Raising Attainment & Aspirations in Science
Primary, Secondary, Independent & Special Educational Needs Schools & PRU’s. Full-Day Science Workshops delivered on a nationwide basis. Our CSI Workshops are tailored accordingly to each Key Stage including KS2, KS3, KS4. Additionally, we deliver a specific BTEC Forensic Science Workshop tailored to your specific BTEC modules. All our workshops can be tailored to your school’s specific requirements and timetable and students’ abilities.
Working Scientifically in the Curriculum
Science stimulates and excites pupils’ curiosity about phenomena and events in the world around them and at no time has it been more relevant than in today’s world. It also satisfies this curiosity with knowledge. Because science links direct practical experience with ideas it can engage learners at many levels. The Scientific method is about developing and evaluating explanations through experimental evidence and modeling. This is a spur to critical and creative thought, all students learn to question and discuss science-based issues that may affect their own lives.
About Us
Pulse CSI was formed in 2008 with a vision to engage and enthuse primary school children about bite-size SCIENCE and STEM. In order to achieve this, the founder, Jacqui Thompson decided to do this using the ‘hook’ of ‘CSI’ Crime Scene Investigation and the application of Forensic Science.
Delivered through a ‘Full Day’ Forensic Science Workshop on your school premises, in the school hall or Sports Hall/Gym, a series of educational, ‘hands-on’ & practical activities, which additionally, promote early intervention and introduce pupils to the Criminal Justice System at an early age when it really matters.
Our workshops were originally an “Enterprise Agenda Initiative” which supported the national curriculum and in particular, were relevant to 21st Century Science curriculum, however, in addition to the core Science subjects, our workshops are also cross-curricular supporting; Citizenship, PHSE, Media, Mathematics, English, Geography, Drama, Science, ICT, and RE, in particular, how Forensic Applications are used in establishing a person’s ethnicity, which can be extremely useful during a Crime Scene Investigation process.
The modern world needs young people who are sufficiently confident in their own beliefs and values that they can respect the religious and cultural differences of others, and contribute to a cohesive and compassionate society.
Following personal study at the University of Lincoln, Jacqui decided to expand her 1/2 Day KS2 Forensic Science Workshops by introducing a Full Day’s Workshop aimed at Secondary Students, following the success of the workshops, the program is now being rolled out to both Primary, Secondary and specifically tailored to Special Educational Needs Schools on a nationwide basis.
With the introduction of the new National Primary Curriculum in September 2014, our Science Workshop supports the “Working Scientifically” agenda and is a great introduction or conclusion to any Detective, ID, Science, or Crime & Punishment topic in your Primary School.
Our Forensic Science Workshops are designed to engage the students in “hands-on” interactive activities ensuring the student’s full participation both individually and within teams using problem-solving techniques.
Additionally, students can learn about occupations related to Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation and how these techniques relate and integrate into everyday life, and the importance that this specialist skillset plays within today’s criminal justice system.
