Schools-Based

Programmes

Shaping futures

Shaping Futures is our direct to schools offer, incorporating our innovative ‘On track to Achieve’ (OTTA) programme, as well as providing wider benefits for the school. The seven-month school-based mentoring programme, designed to boost wellbeing, increase confidence, strengthen resilience and build self-esteem so that individuals can fulfil their true potential, is offered alongside a Dream Big assembly, a dedicated workshop for your staff team and fundraising support for an event. ​

Delivered by our world class athlete mentors, this programme helps young people build healthy relationships in school and with the wider community, and understand the importance of physical and mental wellness, with a strong focus on their own personal development.

BENEFITS

  • 20 Young People (split into 2 x groups of 10) across the academic year​

  • 8 x 2hr session per group ​

  • 1 x Dream Big celebration assembly with an Athlete Mentor speaker and certificate presentation for completed programme participants​

  • 1 x 3hr Unlocking Performance teacher/staff workshop with your Athlete Mentor​

  • Support with a fundraising activity for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust e.g., Sports Day/non-uniform day

Download more information, including session structure below:

Feedback from teachers and students on previous programmes shows

What are the outcomes?

  • Increased confidence, resilience and self-esteem

  • Improved attitudes towards learning

  • Improved teamwork and leadership skills

  • More physically active

  • More engaged with their local community

  • More motivated to do well in school

  • Higher aspirations and expectations for the future

  • Strengthened employability skills

  • Improved wellbeing

  • Relationship building, with peers and adults

Programme Cost

Per programme

  • 1-4 programmes - £7,000

  • 5-9 programmes - £6,500

  • 10+ programmes - £6,000

Per day (based on 20 young people)

  • 1-4 programmes - £875

  • 5-9 programmes - £812.50

  • 10+ programmes - £750

Per pupil, per session (based on 20 young people)

  • 1-4 programmes - £43.75

  • 5-9 programmes - £40.63

  • 10+ programmes - £37.50

To find out more about introducing our On Track to Achieve programme in your school, please contact schools@damekellyholmestrust.org