1. Children’s University
The University of Fun

2. What’s CU About?
Having Fun Learning !

3. What’s Cu About What it’s not about: Lessons in class x Homework x
Tests and Exams x
Compulsory Involvement x
What it is about:
Learning done in activities done outside class time
Learning done in lunchtime and after-school clubs
Learning done in local clubs
Learning done visiting interesting places
Participating voluntarily

4. Broadening Horizons
It’s not about how long for or how often someone is doing an activity
It’s about trying out lots of activities – having a go!
Developing schools for learning, life and work

5. Skills for Learning, life and Work
Leadership
Problem solving
Teamwork
Digital
Organisation
Creativity
Health and Wellbeing
Communication
Critical Thinking
Literacy
Numeracy
Citizenship

6. What does it involve ? Step 1
Application form signed by parents, including parental address
Are activities children take part in approved by CU?
If not, invite activity organisers to apply, if they meet the criteria – on- line link to CU on website

7. What does it involve ? Step 2
Keep Passport to Learning up-to date, signed by activity organiser
Input credits for in-school and out- of-school activities through ASPIRE
Rate activities and give feedback
Collect awards and attend graduation at key trigger points

8. Graduation day

9. Reached via www.cus-aspire.comor via downloadable App

10. Credit Counter

11. Skills Profile

12. Dream big!
Start preparing for life beyond school – early
Build awareness of skills
Having a go at lots of different things
Having fun – and get awards for doing so!