‘Step Up To Dallam’ Returns for 2026
Local primary school pupils are invited to experience a wide range of inspiring secondary school activities through Dallam School’s ‘2026 Step Up to Dallam’ outreach programme.
Building on last year’s success, the programme offers primary school groups a varied menu of hands-on sessions to give children a taste of secondary school life while supporting their learning across a range of subjects.
This year’s sessions include the opportunity to serve as a United Nations ambassador for the day, taking on the role of a world leader to create a ‘Peace and Trust Charter’. There are also tailored lab-based science sessions for Key Stage 2 pupils, with practical work including microscopes, diffusion and dissolving, and flame colours using Bunsen burners.
Pupils can also meet author and CBeebies star, Joseph Elliott. for an afternoon of storytelling – or explore their creative side through music, drama and art workshops featuring African drumming, performance work in Dallam’s drama studio, and printmaking.
Other sessions include:
- Designing a cookie cutter using computer software before baking biscuits in the food technology room,
- Discovering the creative side of maths through origami and pattern-making, and
- Learning Spanish through language and crafts.
Alongside the scheduled visits, primary schools can also invite Headteacher Mr Henneberry into school to teach a maths lesson, while breadmaking and French is also an option throughout the year.
The programme is designed to help pupils build confidence ahead of the move to secondary school.
Download the full programme here. Book your sessions using this form.