SCHOOLS & ENRICHMENT
Hands-On Experiences That Inspire, Engage and Educate
Looking for a unique reward day, transition activity, enterprise workshop or enrichment experience?
At The Court Yard, students can take part in a range of interactive activities that combine creativity, teamwork, enterprise and physical activity in a fun and engaging environment.
Suitable for:
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
SEND Groups
Alternative Provision
Youth Organisations
Group sizes: 8–16 students
Location: The Court Yard, Weedon
Why Choose Us?
Unlike many workshop providers, our sessions combine multiple elements to create a memorable experience.
Students can:
Make and create
Learn enterprise skills
Build confidence
Work as a team
Try pickleball
Take their creations home
All sessions are delivered by experienced educators and community leaders.
Every school is different, which is why our workshops can be tailored to meet the needs of your students. Whether you're looking for a reward activity, transition programme, enterprise day, wellbeing event or SEND-friendly experience, we can combine activities to create a session that works for your group.
Activities can include:
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Chocolate making
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Truffle making
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Biscoff creations
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Pickleball activities
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Team challenges
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Enterprise and business activities
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Branding and marketing challenges
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Confidence and communication exercises
Sessions can be delivered as a 2-hour workshop, half-day experience or full-day programme. Simply tell us your objectives and we'll create a package that works for your students.
Flexible & Bespoke Experiences
Every school is different, which is why our workshops can be tailored to meet the needs of your students. Whether you're looking for a reward activity, transition programme, enterprise day, wellbeing event or SEND-friendly experience, we can combine activities to create a session that works for your group.
Activities can include:
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Chocolate making
-
Truffle making
-
Biscoff creations
-
Pickleball activities
-
Team challenges
-
Enterprise and business activities
-
Branding and marketing challenges
-
Confidence and communication exercises
Sessions can be delivered as a 2-hour workshop, half-day experience or full-day programme. Simply tell us your objectives and we'll create a package that works for your students.
Example Experiences
Biscoff, Create & Play
A unique experience combining food, creativity and physical activity.
Students may:
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Make Biscoff ice cream
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Create sweet treats
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Take part in pickleball challenges
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Work together in teams
Perfect for reward and enrichment activities.
Chocolate & Pickleball Experience
Our most popular mixed activity session.
Students enjoy:
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Chocolate making
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Pickleball activities
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Team challenges
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Fun competitions
A fantastic way to combine creativity and physical activity.
Enterprise Through Chocolate
Students become entrepreneurs for the day.
Working in teams, they:
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Create a product
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Develop a brand
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Calculate costs
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Design packaging
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Pitch their idea
A fantastic introduction to enterprise and business.
Suitable for:
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Years 5–11
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Enterprise Days
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Business Studies
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Careers Activities
The Truffle Shuffle Experience
A fun, hands-on chocolate workshop where students learn how to create their own chocolate treats.
Activities may include:
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Truffle making
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Chocolate bars
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Decorating and packaging
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Creative challenges
Students take their creations home.
Suitable for:
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Reward groups
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Transition days
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Enrichment programmes
Additional Services
Pickleball in Schools
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Curriculum PE Sessions
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Pickleball Taster Days
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After-School Clubs
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Transition Activities
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Sports Enrichment Days
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Inter-School Festivals
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Staff Training & CPD
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Leadership and Sports Ambassador Programmes
All equipment can be provided, and sessions can be delivered either at your school or as part of a wider enrichment experience at The Court Yard.
Enterprise & Careers Talks
Delivered by an experienced Business teacher and CIC founder, covering:
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Entrepreneurship
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Starting a business
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Community organisations
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Leadership and careers
Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Who Are We?
West Northamptonshire Pickleball CIC is a community-focused organisation dedicated to creating engaging opportunities that promote learning, confidence, wellbeing and physical activity.
Our programmes are led by Kate Vincent, an experienced educator, entrepreneur and community leader with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people.
Kate is:
Founder and Lead Director of West Northamptonshire Pickleball CIC
Regional Director for East Midlands, Pickleball England
Pickleball Coach at David Lloyd Rugby
Qualified Pickleball Instructor and active tournament player
Former Head of Department and Business Teacher
Currently completing postgraduate studies in Health Psychology, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Nutrition and Business Psychology
Qualified in Food Hygiene and Safety
Trained in chocolate production and confectionery techniques through industry-recognised professional development programmes
Through a unique combination of education, sport, enterprise and wellbeing, our sessions provide students with memorable experiences that develop confidence, creativity, teamwork and real-world skills. Whether students are creating chocolate products, developing business ideas or stepping onto a pickleball court for the first time, every session is designed to be inclusive, engaging and fun.
Kate Vincent
Enquire About a School Visit
Whether you're planning a reward day, transition programme, enterprise activity, careers event or sports enrichment experience, we'd love to hear from you. Every school is different, so our sessions can be tailored to suit your students, objectives and available time.