Pearson Engineering has once again supported On the Up’s award-winning Upskill for Schools programme—this time with an exciting Innovation twist, which both the children and volunteers embraced with enthusiasm. Upskill for Schools helps primary pupils develop entrepreneurial thinking, build confidence, and cultivate creative problem-solving skills.
This session welcomed a slightly smaller group than usual, with 18 pupils taking part. Of those, 14 were eligible for free school meals, 4 spoke English as an additional language, and 11 were either receiving SEN support or identified as having special educational needs. Despite these challenges, the pupils demonstrated incredible resilience, creativity, and determination throughout the program.
“The children have gained really valuable knowledge and expertise about lots of different aspects of creating and growing a business. They used teamwork skills weekly to build their pitches and work on presentations. They used their creativity and design skills to design logos and create an advert for their products. The children have gained a great insight into engineering thanks to Pearson and the range of jobs and expertise within one company.” – Emily Bell, Teacher, North Fawdon Primary School.
