Future Wise is a programme that deals with the challenges that the students meet in the transitional period from primary to secondary education and throughout their remaining school life.

The programme can also support and underpin parts of the National curriculum, careers, PHSE, Citizenship, enterprise education and employer engagement.

• Responsibility– Considering thoughts and actions and consequences.
  
• Empathy– being aware of other people’s feelings and how this can help you make friends and build relationships
  
• Motivation- wanting to do something, completing tasks, setting goals, gaining job satisfaction.
  
• Persistence- to try your best, not quitting at the first hurdle.
  
• Positive attitudes- having a can do not a can’t do attitude.
  
• Enterprise – being enterprising with your thoughts actions and your future.

Each section of the programme incorporates a number of topics that cover learning about you, about other people, first impressions, team work and enterprise.  All exercises involve interaction with other students; they all have a message but are still fun.

Which students are suitable? The programme can be delivered to year 7 and 8 or year 6 at primary level.

How many students per programme? A maximum of 25.

Length of programme? Two consecutive days.

Where does the programme take place? In a suitable sized classroom or hall in the school.

Can Futurewise be adapted to meet my schools needs? Yes, we are happy to discuss any
requirements that you may have.

Does the school need to provide staff? Yes, one member of staff to be present during the programme and support for any students requiring special assistance.

Does the school need to provide special equipment? No, the Chamber of Commerce provides all the materials required for the programme.

Who delivers the programme? The programme is delivered by two trained facilitators from the Chamber of Commerce who have experience in delivering school programmes. The facilitators bring with them there varied skills and experiences that they can share with the students connecting school and business. There will be some business community involvement during the programme.

If you are interested in Futurewise programme and would like one of our education project team to visit your school to discuss the programme, the cost involved and answer any questions you may have. 

Please contact:

Teresa Kelly (Project Manager) on 01603 625977 - Teresa.kelly@norfolkchamber.co.uk

Or

Gillian Hill (Project Manager) on 01603 625977 - Gillian.hill@norfolkchamber.co.uk