Who we are
The Institute of Imagination (iOi) is a pioneering children’s education charity. We design and deliver Science Technology Engineering Art and Maths (STEAM) learning experiences for children aged 5-11 years old in school and community settings across the UK.
What is a Day of Play?
A Day of Play is an exciting and fun off-timetable day delivered in primary schools. The purpose is to reimagine learning, putting play and creativity at the heart of the school day, to offer children and teachers an experience that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Volunteers are vital to the delivery of the day and support in a range of ways - setting up materials and equipment, classroom support, capturing teacher and student feedback data, supporting student learning by asking and answering questions, helping clearing up, sharing their feedback and much, much more.
When are they?
Wednesday 2nd October, 9am - 3pm - Cayley Primary School, Aston Street, London E14 7NG
Thursday17th October, 9am - 3pm - Bonner Primary School, Stainsbury Street, London E2 0NF
Harbinger 20th November, 9am - 3pm - Harbinger Primary School, 8 Cahir Street, London E14 3QP
Resource Packing
Tuesday 19th September - School 360, 5 Sugar House Lane, London E15 2QS. Join us at our office to help prepare the boxes of materials that we will be giving to all the classes taking part in the Days of Play
Volunteering Requirements
- No DBS is required, you will be accompanied by a DBS checked member of staff.
- Attend a 30 minute online training session the week beforehand. This will cover the format of the day, the content and activities involved as well as safeguarding.
- Volunteer a half or whole day of your time:
- Bring photo ID with you on the day.
Content and Schedule
Each day of play is co-designed with the school, so no two events look exactly the same.
STEAM activities can include:
- Coding with Micro:bit or CoSpaces
- Building with LEGO
- Paper engineering and junk modelling
- Using digital microscopes