The Primary/Prep Problem-Solvers Day
Book a Primary/Prep Problem-Solvers Day today to:
help prepare children prepare for secondary school
improve their communication skills
build their independence, resilience and ability to think for themselves
“Today, I think I found my inner-leader!”
Zainab - Year 6 student
We run these days throughout the school year, but are particularly popular for…
the start of the academic year to build new bonds between students
summer activity weeks
in the build up to senior school interviews
How does it all work?
First of all, we hear from you. Tom will arrange a phone call where we listen to your goals - it might be to help a new year group bond, or you might be looking for something exciting to take place within your summer activity week. We’ll ask lots of questions to give us a really good idea of what matters most for you and what success would look like. We don’t want to offer you stuff you don’t want!
Tom will then put together a brief menu of options based on what you’ve told us, all at different price points so you can choose something that fits your budget. It’ll be ready to forward to any fellow decision-makers/budget holders so they can learn about us for themselves.
You get back to us - hopefully with a green light! - and we’ll send you a booking form out to secure the day.
Tom and Alex then work with you on the simple logistical matters, e.g. set-up, groupings and arrival times. We may organise a site visit if there’s lots of outdoor stuff planned. There’s very little for you to do besides organise pupil groups and supervision.
We set up, bring our team of experts to deliver a memorable day, and create a real impact on skills and bonds (and also plenty of resources for you and your colleagues). Learn more.
Collaborate!
They’ll be working as a team on Command Task challenges that will push everyone to the edge of their thinking
Help them become listeners through new teamwork techniques that teachers can transfer to the classroom
Our experienced facilitators know how to make the most of everyone’s strengths and skills to help everyone contribute
Think on your feet!
Can they defuse the radioactive bomb before it’s too late
Can they Build a structure to traverse the croc-infested swamp?
Devise a plan to make their very own jailbreak!
…and bond!
New friendships through problem-solving together
Each team chooses a name, a chant and a motto
Our days have a real legacy: bonds, memories and skills
“When you’re trying to organise something, it’s incredibly important to have a company you can rely on.”
Alex Curtis, The Cottesloe School
“When I’m doing other activities with my friends I’ll know we need to listen to each other and work as a team rather than shouting at each other.”
Year 6 pupil, Goffs Oak School
Child A - "The workshops were a really fun experience. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and it was a pleasure to be a part of day. The best part was the riddle activity competing against other teams even though we didn't win."
Child B - "The workshops were very interactive. Tom the instructor taught us strategies on how to debate effecitvley and that listening is such an integral part of communication that we all undervalue at times."
Child C "I enjoyed the workshops because it taught me some additional communication and teamwork skills. It was such an amazing day that all the boys in Ruds had a fabulous time."
Year 6, Prep School, Essex
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Using a provider of LOtC who holds the LOtC Quality Badge gives you peace of mind that they have been assessed for their quality of risk management and their education. LOtC Quality Badge holders all have to meet a set of Quality Indicators.
“Tom and his colleagues delivering the event were completely professional, accommodating and entirely engaging of the young people when facilitating their session during my assessment. Their approach was open and friendly yet challenging of the young people in such a way that they were encouraged and enticed to develop the ideas, tasks and themes set for them, that all goals were achieved, and in some cases exceeded. Tom’s ability to cross reference and pollinate aspects of his philosophy background to inform his delivery, also shone through.” LOtC in-person assessor.
Watching the children “grow” throughout the day was incredible. The range of activities ensured that all our children were engaged, regardless of physical or mental ability. Stepping out of comfort zones was huge for some of our class but the way the activities were arranged and delivered ensured success for all. Our loudest, more confident listened, whilst our less confident and more reserved spoke. It was marvellous to see this beyond the classroom setting and with limited adult input. The task ensured that there were opportunities for all to shine.
Alex, Tom and their team were absolutely brilliant with our children. Their enthusiasm, encouragement and supportive manner ensured a marvellous opportunity for us all.
Bridget Kaal, Year 6 Teacher, Goffs Oak Primary School
What we do
Listen to your aims and goals for your day(s)
Put together a proposal for you to review
Make changes based on your feedback
Select staff from our trusted team to run your activities
Do a “site visit” to your school in advance, at a time convenient to you
Liaise with your site staff about setting up
Arrive the day before to set up our equipment
Give all SEN/medical information to our staff (and destroy it afterwards)
Deliver all activities on the day
Provide prizes and rewards
Leave your school site looking exactly as it did
Give you a set of activities and resources for your own CPD
All you need to do
Tell us about your aims for your day
Review and tell us what you think of our proposal
Send us the student team lists, with any medical/SEN info
Arrange the timetable for teaching staff (they just need to be on hand for pastoral issues)
Sit back and drink tea under our Teachers’ Tent.
FAQs
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Usually, yes. We understand that one of the largest costs for an offsite school experience is the transport needed to get there.
Therefore, we transform your school and its facilities into your very own outdoor learning environment.
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Summer bookings: where possible everything will happen outdoors if the space at your school allows. We may ask to reserve an indoor space for inclement weather .
Autumn and Spring: whilst we will aim to facilitate as many activities as possible outside it is likely that we will look to use a school hall/ gym or classroom for some of our thinking and problem-solving sessions.
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We would love to welcome as many school staff as possible to the day to support the students and get involved in some of the activities. However, we understand that releasing staff from their busy teaching timetables is difficult. Our facilitators will run all sessions, so we will just need some school staff on hand to support on more pastoral matters and supervise during any breaks.
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These days are predominantly delivered in the south and east of England. If your school is further afield then please do continue to get in touch and we look into it further
Interested in this day?
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you within a day.
Alternatively, call us:
01245 830123
Or schedule a 15-minute call with Tom, our Co-Founder and Co-Director!