Part of our Lets Go Outdoors Project for the Canal and River Trust was to develop a three week programme that they could deliver for groups (targeted at primary schools). We developed three one hour sessions, for delivery on the waterside. Packed with some core In the Wild tools and some brand new ones too […]
Its been an amazing two weeks running In the Wild sessions for three cohorts of 20 learners at West Coventry Academy. Miranda supported me in week one and then Coach Anna (who is based in Leicester) joined me in week two. The In the Wild outdoor sessions again showed transformational results for participating children: “I […]
Three-week family outreach programme implemented in November/December to support learners experiencing longer-term school avoidance. Recognising the need for innovative approaches and the already successful 1-2-1 coaching interventions by Happy Confident Kids on supporting learners back to school, the school invited families to participate in these novel sessions. This initiative marked a new approach for the […]
Show them how it feels, our kids coaching tools teach kids how to step into confidence. To do this we show them how it feel in their bodies. Zack George is on tour with @bbccin @steelthegladiator showing how we teach this to kids. So cool to see this live in action as part of Children In Need.
Our Y6 pupils loved working on a number of different self esteem activities; they were totally engaged by the methods and ideas. Their spirits were lifted during the hours they spent taking part in the session and we are excited to work with Happy Confident Kids again soon!
Every day, I am grateful for the privilege of doing this work—being a Kids Confidence Coach is deeply rewarding, especially when delivering immediate, life-changing support to young people. A Year 9 student was experiencing severe anxiety and a critical lack of self-belief. This manifested in physical tension, difficulty making eye contact, and near-total verbal freeze […]
What a privilege to hold this space for families at West Coventry Academy. We ran a two hour session, joined by our work placement from Kenilworth School and it was great to see the positive impact on all the participants. These session have been designed to support Year 6 children who are transitioning into West […]
We’ve been running some incredible Exam Support Workshops in secondary schools recently, and the feedback from the students has been amazing. Supporting 200 year ten learners. Train Like a Champion – If it’s good enough for the greats, it’s good enough for GCSEs and A-Levels! Cristiano Ronaldo, Chloe Kelly, Jonny Wilkinson… these legends don’t just […]
Three-week nature-based wellbeing programme conducted in November with a small group of learners identified with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or other additional learning needs. A total of 16 learners participated (14 from Year 8/9 and 2 from Year 7), with sessions thoughtfully divided by the school into separate groups for boys and girls. Many learners […]
“Our Y6 pupils loved working with coach Rosie on a number of different self esteem activities; they were totally engaged by her methods and ideas Their spirits were lifted during the hours they spent taking part in the session and we are excited to work with Happy Confident Kids again soon!”
We have been working at St Nicholas School in Kenilworth since xxxx delivering our 5 Week in the Wild workshops to over x children – and we have loved it. From starting at Year 6 (age x) then right down to age 4 in Reception. The course is tailored for both KS1 and KS2 althought […]
“Thank you for everything you did for our children. They had a brilliant time and I even had a parent telling me how much it had helped her son.”
“I like how Rosie linked the discussion with KS2 learning friends and she encouraged children to physically act confident.”
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. 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 […]
Bringing Our “In the Wild” Magic to Reception Children What we love about our “In the Wild” tools is how adaptable they are for our coaches, and this month Laura had a wonderful time bringing them to the reception children at St Nicholas School. Sharing the wonders of nature with these young learners is always […]
We loved being back with the Alderbrook Secondary School team running three weeks of In the Wild Sessions. We had some smaller sessions for Year 7 & 8 targeted at learners really needing support. It was great to see the amazing positive impact on the participants.
Supporting Kids with the Secondary School Transition Over the past three weeks, we had the fantastic opportunity to coach 60 Year 6 kids in nature, helping them build the confidence they need for secondary school. And guess what? Spending time outdoors, just playing, really helped them relax. The feedback showed how much they loved that […]
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 […]
“Making the lavender bags, the smell made me really happy.”
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
Glimmers are the tiny moments of joy, warmth, or connection that are easy to miss — but when you start noticing them, everything changes.
Since I started noticing Glimmers, my whole perspective has shifted. It's a game changer!
Nice to feel valued and supported as an individual. We often miss out our own care in the struggle to set up all the many school and group sessions that we run throughout the year.