Schools Work

Each week the Wildfire Youth Team work in local secondary schools. Read below some testimonials from this work and info about the different services we offer…

I went on the girls’ course2 years ago. It was exciting because I really needed it. The course helped me meet new people who have boosted my self-esteem. I now go to other Wildfire groups outside of school where I socialise and get support from the team.
14 year old student from Henry Beaufort School

We have been hosting the ‘I’m girl I want to be’ course at The Westgate School for a number of years. Ellie and the team have always been professional, flexible and fully engaged in making key relationships with the pupils that have attended. The array of issues covered by the course really gives the girls a chance to reflect, gain confidence and support each other through the 8 weeks. The feedback we get from those that have participated has always been positive and we’ve seen a real difference in so many of them.
Andy Hider - Head of Pupil Support at Westgate School

Assemblies

Get to know our team

As a team, we love to go into local secondary schools, not only to spread the word about the projects we run, but talk about topics relevant to teenagers such as…resilience, hope, self-esteem, friendship.

One to One Support

Goal focussed mentoring

We can all recall one person who made a positive impact in our lives. We’re committed to providing one to one support for young people who need someone to listen, encourage and champion them. We consider it an honour to journey with individual young people as they grow and develop.

I’m The Girl I Want To Be

An 8 week course for girls aged 11 to 18 covering topics such as self-esteem, body image, fashion, sex and relationships and hopes and dreams for the future.

Wildfire’s female team members are trained to deliver this innovative course, currently running within two of Winchester’s secondary schools.

Made of More

An 8 week course for young men aged 11 to 18 aimed at increasing self esteem, confidence and life skills. 

Male leaders of the Wildfire team are trained to deliver these creative and interactive sessions on topics such as personality, values, image, sex, relationships, leadership and influence.

Youth Bus

Mobile Youth Space

The Vineyard Youth Bus isn’t quite road worthy yet, but when it is we’re looking forward to bringing the bus onto school sites as a safe space for young people to touch base with the youth team and to run group sessions. Look out for bus in the next academic term!