Wicklea Academy in Bristol shares their story of Hamish & Milo, how the programmes were implemented and how the emotional language became embedded across their school.

“Hamish & Milo has had such a positive impact on our pupils. There’s a theme to suit every need. The children look forward to their sessions, and parents are really appreciative. It’s an invaluable resource that I would recommend to any school.”

Percy Shurmer Academy in Birmingham has embedded Hamish & Milo at the heart of its pastoral and wellbeing provision. Small nurture groups have helped children build confidence, friendships, and emotional language, with staff and parents noticing positive changes.

“Hamish & Milo has been transformative for many of the children who have taken part. We have seen noticeably calmer, more regulated, more confident children who are able to express their feelings to others. Parent feedback has also shown that children are able to transfer the skills that they have learned into their home settings, with comments around the lessened incidents of dysregulation at home, as well as better, more open relationships..."

“The biggest impact of the Hamish & Milo Programme in school is the relationship building, the relationships between the children themselves and their relationships with us.”

Westover Primary School place wellbeing as a central aspect and there is commitment to provide a range of support, intervention and provision to support children’s social and emotional development as well as learning.

St Anne’s Infants began using Hamish & Milo in 2023 and has experienced a positive impact supporting over 40 children with a range of social and emotional needs. "One parent commented on how the child completing Exploding me had been "Transformational!”

“I absolutely LOVE Navigator, it is just so easy and I can see all the data instantly. If we have Ofsted, I can literally just show them every child’s experience.”

“Hamish & Milo has changed our approach as a school for quantity and quality of pastoral support. It has raised awareness too for most staff of how emotional wellbeing comes before learning can really take place and it is central to what we do at Wicklea.”