{"id":1413,"date":"2025-07-23T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/?p=1413"},"modified":"2026-09-29T13:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T13:45:18","slug":"wca-fmaily-transution-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wca-fmaily-transution-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Kids Transitioning to Secondary School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Happy Confident Kids, we believe in supporting young people through these crucial developmental stages, and our “In the Wild” workshops offer a unique, nature-based approach to building confidence and calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recently, we ran a special family well-being session at West Coventry Academy for Year 6 students and their parents\/carers, focusing specifically on easing the secondary school transition. It was truly rewarding to witness the transformation as children engaged, asked questions, and left feeling noticeably more prepared and confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Witnessing the Shift: A Glimpse from Inside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J, who was on placement with us attended and supported the session with Laura and Anna (our Leicester In the Wild Leader), she provided some incredible insights into the power of these workshops, observing a palpable shift in the atmosphere from the moment families arrived:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“When the families first arrived, I noticed how nervous the children and the guardians were and how each group mainly kept to themselves before we reached the wooded area. Once we got there, however, the children and parents soon became much calmer and engrossed in the activities that Laura presented, especially after Laura told this story of a girl and the storm, where you could see the children enter a much calmer and relaxed state. I thought this was so interesting and such a change from how they were much more anxious and fidgety before.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

J\u2019s observations highlight the immediate calming effect of being in nature and the power of storytelling. The structured yet playful activities, combined with Laura’s gentle guidance, allowed the children to quickly move past their initial anxieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She continued, praising the profound impact of the session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“What I really loved seeing was the incredible difference the activities and Laura\u2019s words had made, and how key the time spent amongst nature was for the children, as well as how it enabled them to explore and spend time with their parents. I thought the den-building activity at the end was especially effective, and I loved seeing the young children interacting and working together on building these mini dens. Even the parents and guardians showed a great change and became much more active in the activities with their child, which shows how, despite these activities and workshops being aimed at children, it still had a strong impact on the parents’ own outlook.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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This feedback underscores a core benefit of our “In the Wild” approach: it’s not just for the kids. When parents engage and see their children flourish in this environment, it positively impacts their own outlook on the transition process. J also reflected on her own learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I also feel I have learnt a lot from just watching Laura and Anna. Initially, I was quite hesitant about talking to the children, in case I said or asked something too personal, but I soon realised how happy these children were to talk in detail about what they were doing and making, which was so lovely and rewarding to see!”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways for Your Family This Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u2019s lovely words confirm what we see time and again \u2013 these sessions are truly transformational. oy and connection \u2013 amidst the daily chaos can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Our Participants Said: Hearing It Directly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most powerful testament to our work comes directly from the children and adults who attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the end of the session, we collected feedback from both children and guardians what they enjoyed most, and their responses were incredibly heartwarming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Children:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • \u201cBeing with my mum.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cMaking a boat.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cPlanting the seeded paper and break.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cSurvival skills and it was fun (Den building).\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cI enjoyed today when we made sunflowers.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cI\u2019m a lot more calmer than I was.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cI really enjoyed it, I loved making boats.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cI enjoyed the activities and how each one taught us how to be more confident and calm.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cI enjoyed making the house and finding the stuff and helped me be confident.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cMaking the peg person helped me because I could make me and myself a house.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cEnjoyed being outside, enjoyed getting to know the staff of my new school, building activities.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    From the Adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • \u201cI enjoyed being outdoors and making rafts with my daughter.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cI think the interaction has been really good and everyone has been involved with all activities.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cBeing outdoors, no technology. Taking time with H without having to rush.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cI enjoyed being outdoors exploring, making the boats, and spending time with my daughter without technology.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cSpending quality time outdoors with B. So much fun.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cSpending time with my daughter creating different things.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cLoved how the leaders spoke to my child and engaged with them. The positive use of language and saying how all feelings are valid and normal.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cJust seeing her grow throughout this morning. Her reminder of mindfulness and opportunity to view school differently.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      These powerful testimonies underscore the profound impact of connecting with nature and fostering confidence in a supportive environment. The positive shifts in calmness, confidence, and parent-child connection speak volumes about the effectiveness of our “In the Wild” approach to navigating big transitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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