Unexpected!

Expect the Unexpected!

Building on some of the scientific happy accidents that have resulted in household names – and the power of science to surprise!     

The Electric City 

The Electric City 

The Electric City brings electricity to life through a mix of drama, games and metaphor. It is available as both a stand-alone workshop and as a whole-school Big Science Day.

Innovation and Beyond

Innovation and Beyond

An exciting and engaging way to explore Seven Innovations That Have Changed the World – and some lesser sung heroes of innovation.

Ways into Shakespeare (Teacher CPD workshop / INSET Day)

Ways into Shakespeare (Teacher CPD workshop / INSET Day)

Our hands-on workshop gives you the chance to experience a range of Shakespeare activities that both link in perfectly with Shakespeare in the curriculum and extend horizons. All of the activities are designed to enrich your students’ understanding of character, language, narrative and text. None of them require any resources – and they’ll all work, … Read More

Whole-School Maths Workshop: The Benefactor – the Maths of Money

Whole-School Maths Workshop: The Benefactor – the Maths of Money

Whole-School Maths: The Benefactor – Money-based maths fun for up to 420 pupils in a single day! Eccentric millionaire Benny Factor has amassed a fortune over the last few years – and it’s now time to give something back to a village that’s very close to his heart: Amberton. The trouble is, though, that with … Read More

British Science Week – Combatting Climate Change By Growing for Gold!

British Science Week – Combatting Climate Change By Growing for Gold!

Combatting Climate Change: Growing for Gold has been designed to support pupils of all ages in “growing” gold standard responses to the climate change crisis. Download our Combatting Climate Change: Growing for Gold teaching pack here “Children gained a notion of Science ideas outside their typical science lessons. It prompted our children to take a responsibility … Read More