Tag: Coach Laura

Casestudy School Workshop

West Coventry Academy Movement Sessions

Our Movement workshops helped to combat the increasing sedentary lifestyles of learners, driven primarily by excessive smartphone usage, and to improve their mental, physical health, and overall wellbeing. Through engaging, structured activities, we provided a fun, challenging (physically & mentally) and interactive outlet for movement beyond traditional PE or sports settings. By integrating proven wellbeing […]

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In the Wild School Workshop

In the Wild Small Sessions SEN

We ran sessions in March, for five weeks, with a small groups of learners identified with Special Educational Needs, or other additional learning needs  (mainly year 8 & 9 and some year 7). One off sessions (on demand) were also provided for 2-3 learners requiring immediate emotional regulation support to remain engaged in school. Key […]

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In the Wild School Workshop

Year 8 Secondary In the Wild

Five-week “In the Wild” programme conducted with three Year 8 classes (totalling approximately 90 learner), supported by Coach Anna. Key Observations and Outcomes Educator Survey Feedback: “The whole thing was lovely, it wasn’t just what they were doing, it was the chat they were having with each other then how proud they were of the […]

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School Workshop

Celebrity Confidence Masterclass – Carl Baker

To maximise the reach and impact of our wellbeing program, we partnered with two exceptional individuals to jointly deliver engaging Confidence Masterclasses: Carl Baker (Ex-Professional Footballer): Carl delivered sessions to approximately 690 learners from Years 7, 8, and 9, sharing his journey and demonstrating practical wellbeing tools. He also led smaller, focused football coaching sessions […]

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Family Wellbeing Session

Hatton Family Wellbeing Session

It was great to get on the waterside with families at Hatton Locks, after all the work that goes into development of our programmes actually seeing them in action is an amazing feeling. Thanks to all the families that joined us. Sessions were delivered by Laura Dumbleton-Jones and Miranda de Freston – Directors of HCK, […]

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School Workshop

Celebrity Confidence Masterclass – Amy Truesdale

Inspiring Wellbeing Through Real-Life Stories To maximise the reach and impact of our wellbeing program, we partnered with two exceptional individuals to jointly deliver engaging Confidence Masterclasses: Amy Truesdale MBE (Multi-Gold Medal Winning Para-Athlete): Amy inspired approximately 425 learners from Year 10, Sixth Form, and SEN groups with her remarkable story of resilience and success, […]

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Casestudy In the Wild

TTD: Outdoor Learning with Alderbrook

It was a real pleasure to be invited to Alderbrook Secondary School as part of their community Teacher Training Day, where they invite educators from all the feeder primary schools. Educators could sign up to various sessions throughout the day and we hosted one on outdoor learning, where we gave participants a taste of our […]

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Teacher Training

West Coventry Staff Wellbeing Day

As part of our Innovate Project we organised care pack and wellbeing day for staff facilitated in partnership with local health food shop; Margaret Hills.  A great time for staff to feel cared for and connect with each other and a friendly ear to listen. “Thank you it was really well received”. Ana Head Teacher […]

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