1. “When will we teach them what they are
“When will we teach them what they are? We should say to each of them: Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that have passed, there has never been another child like you. Your legs, your arms, your clever fingers, the way you move. You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel. And when you grow up, can you then harm another who is, like you, a marvel? You must work; we must all work to make the world worthy of its children.” Pablo Casals
This is a good quotation to start with. Resonates with why most teachers came into the profession and captures the hope, optimism and asset focused approach that characterise the Academic Resilience Approach which underpins HeadStart

2. Reminder to get the register signed by participants and returned to HeadStart team

3. on your tables, you have 5 minutes to find
THE MOST…
exotic hometown
unusual hobby/pastime
interesting ambition
Good ice breaker with a serious point to it. You could get pupils to do this in forms. Use the framework (next slide) to reflect on what the conversations relate to and how that helps to make connections with building resilience

4. What sort of things build resilience?
Time to look at the framework. Any surprises? It gives us a language and shared understanding of the simple bits of ordinary magic we can all work every day, as well as the whole school approach to create more emotionally supportive environment. Whoever you are in school, whatever your role, what can YOU do?
What can schools do

5. When schools teach resilience & wellbeing, resilience and wellbeing?
research shows that:
Pupils will:
have more positive relationships
be able to deal with challenges and see a brighter future
be less vulnerable to mental illness
be more able to manage risk
live a longer life!
In their learning, they will:
be better at not giving up
be more confident and more creative
achieve more in all lessons
Why should ALL
schools teach
resilience and wellbeing?
This sets the scene for the session: HeadStart is encouraging all schools to teach resilience and wellbeing. Go through some of the reasons why according to research but also be sure to mention that Ofsted looks for signs of pupils developing their own wellbeing (personal development, behaviour & welfare)and being active participants in building their own resilience in the classroom as well as outside it

6. SESSION OUTLINE What is HeadStart and how does it work in schools?
Why is well-being under threat?
“Resilience”, “Mental Health”, “Well-being”, what’s the difference?
How can we all help to build resilience and promote well- being?
What can we all do NOW?
Session overview