Below is a selection of Secondary School Testimonials from secondary schools across the country.
Sandringham School, St Albans, Hertfordshire
The Forensic Science Workshop that was run by PULSE CSI offered a captivating journey into the world of crime investigation. From insightful presentations to hands-on exercises, the workshop offered a comprehensive understanding of forensic techniques. Engaging demonstrations by experts brought theory to life, showcasing the latest technology in Forensic Analysis.
The highlight was the interactive crime scene simulations, where students applied their knowledge to solve a fairly complex case. The workshop fostered a collaborative learning environment, encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. Instructors were knowledgeable and approachable, providing valuable guidance throughout. Overall, the workshop provided a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of Forensic Science, leaving students AND Staff inspired and eager to delve deeper into this captivating field. Here at Sandringham School we were so impressed that we have booked Pulse CSI to return to us again for our new Year 9 cohort next academic year!
Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk
Thank you and Sophie for your engaging sessions on the techniques Scenes of Crime Officers use to collect evidence at crime scenes. Our year 8 and 9 students were able to trial and perfect their skills at taking fingerprints, shoe impressions, and using equipment to collect particle matter. The afternoon sessions were so engaging for all students that they used the skills that they had learned in the morning to collect evidence and identify a suspect. This session enabled students to work as a team and sort the evidence that they had collected and use their wider science skills to come to an evidence-based conclusion. We hope to see you again with another group of students next year.
Sir William Robertson School, Welbourn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
What a truly amazing experience! We booked the forensics workshop for all of the Year 7 cohort in order to raise their awareness of Science in ‘real life and also to raise the awareness of real science within the curriculum. We were not disappointed! The pupils spent time finding out about safety on the internet and computer forensics. This was such a valuable aspect of school life with the various sites available to the pupils these days. Very few were even aware of the ‘Report abuse’ facility! We then moved on to active ‘forensics’ with a flurry of finger, hand and ear-print taking. This was swiftly followed by the analysing of our crime scenes! Pupils had the task of analysing a crime scene to detect what had happened and how to detect the ‘clues’. It was truly fascinating and amazing fun. Jacqui Thompson is exceptional in her delivery and presentation and makes it all exciting and fun. This is a highly recommended session for any pupil! A huge enhancement to the everyday curriculum!
De La Salle School, Basildon, Essex
Firstly I would like to thank you for the wonderful experience that you gave our students today. They were both engaged and motivated throughout the day. Your dedication and expertise in forensics were amazing allowing students to gain a real understanding of the skills required in this field. In addition, I was hugely impressed by the repartee that you had with the students along with your organizational skills leading up to, including, and after the event. We would be delighted to have you back.
St Edward’s Church of England Academy London Road, Romford, Essex
From everyone at St Edward’s, we want to say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ for the fantastic forensics day run by Jacqui and the team from Pulse CSI. Our Year 9 students were engaged from the moment they sat down, learning a range of fascinating techniques with the wonderful hands-on activities. Jacqui and her team were interesting, entertaining and fully engaging, with the day culminating in students donning full PPE to investigate a murder. We followed the guidance in the lead up to the day illustrating Jacqui knows exactly how to set the day up for success. A brilliant educational experience that we will certainly be booking again.
Oasis Academy Wintringham, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
I just wanted to write a short email to say a huge thank you for the forensic science day you delivered for us today. The students were enthusiastically engaged from start to finish. The activities challenged students to solve problems and developed their ability to work together. The session was informative and exciting, the e-safety session even allowed the students to understand the importance of online safety. It wasn’t just the students that came out with a glowing reference for the day, the staff loved the day asking if we could book the same day next year. The day was more impressive considering the challenging nature of some of the students involved Jacquie and Jamie were fantastic which allowed the day to stay focused but always very enjoyable. We will definitely be booking next year and recommend you to any primary or secondary school who wanted a perfectly packaged day to inspire students and staff.
St Georges Academy, Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Many thanks, Jacqui, once again for the session you delivered last Wednesday. The students thoroughly enjoyed the activity and a number of them have expressed interest in looking further into the subject. I was very pleased with the ways they approached the lesson and it was clear through their questioning that they were interested in what was being delivered to them.
The group consisted of some of our more able students and they felt that the level of questioning challenged them to think about their responses. This is an excellent way of getting students to appreciate the wider applications of Science and we will certainly be looking at repeating this exercise with future Y7 groups. A well-delivered and informative presentation, containing a variety of approaches that captured the interest of the students. They were fully engaged in all activities and found the whole experience to be extremely enjoyable.
Elizabethan Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire
At the request of all our Primary Heads, I rebooked Jacqui and her team to deliver the C.S.I. Forensic Science day to our feeder schools as part of our Primary Transition programme for the third year running. We already knew the children were going to have a fabulous day based on previous years and we were not disappointed; they loved it!
From the outset, the day yet again, was supremely well organised and every resource needed was brought along, all we needed to do was provide a venue big enough to cater for all the primary children who wanted to attend. Jacqui took charge of the children from the second they arrived grouping them so that they sat with other children from other Primary schools (essential in a transition activity).
