Enrichment Opportunities

Enrichment

At Cobbs Brow, we firmly believe that a high-quality education extends beyond the classroom and the formal curriculum. Enrichment opportunities play a vital role in developing the whole child—broadening their horizons, deepening engagement, and nurturing essential life skills such as curiosity, confidence, resilience, and collaboration. By exposing pupils to a wide range of experiences beyond their everyday environment, we help them to discover new interests and talents, and to make meaningful connections with the world around them.

In recognition of the importance of enrichment in delivering a rounded and inspiring educational experience, we are currently undertaking a comprehensive review of our existing enrichment offer. As part of this process, we are developing a detailed ‘Enrichment Road Map’ for each cohort. This visual tool allows us to track all enrichment activities currently offered throughout a pupil’s journey at our school—from Reception through to Year 6. These include trips, visiting speakers, workshops, themed weeks, extracurricular clubs, performances, and more. School has also organised a residential visit to London in the summer of 2026 for our Year 6 children. This involves visiting famous landmarks and also the watch a West End show – The Lion King.

The purpose of the road map is twofold. Firstly, it enables us to identify any gaps or areas of limited access, ensuring that all pupils benefit from a rich and balanced programme of enrichment. Secondly, it serves as a planning framework to introduce new, meaningful opportunities that are both age-appropriate and purposeful.

A key feature of our new approach is the alignment of enrichment experiences with the wider curriculum. By linking visits, events and activities with curriculum topics and themes, we aim to deepen learning, reinforce key concepts, and enhance pupil engagement. For example, a local museum trip may support a history unit, while an author visit might enrich a literacy topic. This strategic alignment ensures that enrichment is not just an add-on, but a core and integrated part of our educational provision.

11 by 11

As part of our commitment to providing a rich, well-rounded education, we are introducing a new initiative at Cobbs Brow entitled “11 by 11”—a carefully curated ‘bucket list’ of 11 memorable experiences every child will have the chance to take part in before they leave us at the end of Year 6.

The aim of this programme is simple but powerful: to give every pupil the opportunity to engage in activities that they might not ordinarily experience outside of school, helping to broaden their world view, build essential life skills, and create joyful, lasting memories.

Each experience has been chosen not only for its uniqueness, but also for its potential to inspire, challenge, and nurture.

1. A sleepover in school – in the hall or camping on the field – LKS2
2. Prepare a meal / afternoon tea – EYFS/KS1 – prepare afternoon tea for parents
3. Attend or take part in a live sports event – any
4. Visit a historical landmark – KS1/KS2
5. A theatre visit -EYFS/KS1
6. A sponsored hike (We could do this at the start of each year to raise money to subsidise coaches/trips) -KS2 – yearly
7. A residential to London – Year 6
8. Visit a religious site
9. Help the community – all – yearly
10. Eat lunch at a fancy restaurant / Go for afternoon tea
11. Build and fly a kite

These experiences are not simply fun add-ons—they are designed to promote resilience, independence, creativity, and social development. For example, cooking their own lunch helps children develop independence and a sense of pride; visiting the theatre can spark imagination and deepen appreciation for the arts; camping at school encourages teamwork and builds confidence in unfamiliar settings.

We believe that education is about more than academic success; it is also about ensuring that every child has the chance to build a bank of enriching, formative experiences that will stay with them for life. Through “11 by 11”, we hope to ensure that every child at Cobbs Brow leaves with a sense of achievement, a spirit of adventure, and a broader understanding of the world beyond the classroom.

At Cobbs Brow Primary enrichment opportunities are also provided through:

• Extra Curricular Clubs: Clubs are offered during school time and after school. To view what we offer please click here. 
• Breakfast and After School: We offer a breakfast club and after school club to support working families. A wide range of activities is offered for the children whilst in attendance and includes games, crafts and sports. For further details please click here.
• Music tuition: These will become available in spring 2026.
• School Trips: These provide real-world learning experiences outside the regular curriculum. These can include visits to farms, museums, theatre and active pursuits.
• Extended Projects and Themed Days: Activities that enhance lessons and aimed to stimulate curiosity and imagination. These include Spanish Day, Timetables Rockstars, Art Gallery Day, Science Week, Book Week, Online Safety Week, Anti-Bullying Week, Well-Being days and much more.
• Visitors to School: A variety of people visit Cobbs Brow School  including the police, fire service, parents, local high schools, local businesses, faith school visits, NSPCC, Scouts and Brownies and community visit