CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science STEM Workshop
Pulse CSI
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.With the introduction of the National Primary Curriculum in September 2014, our Science Workshop continues to support the “Working Scientifically” agenda and is a great introduction or conclusion to any Crime & Punishment, DNA, Detective, ID and Science-based topic in your Primary Schools.
Our objective is and always has been, to raise attainment & aspirations in Science and in STEAM both in Primary, Secondary, Independent & Special Educational Needs Schools & PRU’s. Our full-day Science workshops are delivered on a nationwide basis. Our CSI Workshops are tailored accordingly to Primary Science and KS2 (Keystage 2).
Delivered through a 'Full Day' Forensic Science Workshop at your school premises, in the School or Sports Hall, 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, PSHE, History, Media, Mathematics, English, Geography, Drama, Science, ICT, and RE. In the 15 years of teaching this subject, Forensic 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.
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.
Further Education: 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.
Where we travel to
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What activities are available during this school workshop?
Days Format
MORNING SESSION: During the morning session all pupils will be fully engaged in practical, 'hands-on' activities, these will include learning about the processes and applications used in a Crime Scene Investigation including, Fingerprinting using Magnetic Powder and Black Ink. Additionally, the pupils will be looking at Footwear castings and producing their own footwear markings, analysing their own hair and fibres from their clothing. The activity on Hair analysis is a great introduction to “DNA” and Inclusion and Diversity, which we explore and is always a very engaging and popular session with all pupils. The last part of this session is looking at the collection and preservation of evidence at a Crime Scene and the importance of evidence retrieval and the significant part it plays in a court of law, giving the pupils an insight into the Criminal Justice System.
AFTERNOON SESSION: During the afternoon session, all pupils will don a White SOCO (Scene of Crime Officer) suit, gloves, mask and overshoes and then they will be required to apply their newly acquired skill-set learnt from the morning session to their group mock-up Crime Scenes. All groups will investigate and report their findings with the help of an Incident Report, a Victim Profile and Suspect Profiles and all the authentic forensic resources required to investigate this crime. In the afternoon session, as a Teacher, you will witness first-hand how all the pupils completely engage in this workshop, problem-solving and equally, the workshop encourages your pupils to work independently and in “non-friendship” groups. Our CSI Workshops are guaranteed to Inspire, Motivate, Engage and Completely Keep Your Pupils On Task all day!
MORNING SESSION: During the morning session all pupils will be fully engaged in practical, 'hands-on' activities, these will include learning about the processes and applications used in a Crime Scene Investigation including, Fingerprinting using Magnetic Powder and Black Ink. Additionally, the pupils will be looking at Footwear castings and producing their own footwear markings, analysing their own hair and fibres from their clothing. The activity on Hair analysis is a great introduction to “DNA” and Inclusion and Diversity, which we explore and is always a very engaging and popular session with all pupils. The last part of this session is looking at the collection and preservation of evidence at a Crime Scene and the importance of evidence retrieval and the significant part it plays in a court of law, giving the pupils an insight into the Criminal Justice System.
AFTERNOON SESSION: During the afternoon session, all pupils will don a White SOCO (Scene of Crime Officer) suit, gloves, mask and overshoes and then they will be required to apply their newly acquired skill-set learnt from the morning session to their group mock-up Crime Scenes. All groups will investigate and report their findings with the help of an Incident Report, a Victim Profile and Suspect Profiles and all the authentic forensic resources required to investigate this crime. In the afternoon session, as a Teacher, you will witness first-hand how all the pupils completely engage in this workshop, problem-solving and equally, the workshop encourages your pupils to work independently and in “non-friendship” groups. Our CSI Workshops are guaranteed to Inspire, Motivate, Engage and Completely Keep Your Pupils On Task all day!
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Victorian
Crime and Punishment Childhood and Schools Inventions
Click to read full text Perfect workshop pre or post-Crime & Punishment or ID Topic - The Police Force was first introduced in London in 1829. Forensic Science is very relevant to the Victorian era, as fingerprint identification was founded in 1839 and the life of a Victorian Prisoner was very different to that of the 21st Century Prisoner. Sir William Herschel, an English magistrate in Jungipoor, India, used handprints as a kind of signature in all contracts from 1858 onwards and Scottish doctor, Henry Faulds, grew increasingly interested in fingerprints during his work as a medical missionary in Japan in the 1870s.
The Victorian and Edwardian era brings Crime & Punishment and Forensic Science techniques written up to date and how modern-day Forensic Science processes and applications work in conjunction with today’s Criminal Justice System.
