Dragons

Suitable for Years: 7 to 12

Required: Main hall / sports hall, projector

Optional: Nothing required - Speakeasy bring all resources

Special features: Dynamic video, music, young business role-models

Summary

According to schools, our take on hit TV show 'Dragons Den' is "the most exciting, dynamic and professionally put together business challenge available."

Your students work in teams of 8 to complete challenges, each one building upon the last whilst working towards the grand final and cash prize. A competitive and highly charged event!

Straight forward in design, teams must invent or innovate a new product, business or service. Our tutors are always on hand to highlight students interests to gain inspiration for ideas. Which team will find a gap in the market?

How it works

Following initial idea and team development, next comes Unique Selling Points - what will make teams ideas stand out from competitors?

The artists amongst your Year group will thrive in the next challenge as teams prepare a Marketing campaign including: a logo and tag-line, a poster, website, television & radio advert, and other sales boosting ideas.

Financial Projections test students math skills before the final module; communication and presentation skills -Speakeasy are very good at these. Body language, vocal technique, eye contact and confidence building are all in the mix.

Finally its time for teams to 'pitch' their ideas to the 'Dragons', battling it out for the winning spot and the cash prize!

Curriculum links

Speakeasy Dragons links with:

  • English (Speaking and Listening)
  • English (Reading)
  • English (Writing)
  • Maths (Number and Algebra)
  • Maths (Handling data)
  • Design and Technology
  • Art and Design
  • Music
  • Citizenship