Exciting enterprise and enrichment workshop days for secondary schools in the South of England

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from business professionals
High Impact
Enterprise Workshops
3 big events 4 great learning experiences

2. Over the past seven years our team has worked with over 20,000 students and we are passionate
about broadening education beyond the classroom. Our presenters are all highly qualified consultants
and business people who, when not delivering programmes in schools, work with major corporations
and educational bodies like Microsoft and the Universities of Reading and Southampton, teaching
management skills.
To build students’ self-confidence and inspire them to be the
enterprising leaders of tomorrow
To manage and deliver hassle-free enterprise events, relieving
the pressure on teachers’ time
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Big Bang Boom delivers innovative
and high impact enterprise challenge
workshop days for KS3-5 students and
INSET days for teachers.
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We have two goals:

3. Life’s a Pitch simulates the experience of
working in a marketing agency at one of
the most exciting times – when pitching
for a major piece of new business.
Life’s a Pitch is a fast-paced event led by business professionals,
where students find themselves running their own marketing
agencies and pitching for a real life account!
This interactive event brings a genuine business experience into
schools. Developed by a former advertising agency MD and
consultant to many marketing agencies, with input from many
teachers, it has cross-curricular links with Enterprise, Citizenship,
English and Business Studies.
The day can be successfully run for Y7-13 students as the
structure is modified for different age groups and ability levels.
What happens in a marketing agency?
The presenters provide an insight into the marketing industry and test
the students’ knowledge in a game-show quiz. After a team building
activity, students then set up their own marketing agencies.
Meet the brand
Students are introduced to the product they’ll be marketing.
This year we’ll be working again with SUSO, the healthier carbonated juice
drink which is aimed at teenagers.
The students will receive a video brief from SUSO Chief Executive, Sean
Uprichard who outlines his requirements and the students’ core missions
for the day.
Plan marketing campaign
Marketing specialists give presentations on the core missions and the
students are set a task to complete for each one:
1. Advertising
2. Digital marketing
3. Events and sponsorship
Presentation skills
Students are trained on presentation skills, covering body language, voice
work and confidence. They practice their pitches with expert help and a
timed dress rehearsal.
Live Pitch
The marketing agencies compete head-to-head in the live pitch, in front
of a panel of judges and their peers, to see which agency will take home
the Grand Prize and who’ll be crowned the Best Individual Presenter!
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4. ‘Make it Big’ teaches students about
the music industry, in an interactive,
professional workshop that encourages
teamwork and helps build self esteem.
Make it Big is all about the business behind the bands. This
exciting day combines elements from the music industry with
business. The day aims to give students an insight into this
fascinating world and test their entrepreneurial skills by pitching an
up and coming act to record companies to get their act signed.
This music enterprise day is a great experience for anyone
interested in the music scene!
Team building tasks start the day off, then students are given an overview
of the music industry, including key aspects of the business. Their
knowledge of the music industry is tested in a fun quiz and they then go on
to form their management companies.
Meet the band
They are then introduced on video to the real life working band they will be
managing.
It’s all about image
Students are set a challenge to come up with a new image for the band
including their logo and stage outfits.
Design the tour
We show the students a case study on how a well known band got
started then we set a task: Design promotional material for the band’s
first tour.
Create the music video
We explain what it takes to produce a great music video. Then the task is
to devise the band’s first video and storyboard it.
Getting signed
What does it take to get a deal? How do you sell your band to top
record company? The management teams have 2½ minutes in front of
a major label - how are they going to persuade them to sign the act?
Time to pitch
The management team who make the best pitch will get a contract for
the band. The judges decide on the most professional management
team behind the act and they will win a £1million record deal.
There will be prizes for the best team and the most
impressive team member.
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5. It’s getting increasingly tough for young
