The Deanes School - Challenger Details - Spring 2026

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Challenger Details - Autumn 2025

African Dance
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Exploring African Dance Moves	Keeping in Time		Traditional vs Modern African Dance
Learn and try at least six African dance movements. Practise how your body can move in different ways to music. Focus on confidence and creativity.	Work on moving in time with a piece of music. Build rhythm skills by clapping, stepping and following the beat before dancing to it.		Discover at least two different African dance styles (traditional and modern). Try short sequences that show the differences in mood, rhythm and movement.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Dancing at Different Speeds	Creating a 32-Beat Sequence		Performing Your Routine
Practise dancing the same moves at different speeds (slow, medium, fast). Explore how tempo changes the feel of a routine and improves control	Work in pairs or small groups to create a short routine of at least 32 beats using African dance movements and rhythms. Focus on teamwork and responsibility.		Take part in a warm-up and cool-down, rehearse your routine, then perform a group dance lasting five minutes to an invited audience. Show confidence, respect and teamwork.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative

Alternative Games (including Paralympic sports)
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Boccai	Ultimate Frisby		Goalball (Blind Football)
To participate in a game of BocciA, understanding and implementing the rules correctly. To be able to understand different abilities and enhance physical and mental well-being.	To participate in a game of Ultimate Frisby, understanding and implementing the rules correctly.		To participate in a game of Goalball, understanding and implementing the rules correctly. To be able to understand different abilities and enhance physical and mental well-being.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Capture the Flag	Sitting Volleyball		French Cricket
To participate in a game of Capture the Flag, understanding and implementing the rules correctly.	To participate in a game of Seated Volleyball, understanding and implementing the rules correctly. To be able to understand different abilities and enhance physical and mental well-being.		To participate in a game of French Cricket, understanding and implementing the rules correctly.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Attainment, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Education and Childcare, Sport

Applied Quilting
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Preparation of Materials	Introduction to Sewing Techniques		Batting and Binding
To understand what quilting is and to select the right materials for our project.	To look at a range of sewing techniques and select one to practice, to embroider their name using their chosen technique.		To compile all sections of their personalised project, to sew their hexagon together to have a finished quilted piece.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Creating Templates for Applique	Bondaweb and Hand sewing		Batting and Binding
To select the correct templates and materials for completing some hand applique.	Learn how to turn your template into a piece of applique. Using Bondaweb to learn how to fix it to the material. Learn how to use a blanket stitch.		To consolidate the knowledge of how to compile all sections of their personalised project, to sew their hexagon together to have a finished quilted piece.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Media and Creative, Engineering, Life Skills

Boxercise Training
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Intro to Different shots in Boxing	The three defensive Techniques in Boxing		Combination techniques
To understand the Four main techniques and movements within Boxing and be able to perform with confidence and sound technique.	Understand and be able to perform the 3 defensive techniques with confidence.		Be able to combine the offensive and defensive techniques when working with a partner safely.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Group Pad work	Boxercise Circuit Training		Lead a small Boxercise Class
Be able to work with different partners successfully on the Boxing pads.	Be able to follow instructions and perform the appropriate techniques under pressure. Plan and perform a boxing style circuit. Perform appropriate exercises to improve fitness for Boxing.		Students lead a small boxercise session based on all knowledge they have learnt over the 6 weeks.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Respect, Teamwork, Responsibility		Education and Childcare, Sport

BRICKWORK FOR BEGINNERS
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Tools and Materials Familiarisation	Site Safety and PPE, Laying the First Brick		Design Brief and Commencement of Building Project
Recognise tools needed for bricklaying and how to select appropriate materials.	Gain a working knowledge of how to work in a construction environment. Begin using a simple mix, laying a brick, and using a level.		Go through the building design brief, dry build two courses to establish understanding, and start building to the brief.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Working on the Building Project	Continue Working on the Building Project		Complete Build, Tidy Up
Master the use of tools and work to a timeframe while continuing the project.	Continue building, focusing on efficiency and accuracy with tools and materials.		Complete the build to satisfy the design brief and clear away all building materials.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Responsibility		Engineering, Science, Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture

