Creative Problem Solving Course – Easter

The course is designed to develop the key skills of creativity and critical thinking. The week includes lots of fun activities which encourage the children to use their critical thinking to solve problems, and use their creativity to come up with new ideas. Specific activities include working as a team to empty a bucket of ‘toxic waste’, designing their own ‘Dragon’s Den’ innovative product as well as pitching their idea, and solving a series of short challenges in a fixed amount of time.

Session 1: What is Creativity

What is creativity and why is it important? How is creativity linked to mindset?

Session 2: Problem Solving Steps

What steps should we follow when approaching a problem? Application of this process to specific problems and everyday challenges.

Session 3: Innovation

How do we do something with creativity? Practising our creativity muscle and learning ways to innovate.

Session 4: Critical thinking

How do we make decisions and think independently? Applying this to group work.

Session 5: Growing my Creativity

What kills creativity? What are the best conditions for creative thinking? How can I be my most creative self?

Our courses are fast-paced, high energy and challenging. Your child will be active, engaged and up on their feet. None of the tasks are easy; in fact, we don’t mind if the children struggle with the exercises at the first attempt. It is through this process that resilience and strength of character can be built, in a positive and supportive environment.

Our courses are built on three elements:

• Active learning 
• Ambitious content
• Serious fun

How do you feel about creativity? In order to be our most creative we must let go of the fear of making mistakes! You will be solving lots of challenges and tasks with the other children.

• 4 x 5 hour days
• A group of around 10 children will be led by an inspirational Role Model
• You can wear comfortable clothes and have a drink nearby in case you need it
• It will be a fun week of games, talking, watching some videos and thinking together with the group
• We would love you tell us your ideas and feelings during the activities, so talking is encouraged! But if there’s anything you don’t want to do, that is fine too!
• We can’t wait to meet you and learn some awesome new skills together!

Our courses are not designed just for children who struggle with creativity, problem solving and independent thinking; we believe everyone should be developing this important life skill. Your child may already have a great imagination but perhaps needs to develop their independence or their resilience when problem solving.  Working creatively with others throughout the week can help boost general self-confidence and your child’s perception of their own creative potential. The course is a great way for children to explore being outside of their comfort zone within a fun and supportive environment.

Our highly experienced team of Role Models are passionate about both education and social & emotional wellbeing. They’re energetic, engaging, and curious. They’re adept at combining educational rigour with fun, to create active learning environments that children love. All have been interviewed by our Recruitment Team and are reference and DBS checked.

Meet Brigid:

• Parent presentation – we invite parents and carers to attend a 45-minute ‘Parent Presentation’ usually on the first day of the course at 10am. This includes an overview of what your child will learn, together with ideas and strategies for supporting their learning at home. Please note that due to the current circumstances, we may send out a pre-recorded webinar version of this instead
• End of day email – these emails summarise what your child covered so you can discuss this with them. They may also include photos of your child taking part if consent has been given
• Top tips – daily tips from Louise, our Head of Character Education, on how parents and carers can support the development of life skills at home
• Certificate – a branded, official certificate to congratulate your child for completing the course
• Written report – parents receive a written report from the Role Model working with their child, highlighting their child’s strengths and areas for further development, which includes ideas and strategies for supporting their child at home
• Follow-up videos – three videos from Louise, sent after the course has been completed to remind your child of the key course themes

The Role Models Life Skills programme includes 8 different courses for children in Years 1-6 (ages 5-7 & 8-11). These separate courses can be completed in any order, or on their own.

Our courses follow an education framework developed by teachers, education experts and business leaders. This framework, based on the work of the Partnership for 21st century learning, defines the skills and knowledge that children need to thrive at school, at home and beyond. Our courses have been written by our Character Education team who are highly qualified educators. Our course content emphasises the importance of developing life and career skills alongside academic attainment. You can read more about the other courses which we offer here and you can read more about the partnership for 21st Century learning here.

Yes we do! You can either book a standard day (10am – 3pm) or an extended day (8.30am until 6pm). Our course content will only run between the hours of a standard day. Outside of these hours, one of our Creative Childcare Role Models will join the children to run extra-curricular games and activities.

You can select which days you extend based on your needs, as extended hours are charged per day, at £25. Please note: if you select an extended day, you can collect your children before 6pm, but will still be charged for the full day. Please book a standard day at the checkout and then call us to add the extended day package on +44 20 3637 7107 or email

When you purchase more than one course place, you will receive a £50 discount on each subsequent course place, i.e.
£50 discount if you purchase two course places in one transaction;
£100 discount if you purchase three course places in one transaction;
£150 discount if you purchase four course places in one transaction; and so on.

This means if you are booking for a sibling or planning ahead and booking multiple courses you can take advantage of this offer.

Please note that for this discount to be applied all course places must be purchased at the same time (in one transaction) and all courses must be of the same type, e.g. holiday courses.

We also offer a £50 refer-a-friend discount. After you make your booking you will receive a personalised coupon code via email. If another parent uses your code, they will receive a £25 off their booking and we will automatically refund you £50. This code can be used by an unlimited number of friends and you will receive a £50 refund each time it is used (until the amount you paid for your course has been refunded in full).