BUILDING RESILIENCE & LEADERSHIP
A creative, challenge-based workshop where pupils venture into the Forest of Failure to discover what they are capable of.
Join Captain Courageous on a mission like no other — a journey into the Forest of Failure.
This is a place where failure lies around every corner, and where it will take ingenuity, teamwork and great leadership to make it through.
Pack your rucksack of resilience and bring your cloak of confidence as pupils navigate the undergrowth of uncertainty, wade through the wastelands of worry and face the dragon of doubt.
Through a series of creative challenges, pupils explore the idea that confidence is built through everyday acts of courage — and that failure is not something to avoid, but something to learn from.
The workshop encourages pupils to take risks, support one another and develop the resilience and leadership skills needed to overcome challenges together.
The workshop encourages pupils to take risks, support one another and discover what they’re capable of.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Entering the Forest of Failure
stepping into an imaginative world where challenges and setbacks are part of the journey
taking on tasks that require creativity, teamwork and perseverance
Building resilience
exploring how to respond positively to setbacks and mistakes
developing confidence through trying, adapting and trying again
Developing leadership and teamwork
working collaboratively to overcome challenges
taking responsibility, supporting others and leading by example
Growing in confidence
building self-belief through shared achievement
recognising that progress comes through effort, not perfection
who it’s for
Led by experienced ACTivate facilitators, the workshop is highly interactive and designed to build confidence through participation and challenge.
Pupils are guided through a series of structured but creative tasks that encourage risk-taking, reflection and collaboration. The imaginative setting helps pupils engage fully, allowing them to develop resilience and leadership skills in a way that feels natural and enjoyable.
HOW IT WORKS
Led by experienced ACTivate facilitators, the workshop is highly interactive and designed to build confidence through participation and practice.
Pupils are guided through a series of structured but creative activities, with opportunities to explore ideas, try things out and develop their presentation skills step by step.
The use of role play and imaginative scenarios helps pupils feel relaxed and engaged, allowing them to build confidence without pressure.
WORKSHOP FORMATS
This workshop can be delivered in a range of formats to suit your timetable and cohort:
Half-day workshop
• Up to 3 hours (flexible to fit your school day)
• Suitable for one class or multiple groups
Full-day workshop
• Up to 6 hours (adaptable to your timetable)
• Allows for deeper exploration and extended challenges
Whole year / multi-group delivery
• Suitable for larger cohorts
• Multiple facilitators can work with groups simultaneously where needed
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