Pyramid Clubs for schools
Pyramid school programme
What is Pyramid?
Children and young people who experience social and emotional problems often internalise their difficulties and struggle to build friendships. Left unchecked, these problems can develop into more serious mental health issues.
Pyramid clubs are a special initiative held at schools for children who are shy, quiet, withdrawn and who may feel anxious about home or school situations, whether it's school work or friendships. The idea is to develop their confidence and self esteem and to develop coping skills so they can deal with the things that life throws at them. And it works!
What does it cost?
Pyramid clubs are run in individual schools, groups of schools or academy chains, and in voluntary organisations across the UK under a licence from the University of West London. The costs are:
- Annual licence for one school £250
- Annual licence for multiple schools under a council or academy chain £1500
- Training for club leaders up to 16 people over two days £700
- Starter pack and materials £175.
The University of West London (UWL) can deliver clubs in areas close to UWL's base on behalf of schools, using student and community volunteers. We recruit, vet and train club leaders to run a club at your site over a 10-week period for £1100.
Pyramid overview and benefits
- For ages 7-14
- Suitable for boys and girls, children of all abilities and from different ethnic and social backgrounds
- A proven, low-cost, non-stigmatising intervention
- Run in 100s of primary and secondary schools across the UK
- Extensively evaluated over 20 years
- Included on the Mentally Healthy Schools website
- Validated by the Early Intervention Foundation
Run your own Pyramid club
Alternatively, schools all over the country can run Pyramid clubs under a UWL licence. UWL can provide an established training programme for club leaders, a starter pack of Pyramid materials and access to email and phone support.
We can provide this for up to 10 schools for £3500.
Pyramid clubs run in mainstream primary schools for children aged 7-10 and for those about to make the transition to secondary school, and in secondary schools for young people aged 11-14.
In addition, pilot clubs have taken place for children with special learning difficulties to develop a special variant for children with more complex needs.
Contact us
We welcome your queries about joining or running a Pyramid club in your school:
- Email pyramid@uwl.ac.uk
- Call 020 8231 2930 or 07810 853561
More about Pyramid
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Pyramid resources
Schools and club leaders receive comprehensive support and resources in order to run a Pyramid club.
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Pyramid information for parents and volunteers
Find more information about Pyramid clubs as well as discover answers to FAQs.
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Pyramid Club evidence
The evidence behind the Pyramid intervention programme shows that it is beneficial for children's development and can have a significant impact on their life at school and at home.
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About Pyramid Clubs
Pyramid is an evidence-backed intervention programme to help children and young teenagers handle social and academic pressures.
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Pyramid for primary school
Understand the challenges a child faces when they start school and how Pyramid can help turn those around to create positive experiences.
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Pyramid transition clubs
Moving to secondary school from primary school can be tough but Pyramid transition clubs can help children gain necessary skills to cope with the changes around them.
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Pyramid for secondary school
Moving to secondary school is a big adventure but for many it can be overwhelming. Pyramid offers a safe place for young people to unburden themselves and develop a better model of relationships with both peers and adults.
