The Detective Club
Critical Thinking · Reasoning · Problem Solving
For the child who wants to know how to think, not what to think.
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Critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving. Every list of the skills children need puts them at the top, and no timetable has an hour for them.
This club builds those skills the only way children actually take them in: by having fun. Every week there's a sealed case file on the table, and the children work in teams to crack it. Ask them afterwards and they'll tell you they solve mysteries.
REASON IT OUT
Every case holds more than one story. The children learn to weigh the evidence, spot what's missing, and reason their way to the truth instead of jumping at the first answer.
SOLVE IT TOGETHER
The cases are cracked in teams. They argue their theories, listen, and change their minds when a teammate spots what they missed. That is the problem solving they'll use for the rest of their lives.
THE MATHS OF A MYSTERY
There is real maths hiding inside every mystery, done because the children want the answer. Numbers stop being homework when they're evidence.
Confident enough to argue. Careful enough to change their mind.
EVERY WEEK, A CASE
A fresh case lands every week, and the children reason their way to a verdict and defend it to the room. Standing by your answer out loud is confidence you can watch grow.
THE ONE LIE
Once a session, I tell the children exactly 1 lie, and their job is to catch it. It teaches them not to switch off just because the person talking sounds sure.
BUILD THE TRAP
The children design traps to catch the thief, and every trap is tested live. Most fail first time. They fix them, test again, and learn the whole lesson laughing.
THE PARENTS' CASE
At the end of term the children build a mystery of their own, and you come in to solve it. You will fall into their traps, and your child will explain exactly how. For one evening, the child is the expert in the room.
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What parents say
Young Founders House has been a great experience for Georgie. It introduced her to completely new concepts, and she loved learning how money works and how to turn investments into profits. A wonderful, unexpected bonus was seeing her teamwork and friendships grow. Georgie took part in two markets this term and made over £100 after costs, she was thrilled to see her hard work pay off.
We loved seeing how happy all the children were in your class and how confidently they spoke, laughed, and interacted together. It was such a wonderful experience for my daughter and for us as parents.
I highly recommend Young Founders Club. It's a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about business, develop creative ideas and gain practical skills! The program helps build confidence and turn ideas into reality.
My child has absolutely loved both Rise to Lead and Young Founders House. The sessions are engaging, well organised, and teach skills that aren't usually covered in school, like confidence, communication, problem-solving and entrepreneurship. You can really see the passion and care that goes into every session, and it's been wonderful watching my child's confidence grow. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Configur Academy to other parents.
Rise to Lead is by far the best club my daughter attends. Orgesa does such a brilliant job of getting the kids excited about public speaking and debate. It's the kind of stuff they don't learn at school but is essential for real life. Orgesa's passion for this really comes through and she goes above and beyond to deliver something truly exceptional for the kids.
We were looking for a class that could deliver real results: where, after a term, we could actually see that our daughter had gained new skills. At the end of the term, she presented her research. I've made tonnes of presentations myself over the years, seen a lot of them delivered, and rehearsed presentations with my older child. I have to say, I was really impressed to see how much my daughter had learnt and how well she applied the techniques needed for a successful presentation. My husband and I have been overwhelmingly happy with the results. We are signing her up for another class, 'The Detective Club', in the autumn.
My daughter was very nervous about speaking in front of others, even in a small group. Since joining the club, I've noticed such a lovely change in her. She is speaking more clearly, joining in more, and she seems much more comfortable sharing her ideas. It has been really nice to see her confidence grow in a gentle, natural way.
We have been absolutely delighted with Rise to Lead and the positive impact it has had on our daughter. It has been amazing to see her confidence, communication and leadership skills grow. The sessions are engaging, fun and thoughtfully designed, and she genuinely looks forward to each one. Orgesa is a wonderful teacher who creates such a positive and encouraging environment.
We've loved watching our child grow through Configur Academy - learning to speak up with confidence and picking up financial know-how so early is such an unique experience! Thank you for giving them skills that will help shape their future!
A really lovely club that helps children build confidence, speak more clearly and believe in themselves a bit more each week.
My daughter absolutely loves the 'Rise to Lead' after-school club, and it has helped her so much with her confidence in speaking. I highly recommend it!
I love how practical the Young Founders House club is. The children were not just sitting and being told about money or business. They were thinking, planning, making decisions and learning by doing. My child really enjoyed it, and I could see how proud she was of what she had created.
My kids have really enjoyed Orgesa's classes! They learned so much. Highly recommend!
The children's market was brilliant. It gave the children a real chance to sell, speak to people, manage money and feel proud of themselves.
Our kids look forward to these sessions every week. The location is ideal, and the teacher's passion and energy really make the class
Questions parents ask
What happens each week?
A sealed case file lands on the table and the children work in teams to crack it: weighing the clues, doing the maths a case needs, and defending a verdict out loud. Ages 8 to 12.
What is my child actually learning?
Critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving, the skills every list puts at the top and no timetable has an hour for, taught the only way children take them in, by having fun.
What is the One Lie?
Once a session, I tell the children exactly 1 lie, and their job is to catch it. It teaches them not to switch off just because the person talking sounds sure.
Are there screens?
None. Every case is worked with paper, objects, people and their own eyes.
When does it run?
Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Patch, 42 York Street, Twickenham, and from 30 September, Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm at St Stephen's Church, Richmond Road, East Twickenham. Term time only. On Wednesdays we collect the children from Deer Park School, walk to the church together, and they have a light dinner of sandwiches and fruit before the class starts.
Do parents get to see it?
At the end of term the children build a complete mystery of their own and you come in to solve it. You will fall into their traps, and your child will explain exactly how.
What ages is it for?
The Detective Club is for children aged 8 to 12.
What does it cost?
Membership is £65 a month for 1 club, with reduced rates across 2, 3 or all 4 clubs. Everything is included.
How do I sign up?
Pick the clubs your child wants, choose the day for each one, and set up the monthly membership from the join page. That part takes about 2 minutes. You are then taken to a short consent form, and your child's place is confirmed once you have completed it. If a day is full, the page will say so, and you can register your interest for that day instead.
Join The Detective Club
Choose your child's clubs and set up your monthly membership. You pay one simple amount each month, the same every month across the year.
Mondays 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Patch (co-working space)
Wednesdays 5:00 to 6:00 pm, St Stephen's Church, East Twickenham Opening 30 September
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