people to stand out in today’s marketplace
so the idea behind “It’s about you!” is that
students are introduced to the concept of
having to market themselves – whether
that is to an employer or to an educational
body.
The day is especially suited to students in Years 10-13 who are
considering their futures and will give some valuable advice and
tools for standing out amongst their peers.
The day starts by introducing the concept of ‘branding’. The students elect a
group chairperson and take part in a quiz on branding.
‘Know yourself’ brand audit
Students find out what sort of brand they are but carrying out a ‘brand audit’ on
themselves.
What do employers want?
The presenters then discuss the skills that are needed in the workplace. The
students will then be given 3 tasks, each practicing a skill demanded by
employers:
»» Communication:
»» Problem Solving
»» Team work.
Create your own brand!
The presenters discuss 3 vital features of a personal brand: Values, Strengths
and Image. Students will then prepare and rehearse an ‘About you’ statement -
a short, concise biography highlighting their strengths and skills.
Everyone then has to present to the rest of their group and the team vote on
which is best – this student becomes their ‘Team Champion’ to go to ‘The Big
Interview’.
The Big Interview
The team champions come to the stage in turn. They deliver their ‘About you’
statement and then have to answer interview questions. At the end of ‘The
Big Interview’ a best interviewee is chosen.
The day concludes with a prize giving to the individual winner of ‘The Big
Interview’ and in the winning team, which is decided by a final quiz testing
learning from the day.
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6. Great learning experiences
All our events cover four key learning experiences:
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Big events
Enterprise – our events are designed to teach students
practical business skills in line with the QCA framework
on Work Related Learning.
Confidence and presentation skills –students are
given professional training in presentation skills as we
believe that improving confidence and self-belief are
vital elements in making the transition from education
into business.
Teamwork and creativity – students work together in
non-friendship teams. Each task is designed to promote
teamwork and draw out a range of new skills, giving
every student a chance to shine.
Learning by doing – students are treated as business
professionals, undertaking a range of challenges to give
practical application to their enterprise skills.
“Thanks so much for a fantastic day yesterday.
It was a very professional event that created a buzz
and it was especially nice to see the degree to which
pupils were engaged.
” Steve Whiteley, Head of Careers, Reed’s School, Surrey
“Great fun! Learned lots; plenty of interesting facts
and life skills.
” Jack Hershaw, Purbeck School, Dorset
“Brilliant – everything we did was interesting,
fun and creative. I learnt loads and really have been
inspired for a future in marketing.
” Jess, Year 10, Bromley High School, Kent
“Fun, enjoyable, brilliant presenters.
Amazing, learnt a lot.
” Quotes from students, Northwood College, London
“Great day. Really thought it was very useful and well
presented. Content was great. Look forward to having
you over again.
” Marcel Ciantar, Director of Business and Enterprise,
Budmouth College, Weymouth
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What Teachers and Students say
Steve Whiteley, Head of Careers, Reed’s School, Surrey
Jack Hershaw, Purbeck School, Dorset
Jess, Year 10, Bronley High School, Kent
Quotes from students, Northwood College, London
Marcel Ciantar, Director of Business and Enterprise, Budmouth College, Weymouth

7. Please note:
there is a minimum charge of £1045 per event.
Bookings, Organisation and Prices
To find out how we could bring enterprise to life
for your students, please contact us:
Our prices are fully inclusive and cover professional presenters,
event helpers, travel, accommodation, equipment, materials and
prizes. If two or more bookings are made at the same time, a
discount of 10% will apply to the secondary booking.
Simple to organise
Our events can be organised in three simple steps:
Let us know the event date and the number and year group
of the students taking part.
Book the relevant school venue and split the students into
non-friendship groups of 8.
On the day, we take care of everything. The Big Bang Boom
team will arive in plenty of time to set up. We bring our own
materials, will fit around your timetable and can work with a
whole year group at a time.
E: info@bigbangboom.co.uk
T: 01794 368773 or 07951 679189 for enquiries and bookings
W: bigbangboom.co.uk
Number of students
Up to 100 students
101 - 200 students
201 + students
Cost
£11 per head
£10 per head
£9 per head
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Laurel Bank, Sandy Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0PD
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