Scientific integrity
No parlor tricks or stage magic. Our scenarios reflect investigative workflows, including chain of custody, contamination controls and empirical analysis.
Our purpose
Bridging real forensic science and meaningful engagement.
Founded by scientists and educators dedicated to making complex analytical thinking accessible, memorable and actionable.
Education & events
Bridging real forensic science and inspiring educational STEM enrichment.
Award-winning hands-on CSI workshops, Level 3 BTEC curriculum support and corporate team-building events are delivered on-site across England, Wales and Scotland by professional forensic scientists.
From our headquarters in South Yorkshire, Sci-High Forensics brings investigation equipment, crime-scene scenarios and Crown Court trial role-play to school halls, college laboratories and business venues. Over the past decade, the workshops have engaged tens of thousands of participants, from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 5 and vocational college cohorts to corporate leadership teams.
Our story & mission
Science should be something you do.
Sci-High Forensics began with a simple observation: science education can be too confined to theory, while team-building can lack substance. Forensic science, with its interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach, creates a powerful way to build curious and rigorous minds.
Founded by professional forensic scientist Jon Bates, Sci-High Forensics aims to turn abstract textbook theory into experiential learning that builds critical thinking and practical analytical skills.
10+years delivering hands-on learning
800+live investigations delivered
35k+learners engaged
Our operating standards
The evidence matters. So does how we get there.
Every experience is designed to be engaging, responsible and grounded in the care that good science demands.
Safety & compliance
Every procedure is considered through comprehensive risk assessments and non-toxic consumables, supported by up to £5M public liability insurance.
A service you can count on
From your first enquiry to the post-event debrief, our team keeps logistics clear, responsive and reliable.
Who we serve
Practical investigation experiences for every group.
Sessions are tailored to the audience, learning level and event goals, with hands-on techniques that make evidence-based thinking tangible.
Primary & secondary: Year 4 to Year 13
Interactive, curriculum-aligned CSI Whodunit workshops for Key Stages 2–5 connect biology, chemistry and physics with criminalistics. Practical activities include latent fingerprint extraction, footwear impressions, DNA profile interpretation, ink-paper chromatography, physical-fit analysis and digital mobile phone record investigation. Up to 60 students per half-day or full-day session.
Level 3 BTEC, Criminology & Psychology
Full-day practical modules support post-16 vocational assessment criteria and unit learning outcomes. Activities can cover crime-scene protocols, chain-of-custody documentation, forensic photography and analysis of bloodstain patterns, saliva, firearms discharge residues and presumptive drug tests. Criminology and psychology sessions can include suspect interviews, charging, psychological evaluation, victimology and legal procedure. Up to 40 students per full-day session.
Corporate CSI team building
The Aggravated Burglary Whodunit challenges teams to analyse physical evidence, compare suspect timelines and present arguments in a mock Crown Court. The shared investigation is designed to practise cross-department communication, collaborative problem-solving and awareness of cognitive bias. Suitable for 10 to 30+ attendees in a 2–3-hour event.
Safety, compliance & recognition
Plan with confidence.
Review the credentials, event safety information and governance details available when planning a Sci-High Forensics event.
Award-winning workshops
Sci-High Forensics reports recognition as Best Nationwide Scientific Educational Workshops Provider 2025 and Best Educational Forensic Science Events 2024 in the UK Enterprise Awards.
Vetting, insurance & event safety
Presenters hold enhanced DBS certificates and carry photo ID. £5M public liability insurance, comprehensive risk assessments, risk registers and safe systems of work are available before an event.
Governance
Governance information includes UK GDPR and Data Protection Act standards, safeguarding policies and a Modern Slavery Statement.
Direct enquiries
Let’s design your forensic experience.
Whether you are coordinating a class workshop, a multi-day school festival or an executive summit, tell us what you need. A senior programme director will follow up within 48 hours.
enquiries@scihighforensics.com
For booking enquiries, programme details and event planning.
+44 (0) 20 8123 4567
Speak directly with our team during office hours.
Innovation Science Park
Cambridge, CB2 0AH
Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30 GMT
Contact & bookings
Start planning your experience.
Share your group, preferred dates and goals. Jon Bates will review your requirements and provide an itemised proposal within 48 hours.
Tell us a little about your group and goals. Our team will respond with availability and a tailored proposal within 48 business hours.