Raising creative, resilient change makers — from the very start

RECCO Crew is a character-led learning programme for Primary 1-3 that helps children develop essential life skills through story, play and discussion.

Designed by educators. Grounded in research. Loved by children.

We offer free classroom resources and practical teacher workshops to help you embed resilience, empathy, collaboration, creativity and optimism into everyday learning.

The RECCO Crew characters representing Resilience, Empathy, Creativity, Collaboration and Optimism

What is RECCO Crew?

RECCO Crew is an innovative, story-based approach to developing an entrepreneurial mindset in young children — the attitudes and behaviours that help them thrive in learning, relationships and life.

Through a cast of engaging characters and carefully designed stories, children explore:

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Resilience

Bouncing back when things don't go to plan

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Empathy

Understanding others' feelings and perspectives

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Collaboration

Working together and valuing different strengths

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Creativity

Imagining new ideas and solutions

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Optimism

Believing that effort and learning lead to progress

These are not "business skills". They are life skills, and research shows they are most effectively developed between the ages of 5 and 7.

For Teachers

Created to fit real classrooms

RECCO Crew resources have been designed specifically for busy primary teachers.

Aligned to CfE and PSHE outcomes

Easy to integrate into literacy, health & wellbeing, and topic work

Inclusive, discussion-based and age-appropriate

No specialist knowledge required

Our free teacher workshops show you how to:

  • Use the stories and characters effectively in class
  • Spark meaningful discussion without extra planning burden
  • Link activities clearly to curriculum outcomes
  • Adapt resources for different ages and learning styles

Everything is designed to support what you already do — not add another initiative to manage.

RECCO Crew characters - five illustrated children representing resilience, empathy, collaboration, creativity and optimism

For Children

Learning through story and play

Children meet the RECCO Crew through engaging, character-driven stories that feel fun, familiar and safe. The characters face everyday challenges, make mistakes, help one another and discover their own strengths — giving children a shared language to talk about feelings, choices and behaviour.

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Builds confidence and emotional literacy

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Supports positive behaviour and relationships

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Encourages curiosity and problem-solving

Helps children see themselves as capable learners

Supporting life skills at home too

RECCO Crew is designed to open up positive conversations between children, teachers and families. Over time, our books and resources will also be available for parents who want to reinforce these values at home — through shared reading, play and discussion.

Interested in learning more?

Whether you're a class teacher, senior leader, local authority or parent, we'd love to hear from you.

Register your interest and we will keep you updated on the resources available.

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