Crafting Spring: Exploring different religious traditions through craft
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Why is Spring special?	Holi		Hanami
Exploring the symbolism of spring - light, life and rebirth. Students will create a paper lantern, symbolising the hope of spring.	Students will explore the symbolism of Holi and create an art piece using powdered chalk or paint.		Students will learn the legend of Sakura and create a piece of artwork to represent the meaning behind the story.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Eostre	Easter Traditions around the world		Easter traditions around the world
Students will explore the pagan meaning of Easter and how Eostre is celebrated today. They use their crafting skills to produce a symbol of new life.	Students will explore some of the traditions around eggs and Easter. They will dye an egg (brought from home) and learn about the traditional meanings behind the colours.		Students will decorate their dyed eggs and further investigate Easter traditions around the world.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare, Hospitality and Retail

Dance for Fun
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Warming Up and Cooling Down	Choreography 1		Choreography 2
Students learn how to prepare their bodies to dance safely with an awareness of space.	Students consider different styles they might want to perform and start to choreograph and learn a routine.		Students continue to choreograph and learn a routine.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Choreography 3	Choreography 4		Performance
Students continue to choreograph and learn a routine.	Students continue to choreograph and learn a routine.		Students perform the final dance.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Ambition, Teamwork		Performing Arts

Discover the National Archives
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to the National Archives	The Gunpowder Plot		The Great Plague 1665-66
Students will discover different types of documents in the archives that tell us stories from the past.	Students will use archives to investigate the Gunpowder Plot 1605 and discover the key roles individuals played.		Students will use archives to understand the impact of the plague across Europe and also locally in Essex.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Factory Act 1833	Titanic		Research your own event
Students will research the impact of the Factory Act on children in Victorian England, showing empathy and comparing their lives.	Students will use archives to research the events that led up to the sinking of the Titanic and also the lives of the people on board.		Students will use the National Archives website to research a historical event of their choice.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Law, Education and Childcare, Public Services

Double D.E.A.R - Reading for pleasure
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Double D.E.A.R session 1	Double D.E.A.R session 2		Double D.E.A.R session 3
Students will look at the exposition of a story. They will look at how to identify the characters setting and genre of the book they are reading	Students will look at the rising action the story and will identify any events that are acting a catalyst to further the story		Students will discuss any climatic events in the story and how this has added to the overall plot line and pleasure associated with reading this book.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Double D.E.A.R session 4	Double D.E.A.R session 5		Review of a short film
Students will be looking at the unfolding action of the story. Have they noticed any change in the characters, have they grown as people.	Completion of the story: how has the book come to a conclusion. How did this impact on them as the reader		Students can complete a review of the book they have been reading. How would they have changed the story to have improved their impression of the book?
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare, IT, Marketing

Duke of edinburgh
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Intro to D of E	Using e- D of E		Countryside code
Outline of the demands of the bronze award	Login and record sectional activities on e- D of E		Learn the rules of the countryside
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
highway code	first aid training		first aid training
Learn the rules of road	Learn basic first aid		Learn basic first aid
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Teamwork, Responsibility		Education and Childcare, Sport, Public Services

