Pupil workshop testimonials:

These sessions made me feel like I don’t have to be pretend to be someone else. Someone I don’t actually like being anyway.
Year 11 Pupil

I felt empowered that I could speak openly. We talked about things that men just don’t normally talk about- but should!
Year 10 pupil

We talked about some really deep stuff but I felt accepted, like nobody judged me.
Year 10 pupil

My favourite topic was what does it mean to “be a man”. It was nice to know I’m not alone with my worries.
Year 8 pupil

The topic I enjoyed the most was ‘what kind of man do you want to be?’ because I really want to be a good father in the future.
Year 10 pupil.

I’ve seen, first-hand, the impact of these sessions. Teenage boys opening up – revealing their fears, anxieties and vulnerabilities, but doing it with a smile on their face. It’s clear that so many of them have not had this experience before and now they feel understood, listened to and ready to accept what it means to be a young man, moving into adulthood.
S Crossley. Middle Leader St Gabriels’s RC High School

Staff training testimonials:

I couldn’t have asked for better training for my staff: engaging, relevant and with potentially huge impact on the way we help our young men develop emotionally, intellectually and morally.
A Nelson, Deputy Head St Ceclia’s RC High School

Mike’s recommendations clearly come from someone who understands the workload and pressures teachers are under. They are high impact but don’t require masses of work to embed.
Miss J O’Malley St Ceclia’s RC High School

Superb training! Very thought provoking. We have already reflected on our practice and changed our approach towards supporting our vulnerable boys. Fits easily into our current practice on positive pupil engagement.
J Caunce. Dept Head Ribble Drive Primary School

Thought provoking and genuinely interesting. Engaging topics and resources. It made me question my understanding of masculinity as both a teacher and a parent.
Mrs Wood, St Cecilia’s RC High School

I found the session really engaging. It is hard to sit after a full day of teaching but this training was relevant and highly enjoyable due to the variety of engaging activities.
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