
Creative Media Studio
Students become content creators, journalists, designers and media teams to produce professional media that…
Personal Development
Students work together to improve their school or local community through environmental campaigns, sustainability projects and practical action.
Overview
Explore environmental issues affecting the school or local area.
Design and deliver awareness campaigns and sustainability projects.
Share findings and recommendations with the school community.
Programme Structure
Sessions rotate through six practical modules, each building towards the final professional outcome.
Professional Roles
Every student takes on a role within their team, mirroring how professionals collaborate in the real world.
Advises organisations on reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability.
Investigates environmental issues using scientific evidence.
Leads projects that reduce emissions and promote climate action.
Skills Framework
The CATAPULT Skills Framework™ underpins every session of this programme. Students particularly develop:
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Choose Your Implementation Pathway
Choose the pathway that best fits your school's time, timetable and level of support.
Use Lite to introduce pupils to the programme, its real-world role and related careers.
A short club pathway. Pupils work through the programme's Standard sessions and module activities.
A longer timetabled pathway with more time for practical work and the programme's final output.
Evaluation
The National Schools Innovation Blueprint evaluates participation, engagement, development, programme outputs and implementation using the same booklet across every stndard and embedded programmes. They are recorded once using the shared Enrichment Activity evaluation form.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Every activity is suitable for beginners.
Yes. Schools can adapt projects to local environmental priorities.
Yes. Student leaders can coordinate projects and support younger pupils.
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