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, and to foster a sustainable wellbeing culture within the school.
Delivering Included:
- Head Teacher Coaching
- Expanding 1-2-1 Coaching with Extra Coach
- Survive to Thrive Workshop
- Glimmer Seeker Training
- In the Wild – Nature Connectivity Powered with Wellbeing Tools (5 weeks)
- Kit and Seating
- Year 7 – Whole Year
- Year 8 – Smaller Cohorts
- Family Outreach
- Movement – (3 weeks?)
- Whole School Confidence Masterclasses
- Designed and Developed a Calm Room – with tools and training for staff.
- Exam Confidence:
- Online Workshop
- Three Week Programme with targetted leaners.
Impact and Future Direction:
The six-month program has laid a strong foundation for a sustainable wellbeing culture at West Coventry Academy. Continued collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a focus on long-term impact will ensure that the school effectively addresses the needs of its learners and staff. We are committed to partnering with West Coventry Academy to create a thriving and supportive learning environment.
To effectively measure and record the project’s impact, we prioritised data collection. From the beginning, we conducted surveys with learners, staff, and parents. We also maintained a detailed data recording system, using pre- and post-session surveys when possible, and gathering verbal feedback after each session. This allowed us to compile accurate findings and gather valuable testimonials.
1-2-1 Coaching – Ongoing
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In the Wild – Secondary – SEND
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In the Wild Small Sessions SEN
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Year 8 Secondary In the Wild
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Celebrity Confidence Masterclass – Amy Truesdale
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Thrive Session for West Coventry Academy Staff
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Glimmer Seeker Training for West Coventry Academy Staff
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