The Big Think Day
Our Primary Big Think Days…
deliver a day full of critical, collaborative and creative thinking in school
help build children’s independence, resilience and ability to think for themselves
Can take place at any time of year - they’re particularly popular in Winter!
From £25 +VAT per student
“Today, I think I found my inner-leader!”
Zainab - Year 6 student
What’s involved?
Challenge for every year group
Different workshops tailored for Years 3 to 8
Bespoke sessions designed to your school’s wishes - for example, Humanities / Mental Health and well-being
Run by our team of specialist educators
A focus on the soft skills
Academically challenging days with an emphasis on independence, resilience, collaboration
A great way to reinvigorate thinking mid-way through the school year
A wealth of takeaway strategies for children and teachers alike
Planned and delivered
Every session run by our own dedicated team
The entire day planned by us - talk about taking the weight off!
No need to get cover - teachers can observe and learn
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 do we do?
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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The Junior Big Think Day is designed for the “off-season” when spirits are lower and a showpiece, off-timetable day is just the ticket.
So we run a set of thinking challlenges indoors - using the facilities you have available, such as the hall, drama studio, and classrooms.
For our “warm-weather” offer, see our Primary Problem Solvers days.
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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 call with us