Wethnk provides structured SEMH programmes for KS3 and KS4 students — including The Champion in Me, a 12-week pastoral intervention combining group work and individual one-to-one sessions. All programmes are delivered by a DSL-qualified practitioner with 15 years of experience working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs across schools, residential care, and community settings.

The Champion in Me programme is specifically designed as a pre-exclusion intervention — providing structured pastoral support for students whose behaviour, attendance, or engagement puts them at risk of fixed-term or permanent exclusion. By working with the young person, their family, and school staff simultaneously, Wethnk addresses the root causes of disengagement rather than managing its symptoms. Schools typically see improved attendance, reduced behaviour incidents, and stronger pupil-staff relationships within the first half-term.

Both. This House Believes and keynote assemblies are designed for whole-cohort delivery — engaging all year groups across KS3 and KS4 on RSHE themes, British values, mental health, and aspiration. The Champion in Me mentoring programme is designed for targeted groups including students with SEMH needs, those on SEND support plans, those at risk of exclusion, and those with persistent absence. Wethnk's approach is universal in values and targeted in delivery.

Yes. Matthew has extensive experience delivering pastoral programmes in alternative provision settings and pupil referral units. The Champion in Me programme and This House Believes workshops have both been delivered successfully in AP settings and can be adapted to reflect the specific context and needs of young people in those placements.

Every Wethnk service is mapped against the 2025 Ofsted Inspection Framework — particularly across Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes, Inclusion, and Safeguarding. A full service-by-service Ofsted alignment is available on our Ofsted Framework page. This means every programme Matthew delivers contributes directly to your school's Ofsted evidence base.

Yes. Wethnk's pastoral mentoring and SEMH programmes are well-suited to pupil premium-funded provision. Schools can commission The Champion in Me programme using pupil premium funding to provide targeted support for disadvantaged students — with written outcome summaries per pupil provided at the end of the programme to support your impact reporting.

Wethnk is based in Shropshire and primarily serves schools across Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, and the wider West Midlands — including Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and surrounding areas. For schools outside this area, please contact us to discuss availability and travel arrangements.

Contact Matthew Popo directly at contactus@wethnk.com to arrange a free introductory conversation. Matthew will discuss your school's specific needs, recommend the most appropriate service, and provide a written proposal and pricing within five working days.