In March 2026, WMS was excited to deliver conflict resolution workshops in two Roehampton primary schools – Alton Primary School and Heathmere Primary School – funded by Wandsworth Council’s Community Safety Support team on the Alton Estate.
We worked with 170 pupils across Years 4, 5 and 6, delivering engaging, games-based sessions designed to build practical life skills around conflict, communication and emotional regulation.
The schools we worked with serve communities with high levels of need. Among the 170 participants:
- 84% were from ethnic minority backgrounds
- 79% were eligible for Pupil Premium
- 36% were on the SEN register
- 11% had EHCPs
- 5% had low attendance
Building real-life skills through practical learning
Each 90-minute session focused on helping pupils:
- understand themselves and how they respond to conflict
- recognise triggers and emotional reactions
- learn practical ways to stay calm
- apply these skills to real-life situations
The sessions were aligned with existing school approaches, including RSE guidance, PATHS, and Zones of Regulation, helping reinforce and embed what pupils are already learning in school.
Supporting schools to embed a consistent approach
The workshops were designed not as a standalone intervention, but as part of a wider, consistent approach to behaviour and relationships across the schools.
As Richard Brennan, Deputy Headteacher at Alton Primary School, shared:
“It reinforced the strategies that we have to resolve conflict in our school already. It was good to explore different scenarios.”
Why this work matters
We know that many behavioural challenges stem from unmet emotional needs and a lack of tools to manage conflict. By giving children simple, practical strategies early on, we can help reduce escalation, improve relationships, and support a calmer school environment.
This kind of targeted, preventative work is particularly valuable in communities where pupils may face additional challenges outside of school.
Interested in bringing Conflict Skills workshops for KS2 to your school?
We offer conflict resolution workshops, assemblies and training programmes for primary and secondary schools, as well as training for staff.
If you’re a school or funder interested in supporting this work or bringing it to your setting, we’d love to hear from you.
