"We have established a pastoral structure to support our students with the difficulties they face but as the prevalence of stress and anxiety in young people increases, we have recognised that more is required. Working with Mindset Coach and Speaker Kirsty Jackson Perrin, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form continues to develop our curriculum to support young people in taking back control.

Kirsty has been instrumental in shaping the support our young people receive. This workshop enabled students to reflect on their thought processes and to take ownership of their behaviours. The results spoke for themselves with all students approaching the exams with a sense of purpose that was rewarded with grades. So changed was one young lady that having had no ambition to study beyond the sixth form she is now in her second year of her nursing degree. I have no doubt that it was the skills and confidence gained through the sessions that led to this monumental shift. 

As teachers, we are faced with supporting and nurturing these bright young minds through experiences that are novel to us all. Working with Kirsty is inspiring. She has transformed many of the approaches we have taken in school, particularly when dealing with anxious and vulnerable young people. Classroom language has changed and students are encouraged to own their thoughts and behaviours and to strive to be the very best that they can be.

I believe that all schools and their students will benefit from working alongside Kirsty and that the changes that can be wrought will be with our young people throughout their lives."

"Mancroft International delivered a Mindset VITALS workshop to our first-year BA Social Work students at the University of Essex. This training formed part of our students’ skills development days. With a focus on success-orientated thinking and a growth mindset, this training came at a perfect time for our students embarking on their social work journey.

Professional training courses, like social work, can be challenging. Acquiring the skills to manage how you want to think about your situation really empowers students to take control over their own learning. The workshop also enabled our students to tap into the importance of healthy internal dialogue for healthy and effective colleague, service user and carer relationships. In addition, it dovetailed effectively with the theoretical underpinnings of our interpersonal communication skills module and aligned with the PCF framework.

Our students reported a positive impact on their overall outlook as a result of taking part in the training. A number reported that they felt more able to develop a positive mindset about their approach to learning and assessment. I would recommend this workshop to any educational or academic setting."