Character Journey

The Character Journey pre-empts the challenges of secondary school by developing a student’s confidence and communication skills. 

Why the Character Journey

The Character Journey gives students the confidence to succeed at secondary school.  

Improved effort and attitude in school

Self-reflection skills taught in the journey builds better behaviour and diligence in class.

Confident in personal relationships

With better communication and self-awareness, students are better placed to socialise and make friends.

Motivated with clear goals

Sustained practice on creating targets and executing a game plan, helps students to work hard and succeed in public exams.

Timeline

How it works

Step 1

Find the perfect mentor

After getting to know your child, we’ll suggest a mentor pairing based on relevant experiences, backgrounds and matching interests. Our mentors span a huge range of backgrounds from working at the Civil Service and Netflix, to the world of journalism and the West End.

Step 2

Start the handbook

Using a framework developed in collaboration with the Oxford Character Project, students work through our extensive Character Handbook. The programme includes sessions guides, fun exercises and reflection areas to embed learning that focus on developing behaviour, effort and attitude.

Step 3

Monitor progress and next steps

You will receive progress reports following each of the 12 sessions from your mentor and regular check-ins from our team. This ensures you have oversight over the process and that we’re working towards the results you’re looking for.

Take a look inside the Character Handbook

You can download a selection of sample sessions from the booklet that mentors work from, including guides, exercises and follow-up resources.

Our mentors

Meet our experts

Frequently asked questions

  • The programme is for children aged 9 to 13, with the delivery tailored accordingly.

  • Once a week for 12 weeks.

  • We've designed the Character Journey with the Oxford Character Project.

  • Mentors follow our Character Handbook with sessions covering modules including self-reflection, communication and goal setting.

  • Almost always we recommend a hybrid approach. The first session is wherever possible in person, to establish a good rapport and thenceforth online to make scheduling easier. 

  • We don't expect you to want or need to change your mentor. Families are permitted one change if things aren't working effectively. 

Speak to the team about the Character Journey.

Fill out the short form and one of our client managers will be in touch to discuss how best to support your child.