Enterprise Programme for UK teenagers

What is the Enterprise Programme for UK teenagers?

This programme adapts our successful international programmes specifically for UK teenagers, particularly those facing disadvantage. We have developed a hybrid programme for Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7 to 10 students) based on learning from our proven international programmes and consultations with teachers, youth group leaders and young people in the UK.

"“I think everything has helped me develop different skills, confidence, resilience, and collaboration. It's all coming together.” - Laila, Year 10 participant

The programme is designed to assist UK teenagers to develop skills and qualities to realise their talents and prepare for work. In this new programme we combine in-person workshops, virtual drop-in "clinics" for guidance; fun, self-directed learning and real-world activities via an App; a peer community for support and inspiration; and a Dragon’s Den event with prizes to add competitive fun.

The programme will lead teenagers through a learning journey - they will identify needs and opportunities in their community, develop their own business idea that meets those needs, prepare a business plan and launch a real business selling real products or services to a real market.

Our structured experiential learning programme has been developed in line with GCSE specifications covering Business activity, Influences on business, Business operations, Finance and Marketing.

We offer a flexible timetable to schools and the programme may also count towards students' Duke of Edinburgh's Award Skills/Volunteering/Physical section. (Please check with your D of E Leader).

“This programme provides critical links to our Business curriculum while giving our students a chance to build their confidence as young entrepreneurs. It gives our students a chance to spot problems and wear their thinking caps to come up with creative and practical solutions. Activities are well planned, engaging and challenging. Students enjoy these activities. Through this programme our students have developed key soft skills like problem solving, critical thinking, and communication”. Swati (UK teacher Years 9 and 10)

The programme builds on the half-term programme for younger children (Year 6) in the UK that we ran in October 2023. Parents rated their children's experience in the programme 10 out of 10.


Watch this space as we take this programme to the next level!

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please email us at enquiries@teachamantofish.org.uk to find out more and sign up your school to this exciting programme!.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Teach A Man To Fish? (and why are you offering this course)

Teach A Man To Fish is an established charity in the UK (registration no 1112699) which has, over 15 years, run award-winning programmes for young people and schools around the world.

We turn entrepreneurship education into a powerful project-based experiential learning opportunity - using the process of planning and running a profitable enterprise to develop young people’s teamwork, leadership, problem solving and communication skills; as well as building their understanding of basic business and financial literacy concepts.

Having seen great impact from this approach in other contexts, and across a range of indicators - confidence, educational attainment, long term life outcomes etc. - we’re excited about bringing our work to young people in the UK.

2. Who will be running the sessions?

The sessions are run by a qualified facilitator who is DBS-checked and has experience of working with young people.

3. Who is the programme for?

Our new fun hands-on programme is aimed at Key stages 3 and 4 (Year 7 to Year 10 students) in London state schools. The new programme builds on our experience of delivering similar award-winning programmes around the world.

4. My child has special needs - would s/he be able to attend the programme?

We welcome children with physical and sensory disabilities, as well as children who are neurodiverse. We will check with the lead teacher beforehand, so we can put in place any strategies or adaptations that will improve their experience.

5. Will they actually start the business they plan?

Yes, they will and that’s their opportunity to put all the learning together! Over the duration of the programme, participating students learn to identify business opportunities, conduct market research, develop their business plans, work on their business finances, launch and market their businesses selling real products/services to real customers.

6. How much does this programme cost?

It is FREE for UK students to participate in the programme!

7. Will my child get a certificate?

Yes! Each participant will receive a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their learning at the end of the experience/week.

11. Why take part in the programme?

It’s a fun and hands-on experience!
Develop key skills such as confidence, communication, teamwork and problem solving
Learn about businesses
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If you have not found the answer to your question here, please send us an email to enquiries@teachamantofish.org.uk or a WhatsApp message to +44 (0)7708 219089.

We'll be happy to hear from you!


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