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With Christmas already feeling like it was forever ago, and still a while to go until Easter, many people may feel like March is a bit of a dull month. Never fear – here at WiseUp we are big fans of celebrating the small stuff and here are a few...

Last month we wrote a post on Growth Mindset – what it actually means and the science behind it. Often, educators know the theory behind the mindset, but struggle to find ways of implementing it in a meaningful, long term way. Many schools host assemblies and whole PSHE classes on...

As one of the main educational buzzwords of the last few years, those working in schools and colleges have heard and used the term “Growth Mindset” a fair amount. But what does this actually mean and how can it be applied both in and outside the classroom to enhance learning?...

The term “micro-adventures” was made common by British adventurer Alistair Humphreys to describe a trip or experience that is short, cheap, easy and exciting. By removing the barriers that so often prevent people from exploring, such as financial cost, long lengths of time and lack of experience, micro-adventures encourage even...

With many students getting ready to sit their final Exams, thoughts of full time employment will already be on many of their minds. However, academic excellence won’t necessarily guarantee anyone their dream career, especially in today’s highly competitive job market. More and more, companies are placing a higher value on...

Archery is a standard feature of almost every adventure education experience, with many students often claiming it was their favourite part of a day or residential. But why in particular has this age old sport become such a staple in the outdoor pursuits industry? Archery through the Ages Having been...

Whether the task involves cooking, sports or puzzle-solving, the idea behind team building activity days is to increase the sense of togetherness of those involved. We often focus on the needs of young people, but what about those of adults? The individual and the team benefits from these activities in...

It is often thought that team building activities are best saved for the summer, however there are plenty of exciting games and challenges that are great for keeping young people active all winter long. With the cold weather still hanging around, we at WiseUp have outlined a few of our...

When planning a WiseUp Team Building event, one of the most common questions we are asked by teachers is “How should we group the students?” As the combination of learners can greatly affect the outcome of the day, it’s a great question to be asked and one we are always...

School residentials are always a memorable part of every student's education. For some, it will be the first time they have been away from home for more than one night at a time, whilst for others it's about trying exciting new activities. The financial cost of these trips can be...