by Lauren Gupta | Jul 23, 2025 | Big Ideas Blog, Blog, Student Case Study
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...
by Lauren Gupta | Jul 7, 2025 | Big Ideas Blog, Blog
Our Big Ideas Programme National Final 2025 was an incredible day full of confidence, inspiration and passion! It was extra special this year as we presented the Jamie Baughan Award for Creative Courage for the very first time – in memory of someone who left an...
by Lauren Gupta | May 23, 2025 | Big Ideas Blog, Blog
After five exciting Regional Finals held at venues across the country, we are delighted to announce our Big Ideas Competition 2025 National Finalists! The following teams will join us at the National Final in London, to present their Big Ideas one final time, and we...
by Lauren Gupta | Mar 26, 2025 | Big Ideas Blog, Blog
It has been a fantastic year so far for the Big Ideas Programme. The quality and range of ideas that were sent in from schools across the country was really quite inspirational! Our 26 shortlisting judges had a tough time deciding which teams would make it to this...
by Beth | Dec 9, 2024 | Big Ideas Blog, Blog, Youth Insights Blog
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance in schools and colleges, developed as part of a 2014 report by Sir John Holman for the Gatsby Foundation. These eight benchmarks are designed to help schools and colleges provide high-quality and...
by Beth | Dec 3, 2024 | Big Ideas Blog, Blog
Our Big Ideas Competition National Final 2024 was special for lots of reasons; firstly it was our 10th National Final, but also, it was set against the backdrop of a pivotal General Election. Not only did this add an exciting buzz to the event, but it meant that we...
