One group. Up to 10 pupils. Six weeks. In School
A targeted investment in helping children develop the confidence, skills and belief to become active contributors to their school and community.
Every child has ideas, strengths and the potential to make a difference. But not every child gets the opportunity to discover that for themselves.
The Active Citizen Programme gives a carefully selected group of pupils the time, support and encouragement to develop their confidence, find their voice and turn their ideas into action.
Through practical activities, teamwork and a child-led project, pupils discover that their opinions matter, they can take responsibility and they have the ability to influence the world around them.
The children generate the ideas. Dan helps them develop the confidence, skills and support to bring those ideas to life.
Who is it for?
Up to 10 pupils from Years 4, 5 and 6 who would benefit from additional opportunities to develop their confidence, communication, creativity and leadership.
The programme is particularly suited to children who may not routinely put themselves forward, volunteer ideas, access enrichment opportunities or see themselves as leaders.
What will the children gain?
By the end of the programme, we want pupils to have developed:
- Confidence and self-belief: recognising their strengths and understanding that their ideas matter.
- Communication: expressing opinions, listening to others and speaking with peers and adults.
- Creative thinking: identifying opportunities, exploring possibilities and solving problems.
- Leadership: taking responsibility, making decisions and working collaboratively.
- Enterprise: developing an idea, planning it and taking practical steps to make it happen.
- Community awareness: understanding how they can contribute positively to their school and wider community.
The ambition is for every child to leave thinking:
“I have ideas. My ideas matter. I can make things happen.”
Wk1: Finding my voice
Build relationships, recognise personal strengths and develop the confidence to contribute.
Wk2: Spotting Opportunities
Explore their school and community, identify things they care about and consider what could be improved.
Wk3: Big Ideas, Big Possibilities
Generate creative ideas, explore solutions and decide what they want to make happen.
Wk4: Making It Happen
Turn their chosen idea into a plan, agree responsibilities and identify the resources and support they need.
Wk5: Getting People Involved
Develop communication and marketing skills, create promotional materials and learn how to engage others.
Wk6: The Big Launch
Deliver, launch or present their project, celebrate their achievements and reflect on what they have learned.
What’s included?
The programme includes:
- Initial consultation.
- Tailored programme planning and preparation.
- Six weekly, up to three-hour facilitated sessions.
- Activities and resources.
- Support to develop the children’s project.
- A final launch, presentation or celebration.
- A short impact summary for the school.
The school’s contribution: identify the pupils, provide a suitable space and a named staff contact, support safeguarding arrangements and help pupils progress their ideas between sessions.
Get in touch and let’s start a conversation.
SchoolsActiveCommunityCoach@gmail.com