Exploring music through Geography
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Session 1: Discovering Locations and Flags	Understanding Climate and Languages		Exploring Traditional Music
Students will explore the geographical locations of South Africa, India, USA, Japan, and Italy, and learn the key features of their national flags. • Map Activity: Locate and mark the five countries on a world map. • Flag Design Analysis: Draw or digitally recreate each country’s flag and list three key features (colors, symbols, patterns).	Students will investigate the main climate characteristics and official languages of the selected countries. • Climate Comparison Chart: Create a table comparing the climate of each country (temperature, rainfall, seasons). • Language Research: Identify the official language(s) of each country and write a greeting in each language.		Students will learn about one genre of traditional music from each country and its cultural significance. • Music Genre Report: Research and summarize one traditional music genre per country (e.g., Indian classical, South African mbube). • Cultural Connection: Explain how the genre reflects the country’s culture or history.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Listening to Traditional Music	Modern Music Exploration		Music Preferences and Presentation
Students will experience traditional music by listening to selected pieces from each country. • Listening Journal: Listen to one traditional song from each country and note instruments, rhythm, and mood. • Reflection Activity: Write a short paragraph on which traditional piece they found most interesting and why.	Students will explore modern music genres and popular artists from the five countries. • Artist Spotlight: Choose one modern artist from each country and create a mini-profile (genre, famous song, impact). • Playlist Creation: Compile a short playlist (5 songs, one from each country) representing modern music styles.		Students will demonstrate their ability to state music preferences and present their learning. • Preference Statement: Write which type of music (traditional or modern) they prefer from each country and why. • Final Presentation: Create a poster or digital slideshow summarizing what they learned about the five countries’ music, flags, climate, and languages.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Curiosity, Empathy		Media and Creative

Fashion Illustration
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
What Is Fashion Illustration?	Creating an Inspiration Mood Board		Learning to Draw the Fashion Figure
In this lesson you will explore what fashion illustration is and how it is used in the fashion industry. You will look at professional examples to see how artists use line, proportion, movement and fabric detail. You will also complete some warm-up drawing activities to help build your confidence.	Today you will learn how to collect inspiration for a fashion theme. You will look at designers, runway looks, colours, fabrics and cultural influences, then choose your favourites to build your own mood board. You will start arranging images and adding short annotations to explain your ideas working to a fashion brief.		You will learn how to draw a fashion figure (called a croquis) using simple guidelines to help with proportion. You will practise drawing standing poses and poses that show movement. This session helps you prepare for adding clothes and design ideas later in the project.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
How to Draw Different Fabrics	Designing Your Own Collection		Final Designs and Mood Board Presentation
In this session you will learn how to show different fabrics in your drawings, such as silk, denim, wool and leather. You will practise shading, adding texture and creating folds and shine. By the end you will have a small collection of illustrated fabric samples.	Using your mood board for inspiration, you will design an outfit based on your chosen theme to suit the fashion brief. You will draw your design on your croquis and add colour, pattern and texture. You will also explain your choices, such as fabrics, silhouette and who your outfit is designed for.		In this session, you will complete your final fashion illustrations and mount them alongside your inspirational mood board to create a professional presentation. Once your work is assembled, you will present your designs, explaining how your final pieces meet the client brief and how your chosen inspirations influenced your ideas. You will then write a short evaluation describing the decisions you made, what inspired your designs, and how your outcomes reflect your theme and style.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Curiosity, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Marketing, Hospitality and Retail

French Language & Culture - Begginers (EPI Enrichment sessions)
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Greetings & Classroom French (EPI Intro)	Name & Age in French		Talking About Birthdays
Learn essential French greetings and classroom phrases. Practise simple dialogues using EPI speaking routines. Build confidence with pronunciation and pair work.	Learn to say your name and age in French. Use a sentence builder to create short conversations. Practise with speaking games and mini whiteboard questions.		Learn months, numbers and how to say when your birthday is. Take part in fun activities like vocabulary races, matching tasks and speaking challenges.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Where I Live	School Subjects: Likes & Dislikes		Free Time Activities
Learn to say where you live and describe your area using simple French structures. Practise “j’habite à…” and “il y a / il n’y a pas…”. Create a short EPI-style description.	Learn French school subjects and give likes/dislikes with reasons. Build short opinions using sentence builders. Play listening and speaking games to practise.		Learn how to talk about free-time activities in French. Practise key verbs like jouer, regarder, écouter, faire. Finish with a mini project: “Mon temps libre”.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare, Marketing, Hospitality and Retail, Public Services

