WHY SCHOOLS CHOOSE DARE TO ASPIRE

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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
WHY SCHOOLS CHOOSE AND REBOOK DARE TO ASPIRE
  • 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
“The best speaker we have ever had in. Inspirational, motivational, engaging, warm, funny, direct, dynamic, honest… just ace.”
— 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 PUPILS REMEMBER 

HIGH-ENERGY. AGE-APPROPRIATE. WHOLE-SCHOOL IMPACT.

Dare to Aspire captures attention from the first minute through real stories, humour, interaction and practical challenges. Pupils do not simply sit and listen. They respond, take part and leave believing they can achieve more. Delivered by George Fouché, former international athlete, ex-teacher and Olympic high-performance mindset coach.

WHAT PRIMARY PUPILS GAIN
  • Greater confidence and self-belief
  • Stronger resilience when things go wrong
  • A more positive attitude towards effort and learning
  • Better teamwork, communication and problem-solving
  • Higher aspirations for their future
THE WHOLE-SCHOOL SHOW
60 minutes | Reception to Year 6 | Up to 800 pupils A fast-paced, interactive experience that brings the school together around confidence, resilience, effort and aspiration.

BUILD THE FULL DAY
  • Up to four interactive workshops
  • Maximum 60 pupils per workshop
  • Staff CPD and parent-session options
  • All resources provided
  • Timetable adapted around your school

Limited September and October 2026 dates available.

Select CONTACT from the menu to check availability.
THE SECONDARY & SIXTH FORM 

EXPERIENCE THAT GETS THROUGH 

REAL STORIES. REAL PRESSURE. PRACTICAL STRATEGIES.


Secondary pupils do not need another lecture about motivation. They respond to honesty, credibility and experiences that reflect the pressures they recognise. 

Dare to Aspire challenges pupils to think differently about effort, choices, setbacks and their future and gives them practical strategies they can use when pressure rises. 

Delivered by George Fouché, former international athlete, ex-teacher and Olympic high-performance mindset coach.

WHAT SECONDARY PUPILS GAIN

  • Greater ownership of their effort and decisions
  • Confidence under pressure in exams, sport and life
  • Stronger resilience and a faster reset after setbacks
  • Improved focus, motivation and personal responsibility
  • Clearer direction and higher aspirations for their future
WHERE SCHOOLS USE IT

  • Year 7 transition and belonging
  • Year 9 options and future choices
  • Years 10 and 11 GCSE focus and exam pressure
  • Sixth Form and A-Level performance
  • Leadership, scholarship and targeted pupil groups
DELIVERY OPTIONS

Whole-year or whole-school show
60 minutes | Up to 800 pupils

Targeted workshops
Up to four workshops | Maximum 60 pupils per session

Limited September and October 2026 dates available.

Select CONTACT from the menu to check availability.

PROGRAMMES 

DARE TO ASPIRE SHOW

60 minutes | Up to 800 pupils | Primary to Post-16 A high-energy, interactive experience combining George’s real story, humour and practical mindset messages. Pupils explore confidence, resilience, effort, choices and aspiration. Best for: Whole-school launches, transition events, enrichment days and aspiration programmes.

POWER UP YOUR POTENTIAL SHOW

60 minutes | Key Stage 4 and Post-16 A sharper academic-focus experience that helps pupils take ownership of their learning, manage pressure and make purposeful choices about their future. Best for: GCSE launches, exam preparation, Sixth Form and targeted motivation.

SIX-WEEK INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES

One day per week | Up to five targeted groups per day Structured support that develops focus, time management, adaptability, confidence, discipline and commitment. Designed for schools seeking sustained development rather than a single intervention.

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

50–60 minutes | Maximum 60 pupils Hands-on sessions that turn the show’s messages into practical learning: The Gingerbread Person: Self-awareness and characteristics of success Spaghetti and Marshmallows: Teamwork, communication and problem-solving Dare to Aspire Digital: Creativity, reflection and confidence

STAFF CPD AND PARENT SESSIONS

Twilight, INSET or evening delivery Practical sessions that help staff and parents reinforce confidence, resilience and positive mindset language consistently at school and at home. BUILD YOUR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Combine the whole-school show with up to four workshops for a complete Dare to Aspire day. Select CONTACT to discuss the best format for your school.

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.

