Secondary School In the Wild
“Making the lavender bags, the smell made me really happy.”
Innovate UK Award – Partnering with West Coventry Academy
Funded by Innovate UK Award we delivered a comprehensive six-month wellbeing program implemented at West Coventry Academy, encompassing surveys, staff training, nature connectivity initiatives (“In the Wild”), movement workshops, calm room development, 1-to-1 coaching, and exam confidence support. The program aimed to address the growing disconnection and mental health challenges faced by learners and staff, […]
In the Wild Small Sessions SEN
We ran sessions 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. The programme fostered […]
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. Initial teacher feedback highlighted that many Year 8 learners struggled in traditional classroom settings. The outdoor sessions effectively engaged these learners, with the teacher noting their enthusiastic participation and improved listening skills, attributing this positive shift […]
West Coventry Academy Year 7 In the Wild – 5 Weeks
Its been a privilege to work with the Year 7 Students at West Coventry Academy running our five week In the Wild programme, getting to know the learners and educators, showing them loads of tools to help them access calm, confidence and learn to be in the present moment. We started our “In the Wild” […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Thrive Session for West Coventry Academy Staff
Lots of staff asked for wellbeing support during the survey we did at the start of this project, so we setup an extra session to further support staff. Led by Coach Lisa this was a deeply immersive experience that took the participants from thrive to survive. One of the attendees from the previous staff training […]
Glimmer Seeker Training for West Coventry Academy Staff
As part of our Innovate UK project we delivered West Coventry Academy Educators, it was great to be able to hold this space for people who do so much for the school. Session 1 – Provided a space for staff to connect, share and do some fun an interactive tools for self-coaching. When we are […]
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 […]
Spreading Glimmers with Natwest
So lovely to be invited by Natwest to speak to about glimmers, at there Accelorator Programme (which I am part of) and share some of our wellbeing tools with this amazing community.
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 […]
Laura Wellbeing Warrior Finalist
As well as us winning a Head Outside Change Maker Award, Laura was also a finalist in the Wellbeing Warrior category. This was so deserved Laura, after years of dedication to helping others, so lovely have this recognition standing shoulder to shoulder with some other epic humans!
Go Outdoors Pilot with Canal & River Trust – Funded by Peoples Postcode Lottery
As a result of a successful pilot project, we were able support a Canal and River Trust bid for longer term funding to and extended version of this project out over 15 different locations via grant funding from Sport England. “Let’s Go Outdoors” stands poised to make a substantial and lasting contribution to the health, wellbeing and appreciation of our canal environments for children and families across a wider reach.
Head Outside Award Winner 2024
We are delighted to announce that Happy Confident Kids, whose mission is to help people focus on the small moments of joy (glimmers) and empower kids with confidence and calm through their transformational tools, has won the 2024 Head Outside Awards Changemaker category!
Nick Brinklow
Congratulations Master Nick Brinklow who is now one of our awesome Happy Confident Kids Sports Coaches. Nick learnt lots of amazing tools he can now take back to his British Taekwondo club.
Steve Rogers
Congratulations to Steve Rogers, who is now a Happy Confident Kids Sports Coach. It was lovely to spend time with Steve during the British Taekwondo development day.
Tony Nolan
Congratulations Master Tony Nolan. Tony is now a Happy Confident Kids Sports Coach. Tony is part of an awesome team coaching kids to gain self confidence through learning Taekwondo. Thanks Tony for being part of the British Taekwondo development day, and part of a group of coaches that were so open and encouraging to others. We can’t […]
Damien Burrows
Congratulations to Master Damien Burrows on qualifying as a Happy Confident Kids Sports Coach. We loved working with you during the session. Thanks for all your ideas and contributions, and your smile. We look forward to working with you as we support you and the rest of the British Taekwondo team; creating spaces that kids […]
Leyla Palser
Congratulations to Leyla on becoming a Happy Confident Kids Sports Coach. Thanks to Leyla for being so open during the session, and for her amazing feedback on the HCK Sports Coach training. “Very well constructed and clear. Created a safe space and very welcoming which allowed us to get involved and contribute. Lovely ladies.” We […]
Glimmer Jar Kit
As many of our clients (of all ages) will know the Glimmer JarTM is a core tool in our sessions, which they love doing and then taking home with them. We have been working behind the scenes on a souped-up version you can do at home too. It’s such a great tool for helping to […]
Ashton Parchment
Congratulations to Ashton Parchment who is now a very happy Happy Confident Kids Sports Coach. Thanks for actively taking part in our Sports Master Class with British Taekwondo and we look forward to supporting you and your club.
Jason Mayoh
Congratulations to Master Jason Mayoh for becoming a Happy Confident Kids Sports Coach. Thanks to Jason for opening his heart and mind during the sessions, it was great to spend the day with him. And thank you to Jason for his kind words after his coaching session “You were both amazing…just what I’ve needed as […]
Family In the Wild – Berkswell
This was a great family session during the summer holidays . The perfect time before the kids went back to school to give them a well being boost! We ran the session at a local retreat care farm in Berkswell. Running the workshop in this lovely farmyard environment gave the children and their families a […]