Secondary | KS3 & KS4 CSI Forensic Science Workshop

CSI Forensic Science Workshops for Secondary Schools

Our on-site CSI Forensic Science Workshops are hugely popular with schools across the UK. Designed for Primary, Secondary, Independent, SEND and SEMH schools, these interactive full-day sessions bring the excitement of real-world forensics into the classroom, combining STEM learning with problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking.

Why Choose a Pulse CSI Workshop?

✅ UK-wide delivery for Primary, Secondary, Independent & SEND Schools

✅ Hands-on, STEM-focused activities led by experienced forensic specialists

✅ Supports curriculum links in Science, Criminology, Law & PSHE

✅ Builds critical thinking, teamwork, literacy, and oracy skills

✅ Proven to raise aspirations, attainment, and interest in STEM careers

Secondary School Workshop Format

Morning Session – Learning Forensic Skills

Students take part in practical forensic science activities led by experts, including:

✅ Fingerprint Analysis – lifting prints with genuine brushes & powders

✅ DNA & Forensic Genealogy – exploring identity & personal heritage

✅ Trace Evidence – examining hair & fibres under microscopes

✅ UV Crime Scene Work – using Ultra Violet light to uncover hidden evidence

✅ Footwear Casting – creating moulds with authentic kits, as in real crime scene work

Afternoon Session – Solving a Crime Scene

Students apply their new knowledge to a mock crime scene investigation:

✅ Collect and analyse fingerprints & trace evidence

✅ Work collaboratively to evaluate findings

✅ Use communication, teamwork & problem-solving skills

✅ Identify the main suspect through critical analysis

Career Pathways & Higher Education Links

Our workshops connect classroom learning with real-world forensic careers, showing students how STEM opens doors to exciting professions such as:

Crime Scene Examiners

✅ Forensic Laboratory Scientists

✅ Pathologists & Anthropologists

✅ Entomologists & Blood Spatter Analysts

✅ Firearms & Ballistics Specialists

Delivered by highly skilled Forensic Associates (former Crime Scene Investigators, Police staff, forensic academics), students hear first-hand about career journeys, qualifications, and the pathways into higher education.

Impact on Students

Pulse CSI workshops have been shown to:

✅ Increase engagement and enjoyment of STEM subjects

✅ Boost aspirations and confidence in applying new knowledge

✅ Improve attainment across subjects, including literacy and oracy

✅ Encourage teamwork, listening, and valuing others’ perspectives

Teachers consistently report that students are more motivated to write and talk about their workshop experience, which has a positive knock-on effect in other areas of learning.

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Raising Aspirations & Attainment

Our methodology challenges students to achieve more than they expect of themselves. Many surprise both themselves and their teachers by successfully solving the crime scene—an achievement they continue to reference as evidence of their potential.

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Booking a CSI Workshop

Our school delivery calendar fills up quickly—early booking is recommended. To avoid disappointment:

✅ Provide 2–3 alternative dates when enquiring

✅ Ensure we have access to a Sports Hall / Gym / Large Hall for the full day

✅ Share Year Group(s) and number of students (for large cohorts, a 2-day delivery is advised)

📅 Book your CSI Forensic Science Workshop today and bring STEM to life in your school!

Workshop Costs KS3 – KS4