RESULTS

 "We've been bowled over by George at Moreton - staff and students. We have had so many different groups and speakers in to talk to the kids, but George was the most hard hitting and direct, but also the funniest, most engaging, and the one who has given the kids the most practical strategies to move forward with. He has really got under the skin of some of our harder to reach students; they've really been given a boost. The impact that this has had on our staff is unreal; those who came down to see the assembly were really touched and motivated by what George had to say. I cannot rate him highly enough. Every school and workplace in the country should take part in the 'Gingerbread' workshop. I know our staff who were involved have used it as an opportunity to reflect on themselves and their own characters. We loved him so much we are getting him in to do staff CPD with us, too. Absolutely fantastic. The best speaker we have ever had in. Inspirational, motivational, engaging, warm, funny, direct, dynamic, honest... just ace. 

Miss L Kibble"

 "Hi George, you came to our school last year around this time to talk with our year 6 children ( and the rest of the school) about resilience and aspirations. I was meaning to give you some impact in July but I forgot. We referred to you all year, the children did us and themselves proud. Results for year 6 SAT's improved massively. Reading - 21% passed Spelling punctuation and Grammar -45% passed Mathematics -38% passed Reading -62% passed SPaG - 72% passed Mathematics - 83% passed We worked incredible hard but the children believed they could do it and this made a difference, so I would like to say thank you for making that difference with our children, as part of our continuing message to the children. I hope to hear from you as I know you do care about what you do. 

Madeleine Bromley
(Head Teacher Court Farm Primary School)"

 "DARE TO ASPIRE’ WORKSHOPS On Monday we were delighted to welcome George Fouche, a motivational speaker to Broadfield. He spent the whole day at school, beginning with an inspirational assembly which challenged the children to ‘dare to aspire’. George emphasised how the children were in charge of their own futures and the importance of making good choices. He encouraged them to try everything, always do their best, to not fear failure and to never give up. Throughout the day the children took part in a range of activities in class which helped them to embed the ideas and skills. It was a wonderful day that was both fun and thought provoking for the children"Broadfield Primary) 

"Broadfield Primary)
Headteacher

 "Everyone was moved by his life story and Year 5 & 6 really enjoyed his workshops on how to be successful"(Court Farm Primary) 

(Court Farm Primary)

 "Brilliant aspirational workshops .Thankyou George Fouche.Great way to end futures fortnight!" 

Brandling Primary

 "Inspiring talk and workshops today from motivational speaker George Fouche #Team work makes the dream work" St Patricks Primary 

St Patricks Primary

 "Hi George, Just to say what a wonderful experience the students had on Thursday. They left the hall and workshops feeling inspired and were on board with taking responsibility for their education. We are excited about future collaborations" 

N.White, the goodwin academy)

 "Dear George , i wanted to thank you personally for the amazing assembly you delivered on Friday. Never have i seen anything like it. Our most challenging students were hanging on your every word. I am currently looking at possible dates for another assembly." 

(C. Stimson The Ockendon academy)

 Dear George thanks so much for your inspiring and challenging talk for our students and for myself!" 

(R.Stout, wellacre school for boys)

 “We are going to push ourselves as far as we can and no matter what happens in life we will keep trying.”(Lingham Primary) 

(Lingham Primary)

 "Hello Team Dare to Aspire, George just spent the day at our school and what a fantastic day it was! It was certainly a day like no other for our children and I'm sure they won't forget it in a hurry! George arrived bright and early, raring to go. I was inspired by him from the moment he arrived as his enthusiasm for what he does is so evident. The assembly he delivered had everything - highs, lows, humour, opportunities for self-reflection and much, much more. George has an incredible story to tell, and he tells his story incredibly. Both children and staff left the hall feeling uplifted and motivated to dare to aspire. George's workshops were equally engaging. The Gingerbread Man session was a personal favourite of mine and really helped me as a teacher to get to know my children on a whole new level. More importantly, the children got to know themselves to a greater depth than before, too. During these workshops, George placed a high value of each and every contribution that the children offered and he was visibly raising their self-esteem in the process. As a teacher, I was inspired by this and will be adapting the some of the approaches I take towards everyday learning in my classroom as a result. On behalf of all at St Oswald's, I'd like to say a huge thank you to George for giving us all such an unforgettable day today. Keep up the fantastic work, George! (A Richardson) 

  

Contact

  • Church Cottage, Liston, Sudbury, Essex, England, United Kingdom