Belonging in schools
Exceptional Schools are built on strong human connection.
Only three-fifths of pupils feel a sense of belonging in schools.
Source: National Children’s Bureau, 2026
Developing meaningful relationships builds belonging.
Our workshops support pupils to understand their connection with themselves and how to improve connections with the people around them. This discovery is energising.
100% of teaching staff totally agree that Unique & Loved helped pupils to feel good about themselves and to feel more connected to others in the class.
Feeling good and connection are natural catalysts for self-esteem boosts and enhancing feelings of belonging. Brilliant.
‘there can be a tendency for [pupils] to group themselves and not celebrate their peers who may seem different... this session will start a change to that.’
Year 6 Teacher
Pupil Workshops.
Workshops are designed in consultation with schools and are delivered by a professional speaker. Example curriculum aligned content includes:
An energetic workshop enabling pupils to recognise the importance of self-worth and self-love, encouraging pupils to recognise their emotions and the impact of being accepted as ourselves.
An interactive and engaging workshop supporting pupils to understand their uniqueness; the concepts of uniqueness verses difference; and how language and actions can facilitate inclusion or isolation.
An engaging workshop supporting pupils to recognise that humans are not fixed beings, and that by appreciating uniqueness and understanding growth mindsets we can begin to reach our potential and can support others to reach theirs.
An interactive workshop supporting pupils to understand the importance of human and community connections and examining the disasters and challenges that have and can occur when uniqueness is not recognised.
A collaborative session linking in all previous key stage learning to an understanding of belonging. Recognising the relevance this has in a work environment. Encouraging students to explore their role in championing uniqueness and individuality.
Teacher Training.
Unique & Loved support school staff to move beyond policy, embedding inclusive practice into daily routines.
Our approach helps staff challenge assumptions, labels and self-doubt by strengthening self-connection and positive relationships , fostering a nurturing and relational approach to behaviour, wellbeing and belonging.
Empower your class to belong.
'You have a great presence and your message was really impactful.'
Year 6 Teacher
'I wish I’d known that I love me sooner.'
Year 6 Pupil
'I can think in a more positive way now.'
Sixth Form Student