The workshop addresses some important moral decisions that some young people might have to face. But it is so much more than just that; it empowers children to believe in themselves and make ‘powerful’ choices every day.
(Penwortham Primary School)
In Summer Term 2023 Bigfoot were thrilled to have worked in collaboration with the Federation of Heavers Farm and Selsdon Primary Schools to create a new KS2 assembly and workshop programme, Powerful Choices. The programme uses an early intervention creative approach to understanding key messages around the topic of knife crime, gang violence and keeping safe.
The programme consists of an interactive assembly and follow up workshops, providing a safe and creative opportunity to introduce sensitive issues and subject matter, as well as an excellent starting point for future conversations about choices and consequences.
The project was hugely successful, and we were thrilled to have visited more schools with the programme this Autumn term. The feedback for the programme has been incredibly positive, and we are excited to deliver this important work with more pupils across the country in 2024. Read a case study of the programme HERE
We are delighted to be able to be invite more schools to book this programme in Spring 2024 – we have a very limited number of dates available with our Lead Educator Adrian Benn, so please get in touch if you would like to find out more. Download the programme flier HERE!
**STOP PRESS JANUARY 2024**
Following on from an already booked out Spring Term, we excited to announce that we are now touring Powerful Choices to Primary schools across the UK!
Our 14 week tour shall take us to Manchester, Liverpool, Bradford, Leeds, Hull, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham and Birmingham! Download a Powerful Choices Tour 2024 PDF for costs and to book a slot please fill out our ONLINE BOOKING FORM
What schools have said about Powerful Choices:
The Powerful Choices programme is brilliantly designed, superbly delivered and highly impactful. Our children gave it the highest evaluation rating yet recorded – 10/10 for delivery, 9.7/10 for content and 9.5/10 for effectiveness. Many, many thanks. (Eastbrook Primary School)
All children said that they were now better informed and prepared for the challenges of knife crime and gangs. (Eastbrook Primary School)
Adrian was excellent. He quickly set expectations and build positive relationships with the children. Pupils said the workshop was amazing! (Harris Primary Academy, Kenley)
The workshop was delivered with professionalism in a sensitive manner, whilst also making the children feel valued and respected. Adrian the facilitator was fantastic with children and staff alike. The children could not speak more highly of him. He put them at ease, was professional and had clear boundaries. (Orchard Primary School)
