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Skills for your future self
The Being Our Best Selves (BOBS) Skills programme supports young people to tackle real and significant challenges in their lives, including:
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Poor social skills
• Lack of resilience
• Mental and physical health pressures
• Concerns for the future
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Culture Shift has developed and delivered the Being Our Best Selves Skills programme at educational settings across Sussex, since 2022, funded by the post-COVID Catch Up Fund.
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Working in schools and colleges, our team of coaches offer a positive, creative and flexible approach, ensuring each session is engaging, relevant, and thought-provoking. .
Through interactive group discussions, team challenges, and individual reflection, students build self-belief, confidence, and resilience while learning how to manage stress, raise
aspirations, and plan for the future.
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Project Impact at a Glance
In 2024, Culture Shift piloted a 6 week course for Year 11 students at Hailsham Academy, working with a group of 53 students.
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97% of students rated their experience of the BOBS sessions 5 out of 5.​
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73% of students who gave feedback said the programme had given them a better understanding of what they would like to do in future.
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60% of pupil premium students who took part in the programme received 5s or higher in their English and Maths GCSE’s, compared to only 8% of students not on the programme.
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Students who took part in the programme kept their school attendance up an extra 3% compared to those who did not take part.
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Self-reported student benefits included improved communication and teamwork skills, reduced levels of stress, increased motivation and happiness.
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Read our full BOBS Skills evaluation report below or download here.
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“It’s been a rough couple of months. BOBS Skills was incredibly helpful. I felt welcomed. Thank you for making me feel like I could fit in and make friends. Its been the highlight of my week!”
Year 11 Student
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“BOBS is the single-most impactful intervention I have seen in the college in the 15+ years that I have worked here”
Safeguarding Lead, Hailsham Academy
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get involved
If you would like to find out more about bringing BOBS SKILLS to your school and to be provided with a quote, contact us at info@cultureshift.org.uk
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