This invaluable course will help you to face challenges, handle mistakes, deal with adversity and thrive in an everchanging world. The tutor believes that developing resilience is one of the most effective ways of helping young people thrive at school, home and beyond. When combined with a growth mindset, you can learn to push yourself outside of your comfort zone, embrace new experiences, challenges and persevere in areas that might not normally be your strength. Understanding that intelligence and ability are not predetermined and that mistakes can help you learn, will have a huge impact on the way you approach life in and outside of the classroom. Taking risks, dealing with setbacks and pushing yourself to achieve more are all outcomes that can positively impact your education and attainment.
The week includes fun activities during
which the children work together in teams or groups to solve different
challenges. They will learn about the power of making mistakes, how 'thinking
traps' can often affect feelings and behaviour, and the positive impact
'reframing' a situation can have. The children will explore how the mind works
and begin to understand the concept of 'neuroplasticity'. They will also touch
upon other concepts within Positive Psychology which allow us to thrive.
Session 1: What does
resilience and growth mindset mean?
What's the difference between a fixed
mindset and a growth mindset? What mindset do we have?
Session 2: Making mistakes
Mistakes can be marvellous! What's
happening in our brains when we learn? (neuroplasticity)
Session 3: Comfort zone
What does it feel like to go outside of
our comfort zone? Why is this important? What can we do when we feel anxious?
Applying our resilience to our own situations, fears and worries.
Session 4: The power of our
thoughts
How do our thoughts, feelings and
actions affect each other? What thinking traps do we fall into? How can we
relate this to our everyday lives?
Session 5: Emotional
Resilience
What about our emotions and responses?
What does being emotionally resilient look like with my friends? family? as I
grow older?
What can my child expect?
Our courses are fast-paced, high energy
and challenging. Your child will be active, engaged and up on their feet. None
of the tasks are easy; in fact, we don't mind if the children struggle with the
exercises at the first attempt. It is through this process that resilience and
strength of character can be built, in a positive and supportive environment.
Our courses are built on three elements:
- Active
learning
- Ambitious
content
- Serious
fun
How should I explain this course to my child?
You will learn all about a growth
mindset and how to deal with any type of challenge. Do you ever have negative
or unhelpful thoughts? You will find out how to deal with these and how to
listen in to much more empowering thoughts instead.
A group of around 10 children will be led by an inspirational
Role Model;
- You
can wear comfortable clothes and have a drink nearby in case you need it
- It
will be a fun week of games, talking, watching some videos and thinking
together with the group
- We
would love you tell us your ideas and feelings during the activities, so
talking is encouraged! But if there's anything you don't want to do, that
is fine too!
- We
can't wait to meet you and learn some awesome new skills together!
What type of child is the course designed for?
Our courses are not designed just for
children who struggle with resilience; we believe everyone should be developing
this important life skill. The online programme is a great opportunity for any
child to gain a better understanding of what a growth mindset looks, sounds and
feels like and how powerful it can be when applied in different situations.
They will learn that we don't have to believe everything we think and that they
can choose how to respond and react to the various challenges life inevitably
throws at us. The online collaboration and communication with others throughout
the programme can help boost general self-confidence and self-awareness. The
course is a great way for children to explore being outside of their comfort
zone within a fun and supportive environment.
What do I get for the cost of the course?
- Parent
presentation - we invite parents and carers to watch a live 45-minute
'Parent Presentation'. This includes an overview of what your child will
learn, together with ideas and strategies for supporting their learning at
home.
- End
of day email - these emails summarise what your child covered so you can
discuss this with them. They may also include photos of your child taking
part if consent has been given
- Top
tips - daily tips from Louise, our Head of Character Education, on how
parents and carers can support the development of life skills at home
- Written
report - parents receive a written report from the Role Model working with
their child, highlighting their child's strengths and areas for further
development, which includes ideas and strategies for supporting their
child at home
- Follow-up
videos - three videos from Louise, sent after the course has been
completed to remind your child of the key course themes.
https://www.rolemodels.me/
Hugo Shephard
Role Models
About Hugo
A Wellington and Durham University graduate, Hugo
started his career as a management consultant at EY. Specialising in
performance optimisation and project management, he gained a wealth of
experience working with financial services and central government.
In 2014, Hugo decided to take all he had learnt
from consultancy and follow his passion for Character Education. Inspired by
his Psychology degree Hugo founded Role Models, an organisation whose mission
is to inspire a generation of young people around the world to be the best
version of themselves.
Hugo loves his sport, particularly cricket, rugby,
hockey and golf. He enjoys caring for his beloved window boxes and is a trustee
of a charity delivering holiday camps for children with special educational
needs.
Hugo's Role Model is Jane
Austen; a lady who managed to make 'olden day' life come alive.
