It [the programme] enables participants to reflect on difficulties [within school and in their personal lives] and; by applying a solution-focused approach to build strategies for a positive relationship with learning and an improved ability to tackle personal challenges.
Future U was originally designed for young adults at Key Stage 3 (13-14 years). This is because more evidence exists demonstrating that intervention at this stage [in young people’s lives] significantly improves engagement with education, and has now been adapted to suit all ages, including primary and secondary.
‘As an Evidence Based programme Future U has been designed to incorporate and apply the theoretical principles of:
Over an 8-week period young people are enabled to explore challenges in their lives including school, and to learn to build coping strategies equipping them with knowledge, understanding, skills and experiences to manage themselves in a more positive manner
