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We'd like to thank our customers, our schools, our supporters, our team and our incredible role models for all the work they've done over the last 10 years. We end this journey thankful for the time spent helping thousands children build their confidence, develop meaningful friendships and try new things.
Scroll down and choose 3+ sessions from our library of sessions below. As you select sessions, they will appear here.
We've sorted the sessions into 4 categories but feel free to mix-and-match.
Each session has a recommended age range, and you can filter by age too.
We all naturally compare ourselves to others but is this really helpful? Learn how comparison can inspire and motivate rather than make us feel bad about ourselves.
Ever notice how thinking too much about something makes it worse? Thinking and worrying about something a lot is perfectly natural, but find out how you can still solve problems calmly when it happens.
We all experience anxious thoughts at times. Explore practical strategies & tips for managing anxiety and feeling more in control.
Unhelpful, negative thoughts are normal. Learn how we can keep them in check and gain a bit more control over which thoughts we want to give our attention to.
Learn to view challenges as a positive, beneficial experience. Challenges can be exciting!
How do we find the courage to get back up and try again? Even though it feels tough, learn the importance of getting back to the things you love, because life begins when you get back up.
When you think you’ve made a mistake, learn how to see it as an opportunity to make something beautiful.
Learn how to respond to fear and nerves when trying something new. With patience and determination, learn to embrace the excitement of new challenges.
What if you can’t do it? Sometimes it seems easier to just not give it a try. Learn how to enjoy the challenge without feeling like you need to ace it straight away.
Your mind is like a muscle - it needs help to grow stronger. The best way to start is by learning to be kinder to yourself.
How do you feel about making mistakes? Take the fear out of failure by learning how mistakes help us understand and grow.
Sometimes unfriendly thoughts pop into our head and make us feel angry, sad or worried. Most of the time they are not even true! Learn how to zap these thoughts with some Super-Power Questions.
When the thing you’re making doesn’t look right, how do you feel? Explore strategies to stay calm, keep focused and take all the right bits from your ‘wrong’ ones.
Yes there are things we can’t do, but we just can’t do them YET. We use the power of YET to understand that our capability is not defined by what we can or can’t do today.
If we just stick to what feels safe, we miss out on so many opportunities! Developing a Can-Do attitude helps us try new things.
We know the benefits and importance of keeping our bodies healthy. But how can we make sure we keep our mind healthy? Explore actions you have power over yourself, like sleeping well, having a healthy diet, and being friendly to others.
When we feel scared or overwhelmed about something, it’s easy to think we can’t cope. Learn how to develop the confidence to know that you will be okay, by thinking positively and rationally.
Learn how to manage your worries so they don’t hijack your day. Strategies to help you feel more in control of when and what you worry about.
Explore the positive impact gratitude can have on our everyday outlook and how being more mindful can help us connect with our thoughts and feelings more successfully. Practical exercises for you to use in your everyday schedule.
Unhelpful, negative thoughts are normal. Learn how we can keep them in check and gain a bit more control over which thoughts we want to give our attention to.
There are things you can do today that you couldn’t 5 years ago. There are things you can’t do today that you wish you could. Learn about the power of moving from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’t YET’.
We feel safe doing the things we’re good at. Stepping outside of our comfort zone can feel scary; find out why this is so important and how we do our best learning when we’re being challenged.
Ever wondered what’s going on in your brain? Learn about the neural pathways and how your brain requires practice, mistakes and repetition before you get good at something.
Scared of getting things wrong? Some mistakes can be marvellous; find out how they help you on your journey to success.
Why is having a growth mindset so important when it comes to leadership and working with others?
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Lara is an experienced educator from South Africa with a true passion for working with children. With a diverse background in childcare and education, she has developed a deep understanding of the needs and growth potential of young minds and hearts.
Ufuoma is a UK qualified primary teacher who approaches life with a can-do attitude. Studying Psychology with Education and Human Development at university and then completing a PGCE, a career working with children was forged.
Clara is a graduate of European Studies and Modern Languages (Spanish & Italian), passionate about personal development and teaching. Whilst travelling and working abroad in Marketing, Translation and the Travel Industry, Clara discovered her interest in communication and coaching.
For over a decade, Amanda worked in the education sector as a secondary school English teacher, and in the latter part of her career, she assumed a role of responsibility called Key Stage 3 Coordinator.
Lucy is a very experienced teacher, with a real zest for life! She has worked with children for over twenty years, encouraging them to achieve their best, to love learning and to believe in themselves.
Alison has been working with young people since graduating Drama School 12 years ago. Her performing arts background means she is no stranger to acting like a clown to get the giggles going and breaking the ice with new groups!
Omar is one of our most well-travelled Role Models having ventured to 25 countries at just 25 years of age...and counting! He is an experienced Geography teacher in West London with a passion for helping young people develop social skills; so that they can develop meaningful connections throughout their lives.