WHY SCHOOLS
AN EXPERIENCE THAT CREATES MORE THAN A MOMENT
Many school experiences create energy while the speaker is in the room.
The real test is what pupils do afterwards.
What happens when learning becomes difficult, confidence drops or their first attempt does not work?
Dare to Aspire gives the whole school one practical response pupils can remember and staff can reinforce:
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
George does not simply speak at pupils. Through powerful real life stories, humour, interaction and practical challenges, he gets pupils thinking, responding and participating from the first minute.
The experience can help pupils:
- develop greater confidence and self belief
- respond more positively when something goes wrong
- take greater ownership of their effort and choices
- communicate, collaborate and solve problems
- raise their aspirations for what they can achieve
- Delivered personally by George Fouché
- Suitable for primary, secondary, SEND, independent and Post-16 pupils
- Whole school delivery for audiences of up to 800
- Adapted around your pupils, priorities and timetable
- Minimal preparation and workload for staff
- Practical messages pupils understand, remember and continue using
- Options for interactive workshops, targeted groups and six week programmes
— Miss L Kibble
PLANNING YOUR NEXT SCHOOL EXPERIENCE?
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your pupils, priorities and available dates.
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL EXPERIENCE THAT TURNS “I CAN’T” INTO “I’LL TRY AGAIN.”
CONFIDENCE. RESILIENCE. TEAMWORK. ASPIRATION.
When something does not work the first time, a pupil can withdraw, become frustrated or decide they cannot do it.
Dare to Aspire helps pupils develop a different response:
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
Through powerful real life stories, humour, interaction and practical challenges, George gets pupils laughing, contributing, reflecting and discovering what can happen when they change their approach and try again.
Pupils do not simply hear about confidence and resilience. They experience them for themselves.
THE WHOLE SCHOOL SHOW
60 minutes | Reception to Year 6 | Up to 800 pupils
A high energy, age appropriate experience that brings the entire school together.
Pupils explore:
NEW: BEAT YOUR BEST : 60 SECOND CHALLENGE
Pupils tackle fast, exciting 60 second challenges. They make an attempt, consider what could improve, adapt their approach and go again. The objective is not to beat another pupil. It is to improve their own previous performance turning confidence, resilience and determination into something practical and memorable.
BUILD THE COMPLETE SCHOOL DAY
Combine the whole school show with up to four interactive workshops:
Dare to Aspire has already reached more than 700,000 pupils across 2,500 schools. George’s wider performance work has supported athletes connected to 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games.
“Both children and staff left the hall feeling uplifted and motivated to dare to aspire.” A. Richardson, St Oswald’s
LIMITED SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2026 DATES
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your pupil numbers, priorities and the most effective structure for your school.
CONFIDENCE. RESILIENCE. TEAMWORK. ASPIRATION.
When something does not work the first time, a pupil can withdraw, become frustrated or decide they cannot do it.
Dare to Aspire helps pupils develop a different response:
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
Through powerful real life stories, humour, interaction and practical challenges, George gets pupils laughing, contributing, reflecting and discovering what can happen when they change their approach and try again.
Pupils do not simply hear about confidence and resilience. They experience them for themselves.
THE WHOLE SCHOOL SHOW
60 minutes | Reception to Year 6 | Up to 800 pupils
A high energy, age appropriate experience that brings the entire school together.
Pupils explore:
- confidence and self belief
- resilience when something goes wrong
- effort, choices and personal responsibility
- teamwork, communication and problem solving
- aspiration and what they could achieve
NEW: BEAT YOUR BEST : 60 SECOND CHALLENGE
Pupils tackle fast, exciting 60 second challenges. They make an attempt, consider what could improve, adapt their approach and go again. The objective is not to beat another pupil. It is to improve their own previous performance turning confidence, resilience and determination into something practical and memorable.
BUILD THE COMPLETE SCHOOL DAY
Combine the whole school show with up to four interactive workshops:
- 50-60 minutes per workshop
- maximum of 60 pupils per session
- activities adapted to each year group
- all resources provided
- timetable designed around your school
- staff CPD and parent session options available
- One shared response pupils can use when challenges arise
- Practical language staff can reinforce across the school
- Greater willingness among pupils to participate and try again
- Memorable experiences that connect confidence with action
- Options for continued development through targeted or six-week programmes
Dare to Aspire has already reached more than 700,000 pupils across 2,500 schools. George’s wider performance work has supported athletes connected to 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games.
