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SUMO4Schools Primary
Releasing Potential ... Skills for Life !™
Like you, we are passionate about education. We believe that all of us - teachers, parents and pupils - have a collective responsibility to work together to raise educational standards. And in these times of unprecedented change it's more important then ever that we equip our children with the right skills to face the challenges of the future.
But raising standards in education means more than a production line of lessons and tests. Teachers and parents that really care about education know that our children need much more than facts, figures, and formulas.
Children need to be engaged and empowered to release their true potential.
This is where SUMO4Schools can help. SUMO, which means 'I choose' in Latin, is all about empowering children and teachers in an innovative and accessible way.
SUMO4Schools has been put together and is delivered by teachers, education experts and professionals to help children develop skills for life. Skills like dealing with change, building better relationships, developing a resilient attitude to life, maintaining morale and improving motivation.
SUMO4Schools delivers real transformative results in the engagement and reaction of our children – and makes a genuine positive difference to the outcome of their education.
And while SUMO4Schools is practical and powerful, it is also serious fun. The training and materials are designed to be accessible and entertaining. At its heart SUMO strives to create a classroom experience that is memorable and meaningful for teachers and children alike.
If you give young people skills in managing their emotions you give them skills for life - SUMO4Schools is an interactive, common sense but above all fun way to help children deal with tough stuff they will face now and in the future. As a police officer I value and want a civil society consequently I endorse SUMO because it has a real role in preventing bullying and stopping anti social behaviour - it helps children see and understand things from other's perspectives which is the cornerstone to stopping them happening in the first place.
Immersing children in the SUMO principles has real potential to help them develop into positive young people able to deal with setbacks, difference and the uncertainty life will and does throw at them. I feel it does it in a way that will enable them to contribute positively to a civil society. SUMO principles are the only things I have ever seen that truly cross the adult/child divide that's why I used the adult version with my 2500 staff but also recommend them to schools as the potential for positive outcomes is enormous and untapped.
Julie Spence,
Chief Constable, Cambridgeshire Police
Please look through the information on this site and see SUMO4Schools in action, the SUMO success so far, familiarise yourself with the SUMO Principles, see examples of specific Curriculum areas and see which Products could work best for you.
We have had the privilege of being able to help and empower many, many pupils and teachers and we would love to help you make the most of SUMO for your school - so please do get in touch with us.
SUMO success! What people say…
Our children face a challenging and uncertain future. What we know is, that whatever we do, our children's personal and emotional development is more vital than ever, if they are to not just survive but to thrive as they move through and beyond education; crucial 'soft skills' have become the hard currency of the 21st century and SUMO4Schools Primary is one of the most practical, thought provoking and powerful resources I have seen to help teachers help their children to meet that challenge.
Richard Gerver,
Director of ic-ed Education Consultancy and policy advisor to the Government
SUMO4Schools Primary is a simple and effective way to develop children’s emotional resilience. It promotes personal responsibility and empathy for others. It is an excellent resource which can be used as part of the PSHCE curriculum and supports other initiatives such as SEAL. It is a very practical way to help schools fulfil their statutory responsibility to promote children’s wellbeing.
Janet Smith
Senior Advisor for PSHCE for Cheshire
I am delighted to have seen SUMO4Schools Primary in action in school. The opportunity for children and young people to develop their emotional intelligence in this way is a life enriching skill which is well taught through the SUMO4Schools Primary programme. Children are able to become reflective individuals, able to evaluate what happens to their lives and identify and develop meaningful relationships. The principles within SUMO are readily understandable even by young children and easily adopted; encouraging open and genuinely assertive behaviour traits based on honesty and empathy.
Chair of Governors and parent
The SUMO Lessons have really helped my way of learning and thinking, especially the seven questions. I use them whenever I come across a problem. We have put one on our fridge.
Year 6 pupil talking about the SUMO4Schools Primary programme
The Inner Coach is like the man on Mario Kart who holds up the sign saying 'you're going the wrong way!
Year 5 pupil talking about 'Change Your T-Shirt'
A powerful collection of ideas delivered professionally through an engaging and enjoyable workshop.
Primary School Teacher describing a SUMO4Schools Primary enrichment workshop
The children love SUMO lessons and are always asking 'When's the next one?'
Year 4, 5 and 6 Primary School Teacher describing the children’s engagement with the programme
SUMO has helped by teaching me to control my temper and calm down!
Year 5 pupil
The art project was fantastic and our gifted and talented artists from Year 1 to Year 6 all had a wonderful time.
Senior Primary School Teacher
SUMO has helped me a lot in my life and I am sure it will help me a lot as I get older. SUMO has probably been the most important lesson to me at school because when I get older I might not need art or maths but at some point in my life I will need SUMO.
Year 5 pupil
SUMO4Schools Primary has had a profound impact on the wellbeing of the children and staff in my school.
Primary School Headteacher of Lead School
SUMO lessons are fun. I liked the lessons on the Victim T-Shirt, they helped me to get more confidence at home.
Year 6 pupil
I have had my wallow, it’s behind me now and I’m moving on!
Year 3 Pupil
A great way to get children to talk about their feelings in a fun and sensitive way.
Sculptor involved in a SUMO4Schools Primary art enrichment day
SUMO4Schools Primary is an innovative and creative programme that equips children with a range of skills that develop a positive attitude to life.
RC Director of Schools’ Service for East Anglia
We recently booked SUMO4Schools Primary for a twilight session at our school and were not let down by the quality of the delivery. The session was just what we wanted - a mixture of theory and practical activities that both enthused the staff and was a perfect start to our SUMO4Schools Primary journey. The very next day the SUMO twilight was the talk of the staffroom. Thank you SUMO!!
Darren Locke,
Headteacher Vine Tree Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire
I can clearly see how the principles can have a positive and profound impact on thelives of young people.
Sir Clive Woodwood,
Elite Performance Director, British Olympic Association and coach of the 2003 England Rugby World Cup winning team