UNLOCKING
YOUR TRUE
POTENTIAL
We Are Forging Futures harnesses the exciting world of swordplay as part of a
distinctive learning journey to help more young people engage in lifelong
learning – unlocking untapped potential, renewing self-belief and opening
up a world of possibilities.
INSPIRING PROGRAMMES
One of our first pioneering programmes is for 4-14 year olds. Ofsted-aligned and focused on resilience & self-efficacy, its 36 lesson plans span six development stages and link to British Fencing’s Achievement Awards. Backed by hands-on teacher training from the UK’s fencing experts, the material aligns with existing curriculum, so teachers are supported and empowered.
BEYOND PESSPA
By providing positive experiences through purposeful play and introducing personal development themes, We Are Forging Futures stretches and challenges self-perceptions, renews self-belief and instills confidence to access other learning opportunities, in and out of school – inspiring the next generation to get active and build a better understanding of themselves and others.
PROFESSIONAL CPD
As a powerful agent of change, We Are Forging Futures makes a valuable contribution to the personal development of your teachers as well as children. Broadening and enhancing schools’ PESSPA (PE, School Sport and Physical Activity) provision, it can revitalise teaching and learning and open up a whole world of new, exciting possibilities for your people.
OUR IMPACT
Our aim is to make sport accessible to all young people, tackling inequalities and challenging the stigma of fencing being elitist and reserved for the upper class.
SUPPORTED BY…
We have introduced fencing across our curriculum in years two, years four and year six so it’s progressive and you notice children are really eager to get better, to improve on a weekly basis which has been great to see.
It’s definitely been useful for supporting physical literacy in the sense they’ve definitely engaged with a lot of fundamental skills such as footwork, so you can see that really develop week on week, and then you can also see that their reaction times to things has definitely increased as they get more skilled and as they progress through the school.
You can also see that their cognitive abilities as well as fine motor skills have improved as well, and it’s great that it’s an inclusive sport so everyone can take part.
We’ve got children that really struggle in a classroom environment and they have thrived… they are disciplined, they follow instruction, their listening is improved and they share their skills with other people.
Fencing, they recognise they have to be sensible and they really focus… even those kids that struggle with focus, because it’s physical, because it’s precise, can do that.
Where I’ve got students that may be wheelchair users… seeing them engaging with that sport equally with their peers, it doesn’t get better.
Learn more about how Salusbury Primary School has used the We Are Forging Futures partnership below…
INCLUSIVE LEARNINGS
FOR LIFE’S
JOURNEY
At school, every student should have the opportunity to begin a fulfilling journey of
personal development and release their untapped potential.
We Are Forging Futures, from British Fencing, helps to unlock that journey,
enabling children to evolve into confident, skilled adults.
Harnessing the exciting and dynamic world of fencing – from the
myths and legends of swordplay to the real-world sport of today –
We Are Forging Futures is a comprehensive programme of inclusive, engaging and
immersive learning experiences designed for 4-14 year-olds.
CONTACT US
Start Forging Futures now. To bring the excitement of We Are Forging Futures to your school, get in touch with our team. We welcome enquiries from anyone working within a setting that wants to explore fencing and create positive changes.
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS
HERE
Together, We Are Forging Futures. Harnessing the exciting world of swordplay and fencing as part of a distinctive learning journey that inspires more young people to engage in lifelong learning, we are unlocking untapped potential, renewing self-belief and opening up a world of possibilities.
RESILIENCE AND SELF-EFFICACY PROGRAMME
Ofsted-Aligned
One of our first pioneering programmes is for 4-14 year olds. Ofsted-aligned, it focuses on resilience and self-efficacy.
Intentional Impact
It comes with 36 complete lesson plans spanning six development stages and links to British Fencing’s Achievement Awards scheme.
Connects Curriculum
Backed by hands-on teacher training from the UK’s fencing experts, our course material aligns with existing curriculum content.
Discover More
Want to see more? Access a sample lesson plan free of charge on the Explore Fencing app.
Watch this video to hear Harry Brown answer the most frequently asked questions about We Are Forging Futures!
WE ARE FORGING FUTURES…
Provides...
…an exciting and dynamic new way to transform PE lessons.
Enhances...
…PESSPA provision across your school.
Enables...
…children to grow – armed with new knowledge, skills and understanding.
Supports...
…your staff with hands-on training.
Inspires...
…teaching and learning.
Aligns...
…with Ofsted objectives.