Girls Football
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Ball Mastery & Movement Foundations	Passing, Receiving & Support Play		Attacking Skills & Finishing
Focus: Introductions, confidence building, and warming up to training structure Basic ball control: dribbling with both feet, close control, shielding Simple agility movements: quick feet, change of direction Outcome: Players feel comfortable, learn to move with the ball, and build core coordination.	Short passing technique (inside foot), receiving and turning Movement off the ball: finding space, giving support options 2v1 and 3v1 rondos or pressure situations Outcome: Players improve teamwork and learn how to keep possession under light pressure.		Shooting technique: accuracy before power Attacking moves: step-over, feints, and change of pace 1v1 attacking scenarios Outcome: Players gain confidence taking defenders on and learn how to create and finish scoring chances.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Defending Principles	Game Awareness & Tactical Understanding		Competition Week & Skills Showcase
Focus: Individual defending: stance, timing, jockeying Tackling safely and effectively Small-group defending (2v2): communication, covering angles Outcome: Players understand how to delay attackers, win the ball cleanly, and defend as a unit.	Basic positions and roles (defender, midfielder, forward) Transition moments: winning or losing the ball Small-sided games with guided challenges (e.g., wide play, switching sides) Outcome: Players begin making smarter decisions and understanding how the whole team works together.		Review of all skills learned Mini-tournament or team challenge events Teamwork, communication, and leadership activities Outcome: Players demonstrate progress, celebrate improvement, and finish the season with confidence and excitement for the next stage.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Ambition, Teamwork, Responsibility		Sport

Introduction to Psychology
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
What is Psychology?	Memory: How Your Brain stores Information		Attention: Why We Miss What’s Right in Front of Us
Discover what psychology is all about! Learn how psychologists study thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and explore different areas like social, cognitive and clinical psychology.	Ever wondered why you remember some things and forget others? This session looks at how memory works and includes fun tests to see how good your short-term memory really is.		Explore how attention works and why our brains sometimes miss things, even when they’re obvious. Try out classic attention tasks and see how easily your focus can be tricked.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Mental Health & Wellbeing	Social Influence: How Others Shape Our Choices		The Brain
Learn what mental health actually means and discover simple ways to look after your wellbeing. We will bust common myths and discuss healthy strategies for managing stress.	Why do people follow the crowd? Find out how peer pressure, group behaviour and social influence affect the decisions we make every day, often without noticing.		Take a tour of the brain and learn what different parts do. Explore how your brain controls thinking, movement, emotions, and how it can change as you learn.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Healthcare, Law, Education and Childcare, Marketing, Science, Public Services

Introduction to Sports Leadership (practical sessions & classroom)
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Sports Leadership	Methods of communication		Teamwork and Trust
Students will learn about leadership- what is leadership and what are the different styles of leadership.	Verbal and non verbal communication techniques and active listening. Practical examples- coach, player, captain, team.		Understanding how teams work and helping to build trust and develop teamwork. Trust building games.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Practical safety and planning	Practice leadership		Lead by example and reflection
Learn how to safely prepare sessions for a younger audience. What should be included and how to plan. Planning sessions.	To lead small group sessions using the leadership skills and practice so far. Variety of options to deliver short sessions.		Understand the importance of leading by example. Thinking about the type of leader you would want to be and how to develop the appropriate skills.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Education and Childcare, Sport

Mindful Journaling
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to wellbeing and journaling	What are emotions?		What is gratitude?
To understand what wellbeing is and how journaling can support it.	To explore emotions and develop self-awareness through journaling.		To show knowledge of how to use gratitude as a tool for wellbeing.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Stress	Who am I? What do I value?		Summary of findings
To understand stress and how journaling can help manage it.	To explore personal identity and what matters to you.		To experience journaling to set goals and reflect on growth.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Curiosity		Media and Creative, Healthcare, Education and Childcare, Sport

Online Escape Rooms
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Getting to know the program	Designing a room		Coding the objects
Learn how to add items to a room. Learn how to use the items to open a door.	learn how to use the design elements to design and build the room changing the colours and adding objects that may or may not be useful.		learn how to code objects such as keys, hammers, screwdrivers etc. so that they can be used on various items such as boxes, safes, doors, windows.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Building and programming	Building and programming		Escaping the room
These sessions are set aside for you to work on your room and putting into practice what you have learned.	These sessions are set aside for you to work on your room and putting into practice what you have learned.		This session is for you to escape the rooms that others have built in the time specified.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Media and Creative, IT

