LEAP is a registered charity and 'not for profit organisation', which supports schools and mentors their students in setting up a business for an academic year.

Students practise decision-making and problem solving: they develop interpersonal skills, work as member of a team & become self-managers.

By participating in the LEAP programme, seminars and competitions students gain confidence and employability skills so are better prepared for employment or University interviews. Some even use this insight as a stepping-stone to developing their own Business.

Students (aged 11-19) raise their own share capital, chose and make or buy a product, write a business plan and market the product or service. At the end of the process, they present their company results to a panel of Business Advisors alongside an Annual Report and Financial Accounts. 

We also now have a unique Shorter programme that runs from September for 7 school weeks.  This enables students a taster of being in business and developing all those key skills.  This has been developed and suitable for the 7-10 Yrs  students as part of their Enrichment time within the school curriculum.  We are proud to have this sponsored by Yorkshire Children's Charity.