Inspired Change

On the 9th February 2012, Wayland High School hosted an Engaging Enterprise with Education event.

 
Organised by Inspire Change Ltd, the day was kindly sponsored by the NW Brown Group Ltd and involved 146 students who were given the chance to work on a real business challenge.

The day was the third in a series of seven events in the 2011/12 school-year, which aim to bring local business people into schools. Business professionals were able to mentor the students, using their expertise - while working to raise the profile of the tourism, leisure and hospitality sector in the region.

Not only was this an amazing opportunity for the students, the school also benefited because extra-curricular activity enables expanded learning in different areas.

The previous week, Inspired Change ran a day at City Academy Norwich, Principal of the academy, Mr Dave Brunton, said: "It's amazing, isn't it? In the winning team of 4 today there were 3 students with Special Education Needs. They were the best out of 150 students, winning prizes for not only the best overall concept, but also the best marketing ideas."

The business mentors were able to develop their own skills and experience by working with young people. One of the mentors said: "I am right outside my comfort zone today, this is serious CPD (Continuing Professional Development)".

BBC Voices have been filming each event, creating a compilation that will be sent to the Children's Film Festival. Children from the schools will be part of the film crew at each venue.

NW Brown Group Ltd sponsorship enables Inspired Change to provide the winning team with a trophy and gift vouchers and to inspire more children - that's why it's important.