The Key’s innovative project invited the student voice group to embark on their own enterprising projects through the creation of various products including ‘Merchandise of Morpeth’ and ‘Sugar Crush’ sweets. The student voice worked together to think, plan, do and review their very own projects with the support of trained Key Facilitators every Friday during DLE.

Throughout their journey student voice focused on their development of twelve specified Key skills. These skills are the building blocks for future success in education, training, work and adulthood.

This simple journey, based around a healthy balance of freedom and structure, provides the vital spark that young people need to ignite their passions and practically develop their skills for real world success.

After securing the money through a testing business pitch here at Newminster Middle School to the dragons den (a panel of business professionals) each group’s products were ordered and delivered ready for making and selling.

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Selling

On 17th May the student voice projects were all invited to attend Sage HQ in Newcastle where they were able to showcase their goods.

Leigh Thompson (Sage Foundation Manager) tweeted us to say “These guys were absolutely brilliant. A credit to the school and the programme. Thanks for being part of our #enterprise day.”

On 7th June 2017, all of the students headed down to Morpeth Market to sell their products on a stall to the members of public. They even got advice from a regular stallholder on how to perfect their market “shouting” techniques. Their final selling location was at our Summer Fayre where pupils, parents and staff were able to buy the products.