a development programme for young people

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1 a programme for young people

2 a programme for young people the leader The world has entered an era of the most profound and challenging change in human history. In addition, studies have identified what is referred to as a skills gap a difference in how students are prepared for further education, the workforce and the skills and character employers are seeking to match the demands of today s global economy. Life for teens today is no longer a playground. It s a jungle out there, with tough choices, peer pressure, personal insecurities, and anxiety about what others think. Then consider feelings of depression, inferiority, and jealousy of others successes, plus self-destructive behaviours such as drugs, pornography, vandalism and gangs. What if our children could be better prepared to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world? We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can possibly predict. What are we going to do with that one chance? How do we engage students in developing critical character and life skills relevant to 21st century challenges? Many educators struggle to implement character education with the demands of teaching core subjects and preparing students for high-stakes testing. How do we balance these objectives without increasing teacher work load?

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4 a programme for young people Legacy Aim The Learning and Development Academy s Leader in Me Development Programme for young people, will transform the lives of those that go through it. Based on the timeless personal principles of great teachers like Stephen Covey, Dale Carnegie and Jim Collins, this programme will leave a legacy in communities across the whole of the United Kingdom. This programme aims to provide young people with the skills and, more importantly, the mind-set to be the very best they can be. The programme will equip them with life skills that will propel them forward as they take their first steps into adulthood. Some participants will go on to further education whilst others will move straight into jobs or the of their own business; but all will do so with self-confidence and the certain knowledge that if they think they can they can.

5 a programme for young people introduction The Leader in Me programme is designed to be integrated into a school s core curriculum and everyday language so that it isn t one more thing teachers and administrators have to do. It becomes part of the culture, gaining momentum and producing improved results year after year, benefiting schools and students. The Leader in Me programme, gives young people a set of proven tools to deal successfully with real life. The training is a means for educators, administrators, and principals to help improve student performance, reduce conflicts, disciplinary problems, and truancy; and to enhance cooperation and teamwork among parents, teens, and teachers. The Leader in Me programme is essentially eight characteristics that happy and successful young people the world over have in common. Module 1-4 are referred to collectively as Personal Leadership and take students from dependence through to independence and modules 5-8 progress them through to interdependency and are collectively referred to as Interpersonal Leadership. The Leader in Me programme provides students with a step-by-step framework for boosting self-image, building friendships, resisting peer pressure, achieving goals, improving communication and relationships with parents, and much more. The modules build upon each other and foster behavioural change and improvement from the inside out. Objectives Understand the effect of self-limiting beliefs and how to break through them Develop habits that will maximise personal effectiveness Learn how to tap into our own creativity, capability and potential Know how to make best use of time, set clear priorities and perform under pressure Learn how to create and maintain high trust, long term relationships Be able to communicate confidently and effectively Recognise the potential to lead, motivate and inspire others, that lies within all of us Know the value of working with others as part of a team Know how to maintain personal motivation and mastery

6 a programme for young people Dependence is the mindset of you you tell me what to do, where to go, what time to be there and what and how I should learn. Independence is the mindset of I I can do it, I am responsible, I am self-reliant, I am self-empowered, I have choices and if it s to be, it starts with me. Interdependence is the mindset of we we can do it, we can collaborate, we can work together, we can combine our different talents and abilities and create something greater together. definitions

