Puzzle Locker transforms your school hall into an immersive Augmented Reality (AR) escape room, giving KS2 pupils an unforgettable curriculum-linked learning experience. Using iPads and interactive AR puzzle mats, children work in teams to solve puzzles, collect virtual artefacts and complete exciting missions whilst developing communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Choose from seven exciting curriculum-linked topics including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Romans, Vikings, Tudors, World War II and Space. Every class can choose a different workshop, making Puzzle Locker the perfect choice for whole-school enrichment days and multiple year groups.
Unlike traditional workshops, every child is actively involved throughout the experience. As pupils progress through three immersive escape room challenges, they unlock key vocabulary, answer enquiry-based questions and earn points for their team on the national Puzzle Locker leaderboard.
Designed by teachers and linked to the National Curriculum, Puzzle Locker combines immersive technology with meaningful learning to create an experience that children will be talking about long after the day has finished.
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Each Puzzle Locker Workshop Day includes three curriculum-linked activities for every participating class.
1. Pre-Workshop Introduction (45-60 minutes)
Before the escape room adventure begins, teachers receive a classroom-based PowerPoint briefing designed to build excitement and prepare pupils for the challenge ahead. The resource includes tutorial videos, key vocabulary, learning objectives and background knowledge, helping children develop confidence and curiosity before their workshop.
2. The Escape Room Experience (60-70 minutes)
The main event takes place in the school hall. Using iPads and Augmented Reality, pupils work in teams to complete three enquiry-based escape room challenges, each lasting approximately 12-15 minutes. As they solve puzzles, collect virtual artefacts and uncover clues, pupils develop their understanding of the chosen topic while practising communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. Follow-Up Classroom Resources (60+ minutes)
Learning continues after the workshop with a teacher-created follow-up resource pack. Activities include word searches, crosswords, comprehension exercises, maths challenges and topic-based tasks designed to reinforce key knowledge, vocabulary and learning outcomes in a fun and engaging way.
1. Pre-Workshop Introduction (45-60 minutes)
Before the escape room adventure begins, teachers receive a classroom-based PowerPoint briefing designed to build excitement and prepare pupils for the challenge ahead. The resource includes tutorial videos, key vocabulary, learning objectives and background knowledge, helping children develop confidence and curiosity before their workshop.
2. The Escape Room Experience (60-70 minutes)
The main event takes place in the school hall. Using iPads and Augmented Reality, pupils work in teams to complete three enquiry-based escape room challenges, each lasting approximately 12-15 minutes. As they solve puzzles, collect virtual artefacts and uncover clues, pupils develop their understanding of the chosen topic while practising communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. Follow-Up Classroom Resources (60+ minutes)
Learning continues after the workshop with a teacher-created follow-up resource pack. Activities include word searches, crosswords, comprehension exercises, maths challenges and topic-based tasks designed to reinforce key knowledge, vocabulary and learning outcomes in a fun and engaging way.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physics Workshop
Earth and space
Blast off on an exciting mission through our Solar System and beyond. Pupils explore the planets, discover the scale of our universe and investigate the future of space exploration. Through immersive challenges, they develop scientific understanding whilst solving puzzles, collecting virtual artefacts and working together as a team.
Egyptians
>Greeks
>Romans
>Tudors
>Vikings
>World War
>What size groups do we cater for?
We work with 3-4 KS2 classes per day, and each class or year group can choose a workshop that fits their current topic.
Each escape room experience in the school hall can accommodate up to 36 pupils at once. We provide 12 interactive puzzle mats and 12 iPads, with pupils working in teams of three to complete the challenges.
Please note: The escape room must take place in the school hall. When booking, please consider hall availability around breakfast clubs, break times and lunch.
Each escape room experience in the school hall can accommodate up to 36 pupils at once. We provide 12 interactive puzzle mats and 12 iPads, with pupils working in teams of three to complete the challenges.
Please note: The escape room must take place in the school hall. When booking, please consider hall availability around breakfast clubs, break times and lunch.
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
We aim to make our workshops as inclusive as possible. However, our escape room experiences may be challenging for children with visual impairments.
As a new provider, we're committed to improving accessibility and welcome teacher feedback to help us adapt and develop our workshops for all pupils.
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Who are Puzzle Locker?
Puzzle Locker creates immersive Augmented Reality (AR) escape room workshops that bring the primary curriculum to life. Developed in collaboration with curriculum experts, our workshops combine engaging educational content with innovative AR technology to create unforgettable learning experiences for Key Stage 2 pupils.
Using iPads and interactive AR puzzle mats, we transform school halls into exciting team-based escape rooms where children solve curriculum-linked puzzles, uncover historical artefacts, answer enquiry questions and work together to complete immersive missions. Every experience is carefully designed to inspire curiosity, deepen subject knowledge and make learning both memorable and meaningful.
At the heart of every Puzzle Locker workshop are the 4Cs of 21st-century learning, helping children develop the skills they'll use throughout education and beyond.
Critical Thinking
Children analyse clues, identify patterns and solve increasingly challenging puzzles that encourage logical thinking and strategic decision-making.
Communication
Success depends on sharing ideas, listening carefully and discussing solutions, ensuring every team member contributes to the challenge.
Collaboration
Every pupil has an important role to play. Children work together, support one another and celebrate shared achievements as they progress through each mission.
Creativity
From decoding ancient symbols to uncovering hidden artefacts, pupils think imaginatively and approach problems from different perspectives.
More than just an enrichment activity, Puzzle Locker is a fully curriculum-linked learning experience that combines immersive technology, teamwork and enquiry-based learning to create lasting educational impact. Whether pupils are exploring Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Romans, Vikings, Tudors, Space or World War II, every workshop is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and leave children talking about their experience long after the day has finished.
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