Dare 25 Programme

Our children in Year 6 take part in the DARE Primary Programme, a programme that has been evaluated as beneficial to students in UKS2 by Nottingham University. The programme lasts 15 weeks and aims to equip young people with a range of knowledge and skills which they can use as the transition to secondary school and beyond.

Involvement in the DARE25 Programme has been hugely beneficial to all children in Year 6. The programme covers current and topical issues which are relevant to all children in this age range. Pupils have been engaged in the programme through its use of videos, role-play, opportunities for discussion and the ‘no question is a silly question’ approach towards these topics from the DARE programme leader. Pupils have enjoyed having open conversations about drugs, knife crime, alcohol misuse, prejudice and peer pressure through the carefully put together sessions and in a safe environment with peers. Overall, the DARE programme has been an important enhancement to areas of the children’s PHSCE curriculum, as well as a good preparation for their move to secondary school.