School Tasking is a free national outreach program working with schools in less-advantaged areas across the UK and Ireland and eligibility criteria apply. It is separate from the Taskmaster Club program which is open to all schools and settings around the world.
The project is now being run by 35 universities (and counting…) across the UK and Ireland.
In School Tasking, participating Year 5 classes are split into teams of 5-6 to compete against each other, other local schools, and, ultimately, other schools across the country in a bid to be crowned that year’s School Tasking Champions! During the in-school sessions, classes are introduced to some of the most interesting areas of law and are given a chance to practise key skills, such as teamwork, communication, and lateral thinking. Just as in the TV show, Taskmaster, School Tasking provides the opportunity for all children to shine based on their particular talents and skills.