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Being Bold
A Unique Programme at Bolder Academy
At Bolder Academy, we believe that education is about more than just academic achievement—it’s about developing confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. That’s why we offer ‘Being Bold’, a distinctive programme unique to our school, designed to support our students’ holistic development.
Delivered in a timetabled lesson every fortnight, Being Bold gives students dedicated time to build essential life skills, grow in confidence, and become better, more independent learners. Each year group in Key Stage 3 follows a carefully curated curriculum tailored to their age and stage, ensuring a rich and varied experience throughout their time at Bolder.
Year 7
- Touch Typing – Half a term is dedicated to mastering typing fluency, an essential skill for academic and professional success in the digital age.
- CREST Bronze Award – Over a full term, students engage in exciting, hands-on scientific projects that promote creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Mental First Aid – Half a term learning how to care for their own mental wellbeing and support others.
- iDEA Award – Students complete online challenges that build digital, enterprise, and employability skills, earning recognised badges and awards.
- Self-Defence – A practical and empowering half-term programme delivered by the London Self Defence Academy.
Year 8
- Innovation Studio (Young Enterprise) – A dynamic, term-long programme that builds all 8 essential skills in the SkillsBuilder framework through business and innovation challenges.
- Ethics – A term exploring moral reasoning, values, and how to navigate complex real-world issues.
- Public Speaking – A dedicated term helping students grow in confidence and articulate their ideas with clarity and impact.
Year 9
- First Give – In the autumn term, students participate in this award-winning programme that empowers them to make a difference in their communities through social action.
- Finance – A term learning the foundations of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, and spending wisely.
- Skills for Life – A bespoke programme focused on essential life skills such as personal hygiene, sewing, ironing, cooking on a budget, using a washing machine, understanding bills, and household cleaning.
Being Bold is more than a lesson - it’s a mindset. It empowers our students to face the future with resilience, empathy, and ambition. At Bolder Academy, we’re not just preparing students for exams; we’re preparing them for life.
