Feedback from Schools

Want to find out more about what a Professor Brainstorm show is like? Below are some comments from teachers and pupils who have seen the shows.

(Alternatively, you could get a first-hand report by contacting a school that I have recently visited. Click here for a list of some of the schools where I have recently performed shows.)

Comments from teachers: Here are just a few of the many positive comments:

"Fabulous! Entertaining with lots of relevant national curriculum vocabulary explored in a fun and exciting way." (Exploding Science Show, Years 4, 5 & 6, Medlar with Wesham CofE Primary School, Lancashire)

"There was a real tangible buzz around school all day. Pupils enjoyed the exciting shows and learnt whilst doing so. Pupils were still excitedly talking about the shows as they left at the end of the day." (Magical Science Show, Year 3 to Year 6 (several shows), St James Church Primary School, Bradford)

"Both teaching staff and children were engaged and fascinated throughout." (Fantastic Forces Show, Reception to Year 2, Ellington First School, Northumberland)

"Teachers were impressed with the perfectly pitched presentations for their children and the level of engagement of the children." (Magical Science Show, several shows for children from Year 2 to Year 6, Discovery Primary School, Peterborough)

"Children learnt alot in a fun way." (Amazing Sound and Light Show, Year 4, Green Lane Primary School, Middlesbrough)

"Inspirational. Saw looks of delight on children's faces." (Magical Science Show, Year 2, Alwyn Infant School, Maidenhead)

"I was impressed by the balance between Wow! moments and serious scientific principles. You really did make science such fun." (Exploding Science Show, Years 3-6, Reeth and Gunnerside Schools, North Yorkshire)

"Some fantastic experiments that captured the children's imagination. Most concepts were new to the children but explained clearly and simply. An excellent show. Children were fully engaged throughout. Would recommend to any school wanting to capture children's interest in science." (Magical Science Show, Year 1 and Year 2, Stranton Primary School, Hartlepool)

"All children were engaged and older children were encouraged to use scientific knowledge and understanding." (Fantastic Forces Show, Reception to Year 6 (in a single show), St Mary's RC Primary School, Wingate, Durham)

"It was perfect. You have a warm, friendly manner with the children and a good sense of humour. You explained the concepts clearly in a fun way" (Magical Science Show, Year 4, New Haw Junior School, Surrey)

"Entirely appropriate. By 'taking the children on a journey' the children were able to use their imagination whilst learning factual information." (Mission to Mars Show, Reception to Year 6 (in a single show), Broadbottom CE Primary School, Tameside)

"Level was perfect - all abilities were able to access the presentation and higher abilities were challenged by questions. An excellent presentation. Showed children that Science is Fun and developed their scientific vocabulary without them realising!" (Fantastic Forces Show, Year 3, St Michael's RC Primary School, Esh, Durham)

"Impressed with your professionalism, level of interaction with the children, and the quality of the science. Making Science Fun!" (Magical Science Show, Year 5, Whinney Banks Primary School, Middlesbrough)

"A very entertaining way to explain forces. I would definitely recommend this show. The children all said they loved the show." (Fantastic Forces Show, Years 3 and 4, Broadoak Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside)

"Perfectly pitched for the youngest children - they were enthralled." (Amazing Sound And Light Show, Nursery and Reception, Holystone Primary School, North Tyneside)

"The presentation was perfectly pitched with 'something for everyone' from Reception to Year 6" (Fantastic Forces Show, Reception to Year 6 (in a single show), Stansfield Hall CE / Free Church Primry School, Rochdale)

"Just right! The children were totally engaged and amazed. It promoted excellent scientific thinking and curiosity - just what we wanted." (Magical Science Show, Year 2, Methley Primary School, Leeds)

"Very appropriate. All scientific concepts were explained simply. Demonstrations were very exciting and clearly explained" (Fantastic Forces Show, Year 2, Barnards Heath Infant School, St Albans, Herts)

And a few comments from the people who matter most - the pupils:

"It was really exciting." (Primary 6/7 pupil, Bowhouse Primary School, Falkirk)

"I liked how he built up the tension for the experiment using a little story." (Rob, Year 2, Darras Hall First School, Northumberand)

"It was brill!" (Year 7 pupil, Cardinal Langley RC High School, Rochdale)

"Fun science helps you to remember" (Year 5 pupil, New Penshaw Primary Academy, Sunderland)

"He made the science interesting and made us laugh." (Year 2 pupil, St Michael's RC Primary School, Newcastle)