In the morning the children experienced what it would be like to live and work as Crime Scene Investigators, learning about fingerprinting techniques, how to look for and ‘bag n tag’ clues from the strangest of places and importantly how to stay extra safe online.
In the afternoon 15 mock crime scenes were created with one single aim; to work out whodunnit! So as not to contaminate the crime scenes, it was essential that the children dressed for the part. In white suits, hoods, face masks, gloves, glasses and overshoes they set about their challenge of working out who might have committed the crime. Dusting for fingerprints, using high-tech ultra-violet torches to search for hidden messages as well as examining the crime scene and collecting fibres, which might help determine the culprit; the children spent the afternoon working together to gather evidence that might lead to an arrest.
OFSTED often comment on giving children ‘memorable experiences’. This was certainly one of them. If you run a transition programme in a secondary school I can recommend this as a wonderful way in which to get children from a range of backgrounds and schools working together really quickly. Already planning for next year!
King Harold Academy, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Hi Jacqui, Thank you so much for coming to our school and delivering two very engaging Forensic Science workshops for our Year 9s. Prior to you even attending our school, the communication and attention to detail in developing a bespoke programme for our students was impeccable, thank you for working with us to accommodate the restrictions in way of bubbles and timings, which meant on the day everything ran smoothly and efficiently, I personally think having the two days with fewer students were better than having the hall crammed with students, it felt more manageable and it was nice the students had space and more importantly staff and yourselves at PULSE could move around the hall safely supporting the students.
The Forensic Detective workshops were engaging from the offset very clear presentations and explanations meant all students were able to access the learning and were inclusive to all. I was very impressed with how our SEND students were able to remain focused and thoroughly enjoyed the whole day along with all of their peers.
Our students thoroughly enjoyed gaining an insight into the career of a Forensic Scientist by taking on the role themselves, having learnt lots of techniques in the first session, they were then able to put on a full suit, which was theirs to keep (some were very proud to wear it during lunchtime, which was a great conversation starter with staff out on duty, who said the students were thoroughly enjoying their day).
Our students really liked the challenge of solving a murder crime scene and working out using the techniques they had learnt in the first session, who had committed the murder. Even our staff enjoyed the opportunity of trying out this career! (Thank you, they absolutely loved it).
The final session was a summary of the day and the big reveal of who the murderer was and a review of the Forensic techniques everyone had used and why they had chosen to use them. The students really enjoyed the question and answer session where they were able to explore HE pathways available to them for a career in Forensic Science, as well as understand the importance of their GCSEs and the grades required.
One of the highlights has to be the session on DNA testing along with the video, which had a powerful message regarding heritage and race discrimination, thank you for sharing your own journey of discovery, the students found this fascinating and has certainly made them think about their own heritage which could be wide-ranging.
Thank you again, and I hope we may be able to work with you again.
Marsden Heights Community College, Nelson, Burnley, Lancashire
This was the first time that we had Pulse CSI deliver one of their fantastic workshops at Marsden Heights Community College. My colleagues and I were hugely impressed by their service. It was professional, courteous and well organised but the thing which impressed us above all else was the rapport which was built up with our students from the off, it was exceptional; it meant that our students were switched on, engaged in their tasks and most importantly having fun while learning.
This is a testament to Jacqui and how she delivered the workshop and the resources she provided. Whether it was taking hands or footprints or investigating blood spatter or hair or clothes fibres our students thoroughly enjoyed every single aspect which was fantastic to witness! I cannot wait to be able to invite Pulse back to MHCC to inspire, motivate and excite our students about real-life science!
Langtree School, Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire
Every year at Langtree secondary school, we organise “Curriculum Enrichment Week”, which is an off-timetable week where our students enjoy all kinds of creative cross-curricular activities that are fun and enrich their learning. This year our theme was “Crime and Investigation”. We wrote our own murder mystery for all our students, about a crime that happened in our very midst: “the murder of the Off-Ted Inspector”. We involved all staff members and both students and staff alike were excited to play their part in attempting to solve the crime throughout the week. A huge part of this week was the forensics aspect we wanted to add. We were not just looking for a standard forensics workshop but were hoping for a dynamic forensics workshop that would be able to adapt to our specific crime scene, while still being able to deal with a large number of students. When contacting various forensic workshop providers, Jacqui from Pulse Education stood out by a mile. She not only was able to accommodate our needs but was equally enthusiastic about our week and contributed with fantastic ideas. We gained so much by working with Jacqui because she truly understood what we were trying to achieve and was willing to tailor-make the forensic workshop to fit our needs.
The students spent a whole day analyzing forensics that would bring them another step closer to finding out who killed the Off-Ted inspector at Langtree. Pulse Education does its name proud, for it is truly “on the pulse”. Jacqui is very knowledgeable in her subject area and both she and her team really know how to speak to a teenage audience in a very confident and captivating way. The students were having so much fun, that they didn’t even notice they were learning! I can highly recommend Pulse education’s forensic workshop and will be asking for them to come back at the earliest opportunity possible. Jacqui’s experience, enthusiasm and ideas helped make our week an absolute hit!
