A Custom Designed Secondary School ‘Enterprise Outreach Programme’ for Recruitment of Feeder Primary Schools and Pupils

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The importance of nurturing and promoting an enterprise culture in Pupils of all ages, including at Primary School level has been a rising priority for the Government in recent times. The Mini LionHeart Challenge is designed for Key Stage 2 pupils, and it is delivered by our Professional Business Coaches in a creative and meaningful format, to allow a Secondary School to recruit and reach out to its own local Feeder Primary Schools to embrace them in sharing their philosophy and experience of Enterprise Education.

It is an inclusive Programme specifically designed for Secondary Schools with a strong enterprise ethos, who wish to share and nurture their commitment to enterprise with their Feeder Primary Schools, engaging them in hands-on, high quality ‘Enterprise’ hosted by the Secondary School, into which those Pupils will enter in due course.

The day involves the pupils working in Non-Friendship Groups to undertake an extensive range of enterprise activities at high pace while cultivating acquaintances with fellow pupils who shall be joining them in the near future at the host secondary School, culminating in all participating Teams delivering Final Presentations before an eminent Panel of Judges.

Mini LionHeart ‘Key Learning Activities’:
• Building A Team
• Brainstorming Ideas
• Developing an Understanding of Key Business Tools i.e. SWOT Analysis
which allows for Identification of the Pros & Cons of The Idea
• Understanding of Financial Analysis including Profit & Loss Accounts and Costing a Product
• The 4 Ps of Marketing: Product/Price/Promotion/Place
• Production of Working Model/Prototype.

Mini LionHeart Evaluation Reports

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Mini LionHeart Storyboard Diary

Feedback on value Mini LionHeart as as Transition Programme for Feeder Primary Schools and Pupils

Secondary School Testimonials

“This programme is a fantastic experience for Primary Pupils. The Pupils have used a range of skills throughout the day in a real life situation. They have worked in ‘non-friendship groups’ in a high pressure situation – requiring them to take on specific roles and responsibilities.”

- Ms. Amanda Scully
Assistant Head Teacher
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
LANCASHIRE

“The Presentations in the afternoon were fantastic. The Primary Pupils were amazing – the foundation provided by Mini LionHeart, gives us plenty to build on, when they arrive in Year 7.”

- Mr. Andy Perry
Teacher
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
Oldham, MANCHESTER

“I thoroughly enjoyed the whole Mini LionHeart Programme! In particular, the integration of Pupils from different schools is invaluable at Transition stage for Year 7 Students entering their Secondary education.”

- Ms. Vicky Bramley
Head of Year
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
LONDON

“The most valuable aspects of the programme are: the whole team approach by Mini LionHeart; and their involvement with the Pupils; and understanding their needs (all ages). It was fabulous, appropriate and purposeful. Thank you (again!).”

- Ms. Pauline Addy
Enterprise Co-ordinator
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
LIVERPOOL

“Once again the Mini LionHeart Team have provided a fantastic experience for our new intake of Year 7 students. Seeing the students arrive early for sessions following break and lunch because they wanted to get back to their projects is a testament to their level of engagement and enjoyment. Thank you so much!”

- Ms. Lorraine Mulcahy
Assistant Head Teacher
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
LONDON

“A positive, enjoyable experience for the Feeder Primary Pupils – all were engaged throughout, and the final products showed teamwork and effort. The Mini LionHeart Team were patient and helpful throughout the Programme and the Primary School staff were very happy with the organisation and content of the activities. The day was well organised and well-led from the outset.”

- Mr. Paul Leadbetter
Assistant Head Teacher
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
LIVERPOOL

“Confidence building, in particular, is the aspect of most value to our Pupils provided by Mini LionHeart Challenge. Once again, I am in awe of the Mini LionHeart programme, and what it achieves for Pupils transitioning from primary to a secondary school environment!”

- Mr. Irfan Chishti
Community Cohesion Advisor
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
Oldham, MANCHESTER

“A fantastic Programme for all our Feeder Primaries – Mini LionHeart has been enjoyed by all.”

- Ms. Hayley Andrews
Head of PSHE, PLTs & Enterprise
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
SOUTH WEST REGION

“Mini LionHeart encouraged the Year 7 Pupils to work well as a Team and listen to each other and share ideas. The programme greatly helps to build self-esteem for Pupils entering their Secondary School life.”

