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Does your child struggle to stand up for what they want, think and feel? It can be difficult to see our child bend themselves to fit the group or remain quiet in response to an overly assertive friend. We all know the value of learning to assert ourselves

What gives us confidence? For many it’s the feeling we get when we do something and do it well. Competence often induces feelings of confidence. When we do things we know we can do and do them well, it makes us feel capable. But challenge is also important

As our children progress through their school life, they will encounter many changes. From different classroom settings, different teachers, different year groups to different schools. No matter the change, these transitions can be a worrying time for both children and parents. A back-to-school survey conducted by YouGov found that 53% of 11-year-olds were worried about moving to secondary school and 53% of 8-year-olds were worried about friendships and bullying.

Developing leadership skills in your child can enable them to gain confidence, be proactive about their lives and support them in becoming expert communicators.