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Overcoming Barriers/ Communication Skills

About the Workshop

This workshop aims to develop young peoples teamwork, communication, problem solving and determination skills, by tackling a series of team challenges. 


Challenges include for example toxic waste in which teams must move tennis balls to a target using only a bucket and ropes. 

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Student Learning

Curriculum Links: PSHE


Skills Builder Framework Links:

  • Listening 

  • Problem solving 

  • Speaking 

  • Creativity 

  • Staying positive 

  • Teamwork 

  • Aiming high 

  • Leadership

Logistics and Planning

Room requirements: 

  • Large classroom or hall with all the furniture moved to the sides 

  • Projector and screen

Overcoming Barriers/ Communication Skills

Workshops can be booked on their own and delivered on rotation throughout the day or delivered as part of a series of workshops,

where classes rotate between multiple activities.

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Groups of approximately 30 learners

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Keystage 3, 4 and 5

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40-60 minutes

Interested in booking?

Click the button below to fill in the workshop form and we'll be in touch soon

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