BRING THE BOSS BEAR PROGRAMME TO YOUR SCHOOL
The Boss Bear Programme is a structured, evidence-informed programme supporting emotional development, behaviour and decision-making in children aged 5–9.
It focuses on building confidence, emotional awareness, decision-making and early financial understanding through engaging, practical learning.
The programme also supports PSHE, language and literacy development through structured, interactive learning, helping children develop communication, comprehension and the vocabulary to understand and express their thoughts and feelings.
Early support matters. Teaching these life skills at an early stage helps children:
• Manage challenges more effectively
• Develop positive habits
• Build confidence in everyday situations
The programme supports children before small difficulties develop into longer-term patterns, helping to build strong foundations for behaviour, wellbeing and learning, and supporting personal development in line with school priorities.
EVIDENCE INFORMED APPROACH
The Boss Bear Programme is an evidence-informed approach that supports children’s emotional development, confidence, and behaviour. It is informed by research in social and emotional learning, self-regulation, and self-efficacy, using simple, repeatable strategies children can apply in everyday situations.
This approach aligns with guidance from organisations such as the Education Endowment Foundation and CASEL.
FOR SCHOOLS & FUNDERS
The Boss Bear Programme is a structured, story-led approach to helping children build confidence, manage emotions and make positive choices.
Designed for primary-aged children (5–9), the programme provides simple, practical tools for everyday situations.
A repeatable life skills programme supporting PSHE, language and literacy, and early emotional development through early intervention.
EARLY INTERVENTION & PREVENTION
The programme focuses on early intervention, supporting children before challenges escalate.
By developing emotional awareness, confidence and decision-making skills early, the programme helps build strong foundations for future wellbeing and behaviour.
This preventative approach supports long-term positive outcomes for children in school and beyond.
WHY IT MATTERS
Supporting children early is key to building strong foundations for future wellbeing, behaviour and learning.
The Boss Bear Programme helps children develop the skills to understand their emotions, build confidence and make positive choices in everyday situations.
By focusing on emotional awareness, self-belief and decision-making, the programme supports key PSHE areas and contributes to personal development within the school environment, while also supporting language and literacy through communication, discussion and reflection.
This approach supports behaviour, resilience and readiness for life beyond the classroom, recognising that early support is essential, as small challenges can develop into more significant difficulties over time.
By providing children with simple, practical tools they can use immediately, the programme helps reinforce positive behaviours and supports long-term outcomes both in school and in the wider world.
WHAT IT SUPPORTS
The programme supports:
• Confidence and self-belief
• Emotional awareness and regulation
• Positive behaviour and decision-making
• Resilience and problem solving
• Understanding responsibility and money
WHY IT WORKS
Why the programme works:
• Simple, structured and repeatable approach
• Engaging, age-appropriate delivery
• Practical tools children can use immediately
• Reinforces learning through interaction and reflection
SUPPORTS LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
The programme also supports language and literacy development through structured, interactive learning.
Each session is designed to develop:
• Listening and comprehension through purposeful animation
• Speaking and thinking through guided discussion and questioning
• Reading through short, focused text moments
• Writing and communication through practical activities
• Developing vocabulary, including language to describe emotions and experiences
• Building confidence in speaking, listening and expressing ideas
• Reflection to consolidate understanding and learning
This integrated approach supports communication, comprehension and learning across the wider curriculum.
SUPPORTS PSHE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The programme supports key PSHE areas including:
• Emotional wellbeing and self-awareness
• Managing feelings and behaviour
• Building confidence and self-belief
• Decision-making and relationships
• Early financial understanding
Supports personal development, behaviour and readiness for life beyond the classroom.
DELIVERY OPTIONS
How the programme is delivered
• Three structured workshops (45–60 minutes each)
• Delivered over multiple days or as a full-day programme
• Suitable for whole classes or group sessions
Delivery options include:
• School workshops
• Enrichment days
• Community programmes
VALUE
The programme supports wellbeing, behaviour and life skills development, complementing existing school learning, PSHE delivery, and language and literacy development in a structured, engaging way.
TRAINED & TRUSTED FACILITATORS
Delivered by trained facilitators
All sessions are delivered by trained, safeguarding-aware facilitators who are:
• DBS checked
• Experienced working with primary-aged children
• Confident in managing behaviour and engagement
Sessions are delivered in a safe, structured and supportive environment.