Developing Boys Beyond Academics
Partner schools are RSA’s principal delivery channel. RSA gives schools a structured way to support boys’ development beyond academics without asking teachers to become another set of instructors.
Make an EnquiryA School-Based Programme
RSA is delivered through RSA Foundations 13–15 and/or RSA Transition 16–18 using a protected school timetable. Holiday experiences reinforce the school programme.
Clear Roles in the Partnership
Schools and RSA work together with clear responsibilities for programme delivery, safeguarding, communication and review.
What the School Provides
The school provides a protected timetable, suitable space, a School RSA Patron/Liaison, a school safeguarding interface, attendance coordination and parent communication support.
What RSA Provides
RSA provides the curriculum, Professional Mentors, participant tools and journals, family resources, safeguarding standards, monitoring and learning, reporting, quality assurance and experiential/network design.
Protected Timetable
Each programme uses one 90-minute session per week for nine teaching weeks in each of three terms. RSA should normally use an existing protected co-curricular, club, pastoral or enrichment period and avoid creating an unnecessary additional after-school burden.
Two Separate Programmes
Foundations 13–15 and Transition 16–18 are separate programmes. If both run at the same time, RSA may use two Professional Mentors and two learning spaces.
Developmental Evidence
RSA reports on participation, learning, practice and programme quality. It does not use grades, character scores or psychological profiles.
How School Engagement Works
RSA works with each school through a six-step process covering programme fit, school roles, safeguarding, consent, delivery and review.
Introductory Conversation
Discuss the school’s needs, context and fit for the RSA programme.
Agree the Programme and Timetable
Agree the programme or programmes, likely cohort, timetable and school roles.
Agree Partnership Arrangements
Agree safeguarding, parent communication, reporting and funding/access arrangements.
Orient Families and Obtain Consent
Orient parents and caregivers, obtain their consent and confirm participant assent.
Begin the School Programme
Begin the 27-session school programme using the agreed protected timetable.
Review Learning and Quality
Review learning, quality and readiness at the end of each term and year.
School Enquiry Form
Complete the form below and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
Questions Schools Often Ask
Find quick answers about RSA’s school partnership, programme delivery and responsibilities.
How does RSA fit into school life?
RSA is delivered through Foundations 13–15 and/or Transition 16–18 using a protected school timetable. Each programme has one 90-minute session per week for nine teaching weeks in each of three terms.
How are boys invited to participate?
The school and RSA agree the likely cohort and parent communication process. Parents or caregivers provide consent, and each participant provides assent.
Does RSA replace pastoral care?
No. RSA complements the school. The school retains its safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities while RSA applies its own programme safeguarding standards and agreed escalation routes.
What evidence does RSA report?
RSA reports developmental evidence on participation, learning, practice and programme quality. It does not use grades, character scores or psychological profiles.
Do teachers have to teach RSA?
No. RSA provides the curriculum and Professional Mentors. Teachers are not expected to become RSA instructors.
Partner with RSA
Work with RSA to deliver Foundations and/or Transition through a protected school timetable, with clear roles for the school and RSA.
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