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Rod Hansen QPM

MBA, BSc (Hons), Dip Appl Crim

Chief Constable,
Gloucestershire Constabulary

In 2019 I gathered together a unique collaboration of individuals from across Gloucestershire and beyond to discuss a distinct gap in support for young people.

These passionate experts – with education, mental health, well being, emotional intelligence and resilience backgrounds – joined to form a new steering group, offering their time freely to do something positive for the next generation.

Twelve months later the Boost programme was born and already thousands of young people have been impacted by it. Its profoundness comes from older students facilitating the learning of young pupils. Boost helps younger people make a difference in spite of, not despite the situations they find themselves in. The programme is grounded in how we interact with each other on a very human level, focusing on self-respect and respect for each other, no matter what your background or circumstances.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

We live in an overconnected world with social media dominating young people’s lives. This significantly impacts how young people establish their identity as they mature, often distorting or even damaging how they see themselves. Boost brings together the best and most up-to-date understanding for building self-awareness and self-discovery. Programmes like Boost should be part of the national curriculum. It is fantastic to see Gloucestershire Constabulary leading the way in this area.

Gary Hosey

Founder of The Emotional Intelligence Company

I have been incredibly impressed with the resources, planning and delivery of the Boost Project. Despite the challenges to school induction presented by Covid restrictions, the project has been instrumental in helping our students settle and succeed in their new school. Thank you.

Matt Pauling

Head Teacher, Chosen Hill School

The county needs to invest in young people and be inspirational in the methods used to do so. The Boost project is inspirational, with young people teaching young people. It offers them so many skills including self-worth, self-leadership, workplace experience, in a way that they can all benefit and use in their future.

Nigel Hatten

QPM Safeguarding, Gloucestershire County Council

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