Case Studies:

True Colors has been used in the U.S. successfully in business and education for the past 30 years and has now been here in the UK for 10 years and is now gradually expanding into mainland Europe.

What is pertinent to many people is the "tangibility" of the process and what difference it can make to an organisation.  You will find here some examples of the ways in which True Colors has and continues to touch the lives of people in a positive and inspiring way.

We would like to thank everyone who has given permission for us to tell their story here - as ever without our customers - we would not have a story to tell.  Thank you to all of you who gave us a chance to make a REAL difference.   

Sharne and Jenny

The Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form (Leeds area - North of England)
Project Leader and Key Contact - Lisa Dickinson (Note from Sharne:  "without whose  personal leadership, energy and enthusiasm - this could not have happened!!")

Mirfield is a mixed sex urban secondary school and has approximately 1267 pupils (655 boys and 612 girls).  The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form is a larger than average 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive school. There has been an increase in the numbers attending, particularly in the sixth form. Around a quarter of the students are of minority ethnic heritage and a higher number than average speak English as their second language.

There is a slightly higher than average number of students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and with statements of special educational need. The school has maintained specialist status since 1995 and current specialist subjects are: design and technology, mathematics, science, and information and communication technology. The school has achieved the Healthy Schools award (Gold Standard), Investors in People status, Careers Quality Standard award and Sportsmark.

Click here to download the PDF file which describes the True Colors® story at Mirfield

This initiative has lead to the school becoming a Leadership Centre for the North of England.  True Colors®  is a fundamental part of that process and we are proud to be making a positive difference to teachers and pupils alike - our goal is to create leaders for the future who are positive, self aware, confident and can work successfully with others in a variety of environments.