Future Entrepreneurs – Canford

15 Hours of Academic Content Per Week
Take part in 15 hours of engaging business lessons each week, led by an experienced tutor. Classes are interactive and hands-on, encouraging you to think commercially, communicate effectively, and develop the confidence and skills of a future entrepreneur.

Time to Shine Projects
Showcase your leadership, creativity, and teamwork through collaborative ‘Time to Shine’ group projects. Work with your peers to explore global issues, develop innovative ideas, and present your findings during the end-of-week ceremony — a celebration of achievement and progress.

Develop English Language Skills
Throughout the programme, you’ll strengthen your English communication skills by expanding vocabulary, improving fluency, and practising clear, confident speaking. These skills are woven into your lessons and presentations, helping you express ideas with impact and clarity.

Social Programme
Enjoy a lively mix of activities each week, from sports and creative workshops to performing arts and tech challenges. Take part in football, tennis, arts and crafts, or the exciting survival academy. You’ll also get the chance to shine in the talent showcase and celebrate with friends during themed disco nights.

Excursions
Join thrilling and inspiring excursions to some of the UK’s most exciting destinations. Experience the adventure of Thorpe Park, explore the culture and history of London, and enjoy memorable trips that expand your horizons beyond the classroom.

End of Course Report and Certificate
At the end of your course, you’ll receive a personalised report and a certificate of achievement. These documents recognise your progress, highlight your strengths, and provide valuable feedback from your tutors. They serve as meaningful proof of your growth, confidence, and commitment — ideal for future academic and leadership opportunities.

The Future City 2050 Festival — Imagining Tomorrow

The Future City 2050 Festival invites students to envision a city of the future and bring it vividly to life. Throughout the week, groups collaborate across subjects to design how the city looks, functions, and grows — from its architecture and transport systems to the science, art, and culture that shape daily life.

The week culminates in a festival where the entire school comes together — lights rise, exhibits open, and performances fill the stage. Entrepreneurs present their innovations on stage as if pitching to investors. Each group identifies the problem they are solving, explains their proposed solution, and persuades the audience of its value — demonstrating clear communication, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial confidence.

Invent the Product of the Future

In the first week, students design a product or service that improves daily life in the city of 2050. Ideas may relate to housing, healthcare, communication, or waste management. Each group explains why their idea matters, how it would function, and who benefits.

Design Tomorrow’s Urban Transport

The second project focuses on movement within the future city. Students create a transport innovation — perhaps a shared personal travel system, a streamlined method for moving goods, or infrastructure to reduce congestion. The project must show how the concept works and how it improves life in a dense urban environment.

Over the course of this two-week Future Entrepreneurs programme, you will:

• Learn how to turn ideas into successful businesses by developing, branding, and pitching your own product.
• Study key leadership traits from historical and modern leaders, and apply them to your own leadership style.
• Improve public speaking, presentation, and teamwork skills through group projects and hands-on activities.
• Gain practical experience with the Young Apprentice Time to Shine, where you’ll invent, brand, and pitch a product.

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

• In this module, you’ll learn what it means to be an entrepreneur. You’ll explore how ideas are turned into successful businesses, discover what makes a great business idea, and start thinking about your own business concepts. Through creative activities and team projects, you’ll begin to understand the basics of starting and running a business.

Basics of Marketing and Branding

• This module introduces you to the exciting world of marketing and branding. You’ll learn how businesses attract customers, create strong brands, and communicate their message effectively. Through interactive exercises, you’ll get to practice designing your own marketing campaigns and understanding what makes a brand stand out.

Understanding Money and Finance

• In the final module, you’ll explore the basics of finance. You’ll learn about managing money, making smart financial decisions, and understanding how businesses earn and spend money. Through simple, fun activities, you’ll start to see how finance plays a crucial role in every business and why it’s important for future leaders to understand it.