FAQ

General

Do children need this sort of thing?

Research has shown highest achievers are those with strong all-round development not just academic skills and qualifications. Children who have strong social and emotional skills are better at managing themselves and their thoughts, attitudes and feelings and better at dealing with others. A successful leader is normally a good people person. It is vital to give children the right skills and attitudes in their formative years so they build their life on a positive foundation that empowers them.

My child is already confident. I don't need this sort of thing do I?

Confidence comes from high self-esteem, so if your child is confident they probably have one of the main ingredients of a happy and successful life. A well-rounded child may well experience more success in life than one who is purely confident. Other skills and qualities are equally important as confidence.../p>

• Gratitude encourages humility and consideration for others
• Meditation and relaxation bring mindfulness and feelings of inner calm, helping children to manage their emotions

Why have you chosen to teach these skills/themes?

Trends in Positive Psychology shows the six themes we focus on are at the forefront of how the field of psychology is able to improve people's well-being

Are your resources suitable for children with learning difficulties?

The resources have been successfully used with ADHD. We are testing them on children with Aspergers, Autism, Dyslexia and other conditions.

Workshops

Do the workshops work? What evidence is there?

Over 90% of children and parents have been happy with the session and seen significant improvements in the child.

What happens at a workshop?

The workshops teach children life skills through fun, using stories, games and activities. In a typical session, children first experience a Kidz4Mation story which teaches a positive life lesson, followed by written activities where they explore their feelings around the theme they have just learnt. There is also breathing and relaxation and other coaching including walking and talking with confidence. Mikey the monkey and his friends have also been known to make an appearance during the stories!

What do you teach the children at the sessions?

Coming Soon...

Are your staff checked and eligible to be working with children?

All workshop staff hold the Advanced CRB, which is mandatory when working with children.

Teachers

Do your resources map to the SEAL syllabus?

Kidz4Mation's resources are intended to support the delivery of SEAL, in particular to the three personal aspects of SEAL, namely self-awareness, managing feelings and motivation.

What would the benefits be to my school?

Evidence is that children's behaviour has improved as has their well-being. The approach is one of holistic whole-child development, and is based around six central themes from the growing field of positive psychology.

How can the resources be used?

• SEAL delivery
• Good for pupils who have completed their work and require something additional
• Specific interventions
• After school clubs
• Parenting education and support

What versions are the products available in?

Hardcopy and ebook, which is ideal for projecting onto whiteboards.

How can you support homework and home-school cooperation?

The resources can be cross-fertilised from the classroom to the home, promoting teamwork and consistency between teaching at school and parenting.