Helping Children
Transition From Primary
to Secondary School
A Creative &
Caring Path
Awaken Genius uses creative, community-focused approaches to support children, especially those who may need extra help, as they move to secondary school.
By encouraging positive relationships and a supportive learning environment, we help children adjust with confidence and ease.
Community-Creative
Art Intervention
Integration of PYE
Global's Creative Empowerment Model:
Awaken Genius draws inspiration from the Creative Empowerment Model developed by Partners for Youth Empowerment (PYE). This model combines experiential learning, group facilitation, and arts-based practices to foster creativity, emotional intelligence, and community engagement among young people. By integrating these elements, the model supports children's holistic development, enhancing their academic performance, emotional well-being, and ability to form healthy relationships. Through creative expression and collaborative learning environments, children are empowered to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Building Community
Families Wellbeing Days
Our Building Community Families Wellbeing Days are held throughout the year, where we incorporate somatic therapy (mind-body connection) and the creative arts to help parents self-regulate, connect deeply with their children, and build stronger bonds with other families. These days focus on fostering emotional wellbeing, promoting healthy family dynamics, and enhancing community ties.
After I came to this event, I felt more empowered and confident since I have low confidence and self-esteem and I'm a domestic violence survivor, so this was really needed after hearing so many stories from people of all ages.
Jami Patel
I've been really empowered and embraced and also what I'm realising is the connectivity between members of the community.
June Tuitt
Online Parental
Wellbeing Circle
"The exercises that I've learnt is something I would differently share with other people ... When you reach one I don't know how many people can be reached by it"
Earle Mitchell
Our Online Parental Wellbeing Circles also integrate somatic therapy, offering parents the opportunity to self-regulate and develop the skills to effectively co-regulate with their children and others within their community. These sessions provide practical tools for parents to manage their well-being and nurture positive relationships at home and with others.
Community-Creative
Art Curriculum
Empowered Learning:
A Holistic, Creative, and Therapeutic Approach
to Education
Our Curriculum is aligned with the National Curriculum, but its pedagogy is centred around somatic therapy (mind-body connection), creative arts, movement, collaboration, emotional intelligence, self-regulation, visualisation, and multi-sensory learning. The curriculum highlights life purpose, communal success through personal agency, entrepreneurial thinking, and the development of healthy relationships. By integrating cross-curricular approaches, we teach Maths, English, and Emotional Literacy in ways that resonate with students. This is delivered as a Saturday, after-school, or summer intervention.
Our Purpose and Impact
Programme
Aims
Our programmes are designed to:
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Provide a holistic, alternative learning experience that integrates creativity and emotional intelligence with academic subjects.
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Offer early intervention to support children at risk of school exclusion or emotional distress.
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Equip students with self-regulation, resilience, and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges confidently.
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Engage parents and carers, ensuring they have the tools to support their child's education and well-being at home.
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Foster a sense of belonging and cultural identity, reinforcing positive self-perception and community connection.
Programme
Outcomes
By participating in our programmes, children and families experience:
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Improved academic engagement and achievement in core subjects like Maths, English, and Emotional Literacy.
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Enhanced emotional well-being, with children developing stronger self-awareness and stress-management techniques.
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Stronger family and school relationships, leading to a more connected and supportive learning journey.
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Reduced school exclusions and increased opportunities for long-term success.
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Greater confidence, creativity, and independence, empowering children to become active, inspired learners.
