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Services Adventures Contact Unleash Potential Enhancing Student Growth through Tailored Character Development Strategies and Affordable Enrichment Programmes

456

avg. programmes per year

44,996

avg. students impacted per year

1,273

schools we have worked with

Championing Character


We design and deliver bespoke character development strategies through integrated programmes of affordable trips and enrichment activities.


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Support Services

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Engaging Workshops

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Impactful Adventures

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At Character First, we champion universal access to character development opportunities, ensuring every individual has the chance to thrive.

We're transforming education with holistic strategies across schools and trusts. We aim to enhance social mobility and cultural understanding, offering affordable, impactful solutions. Our approach combines various funding sources with customised strategies, including ABA objectives, to meet each school's unique needs.

Our methodology is based on four pillars: Holistic Planning for school and trust impact; Affordable Solutions through value-driven opportunities and funding; Bespoke Strategies tailored to school goals; and an Impact Focus, rigorously measuring key metrics to ensure quality, impactful outcomes.


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AWARD for schools The Character First Award is designed to recognise and celebrate a school's commitment to developing character skills... Find out more

Affordable School Trips built on Character Education


Experience the transformative power of Character First Adventures. Our bespoke trips to Morocco and thrilling ski excursions are designed to foster resilience, leadership, and teamwork in dynamic, awe-inspiring environments.

Morocco

High Atlas Adventure

Ski Trip

Empowerment on the Slopes

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Become a Character School

Elevate Your Educational Impact with Character Development
Embrace the Character First approach to enrich your school's culture. Our tailored strategies in character education foster leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Book a call to start shaping the leaders of tomorrow.


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Where We Work

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We operate where our impact is most needed, with a focus on community-centric approaches that maximise benefits for students and schools alike. Although we have a national reach, our services particularly excel in communities where we've established strong partnerships. Our flexibility allows us to adapt our solutions to the unique needs of each area.

  • London
  • North Wales
  • Sheffield
  • Luton
  • Warrington
  • Stoke-On-Trent
  • Dudley
  • Liverpool


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Case Studies

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These in-depth stories showcase our ability to transform school environments, enhance student development, and deliver measurable results. Whether it's boosting social mobility or enriching curriculums, our case studies provide valuable insights into the efficacy and adaptability of our approach.

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Careers in the Classroom

Character First collaborated with ExpertEd at Oundle School to create a series of virtual speakers throughout the academic year.

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Ski Trip

Character First was tasked with developing a self-led ski trip that emphasised soft skill development alongside traditional skiing activities.

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STEM Roadshow

Character First organised a free onsite STEM Roadshow presentation in collaboration with Icknield and Lea Manor Secondary Schools and Eaton Park and Sneyd Primary Schools.

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