XP Missions

Mission 1: Re-Engage

Getting Back into Learning

Core Focus

Overcoming anxiety, school refusal, and emotional withdrawal to re-establish routine and participation.

Ideal Learner

Learners with high anxiety, low attendance, or disengagement from structured education.

Duration

6 / 8 / 12 weeks

Platforms Used

• Minecraft Education – safe exploration, structured tasks
• Low-pressure digital interaction tools (e.g., Google Jamboard, Seesaw)

Primary Outcomes

• Re-establish daily learning routines
• Increase attendance and active participation
• Build emotional safety and self-confidence

Skills Developed

• Following instructions and sustaining focus
• Digital collaboration in low-stress environments
• Emotional self-awareness and regulation

Accreditation Links

• AQA Unit Award: Working Towards a Goal
• AQA Unit Award: Participating in a Group Activity
• Prepares for Functional Skills (English & Maths)

Evidence

• Screenshots of digital tasks
• Facilitator observations of engagement and attendance
• Learner voice and reflective journals

Mission 2: Regulation & Resilience

Staying Calm, Staying in Control

Core Focus

Improving emotional regulation and coping strategies for learners with SEMH needs.

Ideal Learner

Learners who experience emotional dysregulation, low frustration tolerance, or challenges completing tasks independently.

Duration

6 / 8 / 12 weeks

Platforms Used

• Minecraft Education – structured, scaffolded challenges
• Reflection tools (e.g., Figma, journaling apps)

Primary Outcomes

• Increased tolerance for challenge and frustration
• Development of coping strategies
• Enhanced task completion and reflection skills

Skills Developed

• Emotional self-regulation
• Task persistence and resilience
• Reflective thinking and problem-solving

Accreditation Links

• AQA Unit Award: Managing Feelings
• AQA Unit Award: Persevering with a Task
• Supports Entry Level readiness

Evidence

• Screenshots or recordings of challenge completion
• Facilitator notes on emotional regulation
• Learner reflections and self-assessments

Mission 3: Confidence Builder

Working With Others

Core Focus

Developing social interaction, teamwork, and communication skills.

Ideal Learner

Learners with low confidence in group work, difficulty collaborating, or limited peer interaction.

Duration

6 / 8 / 12 weeks

Platforms Used

• Minecraft Education – collaborative builds
• Digital communication tools (Zoom breakout rooms, chat boards)

Primary Outcomes

• Improved verbal and digital communication
• Effective teamwork and turn-taking
• Listening and responding appropriately

Skills Developed

• Collaboration and negotiation
• Responding to feedback and group decision-making
• Creative problem-solving in a team context

Accreditation Links

• AQA Unit Award: Communicating with Others
• AQA Unit Award: Working as Part of a Team
• Prepares for OCR Creative iMedia

Evidence

• Screenshots/video of collaborative builds
• Observations of communication and teamwork
• Learner self- and peer-assessments

Mission 4: Problem Solver

Thinking, Trying, Fixing

Core Focus

Enhancing logical thinking, persistence, and independent task completion.

Ideal Learner

Learners with cognitive engagement challenges, low persistence, or difficulty completing multi-step tasks.

Duration

6 / 8 / 12 weeks

Platforms Used

• Roblox Studio – coding, logic, and sequencing
• Screen recording and demonstration tools

Primary Outcomes

• Improved problem-solving and sequencing skills
• Ability to debug and iterate solutions
• Increased independence in task completion

Skills Developed

• Computational thinking and logical reasoning
• Debugging and iterative problem-solving
• Task planning and self-monitoring

Accreditation Links

• AQA Unit Award: Solving Problems
• AQA Unit Award: Planning and Completing a Task
• Supports OCR Entry Level / Level 1 Computing

Evidence

• Screen recordings of code and builds
• Facilitator observations
• Learner reflective logs

Mission 5: Creative Communicator

Telling Your Story

Core Focus

Building self-expression, engagement, and confidence through digital media creation.

Ideal Learner

Learners who enjoy creative expression or need confidence in planning and presenting ideas.

Duration

6 / 8 / 12 weeks

Platforms Used

• Digital media creation tools – video, image, and audio editing
• Screen recording and storyboard software

Primary Outcomes

• Plan and create engaging digital content
• Understand audience and purpose
• Reflect critically on creative choices

Skills Developed

• Media literacy and visual communication
• Project planning and creative evaluation
• Technical skills in digital content creation

Accreditation Links

• AQA Unit Award: Presenting Information
• AQA Unit Award: Using Digital Media
• Supports OCR Creative iMedia preparation

Evidence

• Videos, images, or multimedia projects
• Learner reflections on creative decisions
• Facilitator observations

Mission 6: Transition Ready

Preparing for What’s Next

Core Focus

Preparing learners for reintegration into mainstream education, AP settings, or vocational pathways.

Ideal Learner

Learners approaching transition or next-step education who need independence, routine familiarity, and confidence in task management.

Duration

6 / 8 / 12 weeks

Platforms Used

• Mixed platform approach – Minecraft, Roblox, digital media tools
• Structured task management environments

Primary Outcomes

• Increased independence in learning tasks
• Confidence in routines and expectations
• Readiness for next placement

Skills Developed

• Time management and self-organisation
• Task completion across multiple platforms
• Confidence in routines and formal learning settings

Accreditation Links

• AQA Unit Award: Preparing for the Next Step
• AQA Unit Award: Independent Learning Skills
• Supports readiness for Functional Skills & Entry Level pathways

Evidence

• Compiled portfolio of prior Mission work
• Screenshots, recordings, and artefacts
• Facilitator observations and learner reflections