Developing Confidence

This programme aims to develop the children’s self-worth, confidence and enable them to get fully involved in their school community as well as the community of Hartcliffe and Bristol. For the first two years of the programme we work with key stage two students on a range of activities including visits to Bristol Zoo ProjectClifton Suspension BridgeAerospace and Tobacco Factory Theatre. We aim to support children in their transition to year 7 and now also run Learning To Lead in three secondary school.

Deputy Headteacher:

This programme aims to develop the children’s self-worth, confidence and enable them to get fully involved in their school community as well as the community of Hartcliffe and Bristol. For the first two years of the programme we work with key stage two students on a range of activities including visits to Bristol Zoo Project, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Aerospace and Tobacco Factory Theatre. We aim to support children in their transition to year 7 and now also run Learning To Lead for this first year at secondary school.

Activities can include:

  • BMX coaching session
  • Bristol Zoo Project
  • Storytelling session
  • Videostars – creating film
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge
  • Family harbour trip
  • A visit to Police HQ
  • Bristol Landmark Trail
  • Memory Book Sessions

And many others…

Programme statistics:

100% of parents/carers said that their child had enjoyed taking part in Learning to Lead

95% of parents/carers said that their child had grown in confidence as a result of being on the Learning to Lead Programme

100% of students said that they felt more confident at school

81% of parents believe their child’s enjoyment of school has increased