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SHAPING FUTURES PROGRAMME
Welcome to AA Educates' Shaping Futures Programme! Our comprehensive educational initiative is designed to empower students with the skills, knowledge, opportunities and confidence they need to thrive academically and personally. Our programme offers a structured yet flexible approach, allowing your school to enrol at any time during the academic year. Schools select which students join, creating cohorts of up to 30 students to participate; choosing from our three bespoke modules that best suit the cohort's needs.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To empower students to unlock their full potential and shape ambitious futures.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The Shaping Futures Programme is built around three core modules, each tailored to meet the diverse and holistic needs of students
Module 1: Essential Skills
- Focus: Leadership, Teamwork, Resilience, Critical Thinking and Communication
- Duration: 12 weeks
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Activities: Engaging workshops, interactive group sessions, real-world experiences involving practical exercises
- Outcomes: Students develop strong leadership qualities, enhance their ability to work collaboratively, build resilience to overcome challenges, sharpen critical thinking skills and improve verbal and written communication. By the end of this module, students are equipped with skills that support both academic and real-world success.
Module 2: Career Skills
- Focus: Preparing students for future professional environments.
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Activities: Career workshops, mentoring, guidance and insights into various career paths, real-life career and pathway exploration
- Outcomes: Students develop awareness of career opportunities and explore different strategies for achieving career goals.
Module 3: Beyond School
- Focus: Preparing students for the transition into higher education or the workforce
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Activities: Scenarios to build confidence and well-being, CV and interview coaching, UCAS support, facilitated placements and internships with partner organisations to gain real-world exposure.
- Outcomes: Students gain a clear understanding of diverse career paths and higher education opportunities. Students show increased readiness and confidence to navigate future opportunities, whether in education or employment.
WHY JOIN?
- Tailored Programme: Flexibility to choose the module that fits your cohort best.
- Established effective administration: Provide documentation to support Pupil Premium reporting
- Impactful Learning: Equip students with the skills, confidence, opportunities and knowledge to succeed beyond school.
- Ongoing Support: We offer extended support packages, including behaviour management, to schools and students throughout the academic year to ensure continued success.
SIMPLE ONBOARDING
- Sign Up – Register your school for the Shaping Futures Programme.
- Select Students – Choose up to 30 students who meet the eligibility criteria (students must be in receipt of free school meals).
- Choose a Module – Pick one of our three modules:
- Essential Skills
- Career Skills
- Beyond School
- Confirm & Start – Once confirmed, we’ll begin delivering engaging sessions designed to prepare students for their post-16 journey.
PROGRAMME COST
Schools may choose to purchase the full 30-week Programme or select individual modules. We are also able to design bespoke packages tailored to meet the specific needs and budgets of each school.