CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science STEM Workshop

★★★★★
"Once again, can I say a huge thank from me you for organising and leading the most amazing day ever! To see 120 children on task from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm was just fantastic, especially as there was a whole range of ages and abilities in one hall - no mean feat! In the words of our school secretary in the 24 years I've worked at this school, we've never had a day as good as this! The children were motivated, enthusiastic and so keen to learn and apply the techniques you showed them. These are some quotes from the children I interviewed today: 'It's a good way to learn Science . . It is more interesting when you're doing it. 'I really enjoyed using the different equipment and dressing up as a CSI investigator. That was really cool. 'I learnt that you have to wear the white suits to prevent your DNA from getting mixed up with other evidence. I didn't know that before. 'I loved it because it was really interactive. 'It's a lot more complicated than what you see on the TV CSI!!' The children have been buzzing all day today to tell me about the things they enjoyed. I'm so glad it was such a success and there is no doubt about us asking you back next year! "

★★★★★
"Pulse CSI joined us at Caroline Chisholm School for a day during our transition summer school for students from year 6 who will be joining us in September as year 7s. The students were fully engaged for a whole day. No mean feat when you have got 126 students, who don't really know each other, in a hall. Parental and student feedback relayed what we had witnessed; the students loved it and put the day at the top of their list of favourite activities. Not only that, the staff loved it too - and had rather a lot of fun dressing up and joining in with the students. Exactly what we were hoping for as students and staff worked together to learn new things about forensic science and then put their morning learning to use by problem-solving in the afternoon. A great, professional company to work with. Thank you."

★★★★★
"This is the second time we’ve had Jacqui and the team at our school and we’re looking forward to the third. The children (and staff!) loved the day and their experiences are something that they will never forget. Pulse CSI is a great company to use to enhance your learning of Science or to kick off a Science topic with that ‘WOW’ factor. Thanks again for the day, it was great! "

★★★★★
"Our children really enjoyed the full day experience with Pulse. They were very hands on and gripped from the very beginning. All resources were well prepared and the children enjoyed using new and exciting equipment. One child said "It's the best day ever I've really enjoyed it!" I would thoroughly recommend Jacqui for a unique scientific experience for KS2 children. Her demonstration on E-Safety was particularly useful to our children. Jacqui was friendly yet very professional, we enjoyed having her at our school and look forward to her coming again! "

★★★★★
""What an incredible and excellent day! All the Teachers and children were in awe of the day's activities as they unfolded! The session was completely hands on and delivered at the right pace and pitch, capturing the children's attention from the very start! Jacqui and Emily were fantastic with the children and the resources and activities were incredible! The children had been doing some media production on the lead up to the day so expectations and excitement were high... but boy did you deliver! Without a doubt, we will definitely be recommending and rebooking you again! Thanks very much." Thanks for such a wonderful session, it was truly brilliant. This won't be the last you hear from us, looking forward to seeing you again in the future! "

★★★★★
"A fantastic day! The workshop ensured that all children became motivated and engaged in science and other areas of the curriculum that they didn't even realise they were doing. Many of the children now look forward to science. All of the sessions were well organised and resourced. In the morning session the CEOP element was really effective. The children then went onto to learn and practice a variety of skills including: dusting and identifying finger-prints; collecting shoe prints and identifying fibres. All of these skills prepared the children for a brilliant afternoon of crime scene investigation. A crime scene had been set up and the children were given a context and a list of suspects. They applied the morning's skills effectively and collected evidence to inform their conclusion of the murderer. The children really enjoyed the whole day! Thank you for making it so wonderful. "

★★★★★
"After 12 years of teaching, I can hand on heart say that the C.S.I. The forensic science workshop was the best educational experience my classes have EVER had! I can not recommend it highly enough. The buzz of learning, from start to finish was amazing! The children got knee-deep in the skills of forensic science and left the school that day with a pep in their step, deeper love and appreciation of science and to top it all off – a full SOCO outfit! "

★★★★★
"The pupils of Windhill School had an inspiring and thought-provoking day with the CSI team which fitted perfectly into a whole-school ‘Crime Week’. Brimming with enthusiasm, they were immersed in their learning and developed their forensic, deductive and inquiry skills. The resources were first class and the whole event seemed real to the children. Parents were buzzing and the day was worth every penny. Long-lastingly memorable! "

★★★★★
"The children went home buzzing with excitement and that is all down to you. Once again you brought ‘a day in a box’ to our school – the level and quality of the resources are fantastic and make the whole process very ‘real’. The children loved the skills-based learning in the morning but thoroughly enjoyed the crime scene activity in the afternoon where they were able to apply the skills learnt earlier and solve an investigation. This was a super opportunity for the children to experience science but in another form than that which is taught in school – hopefully, we have inspired those children to consider science in the future. It also caused quite a buzz around the school when they saw the ‘CSI’ investigators (clad in white protective suits and masks) walking through to the ‘crime scene’! Once again many thanks for a fabulous day and we look forward to seeing you in school in the future. "

★★★★★
"What an incredible day our Year4 and 5 pupils had as CSIs! The morning activities were like a boot camp for wannabe forensic scientists! The children were fully engaged throughout, taking fingerprints and fibre samples and learning how to use all the various pieces of equipment. In the afternoon the children were given a ‘real-life’ scenario where they had to apply their new skills. Dressed in white suits and armed with their tool kits they were raring to go. The only problem was getting them to stop! Thank you for a truly memorable day and one we are looking forward to doing again next year. "

★★★★★
"Many thanks again for the session you did on Tuesday at our school, the children all thoroughly enjoyed it and the staff did too! From start to finish the entire day was well organised and resourced, enabling all of the children to access the activities that were planned and develop brand new skills. The taking of fingerprints, handprints, shoe treads and looking at hair through a microscope, allowed the children to discover what CSIs actually do and to understand what would actually happen if they committed a crime in real life. The 90 children that participated were engaged for the entire day and the fact that so many of them remained in their CSI outfits (despite the warm weather) just showed their commitment to the session and activities that they were given. This really is a credit to what you do. In the afternoon, we saw some of our quieter children really come out of their shells and fully participate in solving who had committed the murder, which was great to see too. St. Elphin’s …. thank you once again for such an amazing day!"

