New to chess, just know the basics or want to have some fun, social games? In this workshop Robin Slade, Brentwood School and Essex Junior Chess coach, will introduce students to chess, develop their ability to play and ignite a lifelong love of the game!

Love chess and want to learn new skills and strategies to improve? Then this workshops is the one for you. Robin, Brentwood School and Essex Junior Chess coach, will teach students how to develop their play to outsmart their opponent with clever and strategic moves and get the best from their game. With opportunities to play against those of similar abilities.

Set sail on an exciting sea themed workshop designed especially for Key Stage 2 children! Through fun, interactive activities inspired by the wonders of the ocean, children will build confidence and develop essential skills in reading, writing and Maths. From creating imaginative underwater stories and exploring fascinating sea creatures to solving ocean-themed maths challenges and boosting reading comprehension, this workshop is packed with learning, creativity and adventure. Join us for a splash of fun where learning comes alive beneath the waves!

English teacher and AQA English Language exam marker Nuzma will show students how to succeed in the AQA English Language papers through explaining the questions, unpicking the mark scheme and practising responses. Students will leave feeling confident about how to tackle each of the questions to ensure the maximum marks. Suitable for students in years 9, 10 and 11.

Join us for a fun filled sea themed workshop for Key Stage 1 children! Through exciting ocean adventures, children will develop their reading, writing and Maths skills while having lots of fun. We’ll explore amazing sea creatures, enjoy exciting stories, create colourful crafts, practise writing skills, build confidence in reading, and tackle hands on maths activities with a splash of seaside magic. Come and make waves with us for an unforgettable learning adventure beneath the sea!

Teacher Lauren will lead year 4 and 5 students working towards their 11+ exam to writing success in this fun, interactive workshop. By the end of the three hours students will leave knowing all the key components to add to their writing to ensure it stands out amongst many and hits the top bands in the mark scheme. Students will get opportunities to practise their writing, sharing and refining this until it shows the best of their abilities.

Prepare with confidence for the FSCE entrance exam for Chelmsford County High School with our focused preparation workshop. Supporting students across all four FSCE papers — Adventure, Beacon, Compass and Discovery — this workshop develops essential skills through exam style activities, guided practice and effective strategies. Students will build confidence, strengthen problem solving skills and learn how to approach different question types with greater resilience and independence. A focused opportunity to prepare, practise and progress on the FSCE journey.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a budding programmer, set sail on an exciting sea-themed coding adventure designed for all levels. Children will develop their coding and programming skills as they explore the world beneath the waves, learning to design and debug algorithms while creating their very own underwater computer games using Scratch. From coding sea creatures to designing ocean adventures, this hands-on workshop encourages creativity, problem-solving and confidence in programming. Led by teacher Lucy and suitable for Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6).