Empowering Schools in Ireland
Upcoming Events:
Free WhyTry Refresher Workshop for Ireland and UK Facilitators
Reconnect. Refresh.
Re-engage.
When: February 5th, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 PM (Dublin Time)
WhyTry has been a trusted resource in Ireland and the UK for close to two decades, supporting School Completion Programmes, DEIS schools, and youth services in engaging young people and addressing the root causes of disengagement and school refusal.
This free one-hour refresher workshop is designed for facilitators who are already part of the WhyTry community but may not be actively using all the tools now available.
What you will gain:
- A guided walkthrough of new WhyTry resources added to the Toolkit
- Faster ways to match student challenges with practical strategies
- New supports for individual students, small groups, and universal delivery
- Tools to strengthen home–school connections through parent resources
- Time to ask questions and explore how WhyTry can better fit your setting
WhyTry’s flexible, relationship-focused approach continues to support educators in building resilience, motivation, emotional regulation, and decision-making skills—especially for young people at risk of early school refusal.
Whether you’re looking to restart, refocus, or simply stay current, this refresher session is a supportive way to make WhyTry work better for you.
Unlocking Student Potential with WhyTry
The WhyTry Programme has been a trusted resource for schools globally, including in Ireland, where it has been used for over a decade in partnership with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). It has proven effective in engaging students and addressing behavioural challenges, particularly those at risk of early school refusal. Designed as a flexible toolkit, WhyTry helps educators build resilience, enhance emotional well-being of students, and develop critical life skills, making it an ideal solution for the unique needs of DEIS schools.
WhyTry and School Completion Programs
Practical Solutions for Engaging Students
The WhyTry Programme offers flexible options to help school completion motivate students at risk of early school refusal. Whether working with entire classrooms, small groups, or individual students, WhyTry provides engaging and practical strategies that resonate with young people.
- Universal Interventions: Deliver the full WhyTry curriculum to whole classrooms with interactive lessons that teach essential skills like emotional regulation, decision-making, intrinsic motivation, and valuing hard work.
- Small Group Work: Support smaller groups in settings such as breakfast or lunch clubs. WhyTry’s engaging analogies and activities help build connections and encourage participation in a more intimate environment.
- One-on-One Interventions: Provide personalised support for students facing significant challenges like school refusal. The WhyTry materials can be adapted to individual needs, offering strategies that can be applied both in school and at home.
A Comprehensive Approach to Resilience
The WhyTry Approach focuses on building relationships and creating relevance in learning. By emphasising these core principles, educators can address the root causes of disengagement and empower students to succeed. WhyTry equips staff with tools to foster hope, self-efficacy, and a resilient mindset in students.
The WhyTry is committed to supporting School Completion Programmes in Ireland by providing practical and adaptable solutions to engage students and address educational challenges. Don’t miss this chance to discover how WhyTry can transform outcomes for your students!
Ashley Wright
“When you can see the purpose of each WhyTry lesson and use the attention grabbers, music, and metaphors to reach the kids with targeted interventions, WhyTry can help you achieve your goals. We saw a significant decrease in the number of referrals.”
Katelynn Flynn
“I have to say, the hands-on activities were perfect in portraying the message, and we had so many great discussions as a result. In fact, we saw a measurable change with our group. Our students made much better decisions going forward.”
Beth Foster
I’m a teacher at heart, and having WhyTry in my toolkit gives me the flexibility to introduce main parts of the program in my guidance classes, and then I can pull in more content as the kids progress through different grades. It works seamlessly for me.”
The WhyTry curriculum uses visual metaphors to teach important life skills, like:
We empower students to overcome challenges and help them to see the relevance of school work.
Why Choose The WhyTry Program?
Proven Experience
With over 20 years of success, we understand the challenges teachers and counselors face. We have practical interventions and strategies that work.
Engaging Interventions
Our toolkit gets students excited about learning and improves behavior. Teachers and counselors who use WhyTry often say they rediscover the joy of education!
Enhanced Teamwork
Our approach provides a common language and framework for staff and administrators, enabling your entire team to collaborate and communicate better.