A breakdown of the packages that are available to schools around the world for the 2013/14 academic year. Please contact us at admin@errollawson.com for prices and more information.

1. Raising Aspirations
2013/2014 Product synopsis
Please find here an outline of programmes that are currently available for the
academic year 2013/14.
Aspire
In a comfortable, relaxed setting, our experienced trainers will take young people through a range
of fun, informal activities which will help them to develop social skills, boosting their confidence and
self-esteem.
Duration: 3 days
Number of students: 30
Main themes: confidence, motivation, raising aspiration, teamwork
Exam success
This fabulous workshop has been specifically designed to enable your Year 10/11 students to
prepare for their exams thoroughly and effectively. It will help them to plan their time more
efficiently, making the most of every second in a way that’s palatable, realistic, and therefore
ultimately very effective. Students will leave this session motivated, prepared, and with their own
personal plan of action, giving them a distinct advantage in the run up to, and during, their exams!
Duration: 2 hours
Number of students: 50
Main themes: Revision, Memory, Exam preparation, Aspiration, Time management,
Attitude, Relaxation, Mental rehearsal, Visualisation.
Independent Learner
This interactive workshop will engage your Post-16 students and enable them to master the skills
required to become independent learners. The workshop forms an effective part of induction for
new Yr 12s, and is a great way to refocus Yr 13s in the run up to their exams. Invaluable for Post16 and beyond!
Duration: 2 hours
Number of students: 50
Main themes: Independent learning techniques, Speed reading, Equipping the brain,
Relaxation, Goal setting, Why study?
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2. Do Something!
This 6 week programme aimed at G and T students in years 7-9 will enable students to discover
and develop their leadership ability. They will develop their confidence and their ability to lease and
work as a part of a team. The programme culminates with the students creating a leadership
project based around a relevant school need. This is a highly motivating and inspiring programme
that raises the aspirations of students. Students will also get a free 6 week online course to further
reinforce their development.
Duration: 12 hours over 6 weeks
Number of students: 16
Main themes: Public Speaking and communication skills, Teamwork, Goal setting, Critical
thinking, Leadership, Project
Ambassadors
The Leadership programme for school prefects, student leaders or school ambassadors. The
perfect way to help your students to prepare for the responsibility of being next years school
ambassadors or prefects! Let us take care of your task of having to develop and properly prepare
your students to become the next set of school prefects or ambassadors by enrolling them on our
comprehensive Ambassadors programme.
Duration: Up to nine months
Number of students: 0-50
Main themes: Leadership, Teamwork, Taking responsibility, Attitude, Being a rol-Model,
Peer mentoring, behaviour mentoring
1 hr Motivational talk on 'Raising Aspirations'.
Errol shares his story, relating how he turned his life around from the postcode mentality we find in
many of our communities to a global mentality of achievement and success.
Fascinating, motivating, and relevant for all young people!
Duration: 1 hour
Number of students: Unlimited
Main themes: Raising aspirations, Overcoming adversity, Goal setting, Attitude, Decision
making, Taking responsibility, Relationships.
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3. Staff CPD Workshop - Values based leadership
Schools that are consistently performing well have teachers that understand and buy into the ethos
and vision of the school. This workshop addresses the challenge of getting staff to buy in to and
drive the school ethos and vision. This two hour workshop takes place as part of a staff CPD
session or training day. We will help teachers to identify their personal core values and the clarity
that comes from them personally being congruent with and living from those values. We will then
help them to understand the importance of the schools values and assess how congruent they are
as a staff body and as individuals with the schools values. During the interactive workshop they will
identify some clear actions that will help them to become better aligned. In doing so helping to
create the desired school culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Number of staff: unlimited
Main themes: Leadership, Values, Culture, Teamwork.
Coaching hours
Should a member of your Senior Leadership Team need coaching around a specific issue in
relation to the school aims and objectives we will come in and provide one to one or group
coaching. Issues and challenges such as staff management, specific project objectives,
grievances, student/staff/parent engagement. "Errol Lawson is one of the best coaches I've
ever had." Heather Roberts, Head teacher, Aston Manor Academy
Duration: 10 hours
Number of staff: 1-8
Main themes: Leadership, Problem solving.
Parent Workshop
Delivered by our facilitator Beverley Burton. Beverley has just finished her first book, “How Can We
Equip Our Children to Succeed?” which is published in June 2013. The book explores how we can
empower, enable and equip our children with the attitudes, thinking and behaviour essential to
succeed in anything. In this workshop, Beverley shares experiences, tools and tips from working
with thousands of young people and from raising her own children.
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4. The packages 2013/14
Aspire
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Exam Success workshop x 4
•
Do something! Leadership programme
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Aspire
Leadership
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Do something! Leadership Programme
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Aspire
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Exam Success x4
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Independent Learner x4
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1 hour motivational talk for each year group
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3 Staff CPD
High Performance
 Aspire
 Do something! Leadership Programme
 Exam Success x4
 Independent Learner x4
 1 hour motivational talk for each year group
 Ambassadors Programme
 Parents Workshops x4
 10 Coaching hours
 3 Staff CPD sessions
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