Short Story Writing
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Short Story Tropes	Introducing Characters		Planning a Short Story
To understand the conventions and tropes of a short story by looking at a few different examples.	To understand how to create engaging characters and their role within the story.		To start planning the events of our short stories and how the characters will be involved.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Writing a Short Story	Writing a Short Story		Editing and Printing
To use the plans from previous challenger sessions to start writing our short stories.	To be able to finish writing our short stories using the plans we have produced.		To be able to finalise our short stories by reading and editing them. To add illustrations to the short stories.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare

Specialized - Volunteer at Kingsdown Special School (Southend)
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Develop Empathy and Understanding	Assisted Classroom Support		Play and Social Interaction
Activity: Guided tour of Kingsdown school, observing classrooms and therapy spaces. Students meet SEN children (Student Council) and learn about their daily routines from the students and Deputy Head of school. Outcome: Students will demonstrate an increased awareness of the diverse needs, abilities, and challenges faced by individuals with special educational needs. This will build emotional intelligence and social responsibility.	Activity: Students help with a simple classroom activity (e.g., reading or art) using adaptive communication strategies taught by staff. Students will be given an allocated class / LSA to work with. Outcome: Students will practice using clear, respectful, and adaptive communication strategies when interacting with SEN children. This will encourage inclusivity and adaptable interpersonal skills.		Activity: Engage in structured play sessions with SEN students, focusing on patience and inclusion. Outcome Develop Empathy and Understanding Outcome Effective Communication. Practice non-verbal communication (gestures, visual aids) during play.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Observe and Support Therapy or Sensory Activities	Plan a creative Activity. Apply volunteering skills		Reflection and Sharing
Activity: Observe a sensory activity and discuss its purpose with staff. Outcome Understand the role of supportive environments Activity: Work alongside staff during therapy sessions, understanding their roles. Outcome: Increased understanding of effectives teamwork in SEN Education	Activity: Help to organise a small creative project (art, music) for SEN students. Outcome: Teamwork. Through collaboration with peers and staff ensure the activity runs smoothly.		Activity: Share positive experiences and insights with the group. Outcome: Personal reflection - Students participate in a discussion about what they learned and how their attitudes have changed. Outcome: Increased empathy.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Respect, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Healthcare, Education and Childcare, Public Services

Tabletop Masters: Magic the Gathering
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to MTG and Deckbuilding principles.	Completing the deck and playtesting.		Mini Commander and multi-player games.
Students will learn about how the game works, how to read and interpret cards, how to play with basic rules. Students will understand mana curves and how to construct a 30 card deck.	Students will complete their decks and finalise their card choices. Students will then playtest their decks with each other in a series of short matches. Students will learn how to set up a game, track life, and navigate their game boards.		Students will add one additional card to their decks which will be their 'Commander' this will simulate the popular alternative gameplay style within Magic the Gathering. Students will then explore how to play four player games instead of 1v1.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Tournament 1	Tournament 2		Tournament 3 - The Final
Students will compete in a round robin style tournament. Winners will go into one pool, runners up into the next. Simulating MTG tournaments.	Winners bracket will play each other and create a smaller bracket. Runners up will create the lower bracket. Simulating MTG tournaments.		Top players will play-off for final positions, runners up for lower positions. All simulating MTG tournaments.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Responsibility		Media and Creative

