Repeated behaviour incidents
Escalation, impulsive responses or difficulty recovering after conflict.
“Always in detention.”
She may be reacting before she has the language or strategies to communicate what she needs.
A structured early intervention for girls aged 11–16
Schools are seeing it every day.
Different presentations. Often the same underlying need for understanding, confidence and structured support.
LatenessDetentionsConflictLesson avoidanceWithdrawalAnxietyLow engagement
Girl Code Compass® helps girls understand what sits beneath their responses, strengthen emotional and relational skills, and make more considered choices in school and beyond.
5 weeksin personMaximum 5studentsSchool-readyevaluation
What schools may already be noticing
Some concerns are highly visible. Others are easily missed until pressure has already built.
Persistent lateness
Increasing difficulty arriving, settling or engaging with the school day.
Conflict with staff
Communication breakdowns, defensiveness or repeated misunderstandings.
Friendship difficulties
Peer conflict, exclusion, people-pleasing or pressure to fit in.
Lesson avoidance
Leaving lessons, reduced participation or recurring visits to pastoral staff.
Quiet withdrawal
Masking, disengagement or struggling without drawing adult attention.
Anxiety and perfectionism
High achievement alongside intense internal pressure and fear of mistakes.
Growing pastoral demand
Increasing staff time without a clear, structured intervention pathway.
Different behaviours can affect learning, relationships and school culture.
Early understanding and targeted support can prevent concerns becoming more entrenched.
Behind every presentation is a story
“The quiet one.”
She may be masking anxiety, fear of getting things wrong or a growing sense of disconnection.
“The perfectionist.”
Achievement can coexist with intense self-criticism, people-pleasing and emotional exhaustion.
A structured journey from awareness to healthier action
Five connected stages, not five isolated wellbeing activities.
Recognising My Patterns
Identity, emotions, triggers, protective responses and strengths.
Confidence, Voice and Needs
Self-belief, appropriate communication and recognising trusted support.
Relationships and Boundaries
Peer dynamics, conflict, healthy boundaries, repair and belonging.
From Reaction to Response
Recognising escalation, practising regulation and making reflective choices.
My Compass Forward
Consolidating learning and creating a realistic continuation plan.
Structured enough for schools. Personal enough to matter.
The cohort is intentionally limited to five students, enabling meaningful discussion, responsive facilitation and clear links between learning and real school experiences.
The skills girls take beyond the programme
Emotional vocabulary
Recognising emotions, triggers and patterns with greater clarity.
Self-awareness
Understanding responses, strengths and personal needs.
Reflective decision-making
Creating space between an emotional trigger and an action.
Healthier relationships
Building communication, boundaries and repair skills.
Confidence to seek support
Knowing when, how and who to approach for help.
Practical regulation
Using realistic strategies during difficult moments.
Resilience
Recovering from setbacks without losing self-worth.
Stronger belonging
Feeling better able to participate, connect and engage.
Commissioning Girl Code Compass®
Choose the level of delivery, evaluation and follow-through that best fits your pastoral priorities.
Core Intervention
Five-week delivery
£1,250
A focused intervention for one consistent cohort of up to five students.
- Pre-delivery consultation
- Five facilitated in-person sessions
- Student workbook and reflection materials
- Baseline and end-point measures
- Concise school summary
Recommended for evaluation and follow-through
Extended Impact Package
Delivery, review and continuation
£1,650
For schools wanting stronger evaluation, staff insight and a clearer continuation plan.
- Everything in the Core Intervention
- Pre-programme staff briefing
- Parent or carer guidance resource
- Individual progress observations
- Enhanced school impact report
- Follow-up group check-in after four to six weeks
- Review meeting with the school lead
Why schools choose EmpowerED Minds™
Girl Code Compass® combines emotional education, reflective learning and practical strategies to help young people understand themselves before expecting change.
Delivery is strengths-based, evidence-informed and designed to complement safeguarding, SEND and existing pastoral provision.
Review the full programme information
Request the school information pack for referral guidance, delivery details, outcomes, commissioning and investment.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the programme for?
Girls aged 11–16 who may benefit from targeted support with confidence, emotional awareness, relationships, communication, engagement or emerging behavioural and attendance concerns.
How many students can take part?
A maximum of five students in one consistent cohort.
Does the programme guarantee improvements in behaviour or attendance?
No single intervention can guarantee those outcomes. The programme develops understanding, communication and reflective skills that can support healthier participation within a wider school plan.
Where is it delivered?
In person within the commissioning school.
A clear route from enquiry to delivery
Schools can understand the next step before making contact.
1. Book a discovery callTell us what your school is seeing and which year group or cohort may benefit.
2. Agree the right packageWe confirm suitability, timings, school responsibilities and whether Core or Extended Impact is the best fit.
3. Confirm and beginThe school receives the delivery agreement, referral guidance and practical preparation information.
Could Girl Code Compass® support the girls in your school?
Share what your school is currently seeing and request a discovery conversation. Your enquiry opens as a completed email so you can review it before sending.