Who we help
Many of our students are EBSA (Emotional Based School Avoidance) having experienced bullying or trauma, and some of our students who have mental ill-health or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs that cannot be met at other provisions.
We have students who are being home educated and some students who have been permanently or temporarily excluded from school.
In some cases our students have an EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan) and our vocational courses form part of their overall plan.
what we offer
Vocational courses to develop a Competency.
1:1 mentoring in Connectedness and Autonomy (see Theory of Self-Determination)
Theory of Self-Determination & Motivation
innov8 Workshops is not about child counselling or diagnosis. We are here to improve their wellbeing and their prospects by improving their Self-Determination & Motivation.
People who are high in Self-Determination are more likely to be motivated and have a higher degree of wellbeing and resilience (Deci & Ryan 2008).
To achieve higher Self-Determination, we work on improving Competency, Connectedness and Autonomy in the children.
COMPETENCY
(get good at something)
innov8 Workshops provides a balanced choice of vocational courses designed for broad appeal.
Each child will have the opportunity of trying their hand at different vocations and their engagement and interest is measured using the Leuven scale.
Once a child discovers a vocation they enjoy, we help them develop their Competency in that vocation up to Level 1
CONNECTEDNESS
(Everyone wants to feel loved)
Innov8 provides an opportunity for improved connectedness between parent, or carers, and our children.
As our children develop their competency in Cooking, Woodworking, Music, Art, Bicycle mechanics, Horticulture or Hair & Beauty they can capture their achievements and post the results on their private online platform.
Children can invite their parents or carers onto the platform to witness their development and increasing competency.
The children experience a taste of success and receive praise and reward for their efforts.
Additionally, the children develop connectedness with their Mentors who help in their development and understanding of relationships.
AUTONOMY
(To make choices and have control over our own lives and behaviours).
All innov8 Workshops vocational courses include the development of the following skills which improve autonomy;
- Choice-making
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Goal-setting and attainment
- Self-regulation (including self-observation, evaluation, and reinforcement)
- Self-advocacy (ability to express needs and wants assertively and take action on their own behalf)
- Positive self-efficacy (encourages individuals to believe in their ability to perform and achieve goals)
- Self-awareness (allows individuals to identify and understand their needs, strengths, and limitations)
The result of increased competence, connectedness and autonomy is increased self-determination. With increased self-determination comes increased wellbeing and motivation.
For further outcomes please see the section on Student pathway & Beneficiary outcomes.
Student pathway & Beneficiary Outcomes
What is innov8 Workshops
innov8 Workshops is a Wellbeing & Vocation Provision applying the theory of Self-Determination & Motivation
Development of self-determination
Competence
(Get good at something)
Connectedness
(Feel loved)
Autonomy
(Gain independence & confidence)
Children, 11 – 15 year olds
Competence – Through vocational courses
Try a variety of vocational subects
Choose one vocational course, get good at it
Take functional skills Maths & English
Connectedness – Through online platform & mentoring
Increased connectedness with parents & carers
Autonomy – Autonomy skills
Development of autonomy skills through vocational course work and mentoring
Development of BTEC Core Skills
leading to – Students, 16-18 year olds
Go to college, Level 1+
leading to – adults 19+
Find a job
outcomes for students & FAMILIES
Beneficiaries
Students
Beneficiaries
Families & guardians
11 – 16 year olds @ innov8 Workshops
Discovery of an enjoyable vocation
Development of competency in that vocation
Improved connectedness with parents and carers
Increased confidence with knowledge
Taste of achievement & success
Improved wellbeing
11 – 16 year olds @ innov8 Workshops
Less stress at home
More free time for parents
Increased connectedness to child
leading to – Students, 16-18 year olds
Attainment of qualification
Improved confidence
Improved well-being
Improved resilience
leading to – adults 19+
Employment
Independence
innov8 workshops
friendly
atmosphere
learn
new skills
staff always
here to help
all staff have enhanced
child workforce DBS checks