Since April 2023, we have provided weekly 1-to-1 coaching at West Coventry Academy, an intervention that has proven crucial in supporting learners confidence and wellbeing. This has also resulted in a significant improvement in school attendance rates, particularly among learners experiencing school avoidance. Our approach isn’t about replacing long-term care; it’s about providing fast, effective […]
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 […]
Love this feedback from a young participant during one of our Summer Family in the Wild Sessions.
We were so buzzing to get this amazing feedback from all the children at St Nicholas Primary School in Kenilworth, after running our five week In the Wild Programme with them.
Brilliant to be back at Ellesmere Port to be training our next cohort of Canal & River Trust staff and volunteers. It was the perfect Autumn weather and the enthusiasm from all the participants was amazing. Highlight got me was just sitting by the Canal at the middle of our training session for the Canal […]
“Working with Happy Confident Kids has helped my daughter to think and feel positive about herself and her environment, giving her the confidence to be her happy, brave self again. The service is something special -I cannot thank you enough.”
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 […]
Another super hot day on the waterside, but we adapted the session and found some shade and area to rest for everyone. It was great to meet another amazing cohort of Canal & River Trust volunteers. The volunteer team give up so much of their FREE time to help others, and the tools we teach them […]
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 […]
It makes me feel sweaty thinking about it now, during one of the hottest days this year we trained a new cohort of Canal & River Trust In the Wild Leaders; to deliver our three Week School Waterside Programme and one off family wellebng session. The volunteer team give up so much of their FREE […]
A massive highlight last month was our ongoing collaboration with the Canal & River Trust at Tees Barrage. The day was a brilliant success, bringing together everyone from toddlers in prams and Grandmas—to teens too who, got stuck right into the mud painting! Session 2: We were joined by Helen one of the Canal River […]
It’s been another busy and heart-filling month at Happy Confident Kids, everyday we are so grateful we get to do this. From on boarding new Kids Confidence Coaches to seeing even more of the real-world impact of our tools across the UK, we are more committed than ever to bringing “the light” to children’s (and […]
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 […]
We ran (a very wet) Family Wellbeing session in partnership with the Canal & River Trust, and what a joy it was—even in the rain! A huge thank you to all the families who braved the weather to join us at Westport Lake in Stoke-on-Trent. Running these sessions always brings us so many glimmers (tiny […]
A few weeks ago Miranda and I travelled to the bustling town of Walsall in the Black Country. It’s a vibrant, busy urban landscape where opportunities to truly “get into nature” can feel few and far between. We were there to deliver a Let’s Go Outdoors workshop in partnership with the Canal & River Trust, […]
It was a real pleasure to be invited back again 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 […]
“Been part of my own healing process and and now actively use these techniques in my every day practice of well being.”
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 […]
“Attending the glimmer seekers training was great – led by Laura online. It began right at the beginning with speaking about being in nature, listening to our bodies & triggers, before moving on to using ‘glimmers’ as a tool for improving our mood and perspective on different situations. It was great to be supported by Laura and the other attendees who all offered words of encouragement or comfort when needed. Hard-hitting, inspirational and self-developing!”
“The training is great, brings together all of the most effective tools and techniques, and you feel like you are ready to go. Try them out and you’re supported every single step of the way. So I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
“I loved all of the sessions and the coach was really kind and helpful, she helped me with all difficulties in my hearing and I loved being outside of the classroom.”
“I have absolutely loved the course. It’s been great for the children to be out in nature – shame we can’t go on for longer.”
“I loved when we did the animal breathing. It was great to be outside with fresh air and in nature. The tools helped me calm down really well.”
“I just loved the honesty and the positivity throughout the course. It let children know that it’s natural to feel worried, it’s ok to need a bit of help to believe in yourself.”
“After week one my 7-year-old boy said it was just like a party Mum. I even got a goody bag (referring to the happiness jar) he really enjoyed it.”
“The sessions were game changing for both us and have given us a way to now manage anxiety when it comes (which is now less frequent). There are still challenges and we are now both better equipped to deal with them. Thank you Happy Confident Kids.”
“After my sessions I’m making more friends, I’m more happy and I’m more confident”
“Really simple but effective tools and discussions to help myself and my daughter navigate some complex emotions. Amazed the difference it has made in just a few sessions”.
“My son visited Laura to help gain strategies to help him when he became frustrated and she was great. He loved the sessions and didn’t want them to stop. He came away with lovely strategies that he still uses and has allowed him to learn how to control his frustration and calm himself. Thank you so much Laura for the support you gave my son! I would definitely recommend Laura”
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.