“Both children and staff left the hall feeling uplifted and motivated to dare to aspire.” A. Richardson, St Oswald’s
LIMITED SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2026 DATES
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your pupil numbers, priorities and the most effective structure for your school.
SECONDARY and SIXTH FORM
AN EXPERIENCE THAT GETS THROUGH
WHEN PRESSURE RISES, WHAT PUPILS DO NEXT MATTERS.
AN EXPERIENCE THAT GETS THROUGH
WHEN PRESSURE RISES, WHAT PUPILS DO NEXT MATTERS.
Secondary pupils can recognise empty motivation within seconds.
They do not need another lecture telling them to work harder or believe in themselves.
They need an experience honest enough to hold their attention and practical enough to influence what they do next.
Dare to Aspire combines powerful personal storytelling, humour, audience interaction and practical challenges to explore the pressures pupils genuinely recognise:
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
It does not promise that pressure or setbacks will disappear. It helps pupils develop a more effective response when they arrive.
WHAT PUPILS CAN DEVELOP
The experience can be adapted for:
THE DARE TO ASPIRE SHOW
A high energy, interactive experience for a whole year group or the wider school community.
60 minutes | Up to 800 pupils
POWER UP YOUR POTENTIAL
A focused experience for Key Stage 4 and Post-16 pupils, addressing academic ownership, preparation, pressure and performance.
60 minutes | Key Stage 4 and Post 16
TARGETED PUPIL WORKSHOPS
Smaller group sessions that turn the central message into practical strategies pupils can explore and apply.
50-60 minutes | Up to four workshops | Maximum 60 pupils per workshop
The show and workshops can be combined to create a complete school day.
DELIVERED PERSONALLY BY GEORGE FOUCHÉ
George is a former international athlete, former teacher and Olympic High Performance Mindset Coach. Dare to Aspire has reached more than 700,000 pupils across 2,500 schools, while George’s wider performance work has supported athletes connected to 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games.
“Never have I seen anything like it. Our most challenging students were hanging on your every word.”
C. Stimson, The Ockendon Academy
LIMITED SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2026 DATES
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your year groups, priorities and available dates.
They do not need another lecture telling them to work harder or believe in themselves.
They need an experience honest enough to hold their attention and practical enough to influence what they do next.
Dare to Aspire combines powerful personal storytelling, humour, audience interaction and practical challenges to explore the pressures pupils genuinely recognise:
- losing confidence when something feels difficult
- recovering when effort does not produce immediate results
- remaining focused when distractions increase
- managing examination and performance pressure
- taking greater ownership of choices, effort and future direction
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
It does not promise that pressure or setbacks will disappear. It helps pupils develop a more effective response when they arrive.
WHAT PUPILS CAN DEVELOP
- greater ownership of effort, choices and decisions
- confidence when facing pressure, uncertainty or challenge
- the ability to reset after mistakes and setbacks
- stronger focus, motivation and personal responsibility
- clearer aspirations and belief in what could be possible
The experience can be adapted for:
- Year 7: transition, confidence and belonging
- Years 8 and 9: engagement, choices and future direction
- Years 10 and 11: GCSE preparation, focus and examination pressure
- Sixth Form: independence, performance and next-step decisions
- Targeted groups: leadership, sport, scholarship and personal development
THE DARE TO ASPIRE SHOW
A high energy, interactive experience for a whole year group or the wider school community.
60 minutes | Up to 800 pupils
POWER UP YOUR POTENTIAL
A focused experience for Key Stage 4 and Post-16 pupils, addressing academic ownership, preparation, pressure and performance.
60 minutes | Key Stage 4 and Post 16
TARGETED PUPIL WORKSHOPS
Smaller group sessions that turn the central message into practical strategies pupils can explore and apply.
50-60 minutes | Up to four workshops | Maximum 60 pupils per workshop
The show and workshops can be combined to create a complete school day.
DELIVERED PERSONALLY BY GEORGE FOUCHÉ
George is a former international athlete, former teacher and Olympic High Performance Mindset Coach. Dare to Aspire has reached more than 700,000 pupils across 2,500 schools, while George’s wider performance work has supported athletes connected to 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games.
“Never have I seen anything like it. Our most challenging students were hanging on your every word.”