- Ms. Simone Okimo
Teacher
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
LONDON

“We host Mini LionHeart as an inter-Primary Transition Programme, as it is an excellent experience for all the Primary children in a different setting.

One of the most valuable aspects of the Challenge is the use of professional Mini LionHeart Business Coaches who provide a unique element to the Programme. Also, to have the Pupils working in Teams with different Pupils from different schools, means they develop real independence, and initiative.”

- Ms. Paula Robinson
Assistant Head
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
Bingley, YORKSHIRE

“I thought Mini LionHeart was a brilliant vehicle to get the new Year 7 Pupils to work with new people and develop friendships going forward within their new Secondary School, as well as igniting their interest in business and enterprise.”

- Ms. Hanah Browne
Teacher
Mini LionHeart HOST SECONDARY SCHOOL
LIVERPOOL

“The Mini LionHeart Challenge has fully engaged the Feeder Primary Pupils and kept their interest/focus throughout. We have run many Programmes with LionHeart and have been impressed with the organisation and delivery.”

- Mr. Steven Gore
Community Development & Enterprise Co-ordinator
Westleigh High School, Wigan

Feedback on the value Mini LionHeart has as Transition Programme for Feeder Primary Schools and Pupils

Primary School Testimonials

“Today at Mini LionHeart, we saw our Pupils working together in Teams as well as contributing individually to all the tasks. The Business Coaches kept control of the groups very well and motivated them.”

“The Mini LionHeart Challenge encourages the pupils to work in teams and learn to work to individual strengths within the team to produce a final business and product. They also develop an awareness of how businesses use many areas of key skills, in order to be successful.”

- Ms. Brown & Mrs. Bottomley
Teachers
FEEDER PRIMARY: Elderwick Primary School
Bingley, YORKSHIRE

“The Mini LionHeart Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for all Children to work with adults from Business and Industry. It gives them a real insight into marketing and finance - every aspect of the Challenge is invaluable to the Pupils.”

- Ms. Sue Bell
Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
FEEDER PRIMARY: Myrtle Park Primary School
Bingley, YORKSHIRE

“The Mini LionHeart Challenge has developed the Pupils’ creativity and team working skills, which is invaluable to them, especially at this stage of their schooling. All Children have participated with enthusiasm and commitment. They have benefited from working alongside new adults and being independent from their School Teachers.”

- Ms. Annie Green
Teacher
FEEDER PRIMARY: Crossflatts Primary School
Bingley, YORKSHIRE

“Mini LionHeart is well organised, well resourced and well staffed. The Pupils enjoyed and participated well with new people from other Primary Schools. A great learning opportunity for them!”

- Ms. K. Riley
Teacher
FEEDER PRIMARY: Bishop Martin Primary School
LANCASHIRE

“The Year 6 Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day and individually felt valued, for their personal attributes. The Pupils behaviour was never an issue as they were fully engaged in all the activities.”

- Ms. Kelly Duckworth
Teacher
FEEDER PRIMARY: St. John’s RC Primary School
LANCASHIRE

“The Programme was very well organised by Mini LionHeart Challenge Team. The Business Coaches supported the Programme and were very hands on, and developed a fantastic rapport with the Primary School Pupils.”

- Ms. Julie Wright
Teacher
Parish Church of England Primary, St Helens, MERSEYSIDE

“The Challenge offered the unique opportunity for the Children to mix with Pupils from other Schools and work from their own initiative independently.”

- Ms. H Buchanan
Teaching Assistant
FEEDER PRIMARY: St. Joseph’s Primary School
Bingley, YORKSHIRE

“The Pupils really valued meeting other Team members from other Primary Schools, and sharing ideas and skills as well as making the prototype. A very enjoyable Programme. I feel it would also be highly beneficial as a whole primary school activity.”

- Mrs. Robinson
Year 6 Teaching Assistant
FEEDER PRIMARY: Newton Westpark Primary School
Westleigh, GREATER MANCHESTER

“Today’s Mini LionHeart Challenge provided our Pupils with the opportunity to build relationships with new Pupils and staff at the Secondary School. It was a lovely Challenge; a wonderful opportunity to sit back and watch the pupilswork on their own and think for themselves.”

- Ms. Sarah Williams
Learning Mentor
FEEDER PRIMARY: Twelve Apostles RC Primary School
Leigh, GREATER MANCHESTER

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