We often speak about confidence as though it belongs solely to the individual. Some young people appear to carry it naturally. Others are encouraged to 鈥渇ind鈥� it, 鈥渂uild鈥� it, or simply 鈥渂elieve in themselves.鈥� Yet after more than 25 years working across the education, legal and public sectors and through my current role as an equity, diversity and inclusion lead in a girls鈥� grammar school I have come to believe this framing is far too narrow. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week subscribe Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.