Using our local woodlands; Walking for Health benefits
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Wellbeing Awareness	Supporting 10k steps - a- day		Mindfulness
To help students recognise the positive impact of walking on their physical and emotional wellbeing by comparing how they feel before and after the session. The class will walk around the school grounds. Steps will be recorded	To teach students the importance of regular movement and the health benefits associated with reaching recommended daily step counts (e.g., around 10,000 steps). Ideally a walk through the woods next to the school; an additional adult would be required. Steps will be recorded		To encourage students to develop self-awareness of their energy levels, mood, and focus before and after walking. Ideally a walk through the woods next to the school; an additional adult would be required. Steps will be recorded
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Engagement With Environment	Social & Communication		Self Reflection
To broaden students’ experiences by exploring their surroundings, noticing nature, and appreciating the benefits of outdoor activity. Ideally a walk through the woods next to the school; an additional adult would be required. Steps will be recorded	To strengthen relationships and communication skills by walking and talking with peers in a calm, low-pressure environment. Ideally a walk through the woods next to the school; an additional adult would be required. Steps will be recorded		To help students recognise improvements in their walking fitness, increased pace, and enhanced emotional wellbeing—feeling calmer and more positive—through consistent walking using local areas. Ideally a walk through the woods next to the school; an additional adult would be required. Steps will be recorded and compared to previous sessions.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health		Healthcare, Education and Childcare, Sport

WALKING and EXERCISING a DOG in ALL WEATHERS!
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Approaching a dog.	What sort of exercise do dogs need?		Basic equipment for walking a dog.
Learn safe, polite, and appropriate ways to approach a dog.	Understand the different types of exercise dogs need and the best time to walk them.		Learn how to put a collar or harness on a dog calmly and safely, and how to hold the lead correctly.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Walk alongside a dog on several occasions.	Allowing the dog safe freedom.		Allowing a dog freedom for part of the walk.
Learn how to walk a dog on a lead and the benefits of doing so regularly.	Identify safe places on a walk to let the dog run free and understand the importance of clearing up after the dog.		To bring together all the learnt knowledge from the previous 5 sessions. To be able to let the dog run free for part of a walk in an identified safe place. To be able to recall and catch the dog and put her back on a lead.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Respect, Empathy, Responsibility		Agriculture, Any kind of work that involves working with dogs.

Welcome to Jurassic Park - Introduction to Paleontology
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Paleontology	Classification		Fossils
Describe the role of paleontologists and their day to day responsibilities. Discuss the qualities a good paleontologist needs.	Work as a group to identify and classify different dinosaurs and prehistoric organisms. Discuss organisms living in different conditions e.g. land, sea and air.		Define the term extinction and how we use the fossil record to identify characteristics of different organisms. Look at fossils and identify key features of them.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Dinosaurs in the media	Debate - What is the best dinosaur?		Summary - Burning questions
Discuss different times dinosaurs and paleontology have appeared in the media and discuss how they are presented.	Work independently or as part of a group to persuasively argue that your favourite dinosaur is the best. To listen and respect other people's opinions.		Summarise our learning from the last 5 sessions. Work as a group to answer any remaining questions. Discuss the future of paleontology and hypothesise about potential breakthroughs in science.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Science, Agriculture

WOODLAND WELLBEING & CRAFTS
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Wellness in the Woods	Wind Chimes & Mobiles		Wind Chimes & Mobiles
Students will learn about the practices of mandala creation and shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Students will then look for and collect their own natural materials to create a spring nature mandala. Students will participate in a forest bathing inspired meditation.	Students will learn to forage for a range of materials to create nature-based art. Students will then use their forage materials and given tools to create a set of natural wind chimes and mobiles. This will take two sessions.		Students will then use their previously-foraged materials and given tools to complete their set of natural wind chimes and mobiles.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
An Introduction to Hapa Zome	Ojo De Dios		Wooden Disc Weaving
Students will learn about the traditional Japanese art form of hapa zome and tataki zome. Students will then forage for their own natural materials and create a plant print.	Students will learn about the traditions of Ojo de Dios. Students will then create their own Ojo de Dios using a mixture of man-made and naturally-collected materials.		Students will learn how to safely use a palm drill. Students will use a mix of natural and man-made materials to weave a geometric pattern onto a wooden disc.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Curiosity		Media and Creative, Healthcare, Education and Childcare