Dream It, Pitch It, Build It

Spark Your Child's Inner Innovator!

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Carl Morris
June 05, 2025

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Unleash Your Child's Creative Problem-Solving Skills!

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Have you ever been amazed by a your child’s bold ideas? We have! We've seen young people offer ingenious solutions to tackle global issues like mental health and climate change with more audacity than many seasoned entrepreneurs. Young minds possess an incredible ability for divergent thinking, fearlessness in the face of challenges, and truly unique perspectives on the world.

We want to ignite these sparks into fully functioning applications. That’s why we’ve created the "Dream It, Pitch It, Build It" competition and programme – a launchpad designed to help young innovators (from primary school to higher education) turn their ambitious visions into reality.

This isn't just another course; it's an opportunity for your child to:

  • Develop crucial problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills.

  • Showcase their creativity and unique perspective.

  • Build confidence by tackling real-world challenges.

What Your Child Gains by Participating:

  • 🎁 Early Bird Bonus: The first 20 "Dream It" submissions receive a free 1:1 educator mentor call to help kickstart their idea!

  • 🏆 Major Opportunities: Chance to win funding for their project, scholarships (including 1 year of free tuition!), gain invaluable real-world experience for their CVs, and receive mentorship from seasoned founders and innovators.

  • 🚀 Skill Development: Access to our expert-led 6-week Summer Startup School to learn how to build and grow their venture, plus free workshops and access to useful tools.

The Journey: How It Works

  1. Dream It (Phase 1: June 1st - June 30th - OPEN NOW & FREE to Enter!) This is where it all begins! Your child is invited to share a real-world problem they are passionate about and their innovative idea for a solution. This can be submitted as a short document, presentation, or a 1-2 minute video.

  2. Pitch It (Phase 2: Starts June 30th) Selected participants will join our expert-led, cohort-based Summer Startup School. Here, they’ll focus on developing their venture, product and brand building, and learning the fundamentals of being an entrepreneur. They'll then get the chance to pitch their refined idea, Dragons' Den style, in front of real investors!

  3. Build It (Phase 3: Starts September 30th) The top pitches from Phase 2 will receive funding! Plus, everyone who participates through the Pitch It phase gets the opportunity to join our Build It programme, receiving support from expert founders to help make their idea a reality.

Ready to Engage Your Young Innovator?

If your child is bursting with ideas, this is the perfect chance for them to explore their passions and put their creative problem-solving skills into action!

➡️ More Details & Student Submissions here

Co-Founder Insight:

Making Your Voice Heard in EdTech

As a parent myself, alongside being an educator and EdTech founder, I wrote this article to explore how we can all better support children by understanding each other. It highlights why your perspective as a parent – particularly your need for trust and reassurance – is so vital in shaping effective and beneficial educational technology.

The article delves into how truly understanding different communication 'languages' can lead to stronger partnerships and better outcomes for your child in their learning journey with technology.

Read the full article for strategies & insights ➡️ here

Quick Take for Parents (TL;DR):

Your voice and perspective are crucial for building trust in EdTech.

Transparent, regular communication makes parents feel like valued partners in their child's education.

Clear information on EdTech's benefits and safety directly supports your child's overall success and wellbeing.

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Free Lessons, Resources, and Community

We’re Shortlisted! TTA’s National Awards

We’re grateful to be shortlisted in the Professional Services for Tuition category at this year’s The Tutors’ Association National Tutoring Awards! TTA are the Non-Profit Professional Body for Tutoring.

If our work to help students, parents, educators resonates with you, it would mean a lot to get a vote or two in the People’s Choice category.

Voting Closes: Sunday, June 15th, 2025!

FREE LESSONS!

Give your child a unique learning advantage with our trusted partners, Phoenix Tutors! They offer forward-thinking, skills-focussed tuition that expertly blends real-world application and core academic knowledge with effective exam technique.

Phoenix Tutors are dedicated to helping students not only achieve excellent grades but also develop practical skills to confidently apply their learning, all while keeping them thoroughly engaged.

Special Offer for Parents: Experience their unique approach with a FREE trial lesson for your child. Reply LESSON or book via the link below.

Keep Your Child Learning: Free Summer & Exam Prep Resources!

Looking for ways to keep your child's mind engaged and learning over the upcoming summer break? Or perhaps they could use a little extra support for any final end-of-year exams?

We're offering FREE subject-specific resource packs designed to keep young brains active, reinforce key concepts, and help them feel confident.

To receive your free packs, simply reply to this email with the SUBJECT(S) and YEAR GROUP your child is in, and we'll send them right over to you!

 

Make it a Summer of Discovery: Partner Programmes & Exclusive Discounts!

Planning your child's summer activities? We've teamed up with some fantastic partners to bring you a selection of engaging summer programmes and courses, perfect for sparking new interests and developing valuable skills.

As part of the Educave parent community, you'll get access to exclusive discounts on these exciting opportunities!

To receive more information about the available programmes and your special discount codes, simply reply PARTNER.

Summer Growth Beyond the Classroom

You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to keep your child engaged and curious this summer.

Here’s how we’re helping families make this summer count:

Dream It. Pitch It. Build It. (Ages 7–25) Our student pitch competition is now live and open to all. Your child submits an idea (video, doc, or slides) about how to solve a real-world problem and they could win:

  • Expert mentorship

  • Scholarships & tuition prizes

  • Free entry to our Summer Startup School

It’s a chance for them to learn, build, and gain confidence in a way that feels fun and future-facing. Dream It Deadline to submit by: June 30th 

Reply DREAM to register interest for the startup programme, and connect with a mentor

Why Collaboration Skills Matter More Than Ever

In the 2025 Future of Jobs report from the World Economic Forum, “soft skills” like collaboration, creativity, and communication are the sought-after skills in education and beyond. By working in teams, pitching ideas, and learning from feedback, students grow resilience, confidence, and critical thinking.

Planning Ahead? We’re working with expert partners to bring discounted further education consultancy and gamified collaborative courses to learners.

Keep an eye out for these offers in your inbox next week. Reply SUMMER to get early access

Know another parent who could benefit from these insights and opportunities? Feel free to pass this along!

Until next time,

For Educators. For Learners. For Founders.

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