'An open mind leaves a chance for someone to drop a worthwhile

thought into it.'

Programmes on offer from Open Minds

Open Minds gives value for money across the curriculum delivering numerous opportunities for learning. Available for a block of sessions across a term, a whole day for a year group or separate 1 hour sessions for each year group from KS1-KS4. Activities can be adapted for different age groups.

British Values (EYFS, KS1, KS2)The new OFSTED framework highlights that pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and the promotion of fundamental British values must be at the heart of the school’s work to achieve ‘Outstanding’ school status.

What is a democracy and why is it fair? How laws are made, why and who we vote for Exploration into issues in class, year group, school

and the outside world that pupils are concerned about Progression to what influences our opinions Embedding the British Values of democracy, liberty, mutual respect, the Rule of

Law and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Crown The Town (KS2/KS3)Exciting whole day (or half day introduction) planning, designing and building a new housing development!

understand the cost involved in building houses, amenities and facilities needed

consider the effect on local environment use speaking & listening skills to collaborate

and work as a team, exchange ideas, make compromises and review

practise numeracy skills and supports financial capability education; budget, cost, profit, percentage, etc.

Learning Treasures (KS2) originally devised to encourage more passive pupils to be

involved in decision making, taking the lead and sharing with confidence whilst interacting in group challenges

4 to 8 pirate themed sessions (depending on time available) open ended tasks specifically designed to increase

independent thought, creativity and imagination scope for further classroom work in literacy, numeracy and

history

NEW! Orienteering (All ages) Please note - possible 1 day preparation = 2 days cost

Fulfils OAA of PE curriculum No need to travel! Open Minds can design bespoke

courses for you using your existing space! Clear progression from limiting space and practising basic

skills to independent orienteering skills in larger spaces Using familiar environments and exploring how much we

observe everyday objects

An alternative and adventurous activity for the whole schoolFinancial Capability (EYFS/KS1/KS2)

now with physical tasks in partner and group situations

to establish the differences between wants and needs

to learn the attitudes, skills and knowledge for economic reality for now and their future

to explore values, worth, saving, spending and learning new vocabulary to understand finance

Examples of activities: Swans & Ducks Enterprise Game, The Penny Shop, Saving Safely, Charlie Chimp's Present.

Anti Bullying/Positive Friendships (All ages) to promote the whole school approach to the Anti

Bullying Policy to promote National Anti Bullying Week and

develop positive friendships Each activity has a range of questions based on

attitudes, perceptions, decisions and conflict management.

Debating and Dilemma Skills (KS2/KS3) links to SMSC and British Values using speaking

& listening skills to prepare for debate and how to present

counter arguments successfully to practise skills involved in becoming better

role models and ambassadors to explore values, resilience and determination

Fair Trade (EYFS, KS1, KS2) to define fair trade and learn about the principles of fair trade discuss choices about spending relating to fairness and the

common good relate fair trade to justice to explain the benefits of fair trade and promote in the wider

school community

Whole Group Teambuilding (All ages) very popular sessions! Fulfils OAA of PE curriculum to investigate how teams build team spirit to practise the skills involved in responsibility,

sharing ideas and thinking of others. communication in teamwork transition within, from and to Key Stages can be used for: exploring Role Models, Empathy

and Responsibility, Improving Communications

Problem Solving Carousel (Adults, KS2 and above) Fulfils OAA of PE curriculum to explore ways of working together and solving

problems to link work with team skills used in other

sports/activities

to practice following instructions and helping others to create opportunities for decision making, creativity and perception can be used for; observation and assessment, Prefect/Monitor selection,

start/end of term activity day, transition between years/key stagesSTAFF TRAININGPositive Behaviour Reinforcement (Whole school

staff) Explore and agree your class and school’s

expectations Study children’s behaviour and the different

factors influencing them Strategies that encourage opportunities for

positive reinforcement How to avoid escalations that cause conflict and

how to remain focused Practice positive language and phrases to avoid

Have a positive, improved and sustained outcome on pupils’ attainment using positive reinforcement

Lunchtime / SMSA Training Understanding children’s behaviour How schools manage behaviour - approaches schools

can take How to interact well with children Successful management strategies of children who are

emotional or angry Examples of games that can be played to foster pupil

interaction and responsibility

Teambuilding for Staff & Adults ideal for staff INSET! ideas and activities to enthuse and energise staff useful as a taster session to show the above

Whole Group Teambuilding Workshop and Problem Solving Carousel sessions

can be adapted by teachers/supervisors to improve existing skills in teambuilding, communication and interaction with pupils