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Freaky Fortress

Appropriate for S 1 - S 3

Through the Freaky Fortress experience, we will help students find personal meaning and value in an activity facilitated through creating an open positive and fun atmosphere. Students will develop an understanding of how to apply basic principles of transferable skills in a wider context i.e. the world of work. The main thrust of this activity is to help develop a host of skills outlined in research as being vital to success in the workplace and beyond.

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Testimonial

Mind Vision Partnerships 'Freaky Fortress' product was offered to over 200 S1 students at Peebles High School.  The providers offered a highly professional service throughout.  There was excellent communication in the run up to the event with a clear and realistic briefing on their requirements in order to run the event.  On the day of the event, everything ran like clockwork with students moving through the event with real purpose.  The engagement between the presenters and the students was of a very high standard throughout the event with the skilled use of questioning and opportunities for developing skills in reasoning, communication and collaboration.  The pre and post course evaluation showed significant differences in the students' awareness of emotional intelligence and other thinking skills eg critical and creative thinking.  The post course feedback was prompt and detailed.  The course represented excellent value for money.

Planit Enterprise

Planning your Community

Appropriate for S 3 - S 4

The task is to design and build a sustainable community. With a strong emphasis on developing an enterprising mind, communication and citizenship.
Fun and practical, pupils work in small teams using modelling clay and other materials to build their ideal community. Pupils must consider the following:

• what makes a sustainable community?
• what  elements are needed to make a community an attractive place to live
• environmental considerations
• jobs and opportunities for development and growth

Shocks and Snares

The Business Game

Appropriate for S 4/5 years

A fun frantic exciting business game
Groups are in competition with each other to develop the strongest most profitable company
This involves strategic decision making such as;

• takeovers
• mergers
• loan decisions
• head-hunting

We seek to highlight the difficulties in reaching well informed realistic decisions that affect business strategy. In addition working as a team and reaching agreement under pressure

Motivation!

Appropriate for all prior exams

Some pupils lose the momentum to study. Helping to highlight the various reasons why this happens and how to identify these underlying issues is addressed in this Motivation session.

In terms of exam success we do not advocate a short – cut We do however help pupils understand more about effort setting goals and achievement 
Our aim is to inspire and motivate young people, to promote self efficacy, to work and achieve, with great emphasis on a realistic positive attitude.

Included in the session:

• understanding potential rewards
• ramifications of ‘slacking’
• top tips on maintaining motivation
• effective goal setting
• developing a study time and conditions that’s best
• fun and interactive

Next Step Prep

Appropriate for school leavers

Moving into higher/further education, training or a job can be daunting
This session provides pupils with an insight into the best approach to success whatever the next step may be.
Fear of the unknown, lack of preparation interview nerves can all hinder chances to make a good impression. The top tips to preparation addresses these issues and more helping students negotiate the transition between school and the adult world.

Delivery

All courses are delivered in double period blocks unless otherwise agreed

• we don't require payment in advance
• a floor plan is provided
• we supply all materials
• evaluation is delivered within 5 working days
• minimum school organisation

For more information on these courses please contact us.