7 a programme for young people the journey The first 4 modules of the programme help students to understand and come to terms with the limitations of continuing to remain dependent. True independence of character empowers young people to act rather than be acted upon. They realise how liberating and empowering it can be to move from: I really should... I don t want to but I have to... It s not my fault There s nothing I can do about it... I can t help the way I feel... That s just the way I am... I ll never be any good at that... to: I choose to not do this now... I choose to honour what I said I would do... I choose to let go of what I can t control... I choose to feel happy regardless of... I choose to become a better person and create a better life... I choose to improve at the things I am interested in... I choose to accept responsibility for what I say and do However, life is by nature, highly interdependent and maximum effectiveness in life can only be achieved by striving for this higher level of maturity. The confidence and self- belief of Independence then provides the strength and platform to move towards Interdependence. That s where the next 4 modules come in. They help students to understand and appreciate that working collaboratively with others they can achieve so much more. They develop the mind set and language of: we re in this together we can do this let s come together for a common goal or purpose let s continue to communicate until we can find a way that benefits us all let s listen to each other so that we can see things more clearly let s work more closely and collaboratively together And so, by the end of the programme, the students are able to value their independence. Knowing that they have a particular way of being and doing and having a sense of what they can control and contribute. They also recognise the importance of working together with others, knowing that they depend on and contribute to each other. Appreciating their own and others independence, where their own and others strengths and limitations are valued and become part of a bigger picture.

8 a programme for young people Pupil premium Funding for 2014 to 2015 The pupil premium is additional funding given to publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. Pupil premium funding is available to both mainstream and non-mainstream schools, such as special schools and pupil referral units paid to schools according to the number of pupils who have been: registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years been in care for 6 months or longer In the 2014 to 2015 financial year, pupil premium funding will increase to: 1,300 for each eligible primary-aged pupil 935 for each eligible secondary-aged pupil Funding to support looked-after children will increase to 1,900 for each eligible pupil. Eligibility for funding will be extended to all children who: have been looked after for 1 day or more were adopted from care on or after 30 December 2005 left care under: a Special Guardianship Order on or after 30 December 2005 a Residence Order on or after 14 October 1991

9 a programme for young people programme modules Establishing Self-belief Understand the effect of limiting beliefs Recognise what is possible Know how to breakthrough and achieve whatever we put our minds to Developing Personal Effectiveness Understand why we do the things we do Recognise what s holding us back Know how to focus on creating solutions to the challenges we face Thinking Creatively Understand what s important to us Recognise our hopes, dreams and ambitions Know where we want to be in the future Performing Under Pressure Understand the nature of pressure Recognise the need to set clear priorities Know how to plan ahead Building Relationships Understand the implications and consequences of our behaviour Recognise the importance of integrity and trust Know how to build and maintain long term relationships Communicating Confidently Understand the ways we communicate Recognise what gets in the way of good communication Know how to listen and better understand people Leading and Inspiring Others Understand the impact of our leadership style on others Recognise the qualities needed to lead and inspire Know how to engage and motivate people Working in Teams Understand that we can achieve more when we work together in teams Recognise and value the differences in others Know how to build successful teams

10 a programme for young people outcomes Young people completing this programme will: Take more responsibility Become more accountable Increase their self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem Handle pressure better Make smarter decisions Define their values and what matters most to them Identify and prioritise their goals Gain greater control of their lives Communicate more effectively Improve their relationships Work successfully in teams Be able to lead and inspire others Find balance between school, work, friends and family

11 a programme for young people Caritas Anchor House Learning and Development Academy is a new, unique organisation that brings together an exceptional level of expertise, underpinned by a humanitarian mission. It has grown from Caritas Anchor House, a Catholic social action charity which has achieved National Centre of Excellence status from the UK Skills Council, received awards for National Apprentice of the year, (most outstanding person back into work), for the work that we are doing to help society s most disadvantaged reclaim their lives. Developed from highly innovative work done with over 50 schools, the Learning and Development Academy has been created to embed the best in class practices, combining with leading edge practitioners in leadership and career to create programmes that benefit schools, charities and corporate organisations. Our core team is made up of over 50 facilitators and trainers, comprising a range of expertise and backgrounds; from Stephen Covey trained individuals, to MBAs and Harvard graduates. The Academy s heritage is firmly embedded in the delivery of life changing programmes for society s most disadvantaged people. The vision is clear: Nurture self-belief, raise aspirations, fulfil potential. All our programmes deliver this vision, whether for students or staff in schools, for charities or for corporate organisations. Contact us to find out more or visit us online at We would be delighted to have the opportunity to work with you too.

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