IMPACT REPORT 2024
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Inspiring confidence in every individual
About ‘I Can & I Am’
I Can & I Am is a charity inspiring self-belief by providing a simple set of tools that are easy to implement and relevant to all. Tools include helping us to acknowledge our natural strengths, developing a growth mindset, recognising the value of belonging, and becoming aware of the importance of attitude. It was founded by James Shone who delivers inspirational presentations to educators, parents, pupils, and employees. The charity also runs workshops within schools on board their double decker buses.
James Shone describes the formation of I Can & I Am, his story and the aims of the charity. He is a highly acclaimed speaker, visiting hundreds of schools and businesses every year.
Presentations
James shares the powerful story of losing his sight which ended his teaching career but resulted in the creation of ‘I Can & I Am’
James Shone is widely accepted as one of the most inspirational speakers in the world of education today. He uses his story to set the scene of a life where there could have been a very valid reason to give up. Instead, James provides a real life example of maintaining self-belief based on the charity’s messages. He is a hugely engaging orator, able to win over audiences young and old with his warmth, humour and vulnerability.
The I Can & I Am Bus
The charity owns two converted double decker buses which visit schools. On board, pupils attend wellbeing workshops based on James’s messages. These workshops are combined with pizza making in the specially converted kitchen on the ground floor. Sessions are relevant to all and provide a level playing field where academic ability and background cease to be important allowing those who may not thrive in school to completely re-interpret their sense of value.
This two minute video shows what happens during sessions on board the I Can & I Am bus.
What are balloons of self belief?
The vital tips from I Can & I Am on how to keep your balloon of self-belief inflated have become a staple part of many schools pastoral teaching. This simple 2 minute animation explains the concept in a quick and simple way and can be used within the classroom or at home.
Upcoming Events
I Can & I Am Inaugural Golf Day
Join us for the I Can & I Am Inaugural Golf Day
Denham Golf Club, Bucks, UB9 5DE
Thursday June 27th 2024
Teams of 4, pairs or individuals welcome
Raffle & Auction
£150 per person (includes breakfast, lunch and green fee)
Recent Events
Your talk was inspirational. You have found your rightful place as one who inflates balloons and inspires. Your delivery is faultless and your kindness and empathy are in huge abundance. The level of connection and engagement that was displayed on all the parents’ faces showed your affect on all in the room was profound.
I found your talk, inspiring, encouraging, upsetting, uplifting … I think I went through every emotion and really am quite proud that I held it together. I admire your courage and relentless optimism immensely and agree with all of your points.
Your talk was inspirational. You have found your rightful place as one who inflates balloons and inspires. Your delivery is faultless and your kindness and empathy are in huge abundance. The level of connection and engagement that was displayed on all the parents’ faces showed your affect on all in the room was profound.