Computing
Cyber-security Cyberbullying Information and Communications Technology Online Safety
Click to read full text CEOP ONLINE SESSION: As a CEOP Ambassador our workshops have continued to be developed and this e-Safety session is very popular with Primary Teachers and supports their online e-safety sessions within primary schools, we discuss the most popular social media platforms, age restrictions and appropriate age-related content. Additionally, we are STEAM Ambassadors and work closely with schools to promote STEAM opportunities where possible. Our program is delivered using the Think U Know programme and resources, provided by CEOP [Child Exploitation Online Protection Agency] and NCA [National Crime Agency] and this is a great introduction to the Criminal Justice System.
Citizenship
Crime and Punishment Laws and the justice system Team building Alcohol and drugs awareness National regional religious and ethnic identities British Values Gangs Awareness International Relations Human rights and international law Personal development and resilience Criminology Diversity and Inclusion
Our CSI Forensic Science Workshops include DNA and genetics, they are fully inclusive and include a DNA session about Ethnicity and Heritage in relation to a Crime Scene Investigation and the importance of hair analysis in identifying victims and suspects.
Edwardian
Click to read full text Perfect workshop pre or post-Crime & Punishment or ID Topic - The Police Force was first introduced in London in 1829. Forensic Science is very relevant to the Victorian era, as fingerprint identification was founded in 1839 and the life of a Victorian Prisoner was very different to that of the 21st Century Prisoner. Sir William Herschel, an English magistrate in Jungipoor, India, used handprints as a kind of signature in all contracts from 1858 onwards and Scottish doctor, Henry Faulds, grew increasingly interested in fingerprints during his work as a medical missionary in Japan in the 1870s.
The Victorian and Edwardian era brings Crime & Punishment and Forensic Science techniques written up to date and how modern-day Forensic Science processes and applications work in conjunction with today’s Criminal Justice System.
Maths
Statistics Logic and Problem Solving Measurement Shape Graphs and data
Maths plays an integral part in Forensic Science particularly in relation to road traffic accidents, in terms of stopping distances, timelines of Crime Scene Investigations, blood spatter patterns and distances etc;
PSHE
Drug and alcohol awareness Online Safety Gangs Awareness RSHE Relationships and sex education People who help us Diversity and Inclusion
Promotes pupils to be healthier and happier on their way through Primary school and up to senior school, additionally, to be vigilant and to be aware of what the Criminal Justice System is at an early age.
Egyptians
Egyptian Religion Clothing
Forensic Science and in particular, Forensic Anthropology (study of bones) and Forensic Entomology (study of Insects) can support this topic in more detail.
Environmental Geography
Environmental geography focuses on the physical environment and its effect on humans. Crime Scene Investigation relies heavily on forensic evidence gathered from the surrounding environment of any crime scene, whether it be soil, pollen, or insects, amongst other environmental influences these could be key forensic evidence during any crime scene investigation.
Religious Education
Christianity Hinduism Religious Festivals Islam
Our workshops promote inclusion and diversity, in addition to supporting British Values and our DNA session specifically discusses ethnicity and cultural heritage.
Physics
Seasonal change Forensic Sciences (KS3/4) Magnetism (KS3/4) Weather
Forensic Science uses many aspects of physics during crime scene investigations, particularly during investigations of road traffic accidents.
Chemistry
Chemical Reactions Rocks Scientists and inventors Forensic Sciences (KS3/4) Chemical analysis (KS3/4) Chemical reactions (KS3/4)
Forensic Science uses many aspects of chemistry during crime scene investigations, particularly the analysis of DNA and trace evidence left at a crime scene. In particular, Forensic Toxicology is used extensively in finding the source of how someone has died in conjunction with Forensic Pathology.
Biology
Plants Animals including humans Living things and habitats Ecology and environment Minibeasts Microbiology Life Sciences Forensic Sciences (KS3/4) Everyday materials Biotechnology Health disease and the development of medicines (KS3/4) Inheritance chromosomes DNA and genes (KS3/4) Life Cycles
Forensic Science uses many aspects of biology during crime scene investigations, particularly the analysis of DNA and trace evidence left at a crime scene.
Ancient Civilisations
Ancient Egyptians
Many of the activities during the full-day workshop visit ancient civilizations.
Careers
We discuss various careers available within the Forensic Science arena together with Policing and the qualifications required.
Physical Geography
Environment Weather Fieldwork Rivers
Geography is an important factor when investigating a Crime Scene, soil samples, and vegetation are all important factors to be considered.
Greeks
Religion Trade Politics and Architecture
Many of the activities during the full-day workshop visit ancient civilizations.
Human Geography
Population International Development Black History
Geography is an important factor when investigating a Crime Scene, soil samples, and vegetation are all important factors to be considered.
