Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted School Problem Solving & Team Building Days UK
The Problem Solving Company has been delivering innovative educational experiences to schools across the UK since 2007. Our team of DBS-checked professionals specialises in creating hands-on problem-solving and team-building activities tailored to students from Early Years Foundation Stage through to university level. With over 17 years of experience, we combine unique, quality-made equipment with curriculum-aligned content to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and mathematical understanding.Our nationwide service eliminates logistical challenges by bringing activities directly to schools, ensuring accessibility while maintaining high safety standards through comprehensive risk assessments. We pride ourselves on flexibility, offering half-day sessions to multi-activity weeks, with repeat bookings from over 1,000 satisfied schools demonstrating our commitment to educational excellence.
Services
Maths Problem Solving Workshops
Team Building Days
School Escape Rooms
STEM Workshops
Engineering Challenges
Mobile Laser Tag
Orienteering Activities
Multi-Activity Days
Summer School Programs
Teacher Team Building
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 17 years of experience in educational team-building activities.
- Our DBS-checked team delivers curriculum-aligned, hands-on learning experiences.
- We provide nationwide service with on-site activity delivery.
- Our unique equipment enhances learning outcomes for all age groups.
- Flexible programs tailored to school timetables and budgets.
What people say
Brilliant day
Enjoyed the challenges
Positive feedback from teachers
Great with students
Highly recommended
Services
Maths Workshops
Our curriculum-aligned maths workshops use large, hands-on resources to develop problem-solving skills and mathematical understanding. Tailored for Reception to Year 6, these sessions foster communication and teamwork while building confidence in mathematical concepts through interactive challenges.
Team Building Days
Instructor-led team-building activities promote communication, planning, and perseverance through physical and cognitive challenges. Designed for ages 3-18, these sessions enhance group dynamics and leadership skills while aligning with PSHE objectives in school environments.
School Escape Rooms
Immersive escape room experiences combine code-breaking with curriculum topics like maths, science, and history. Designed for KS2-KS5, these activities encourage critical thinking and collaboration through themed puzzles and multi-compartment escape boxes.
STEM Workshops
Cross-curricular STEM workshops integrate engineering, technology, and scientific principles through hands-on projects. Students design and construct solutions to real-world problems, developing analytical skills and practical application of theoretical concepts.
Engineering Challenges
Project-based engineering activities require teams to design and build structures within budget constraints. These sessions develop problem-solving, budgeting, and collaborative skills while demonstrating real-world engineering processes for KS3-KS5 students.
Questions
What age groups do your programs cater for?
We provide activities for students aged 3-18, covering Early Years Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form.
How do you ensure educational value in your activities?
All programs align with national curriculum objectives, focusing on problem-solving, teamwork, and subject-specific skills through hands-on learning.
Can activities be tailored to specific school requirements?
Yes, we offer flexible programs that can be customised for timetables, group sizes, and specific educational goals.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff hold DBS checks, and activities undergo comprehensive risk assessments to ensure safe participation.
Do you operate nationwide?
We deliver programs across the UK, with mobile services eliminating travel requirements for schools.
What is included in your pricing?
Our transparent pricing covers equipment, instruction, and delivery, with no hidden additional costs.
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Reviews (3)
Norbury School
Jun 30, 2021
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We are a small school in Derbyshire who has frequently taken the opportunity to have the Problem Solving Company to work with our children. We have used their workshops with all age ranges for friendship days, anti-bullying, maths weeks and transition purposes. The staff are excellent with the children; challenging when needed yet supportive when necessary. It was easy for us as staff and the children are always asking when they are coming back.
Camilla Roderickson
Jun 08, 2021
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Hired this company for a fun day for the girls. Afterwards, the student's complained that it was unengaging and they would have preferred to have a regular sports day like the year before. It is overpriced and you can organise something more enjoyable for less cost. The pupils also found the activities more stressful than fun. However, the staff seemed very happy and professional.
Naomi Beckett
Sep 06, 2018
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Really great service, friendly staff, fantastic problem solving opportunities that we simply couldn't have offered other wise!
