At Rushden Academy, we have partnered with Grace Foundation who are working with us from the inside out to support the aspirational, relational and spiritual needs of students and their families through the work of our Ethos Team. Our Ethos team work onsite full time and consist of an Ethos Leader, Youth Worker and Family Support Worker and they work to create and implement the Ethos Programme.
Ethos Team Impact Term 1 2025-26
Here is a selection of some of the sessions we have run for different year groups during Term 1
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Year 7 Be Confident Workshop This workshop helps students build confidence through drama activities. It encourages positive risk-taking and reduces fear of failure.
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Statistics: 100% of students strongly agreed/agreed that they are more aware of areas in their lives where they need to apply confidence 99% of students strongly agreed/agreed that they are more aware of positive and negative thoughts 98% of students strongly agreed/agreed that they have gained more confidence and self-esteem from attending this workshop What is the main thing you have learnt from this workshop? 'That I should listen to myself and not just the opinions of others' 'to be more open' 'to not be scared or hide who I am' What one thing you will do differently from today? 'I feel more confident to speak with people I don't know' 'I will be more confident to speak in front of others' |
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Year 11 Money Management A session to help students understand how a yearly salary translates to monthly pay, learn about statutory deductions, break down typical monthly expenses, and develop budgeting and financial planning skills. |
Impact: 100% of students agreed the workshop helped me understand the key parts of a payslip (earnings, tax, deductions). 100% of students agreed they feel more confident about creating and managing a budget after this workshop. 100% of students agreed they now understand why budgeting is crucial for managing my finances effectively in the future. Student Voice: “I learned how to read a payslip and understand what all the numbers mean.” “It helped me understand tax, National Insurance, and take-home pay.” “I didn’t realise how much is taken off your pay before you get it!” “The session showed me how to plan a budget based on real income.” “I liked learning how to manage money after getting my first job.” |
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Student Leaders Workshop: Learn to Lead A 3-session programme for student leaders exploring key aspects of leadership. Topics include: The Heart of a Leader, The Roles of a Leader, Leadership Characteristics (character and competency), and Leadership Skills such as communication and teamwork. |
Impact: 100% of students agreed they understand the different roles, characteristics and skills needed for great leadership. 100% of students agreed they know how to apply these to there role as a student leader. 100% of students agreed they can set aspirational goals for themselves as a student leader. Student Voice: “I now know that small acts of leadership can inspire others.” “The activities helped me understand how to build trust in a team.” “I liked how we got to try leading — not just talk about it.” “It helped me think about what kind of leader I want to be.” “I realised being a leader is about helping others do their best.” “The workshop gave me confidence to lead in school projects.”
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Mr Noblett leads our Ethos Team here at the Academy. His role is to lead the team and build the Ethos Programme to support the school in Raising Student Aspirations, help students Build Healthy Relationships and better Understand Christian Perspectives. The aims of the Ethos Programme are to develop the whole person, enhance student wellbeing and improve student outcomes. |
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Hi, I'm Rosie, the Ethos Youth Worker. My job is all about supporting our students, and helping them to reach their potential. On any day you might find me running a wellbeing course for a group of students, playing games at a lunch time drop in club, mentoring a young person who's having a difficult time, teaching a lesson on resilience, leading a reflective session on prayer, or maybe just making someone a hot chocolate. If you ever need to have a chat about the stuff that's going on in your life - big or small - why not come along to the Ethos room and say hello? |
