Empowering Schools in Ireland
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.
Upcoming Events:
Learn How WhyTry Can Support Your Schools
Free Webinar about WhyTry and School Completion Programme
When: 16th January 2024 @ 3:30 pm
Where: Online
Join us for an introductory webinar to explore how WhyTry can help your schools address early school refusal and student disengagement. This session will provide an overview of the program and its flexibility for universal, small group, and one-to-one interventions.
WhyTry Introductory Training (Virtual)
When: 4th–5th February 2024
Where: Online
Cost: €500 ($520.) (special discounted price offered through SCP)
This two-day virtual training is an opportunity for school completion staff to gain a deeper understanding of the WhyTry Approach. Participants will receive comprehensive instruction on using the WhyTry Programme Materials and Toolkit, including a personal license to access all program materials.
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.