top of page
The Idea
We were compelled to create Romodels because we began to see children in our own lives limit their aspirations.
It all started with a conversation...
The idea came about when the Founder, Laura Labonne’s, then four-year-old daughter Lillie came home from nursery upset, as her friend had told her ‘she couldn’t be a farmer because she was a girl’.
It just so happened that Laura had a female farmer friend that they could video call. When Lillie saw that she had red hair, just like her, her whole face lit up.
In that moment, she believed she could be a farmer and set about feeding her cuddly animals and building a tractor with Lego.
Our research
We realised from surveying educational professionals and other parents/ caregivers that this wasn’t a one-off incident and it was by chance that she had a farmer in her network of friends. So, Laura decided to bring together key experts from across her networks to create a new opportunity for children across Wales and hopefully in the future beyond.
95%
of education professional and parent/ caregivers believe their children would benefit from a Romodels learning experience.
_edited.jpg)
85%
of education professional and parent/ caregivers believe they want their children to learn about structural inequities.
The beliefs that guide us
We believe all children, regardless of their background, have the ability to realise their full potential.
We believe, that as a nation, it is our job to embolden a generation of children who are dreamers and doers -- who believe in their ability to grow and adapt to an ever-evolving world and who see themselves as leaders from an early age.
We believe it is only possible to unlock our learners’ full potential if we inspire them with role models they can relate to, provide them with an immersive journey of exploration of 21st-century career possibilities and build their belief in themselves.
bottom of page