A key part of our Innovate Project was to create a “calm room”; an immersive and supportive environment that promotes self-regulation, inspired by nature and equipped with Happy Confident Kids wellbeing tools. This project involved the collaborative development of a transformative “Calm Room” within the school, in partnership with a local artist. Completed at the […]
We had a lovely time delivering this family workshop in partnership with The canal and River Trust at the canal side in the middle of the city of Nottingham. It was wonderful to see the families come to take part in our well being activities and to hear that for many it was a new […]
It was clear from running the initial In the Wild sessions that many learners were struggling with their mobility finding simple movements such as bending down challenging. The Movement Programme ran for three weeks, with 60-minute sessions for 2-12 learners from Years 7 & 8. Our Movement workshops helped to combat the increasing sedentary lifestyles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Thanks to all the families that joined us at Brookside Farm for a few hours of fun, family-friendly activities in a beautiful natural setting. Learning valuable Happy Confident Kids “In the Wild” skills like mindful breathing and glimmer potions too.
We loved running smaller sessions of our In the Wild Programme for 20 for Year 9 and 10 and then year 7 & 8 over five weeks, for Alderbrook Secondary school. The sessions were aimed at supporting leaners with SEN or other needs which meant being in can often been more challenging. It was amazing […]
“The workshops are the best thing ever, and it makes us really confident. If we had to stand up and talk in front of other people, we would be really confident. We made an angry wolf and a happy wolf and we were shown how to breathe in and out to help with our anger.”
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 […]
Laura ran an Interactive workshop for 200 learners on Growth Mindset at West Coventry Academy. This review from West Coventry Academy has really given us all the feels, we love doing what we do and getting this kind of feedback means so much. “We recently commissioned Happy Confident Kids to work with identified students struggling […]
“Working with Happy Confident Kids has been brilliant as the sessions are very interactive and engaging. It’s a good way for children of this age to process complex issues in an uncomplicated way.”
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.