Young Entrepreneurs Celebrate National Award Success

Published by Newland House School on Wednesday 11th of November 2026

Newland House School pupils have been recognised for their creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and social awareness at the national Young Enterprise Fiver Challenge Awards. They competed against more than 32,000 children from over 450 schools across the UK.

Two teams from our Entrepreneur Club received prestigious awards, recognising not only their innovative business ideas but also their commitment to making a positive difference.

Celebrating Success on a National Stage

Harper and Landmark Legends won the Most Inspiring Individual Award for their imaginative board game. Designed to help players understand the challenges faced by countries around the world, it encouraged them to consider how they can make a difference.

Meanwhile, Little Hands Legacy were named Runners-Up in the Business for Good Award for their thoughtful initiative business idea, creating and selling personalised keepsakes for residents living with dementia at Homemead Care Home in Teddington. Their project demonstrated how entrepreneurial thinking can bring real value to the local community.

The awards ceremony, held at HSBC in Canary Wharf, was hosted by television presenter and journalist Steph McGovern.  Awards were presented by Natalie Gregoire-Skeet, Head of Sustainability and Societal Purpose at HSBC, and Colin O’Flaherty, Interim CEO of Retail Banking & Wealth at HSBC.

Young Ideas Making a Big Difference

Accompanied by proud parents and teachers, our young entrepreneurs enjoyed an unforgettable experience, gaining an insight into the corporate world, meeting senior business leaders and celebrating their achievements alongside other talented young people.

Their success also attracted congratulations from Mike Soutar, one of Lord Alan Sugar’s trusted interview advisers on BBC’s The Apprentice, who shared: “Many congratulations to the Year 3 pupils at Newland House School who were winners and runners up in two categories at the Young Enterprise Challenge 2026! Brilliant to see the next generation of entrepreneurs and CEOs already making their mark!”

At Newland House School, we encourage pupils to think creatively, take initiative and develop the confidence to turn their ideas into action. Our Year 2 Entrepreneur Club is run by Mrs Skelton and provides a wonderful opportunity for pupils to build practical business skills, collaborate with others and discover how even the smallest ideas can make a meaningful impact.

We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part and of course our Newland House pupils. Their success is a fantastic reflection of their hard work, imagination, teamwork and determination.

Congratulations to all our young entrepreneurs!