Primary schools take up Enterprise Project

In June of this year, no limits began a new enterprise project, in partnership with the Nottinghamshire Enterprise Learning Partnership, working with 25 primary schools in Nottinghamshire. The project, which runs until December 2010, aims to bring enterprise to the primary classroom, whilst helping teachers and staff to implement this important skill set into the school.

Enterprise education is usually reserved for secondary schools, where it’s believed that students are more mature and able to deal with its more unique skills like goal setting, working independently, meeting deadlines and creativity. In fact, we firmly believe that, when presented with some of these skills, pupils from primary schools perform as well if not better than their older counterparts. Unhindered by the concept of “no”, primary school students can excel during both the creation and execution of their ideas.

So far, the project has produced some amazing ideas for new enterprises – including social causes – and seen some brilliant teamwork skills that most adults would be proud of. From monsters that can save the world from environmental devastation, to social causes that help link schools in other parts of the world, the results seen so far have be remarkable.

Sarah Longmead of no limits said Asquith Primary School, the first school to take part in the project;

‘Year 6 really impressed with their excellent presentation skills after working on an enterprise project over the last 6 weeks. After a very difficult decision the winning team was SAS, well done to all involved’

Stay tuned for more updates on the primary school enterprise project or contact us for more information.