C. Stimson, The Ockendon Academy
LIMITED SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2026 DATES
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your year groups, priorities and available dates.
PROGRAMMES
FROM ONE UNFORGETTABLE DAY TO SIX WEEKS OF TARGETED DEVELOPMENT
Every school is different. Some need an experience that unites the whole school. Others need focused support for a particular year group, examination cohort or group of pupils. Dare to Aspire can be built around your pupils, priorities and timetable. Every programme is delivered personally by George Fouché.
NEW: BEAT YOUR BEST - 60 SECOND CHALLENGE WORKSHOP
50-60 minutes | Age-appropriate delivery | Maximum 60 pupils
A fast moving, highly interactive workshop built around a series of exciting 60 second challenges. Pupils make their first attempt, consider what affected their performance, adjust their approach and go again. They experience rather than simply hear about how improvement can happen when they:
IT IS TO BEAT THEIR OWN PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE.
Every challenge brings the Dare to Aspire message to life:
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
The workshop gives pupils an immediate experience of confidence, resilience, adaptability, determination and teamwork. It also provides staff with a simple, repeatable approach they can continue using after the visit.
Best for: primary and secondary pupils, transition programmes, confidence and resilience days, enrichment events, targeted groups and complete Dare to Aspire school experiences.
DARE TO ASPIRE SHOW
60 minutes | Primary to Post-16 | Up to 800 pupils
A powerful, high energy experience combining George’s personal story, humour, interaction and practical mindset strategies. Pupils explore confidence, resilience, effort, choices and what they do when something does not work the first time. They leave with one memorable response:
Think again. Adapt. Go again.
Best for: whole school experiences, year group events, transition, futures programmes and the beginning or end of an academic term.
POWER UP YOUR POTENTIAL
60 minutes | Key Stage 4 and Post-16A sharper, academically focused experience that helps pupils examine the relationship between their choices, preparation and future outcomes.
The experience addresses:
INTERACTIVE PUPIL WORKSHOPS
50-60 minutes | Maximum 60 pupils per workshop. Practical sessions that turn the message
Workshop options include:
BEAT YOUR BEST: 60 SECOND CHALLENGE
Pupils attempt fast, exciting challenges, identify what could improve, adapt their approach and try again. The objective is not to beat somebody else. It is to improve their own previous performance.
THE GINGERBREAD PERSON
A powerful workshop exploring self awareness, personal qualities and the characteristics pupils may need to develop to achieve their goals.
SPAGHETTI AND MARSHMALLOWS
A memorable team challenge developing communication, collaboration, creativity, adaptability and problem solving.
DARE TO ASPIRE DIGITAL
A creative technology based experience encouraging pupils to communicate ideas, reflect on their strengths and build confidence.
SIX WEEK INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
One day per week for six weeks | Up to five pupil groups per day. For schools seeking sustained development rather than a single experience. George works consistently with selected groups, allowing pupils to explore their individual responses, practise new strategies and build progressively across the six weeks.
The programme develops:
Best for: targeted pupil development, transition support, raising confidence, strengthening engagement and creating sustained progress.
STAFF CPD AND PARENT SESSIONS
Twilight, INSET or evening deliveryPractical sessions helping staff and parents understand and reinforce the same confidence, resilience and mindset language pupils experience through Dare to Aspire. These sessions can be delivered independently or incorporated into a wider school programme.
NOT SURE WHICH PROGRAMME YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS?
Tell George your pupil ages, numbers, priorities and intended outcome. He will recommend the most effective structure for your school not automatically the largest package.
Dare to Aspire has reached more than 700,000 pupils across 2,500 schools. George’s wider performance work has supported athletes connected to 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games.
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your school and available dates.
Every school is different. Some need an experience that unites the whole school. Others need focused support for a particular year group, examination cohort or group of pupils. Dare to Aspire can be built around your pupils, priorities and timetable. Every programme is delivered personally by George Fouché.
NEW: BEAT YOUR BEST - 60 SECOND CHALLENGE WORKSHOP
50-60 minutes | Age-appropriate delivery | Maximum 60 pupils
A fast moving, highly interactive workshop built around a series of exciting 60 second challenges. Pupils make their first attempt, consider what affected their performance, adjust their approach and go again. They experience rather than simply hear about how improvement can happen when they:
- remain focused when the pressure rises
- respond positively when an attempt goes wrong
- rethink and adapt their approach
- communicate and support one another
- find the confidence to try again
- concentrate on personal improvement rather than comparison
IT IS TO BEAT THEIR OWN PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE.
