Inspiring â‹… Supporting â‹… Connecting
Our vision is to make a long-term impact on the health and well-being of children in Wales, ensuring that all children and young people have access to learning opportunities and experiences that highlight the importance of positive mental health habits.
We have developed a range of workshops focusing on the five main aspects of well-being which link to the Health and Well-being Area of Learning in the New Curriculum for Wales, as well as the NHS 5 Steps to Mental Well-being.
Meet The Well-beeings!
Each of the Well-beeings allow us to focus on different areas of well-being!
Let’s meet them…
Hi! I’m Bee Mindful
Hi! I’m Bee Connected
Hi! I’m Bee Active
Hi! We’re the Social Bees
Hi! I’m Bee Thoughtful
 Each of the Well-beeings were developed to coordinate with the new Curriculum for Wales and link to the statements of what matters in the Health and Well-being Area of Learning Experience.
The Well-beeings provide a ‘child-friendly’ and engaging way to help children understand the importance of taking care of their mental health and well-being.
Meet the Directors
Our Story
Inspirational Futures was developed by Kate, Jill and Laura. They are three qualified teachers with over 50 years combined experience, working with pupils aged from 3 to 11. The social enterprise was created due to their combined passion for supporting child well-being and their commitment to promoting positive mental health habits for all.
Laura Geary - Founder
Laura is one of the main faces of Inspirational Futures and facilitates the workshops. Laura has been teaching in the special educational needs field for 20 years, leading in Health and Well-being. She holds a Certificate in Additional Learning Needs as well as being a certified THRIVE practitioner.
She has a strong understanding of the new curriculum for Wales Health & Wellbeing AOLE and is focussed on ensuring that all children in Wales have the opportunity to learn about their emotions and how best they can be managed.
Laura is a specialist in her field of Early Years and Additional Learning Needs, supporting children and young families both in school and within the community.
Laura is an advocate of mindfulness and developing positive mental health strategies, providing people with the opportunity to support others as well as look after themselves. A firm believer in pupil voice and pupil led learning she works hard to ensure that everyone in her care feels valued and appreciated.
Laura has particularly enjoyed the challenge of co-developing our WOW workshops, supporting young girls aged 16-24 with developing positive mentally healthy lifestyles, something she feels very passionately about.
Kate Spear - Founder
Kate is the other face of Inspirational futures and facilitates the workshops alongside Laura.
Kate has worked in the education sector for 16 years.
She is a qualified teacher and works as a tutor and study support assistant to university students.
She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties and has extensive experience working with pupils with additional learning needs.
Kate has also run activity clubs to enhance social opportunities for children within the local community.
Kate has studied aspects of CBT and social psychology and utilised this knowledge when co-developing the various workshops and skills sessions.
She is passionate about increasing awareness around good mental health habits and believes this is most impactful when started young.
Jill Cushion - Founder
Jill qualified as a teacher in 1994 and has worked in a variety of primary schools throughout South Wales.
She was Foundation Phase Leader, in charge of pupil well-being and went on to become a Deputy Head.
Jill has a Masters Degree in Education where she specialised in behaviour modification.
Alex - Director
Alex achieved a 2:1 degree in Sport and Physical Education BSc (Hons) in 2008. She went on to qualify as a primary teacher in June 2009. Alex has worked in various primary schools in South Wales but is currently teaching year 4 at Gwauncelyn Primary School. She enjoys running a weekly art club after school and painting/sketching and running in her free time.