Heads Up KidsWhat is Heads Up Kids?Heads Up Kids is a social and emotional wellbeing programme for the whole class, run by the class teacher.These preventative sessions promote class cohesion, emotional literacy and resiliency. The programme also develops teachers understanding of their children’s social and emotional needs.It is primarily aimed at children in year 3 but is also used with year 4-6 classes, particularly those experiencing difficulties with class cohesion and troublesome group dynamics including friendship and bullying issues.What are the benefits?Our overall aim is to create an emotional language in the classroom. That means, not only improving emotional vocabulary but also increasing children’s confidence to speak about and explore emotional material such as friendships and managing strong feelings.I can solve problems better because I have more optionsJoshua year 5We believe that in a classroom where children have the words to express their feelings and feel confident to do so, that those children will be more resilient, more able to solve problems, have more empathy for others and be better able to work collaboratively.A key outcome of the programme is that the skills that teachers and children begin to develop are not just confined to the sessions but make an ongoing difference to all areas of school life.How does it work?Teachers receive a one-day training to deliver the 8 week programme and follow-up circle time sessions. They then receive ongoing supervision for the remainder of the academic year.The training and supervision process provides teachers with an understanding of the social and emotional needs of their class and offers a rare reflective space where we think about how the children are working with the programme.The programme is evaluated using a number of measurable outcomes and the school receives a written report at the end of the process.The OutcomesFor childrenIncreased cohesiveness within the classIncreased collaboration among the childrenIncreased understanding and knowledge of bullyingIncreased ability to work out difficulties between peers without teacher interventionIncreased ability to reflect on emotions and appropriate responsesGreater appreciation of the class group as a communityBuilds emotional resiliency in the classroom and playgroundFor schoolsGives children the opportunity to think about their feelings and how they feel about themselvesGives children the opportunity to explore their friendships and consider how they interact and communicate with othersEnhances childrens’ social skills and help them manage difficult peer relationships, including bullyingBuilds emotional resiliency in the classroom and playgroundBoosts childrens’ confidence and self-esteemHelps children work collaborativelyEquips teachers to run the eight-week programmeHelps teachers address issues such as friendships, social skills, bullying and emotional resiliencyEnhances teachers’ understanding of children’s emotional development and the theories underpinning thisProvides a reflective space for teachers to consider the emotional needs of the children in their classFind out moreHeads Up Kids have partnered with Norwood and PaJes to deliver this programme to Jewish Primary Schools.For further information, please contact us on 020 8809 8809 or complete the form and we will reply to your enquiry.Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneYour enquiry *Keep in touchYes, I would like to receive your monthly newsletterPhoneSend Enquiry to Norwood