Empowering Minds Worcester

Number of pupils attending: 15

Aim of the activity

Linking Gatsby Benchmark 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Activity

Our year 3,4 and 6 students welcomed Empowering Minds, a leading organisation dedicated to promoting mental well-being and resilience among young people. The visit was part of our ongoing commitment to supporting students’ emotional health alongside academic achievement. Matt also includes his own career path into the visit and spoke to the students about the importance of choosing a career path they will enjoy, not just because you must. Matt encouraged the students to stay motivated and engaged in their learning if they can also not to be afraid to ask for help and support.

Matts quote to the students

 “Please don’t quit on your dreams”

Purpose of the Visit                                                           

The goal was to equip students with practical strategies for:

Building confidence and self-belief

Developing a growth mindset

Managing stress and maintaining positive mental health

Activities and Workshops

Students participated in:

Interactive sessions on resilience and goal setting

Group activities designed to foster teamwork and communication

Motivational talks encouraging pupils to embrace challenges and learn from setbacks

Students Feedback

Did you always want to play football?

Why did you not like school?

Can you come back and visit again?

Feedback from students and staff was overwhelmingly positive:

Pupils reported feeling more confident and motivated

Teachers observed improved engagement and openness during discussions Many students expressed interest in applying these strategies in everyday life