Every challenge brings the Dare to Aspire message to life:
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
The workshop gives pupils an immediate experience of confidence, resilience, adaptability, determination and teamwork. It also provides staff with a simple, repeatable approach they can continue using after the visit.
Best for: primary and secondary pupils, transition programmes, confidence and resilience days, enrichment events, targeted groups and complete Dare to Aspire school experiences.
DARE TO ASPIRE SHOW
60 minutes | Primary to Post-16 | Up to 800 pupils
A powerful, high energy experience combining George’s personal story, humour, interaction and practical mindset strategies. Pupils explore confidence, resilience, effort, choices and what they do when something does not work the first time. They leave with one memorable response:
Think again. Adapt. Go again.
Best for: whole school experiences, year group events, transition, futures programmes and the beginning or end of an academic term.
POWER UP YOUR POTENTIAL
60 minutes | Key Stage 4 and Post-16A sharper, academically focused experience that helps pupils examine the relationship between their choices, preparation and future outcomes.
The experience addresses:
- academic ownership and personal responsibility
- maintaining focus when motivation changes
- responding to examination and performance pressure
- recovering after disappointing results
- making purposeful choices about the future
INTERACTIVE PUPIL WORKSHOPS
50-60 minutes | Maximum 60 pupils per workshop. Practical sessions that turn the message
Workshop options include:
BEAT YOUR BEST: 60 SECOND CHALLENGE
Pupils attempt fast, exciting challenges, identify what could improve, adapt their approach and try again. The objective is not to beat somebody else. It is to improve their own previous performance.
THE GINGERBREAD PERSON
A powerful workshop exploring self awareness, personal qualities and the characteristics pupils may need to develop to achieve their goals.
SPAGHETTI AND MARSHMALLOWS
A memorable team challenge developing communication, collaboration, creativity, adaptability and problem solving.
DARE TO ASPIRE DIGITAL
A creative technology based experience encouraging pupils to communicate ideas, reflect on their strengths and build confidence.
SIX WEEK INTERVENTION PROGRAMME
One day per week for six weeks | Up to five pupil groups per day. For schools seeking sustained development rather than a single experience. George works consistently with selected groups, allowing pupils to explore their individual responses, practise new strategies and build progressively across the six weeks.
The programme develops:
- profiling and individual focus areas
- focus and drive
- time management and determination
- adaptability and emotional maturity
- self confidence and discipline
- commitment, competitiveness and continued development
Best for: targeted pupil development, transition support, raising confidence, strengthening engagement and creating sustained progress.
STAFF CPD AND PARENT SESSIONS
Twilight, INSET or evening deliveryPractical sessions helping staff and parents understand and reinforce the same confidence, resilience and mindset language pupils experience through Dare to Aspire. These sessions can be delivered independently or incorporated into a wider school programme.
NOT SURE WHICH PROGRAMME YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS?
Tell George your pupil ages, numbers, priorities and intended outcome. He will recommend the most effective structure for your school not automatically the largest package.
Dare to Aspire has reached more than 700,000 pupils across 2,500 schools. George’s wider performance work has supported athletes connected to 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games.
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your school and available dates.
George
MEET GEORGE FOUCHÉ
FORMER INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE. EX-TEACHER. OLYMPIC HIGH-PERFORMANCE MINDSET COACH. George grew up in South Africa in a third generation rugby family. His 14 year elite playing career took him from South African school and junior representative rugby to Premiership and international competition, including playing against the British & Irish Lions in 1997. Then George broke his neck. Unable to walk and facing a two year recovery, he had to rebuild physically and mentally. George returned to top level rugby and competed for another seven years. That experience now sits at the heart of Dare to Aspire. After becoming a teacher, George learned how to translate high performance principles into messages pupils understand and apply. Since 2008, his mindset work has supported elite performers across more than 20 sports whose results include 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games. WHY PUPILS CONNECT George does not speak from a textbook. He shares the real highs, setbacks, pressure and choices that shaped his life. His message is clear: Your background does not define your future. Confidence can be developed. Resilience can be strengthened.
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Contact
- Church Cottage, Liston, Sudbury, Essex, England, United Kingdom