Beyond Aiming High, is an opportunity for young people to focus on their personal development, by tackling issues which impact on them now, or may do so in the future. We provide the young people great space to articulate themselves, debate and reflect. The programme helps them to understand their potential and think about how they will use it.
The outcomes you can expect are:
Greater confidence and a higher level of motivation
An enhanced perception of the value of education
Better performance in school
Improved examination results
A better understanding of the link between education and long term success
The programme lasts approximately 3 months and includes 8 workshops during or after the school day. The young people are also taken off-site for a business game in a hotel or conference facility for a day. The programme includes the following modules:
Who am I?
Choices
Success
Vex
Power, sex and money
Increasing financial intelligence
School: whats in it for me?
Do I lead or do I follow?
Why do we achieve our results?
Firstly, we are true to our purpose of stimulating brilliance. Some young people need the opportunity to really understand what lies within. We have high expectations and the young people respond to this. We always work in partnership with teachers and parents so that the young people can optimise what they get from the programme.
"The young men involved in the project have developed significantly as young men. They became more aware of their self-image, how to promote and conduct themselves and how to succeed, both in school and beyond. Of those taking part last year, 80% passed five or more of their GCSE exams with a grade C or above. We once again look to positive results."
Garry Lyle - Former Deputy Head, Stoke Newington Community School
If youre interested in Beyond Aiming High for yourself or a colleague, please contact us