Primary schools and local business working together to promote awareness of global challenges through business and social enterprise.

About the project

An exciting and innovative enterprise programme initially funded by the North West Regional Development Agency to engage children in business and raise money for charity.

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Curriculum benefits

Time for a change focuses on developing an enterprise culture within primary schools. The project links to the KS2 Curriculum and Every Child Matters. It also allows for smooth transition from KS2 to KS3.

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Student benefits

Time for a Change helps build young people’s confidence, self-esteem and ability to learn independently in a fun, hands-on way.

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Teacher benefits

A fully resourced and supported programme, which adds value to the curriculum and helps children make a positive impact within their school, the local community and beyond.

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Local business benefits

Time for a Change is your opportunity to reach out to the next generation, inspire them to achieve more and secure a supply of local entrepeneurs for years to come.

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Latest project news

  • LOTS OF FUN AND LEARNING!

    We have had great fun doing Time for a Change as well as learning. The lessons have involved discussion, research, direct teaching skills, co-operative work, ICT, Maths, English , Art and Design and fun!  The materials provided are clear, relevant, and straightforward to use.  Thanks very much for giving our children the opportunity to take…

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  • Manchester Metropolitan PGCE Students Mentor TFAC SChools

    A huge thank you to the Manchester Metropolitan University PGCE students who mentored Nantwich Primary school children  during Time for a Change 2010/2011. The Secondary PGCE students  who are all training to teach Business Studies were a considerable asset during the project.  They all gave considerable time and effort to advise and motivate the KS2 primary school children who…

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  • Shavington High School’s Transition Project is a Success

    Shavington High School has been working in partnership with Education Business Plus, to deliver Time for a Change to  Year 5 and 6 pupils from Shavington Primary School, The Berkeley Primary School and Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.  Children have worked in teams to set up small eco-conscious businesses. One aim of each business was to…

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  • Nantwich Schools are Go-Getters

    Nantwich primary school children have worked hard to run their businesses at school.  Each  team produced or provided eco-friendly products or services for the other children at school, staff or parents. Profits raised went to local or developing world charities.   Local business ambassadors attended primary schools for the final “Dragon’s Den” style judging days which took…

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