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EMPOWERING EDUCATORS TO TRANSFORM CHILDREN'S MENTAL WELLBEING AND LIFE CHANCES


Beyond the Game at Alice Smith School: Helping Young People Perform Under Pressure — On and Off the Field
Context In November 2024, Alice Smith School shared their first Beyond the Game case study — a story of how the school partnered with...

Neil @ Future Action
Jun 94 min read


Reflect. Recalibrate. Reimagine: Planning Ahead with Purpose
📌 TL;DR – What You’ll Find in This Blog ✔️ Reflective prompts to guide end-of-year planning ✔️ Tools to audit and improve your current...

Neil @ Future Action
Jun 24 min read


RISE Up – Part of the 2030 Public Health Toolkit
In a world where demand on health and education services is growing faster than resources can keep up, it’s time for us to ask a bold...

Neil @ Future Action
May 263 min read


The Theories Behind Trauma Informed PE — Helping Students Feel Safe, Seen and Ready to Learn
“I used to dread PE. I’d try to get sent out of class just so I didn’t have to deal with it.” That’s what one young person told me. Not...

Neil @ Future Action
May 195 min read


RISE Up at the World Teacher Games: Reimagining PE for a Global Future
Last week, the World Teacher Games brought together passionate educators from 25 countries in the beautiful coastal city of Toulon,...

Neil @ Future Action
May 123 min read


From Trauma to Transformation: A Two-Part Wellbeing Solution
Helping Schools Worldwide Create Safer, Stronger, More Resilient Students In a recent conversation with Sarah Williams from Active Surrey...

Neil @ Future Action
May 53 min read


Transforming Student Wellbeing: The RISE Up Theory of Change Model
At Future Action, we empower educators to create trauma-informed, movement-based interventions that transform young people's mental...

Neil @ Future Action
Apr 283 min read


🌞 Spring Into Action: Join the RISE Up Movement This Summer Term
In a nutshell: The RISE Up movement is gaining serious momentum. With over 250 schools now involved and new programmes launching across...

Neil @ Future Action
Apr 215 min read


National Award for Our Brilliant RISE Up Ambassador: Kate Reynolds
Congratulations to the fantastic Kate Reynolds and her team at Belvedere Academy for winning the Youth Sport Trust Outstanding Secondary...

Neil @ Future Action
Mar 313 min read


Charles Darwin Primary Case Study – Transitioning with RISE Up
Transitions can be challenging for young students, especially our most vulnerable. At Charles Darwin Primary in Norwich, brilliant PE...

Neil @ Future Action
Mar 248 min read


Building a Global Movement: RISE Up Expands Across the UK and Beyond
What if every young person felt they truly belonged in school, in PE, and in life? This past week, we’ve seen that vision come to life as...

Neil @ Future Action
Mar 174 min read


The Importance of Trauma-Informed Physical Education
In recent years, the conversation around trauma and its impact on students has gained significant traction. As educators, it is crucial...

Neil @ Future Action
Mar 106 min read


Woodland View Junior School Case Study – Supporting Student Wellbeing Through Transition
This week, we’re focusing on transition —helping young people navigate this key moment in their education journey with confidence....

Neil @ Future Action
Mar 310 min read


Wellbeing Wins For You This Half Term
At Future Action, we have been incredibly busy growing the RISE Up community, but our mission remains steadfast: to empower brilliant...

Neil @ Future Action
Feb 246 min read


🎥 Performance Pathways Podcast – Trauma-Informed PE & Supporting Student Wellbeing 🎥
How can PE play a vital role in supporting students' mental health and resilience? In this podcast episode, we explore how...

Neil @ Future Action
Feb 172 min read


Enrichment Day Case Study: Boosting Mental Wellbeing Through Movement
As we move through the school year, many educators are beginning to plan ideas for activities week at the end of the summer term....

Neil @ Future Action
Feb 104 min read


Hellesdon High School Case Study - Strong Starts and Self-Care Toolkits
Hellesdon High School, located in Norwich, England, is a secondary school and sixth form with academy status, committed to providing a...

Neil @ Future Action
Feb 34 min read


Norfolk RISE Up Transition Pilot Impact Report: Transforming School Transitions for Young People
Supporting Young Minds Through Transition The transition from primary to secondary school is a critical time for young people....

Neil @ Future Action
Jan 274 min read


Uganda Rising Up: Partnering with the Yurie Yoshimi Academy
At Future Action, we are dedicated to creating a world where every child, no matter where they are, can thrive mentally, emotionally, and...

Neil @ Future Action
Jan 203 min read


Finding Confidence and Connection: Shelly’s Journey with the Manchester RISE Up Programme at MCA
The Manchester RISE Up programme is transforming how students engage with physical education. At Manchester Communication Academy (MCA),...

Neil @ Future Action
Jan 73 min read
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