This fun, interactive writing workshop focuses on teaching children how to identify and include different word types and add more detail to their writing in line with the expectations of the 11+ exam. We also aim to expose children to a wider vocabulary that they can then start to include in their own writing. Each child is extended from their own unique starting point to ensure progress within the session. This is led by our 11+ teacher Natasha and suitable for both year 4 and year 5 students working towards their 11+.

A great opportunity to go through an entire CSSE Maths past paper with our expert 11+ specialist – focusing on exam strategy and importantly going through each and every question in the paper to find learning gaps and to learn how to answer each question thoroughly to ensure the most marks are gained. This will be excellent preparation for those sitting the 11+ exam in September!

Through loads of fun exercises and games, this workshop will teach you important formal speaking skills such as how to speak up and speak out confidently, clearly and politely; how to present a topic or idea to a group of people; how to answer a variety of questions about yourself and a given topic and how to make great eye contact and use appropriate body language. Led by LAMDA and musical theatre teacher Katy, this is a must for all key stage 2 students wanting to develop this important skill.

Develop the skill of speaking confidently and effectively in formal settings with specialist LAMDA and musical theatre teacher Katy. Katy will show students ways in which to portray confidence and poise when speaking publicly, clearly get a point across and influence an audience through speech. This is not only an important life skill for interviews and the workplace but it will prepare students for the Spoken Language Component part of the GSCE English Language assessment. Open to students in years 8-10.

We are excited to be welcoming Crime Scene Challenge into the centre to invite students to follow the clues and solve a crime! This immersive morning workshop is led by real life detectives and will give students a hands-on experience with real investigation processes including reading and analysing statements, phone records and bank statements, as well as collecting and powdering for fingerprints, analysing shoe marks, DNA and more. The workshop will encourage scientific thinking, enhance vocabulary and develop reading and comprehension skills as students read factual accounts and piece together information. Furthermore, the workshop fosters teamwork, requiring collaborative efforts to build a compelling case against potential suspects. Let’s hope the culprit is found! Suitable for years 3-6.