Life Skills
We have launched the ground breaking Life Skills programme for our senior school pupils at Finborough. When James and Louise took over the school, they knew they wanted to develop the pupils so that they were ahead of the game when it comes to life after Finborough. Our view is why wait until you leave school to understand yourself and others more? Why not prepare yourself for life in the real world whilst still at school?
The main programme is focussed around our sixth form pupils and runs for two years. During the first year the students cover a range of topics to help improve self awareness, which include:
· Managing change and its effect on you
· First impressions and interview techniques
· Understanding your personality type through Myers Brigg
· Presentation skills
· Understanding Emotional Intelligence
· Personal planning – goal setting
Year two focuses around the principles of effective leadership and followership. We look at what makes a good leader and follower and the impact this can have on organisations.
A number of sessions are run by external facilitators who have worked for blue chip companies and are experts in their field. James and Louise lead the rest of the sessions and act as mentors for the programme. The feedback from the students has been so positive, they can already see the relevance of the topics and how they will help them prepare for life after Finborough.
