The Human Side of Education: Real Conversations About Education, Empathy, and Change

Recently, our staff development programme , “The Heart of Education,” took centre stage at St. George’s International School in Luxembourg. The programme was led by our company founder Graham Moore, who captivated an audience of 150 primary and secondary teachers, leaving a lasting impression and a renewed sense of purpose. The programme catered to the diverse needs of both primary and secondary educators.  Graham’s “Heart of Teaching” approach ensured a shared experience acr

A huge part of what we do daily at humanutopia, means embarking on extraordinary adventures that change lives, and our experience at Berkhamsted School was nothing short of magical. From the very start, our hearts are set on lighting a spark within each student, guiding them to discover their inner leaders and team players. The warmth and enthusiasm with which we were received at Berkhamsted marked the beginning of a thrilling partnership. The Adventure Begins Our venture kic

Imagine the warmth of a knowing glance, the comfort in a friend’s whispered “I get it”, or the gentle touch of support during a tough moment. In the world of trauma and mental health, the support from peers – those we see in the hallways, laugh with during breaks, and dream alongside – is truly something special. At humanutopia, we’ve consistently championed this belief, and the results have been nothing short of transformative. The Relatability Factor: Peer support thrives o

Humanutopia is dedicated to empowering young people to make positive changes in their lives and wider communities. In 2018, we began a partnership with the City of Peterborough Academy to create a transformative Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programme. This case study outlines the programme’s inception, implementation, and the remarkable outcomes we’ve observed so far. The Challenge The City of Peterborough Academy serves a largely disadvantaged demographic, calling for

At humanutopia, every engagement is an opportunity to inspire, empower, and transform young lives, and our time at The Academy of St Nicholas was no exception. This is why we’re thrilled to share a previous collaboration with The Academy of St Nicholas! Our Heroes Journey programme took centre stage, challenging students to rise as heroes, to champion positive change within themselves and their community. Through interactive sessions, we delved deep into our five core areas

Since starting humanutopia, I have run hundreds of programmes aimed at helping young people make more of their lives by transcending their past and becoming more optimistic for their future. Throughout this process, we ask young people to reflect on why their self-perceptions are so limited, and on almost every occasion these self-imposed restrictions were born as a result of unkind remarks made by other people. The process actually helps young people confront both themselves

Addressing The Psychological Impact of Disadvantage While Delivering The Crucial Academic Passports Stephen Tierney, CEO, Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, describes their work with humanutopia St Mary’s is an 11-18 Catholic Academy in Blackpool. The academy’s intake, based on key stage 2 prior attainment, is around the national average. Perhaps surprisingly then, many of our students come from some of the poorest areas in England: 23% come from the 1% most