Yoga practice, reiki, aromatherapy and a multitude of mindfulness techniques to calm, regulate, improve confidence, build emotional intelligence and resilience.

Therapy practices are the expertise of Gemma and Holly and fundamental to life at be yourself. Their experience, qualifications and empathy have infinite benefits for our yp.  

Health is core to our provision with a balance of mental, emotional and physical practices.

Our health provision is tailored to the needs and interests of the yp.

Nutritional meal planning enabling young people to maintain a healthy balanced diet.

Physical fitness tailored to young person's needs whether cardio, strength training or simply having the confidence to embrace it. 

We teach a variety First aid, essentials for everyday life.

Direct contact with real life entrepreneurs, creatives and money makers.

We work with an eclectic list of entrepreneurs and professionals who meet with our yp to inspire and open their eyes to life beyond education.

These include lawyers, plumbers, designers, bankers, doctors, musicians and film makers. These collaborations lead to work experience and internship opportunities. 

How to construct a business plan for you and put into practice.

We integrate with local social enterprises with a view to yp starting their own.

Practicing maths essentials for business, how to raise business finance.

CV writing bespoke to you along with guidance of the recruitment process including the practice of interview skills.

Identifying and improving your transferable skills for modern workplace.

Household and life £ budgeting. We get yp to take ownership of this essential life skill.

Understanding interest rates and their impact on you, how mortgages work and the UK tax system.

Embracing AI for future work opportunities.

Bushcraft skills, animal husbandry, sowing seeds and growing your own in our dedicated outside spaces.

Preparing all types of food and cooking in our own in house kitchen. 

Social skills - public presentation, eye contact, how to hold a conversation, speak on the phone - all critical transferable skills for the workplace of the future.

 How to organise international travel, studying and volunteering opportunities overseas.

be yourself is very much part of a young persons overall education offering.

  We highlight yp existing talents to build confidence as well as identifying gaps in their learning specific to them.

We promote learning in a very calm and nurturing environment to give yp peace and time to assimilate and grow. 

For all students we actively look to improve their study skills using meta cognition strategies.

The pace and focus of the learning is lead by the young persons.

We focus on all yp SPAG, Functional Skills and Maths. 

Norwich is rich with learning opportunities that we fully exploit at be yourself school. This is particularly prevalent for our post-16 pathway as our positive relationships with employers provides opportunities for work experience and internships.

We keep track of progress and in regular communication with schools and stakeholders involved in the yp learning. 

Communicate with parents and carers over pupils' progress and liaise with other professionals, such as learning mentors, careers advisers, educational psychologists and education welfare officers

be yourself is for 

• students with EHCPs, 

• children experiencing EBSA/school refusal, 

• those at risk of exclusion or in transition, 

• pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and trauma backgrounds,  

• children needing low-sensory, high-nurture environments, 

• school leavers needing mentoring, guidance and practical solutions,

• Looked after Children, Young Carers and students where English is a Foreign Language,

• post-16 pathway students.

We work closely with the yp and their lead learning provider so the young person can transition, reintegrate into and embrace school life.

We specialise in mentoring young persons to build resilience and have the tools to navigate life's challenges inside and outside of school.

We guide our post-16 pathway yp through their minefield of options by working closely with FE providers, apprenticeship and employers. 

be yourself school team have over 40 years teaching experience across KS3 to KS5.

As qualified professional teachers we are proficient in writing schemes of work, planning lessons, undertaking assessments and maintain records of pupils' progress and preparing pupils for qualifications and external exams

George has 20 years expertise in working with post-16 students across Norwich at Earlham HS (City Academy), CNS and Notre Dame HS.  

Throughout our teaching experience we have undertaken  pastoral duties supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties.

We have organised and participated in extra-curricular activities, such as lunchtime clubs, social activities, overseas travel and sporting events.

Our experience has involved regular observations and participation in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD).

We have years of experience teaching ASDAN and Functional Skills. We are awaiting accreditation to offer ASDAN.

QTS 2007 primary with an MSc Inclusive and Special Education.

Qualified Yoga Therapist for children with additional needs.

20 years experience in education in both mainstream, alternative and SEND provisions in Barcelona, East London and Norfolk.

Co-founderThe Snug  

PE Teacher (part time) at Norwich School.

Instigator and operator of Yoga in Schools project as seen on the BBC.

Loves the outdoors, the arts and travelling. 

QTS 2007 secondary, specialisms -GCSE & A level economics, business, maths and PE, ASDAN, Functional skills and TEFL.

Duke of Edinburgh leader and assessor.

Qualified football, cricket and tennis coach.

Experienced planner and operator of over 500 live events.

Founder of The Wood Kitchen wood fired pizza van in 2012.

Level 2 food hygiene.

Travelled  to over 40 countries.

Well connected with variety of businesses and entrepreneurs. 

Registered nurse (BSc 2008) with over 20 years experience working in children's mental health. 

Sveral holistic qualifications including Yoga and Reiki..

Senior therapist The Snug 

Very experienced working with children who are neurodivergent and social, emotional and mental health challenges.

Passionate about nutrition and fitness and loves the outdoors.

An abundance of connections in Norfolk with local independent businesses. 

Keen runner and padleboarder.