Our commitment is to support the physical and mental health and well-being of School Leaders.
School leadership is challenging and it can take its toll, physically and mentally. Long days lacking a pattern can make maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise and diet almost impossible. The endless high-level strategic thinking and decision making can impact on sleep patterns and mental well-being.
Who is BootcampED for?
Headteachers, Trust Leaders and senior school leaders, who want to maintain a good level of physical and mental health.
Especially, but not exclusively, if you feel:
· As though you are running on empty
· Concerned about your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
· Overwhelmed by the demands of your role.
What’s involved?
We provide you with space (time and place) to invest in your physical and mental well-being. Over the course of this weekend you will participate in
· A series of High Intensity Interval Training sessions (don't be intimidated by the title these will be matched to your ability)
· Daily long, slow-burn Sessions
· Mobilisation and flexibility Sessions
· Coaching and positive psychology
· Guided Relaxation
· Self-reflection - Identifying barriers and developing resilience
· Education debate and discussion - School specific and system wide interest areas
· Dietary planning for a hectic and atypical academic schedule
· Networking with like-minded educationalists
Why Attend?
During the weekend you will make a serious investment in your personal physical and mental health. Additionally, at the end of the weekend you will leave having developed an individual action plan that will help you to sustain your health, including:
· Easy to access exercises to maintain physical fitness during a busy school year
· Easy to prepare, nutritionally valuable, breakfasts, snacks and late-night meals
· Personal reflection techniques to maintain mental well-being
Specifics
Date - Thursday 12th September (evening) to Sunday 15th September (Mid-afternoon departure time).
Price - £325.00 Discounted for earlybird bookings (by June 5th). £395.00 full price.
Location – Near Abergavenny in the amazing Brecon Beacons.
Details
The programme is designed to reboot your physical and mental well-being. The exercise elements are intense but the experts will ensure that you are only just out of you comfort zone (as is desired!) at all times. All physical abilities will be catered for, from regular gym bunny to gymphobic couch potatoes!!
(There is an optional pre-BootcampED preparation in regard to food intake if you would like to maximise the weight loss potential of the weekend)
Thursday 12th September (late evening arrival time) - Sunday 15th September (Mid-afternoon departure time). This has been structured to maximise the time you can focus on you physical and mental well-being whilst minimising the time spent away from school to one day.
Accommodation is at www.smithysbunkhouse.co.uk. just outside Abergavenny in the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
Be Warned - this is not a Spa weekend - the aim is to be inspired by the outdoor environment and the people you connect with! If you want a pampering weekend we are not the people for you!
Prices - £395.00. A special ‘Early Bird’ rate of £325.00 is available for those who book before June 5th Inclusive of accommodation, all food and expert inputs. (An optional visit to a local hostelry is possible on the Saturday evening - this will be decided by the group once bookings are confirmed and will be an additional cost).
All Prices are exclusive of VAT. which is charged at 20%.
Places are limited to 20 people so please book early to secure your space and avoid disappointment.
Full details of Bootcamp programme, kit list and payment requirements will be circulated by e-mail to those who have secured a place.
BootcampED leader Biographies
James Pope
Director of InspirEDucate. James has a life-long interest in maintaining (and often failing to maintain) his physical fitness and health. For a full Biography of his educational experience and work, click here.
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Kirsty Ellson
Kirsty has over 20 years experience in the education sector as a secondary PE teacher, primary teacher and Primary Senior Leader. Kirsty is passionate about promoting healthy approaches to lifestyle, with a balance of fitness, nutrition and mental well-being. Through her own business 'Infinite Balance' (on Facebook) she provides consultancy to schools to support staff well-being and promoting active lifestyles to pupils. |
Paul Wanford
Paul has 20 years experience in the fitness industry and, more recently, 10 years experience of running residential fitness weekends. Paul has a deep understanding of the difficulties and barriers, that professional people face, when trying to create healthy and sustainable habits. Through his business 'The Fitness Team' Paul works with individuals and groups to overcome these barriers using his knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication to create sustainable solutions, thus improving physical well-being and impacting on mental health. |