★★★★★
"We recently had the pleasure of hosting a highly interesting, informative, educational and inspiring practical session, courtesy of Pulse Education and Business Services. Jacqui Thompson was the consummate professional and delivered the sessions in a highly motivating manner, engaging the children from the very start. The sessions are very much ‘hands-on with the children being taught a variety of techniques for evidence gathering and analysis during the morning session, followed by the opportunity to apply these independently in the afternoon. There were many highlights of the day including • Activities that the children had never taken part in before. • The opportunity for the children to handle and use high-quality scientific equipment • Getting dressed up in their SOCO Suits as Scene of Crime Officers (the staff of course entering into the spirit too!) • It was a delight to see the interaction between the two-year groups as they worked intently to be the first to identify correctly the perpetrator of the crime. On return to class, all of the children were ‘buzzing’ with excitement, all of whom have now decided that their future careers lie in solving crimes! Silent Witness has nothing on my students now! "

★★★★★
"Dear Jacqui, I wanted to write to thank you for providing our Y5 with such an amazing day with your CSI Forensic Science experience. We have many different visitors come to school to provide all sorts of great activities for our children, but never before have I been bombarded with such enthusiasm from both adults and children as I walked down the corridor, none of whom could help themselves from interrupting one another in their eagerness to tell me what they had been doing. I think that the children’s enthusiasm and engagement were captured perfectly in a comment made by a child: “I will remember this day for the rest of my life”.Teachers and support staff were equally positive, praising the well-pitched challenge and independent learning experiences you provided throughout the day. When one of the Y5 teachers wanted to double-check that he could book the CSI experience because the cost was higher than other providers, I will admit that I did a little more than hesitate! However, I now have no hesitation whatsoever in stating that this day was worth every single penny. Neither do I have any hesitation in saying that will be booking you next year and for many years to come. Thank you!"

★★★★★
"Once again can I say a huge thank you from me to you and Asha for organising and leading the most amazing day ever! To see 120 children on task from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm was just fantastic, especially as there was a whole range of ages and abilities in one hall – no mean feat! In the words of our school secretary in the 24 years I’ve worked at this school, we’ve never had a day as good as this! The children were motivated, enthusiastic and so keen to learn and apply the techniques you showed them. These are some quotes from the children I interviewed today: ‘It’s a good way to learn Science . . It is more interesting when you’re doing it. ‘I really enjoyed using the different equipment and dressing up as a CSI investigator. That was really cool. ‘I learnt that you have to wear the white suits to prevent your DNA from getting mixed up with other evidence. I didn’t know that before. ‘I loved it because it was really interactive’. ‘It’s a lot more complicated than what you see on the TV CSI!!’ The children have been buzzing all day today to tell me about the things they enjoyed. I’m so glad it was such a success and there is no doubt about us asking you back next year! "

★★★★★
"We would like to express our gratitude to Pulse CSI for the forensic science workshop delivered at Longfield Primary School. It was a fantastic real-life experience based on actual work done by CSI Examiners and Scientists. Giving children the opportunity to immerse themselves in their learning, engaging with it at greater depth. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all students and staff. We were very impressed by the friendly and professional manner in which the session was conducted as well as the organisation and the quality of the resources provided. Whilst the workshop itself provided ample opportunity for children to acquire new skills and knowledge, it also had the additional benefit of being a great team-building exercise and we were all taken aback by the autonomy of the children when facing challenges, especially in the second half of the day. We are especially grateful for your input on E-Safety, an area often considered laborious and dull, which was brought to life and made totally relatable. We look forward to inviting you back to school next year.” Kind Regards, The Year 6 teachers from Longfield Primary School, Harrow, Middlesex"

★★★★★
"Pulse CSI joined us at Caroline Chisholm School for a day during our transition summer school for students from year 6 who will be joining us in September as year 7s. The students were fully engaged for a whole day. No mean feat when you have got 126 students, who don’t really know each other, in a hall. Parental and student feedback relayed what we had witnessed; the students loved it and put the day at the top of their list of favourite activities. Not only that, the staff loved it too – and had rather a lot of fun dressing up and joining in with the students. Exactly what we were hoping for as students and staff worked together to learn new things about forensic science and then put their morning learning to use by problem-solving in the afternoon. A great, professional company to work with. Thank you."

★★★★★
"This is the second time we’ve had Jacqui and the team at our school and we’re looking forward to the third. The children (and staff!) loved the day and their experiences are something that they will never forget. Pulse CSI is a great company to use to enhance your learning of Science or to kick off a Science topic with that ‘WOW’ factor. Thanks again for the day, it was great!"

★★★★★
"Our school hall was transformed into a Crime Scene Investigation as our 80 Ks2 pupils were engaged, challenged and enthralled by PulseCSI and their approach to scientific enquiry and teamwork. Having had 20 years experience of in enrichment activities the PulseCSI day is amongst the best I have seen for impact on all pupils. In terms of value for money, the day is exceptional and deals with higher-order problem solving and communication skills. The amount and quality of the content impressed all staff and pupils. Know that pupils will remember the CSI day at Great Abington Primary for the rest of their lives! "