Opportunities for Schools
The challenges faced by today’s younger generations can feel overwhelming: a climate in crisis, important developmental experiences missed due to the pandemic and an unstable jobs market. Big challenges need Big Ideas – and that’s where we come in.
We believe in the power of young people to face these challenges head on, and we can give them the tools they need in order to succeed.
Solutions for the planet
Our award-winning Big Ideas Programme begins conversations around the climate and sustainability issues and gives young people a platform to have their ideas heard. It supports young people in learning to work together and communicate effectively. It develops important STEM and wider employability skills that are needed in every job and introduces young people to the variety of careers that might be open to them.
How becoming a Big Ideas School Partner could add value to your students and teachers:
Of teachers surveyed in 2025:
%
feel that the programme has helped develop the employability and STEM skills of students
%
have more of an understanding about what STEM skills employers value
%
think that the Mentors have been helpful for the students in sharing skills, ideas and offering support
%
believe that the mentors on the Big Ideas Programme have provided gateways to working in local businesses
Teacher / Student Case Studies
When a Big Idea GROWS 🌱
Back in 2022, the seed of an idea was planted at a Big Ideas Day. The team wanted to focus on youth mental health, and they named themselves GROWTH (you’ll find out why shortly!). A successful Regional Final saw GROWTH land a place at the Big Ideas Programme National...
Sarah Pearce
Outwood Academy Freeston Here is a case study we received from Sarah Pearce, the Big Ideas programme lead teacher at Outwood Academy Freeston, Wakefield, which participated in the programme in 2019/20: Outwood Academy Freeston joined the Solutions for the Planet Big...
Nicole Beattie
Here is a case study we received from Nicole Beattie, the Big Ideas programme lead teacher at Bannockburn High School, Stirling, which participated in the programme in 2019/20: After reading about the Solutions for the Planet Big Ideas programme, I became instantly...
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