IMPACT
The Boss Bear Programme is a structured, evidence-informed programme supporting emotional development, behaviour and decision-making in children aged 5–9.
It also supports language and literacy through listening, discussion, reading, writing and reflection, while contributing to PSHE and personal development.
The programme focuses on building confidence, emotional awareness, decision-making and early financial understanding through engaging, practical learning.
PREVENTION APPROACH
Early intervention and prevention
The programme supports children before small difficulties develop into longer-term patterns.
By building emotional awareness, confidence and decision-making skills early, children are better equipped to manage challenges and develop positive behaviours over time.
OUTCOMES
Children develop:
• Confidence and self-belief
• Emotional awareness and regulation
• Positive behaviour and decision-making
• Resilience and problem-solving
• Early financial understanding
• Communication and language skills
HOW WE MEASURE IMPACT
We assess children’s development before and after the programme using simple, consistent measures.
We focus on:
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emotional awareness
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ability to calm themselves
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decision-making
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confidence
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resilience
Responses are collected using a simple scale:
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1 = Never
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2 = Sometimes
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3 = Often
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4 = Always
LONG-TERM VALUE
The programme supports wellbeing, behaviour and life skills development in a way that complements existing school learning, PSHE delivery, and language and literacy development.
It contributes to personal development and readiness for life beyond the classroom.
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Manage challenges
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Make thoughtful decisions
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Build positive habits for the future
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Control mood in public environments.
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Communication and language skills
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Understand how to manage money
WHAT PARTICAPANTS SEE
Teachers, parents and children consistently highlight:
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Improved confidence
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Better emotional control
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Increased engagement
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Practical skills children use outside the classroom
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
94%
would recommend the saving event to colleagues from the feedback given on our internal forum.
Feedback from schools, organisations, children, teachers and parents.
The session was very well- structured, and you could see a lot of effort was put into this day. The use of the saving video and interactive examples helped the children stay engaged and understand why savings is important – Alan WARDLE, RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT SENIOR Manager.
Great workshops, all workshops were delivered to a high standard. The children where engaged and loved the affirmation activities and video. KIESHA GRANT, YEAR 1 TEACHER
It was lovely to see the hands-on activities to teach savings – the children were excited and involved the whole time – Erika MACKIE, OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE DELIVERY LEAD GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRIME
Great session! The Savings video was a hit with the children and kept them fully engaged - Louise MELLES, BUSINESS ANALYST
I was impressed by how informative the saving session was. Watching the children engage and learn more about saving and how banking works DONNA MARIE
