What do we
do?
We work with thousands of students every year, from Year 5 up to Sixth Form, usually through whole-cohort events at any point in the year, including:
Start-of-year bonding days
Special mid-year days to tie in with existing plans
Activity-week challenge days
We work with you to design a day tailored for the outcomes you want for your students.
“It really was exactly what we were looking for in terms of building critical thinking and debating skills, and getting them to think on the spot.”
Katy Powis-Holt, Head of Year 12, Eltham College
Why did we begin?
You never forget moments of leadership - leading others, or leading your own learning.
The times you rose to a challenge or made a breakthrough boost your confidence for life.
These moments can change how a young person sees themselves - and help them identify as a resilient, independent thinker.
They’re votes in the column of “I’m capable.”
Leadership can take man different forms.
Our vision is to help unearth the leader inside every child.
And we saw teambuilding being done in schools by other companies, but without the care and attention to neurodiversity and inclusive practice that all students deserve.
So we exist to provide bespoke, on-site days for schools that deliver a mix of collaboration, critical-thinking and new experiences.
Why choose us?
We only use our own team of highly-experienced staff - all experts in facilitating an inclusive experience for every student
We deliver a variety of activities beyond the usual:
Physical and intellectual challenges that involve everyone
Original problem-solving tasks you won’t find anywhere else
Creative activities that help every student find their voice
We create a tailored experience for you. We discuss your aims, visit your school site, and stay in contact throughout the run-up to make life as easy as possible.
“When we booked the Hidden Leaders day, we knew our children would engage with the activities on offer, but what we had not considered was the range of other skills they would develop and enhance.”
Watching the children “grow” throughout the day was incredible. The range of activities ensured that all our children were engaged, regardless of physical or mental ability. Stepping out of comfort zones was huge for some of our class but the way the activities were arranged and delivered ensured success for all. Our loudest, more confident listened, whilst our less confident and more reserved spoke.
Bridget Kaal,
Pastoral and Mental Health Lead, Goffs Oak Primary School
For Primary schools
Our Primary days develop collaboration and teamwork from Year 3 upwards.
For Secondary schools
We work with schools across every year group to develop students’ critical skills
For Sixth Forms
Book a Team Talk Challenge day to develop students’ communication and critical thinking.
“Our event was very well-paced, building in opportunities for reflection and consolidation that were authentic and meaningful.
The team-building activities were fantastic ice-breakers, helping everyone work together in a fun and active way. A real, and perhaps unexpected, triumph of the day was how successful the debating and ethics activities were; it was really rewarding to see how many pupils genuinely enjoyed and actively engaged in activities that were completely new to them. As a result, we saw a significant leap in developing higher level thinking skills, confidence and collaborative working.
All of the Hidden Leaders’ facilitators were both professional and respectful at all times - they are experts in their field, which makes a tremendous difference to the quality of the provision on offer. I can’t recommend Hidden Leaders enough!”
Mercedes Davis
Head of Sixth Form,
Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School
Contact us
07496732636
7 Tower Road
Writtle
Essex
CM1 3NR