Engineering
English
Heroes and villains Journalism Comprehension Composition Vocabulary grammar and punctuation Story writing Creative writing
Team Building
What size groups do we cater for?
We can deliver our workshop in the classroom to 30 pupils and up to 120 Pupils where the delivery would be in the school hall, larger groups can also be catered for, as long as the school has the necessary tables and chairs. Based on 120 pupils we would
work on the basis of 20 Groups x 6 Pupils (mixed - non-friendship groups) which in our opinion and experience works really well.
work on the basis of 20 Groups x 6 Pupils (mixed - non-friendship groups) which in our opinion and experience works really well.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.
Anything else?
CEOP ONLINE SESSION: As a CEOP Ambassador our workshops have continued to be developed and this e-Safety session is very popular with Primary Teachers and supports their online e-safety sessions within primary schools, we discuss the most popular social media platforms, age restrictions and appropriate age-related content. Additionally, we are STEAM Ambassadors and work closely with schools to promote STEAM opportunities where possible.
Our program is delivered using resources from Think U Know provided by CEOP [Child Exploitation Online Protection Agency] and NCA [National Crime Agency] and this is a great introduction to the Criminal Justice System.
Our program is delivered using resources from Think U Know provided by CEOP [Child Exploitation Online Protection Agency] and NCA [National Crime Agency] and this is a great introduction to the Criminal Justice System.
Our Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★
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!
Great Abington Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
★★★★★
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, and 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!
St. Elphin’s Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire
★★★★★
Thank you so much for coming to our school!! The whole day was excellent from start to finish and gave the children a real insight into the workings of science and investigation. Our children really benefitted from the “hidden” side of the day – the teamwork, collaboration and hands-on experiences.
These really benefitted our children and our inner-city school as a whole. Many of our children do not have the same privileges and experiences as others – many come from large families where teamwork is not a normal way of life. The day gave some of our children the exact experiences they needed!! I would also like to thank Jacqui for her input into internet safety. Lots of children access the internet on a daily basis, with many not realising the dangers it brings and the responsibility needed. This is exactly what schools should be promoting. Thank you for a truly wonderful and exciting experience!
Byron Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire
★★★★★
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
Longfield Primary School, Harrow, Middlesex
★★★★★
The workshop was superb! Our children were gripped after the morning session where Jacqui taught them the skills and techniques of investigating a crime through practical and thoroughly engaging activities. The way Jacqui delivered the session ensured that all pupils were able to access information about forensic science at a level much higher than I anticipated. Our children were in mixed ability groups of Y5/6 pupils which worked well with regards to pupils being given the chance to take the lead if they don't usually get the chance to. The use of authentic/real material and resources in both the morning and afternoon sessions was of a standard that our school wouldn't be able to provide if we had decided to try to set up a crime scene ourselves. Children were so excited when they realised they would get to wear a SOCO suit and investigate a crime scene. For children whose appropriate levels of good behaviour can sometimes be an issue, their behaviour was exceptional throughout the day — I was hugely impressed! Jacqui was exceptionally well prepared and planned — even staying over in a nearby hotel the night before to ensure snowy weather wouldn't delay her arrival. She took photographs throughout the day and posted them on a disk to us the following day for us to use at our leisure. Thank you for such a wonderful and inspiring day! We will definitely hope to have you back in the future!
Earl Spencer Primary School, Northampton
★★★★★
"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 in 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!
St Johns Primary School, Walsall Wood, Staffordshire
★★★★★
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!
Barton Clough Primary School, Manchester
★★★★★
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.
Caroline Chisholm Academy
★★★★★
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!
Greenpark Academy, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
★★★★★
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!
Moorfield Primary School, Irlam, Manchester
★★★★★
"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!
St. John's C.E. Primary School West Midlands
★★★★★
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.
Whittington Primary School, Whittington, Staffordshire
★★★★★
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!
Barnfields Primary School, Stafford, Staffordshire After 12 years of teaching, I can hand on heart
★★★★★
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!
Windhill Primary School in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
★★★★★
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.
St Andrews Primary School, Leasingham, Lincolnshire
★★★★★
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.
St Patricks Catholic Primary School, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
★★★★★
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!
St. Elphin’s Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire
★★★★★
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!
St. Margaret’s C of E Primary School, Stoke Golding, Leicestershire
★★★★★
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!
Hall Green Primary School, West Bromwich, West Midlands
★★★★★
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!
Barton Clough Primary School, Stretford, Manchester
★★★★★
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
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.
Caroline Chisholm Academy Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton
★★★★★
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!
Greenpark Academy, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
★★★★★
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!
Great Abington Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 
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