“It takes a village to raise a child.” African Proverb

Providing an effective, homely extended learning environment

• an extended, homely, learning environment

• online facilities to complete homework and

consolidate learning

• a place to support each other in studies and

learn new skills

• small group and 1:1 tuition from specialist,

trained volunteers

• support at primary, GCSE and A level

Success4All After-school intervention with a difference

“Volunteers make a huge contribution to any organization and the Diana Awards take pride in celebrating young people who give their time to support others and improve their communities.”

Tessy Ojo, executive director of the Diana Award.

Award winning social initiatives based in areas marked by low academic attainment that provide:

Why is S4A Different?

Our support and targeted intervention is based on key tools identified by the Sutton

Trust-EEF Toolkit as accelerating pupils’ learning and progress:

We deliver:

• Higher than expected progress levels

• At minimal cost

“S4A’s creative approaches and flexible delivery to study support have added significant value to the life chances of many of our young people.”

Mike Collier, Head Teacher, Walker Technology College

Peer tutoring +6months

One to one +5 months

Homework +5 months

Oral language +5 months

Digital Access +4 months

Small Group Tuition +3 months

Parental Involvement +3 months

After School Club +2 months

S4A from the Pupils’ Perspective

• become better at problem solving• improved their studying• increased confidence• gained more control over their lives• better results than their friends who

did not attend

• peer tutors were helpful• they found the Learning Hub was

‘useful’

Over 90% completed their education “Coming to Learning Hub helps me get my work done. I can say it has improved my grades.”

Luke

The vast majority of our attendees felt they had:

They also confirmed that:

S4A Impacts on Progress

Levels of Progress Years 7 and 8 Years 9,10 and 11

S4A(138)

%

Not S4A(264)

%

S4A(59)%

Not S4A(459)

%Moved up 1 or more level 37.0 24.9 54.3 36.6

Stayed at same level 53.9 58.5 21.7 28.6

Moved down 1 or more level 8.3 16.5 23.9 34.4

“Sessions are well staffed with the volunteers and children get a lot of one-to-one attention and help with their learning.”

Alison Ainslie, Community Manager, Wingrove Primary

Source: Walker Technology College Pupil Tracking, SIMS and S4A registers

S4A Boosts EAL Students GCSE Results

“S4A have had a major impact on the achievements of our EAL students and contributed to the fact that, one year, our school’s EAL pupils achieved better exam results than any other Newcastle secondary school.”

Don Burbeck, Deputy Head, Walker Technology College.

5 A*-C at GCSE (including English and Maths)Regular EAL Attendees

%EAL Non-Attendees

%

2012-13 80.0 0.0

2011-12 60.0 50.0

2010-11 83.3 50.0

2009-10 50.0 28.6

2008-9 66.7 25.0

2007-8 57.0 28.6

Our intensive one-to-one intervention and mentoring programmes give EAL students an added advantage.

Source: Walker Technology College Pupil Tracking, SIMS and S4A registers

Profile of S4A Beneficiaries 2011-13

“S4A particularly helped me with my GCSE and A levels. For me there was no place to go after school but, with their help, I am now at Plymouth University.”

Emmanuel.

Source: Walker Technology College Pupil Tracking, SIMS and S4A registers

Total(585)

%

SEN

%

FSM

%

EAL

%

NoGrouping

%

S4A BeneficiariesDemographic

18.3(107)

30.8 20.9 16.0 69.2

5A*-C inc Maths & English 56.0 45.8 45.8 70.4 59.5

Non-BeneficiariesDemographic

81.7(478)

38.0 36.4 3.8 61.5

5A*-C inc Maths & English 43.5 24.1 42.0 33.3 45.9

Gain in 5A*-C +12.5 +21.7 +3.8 +37.1 +13.6

S4A Supports Success in Modern Languages

Language clubs are popular across the community, from beginners to GCSE and A level examinations. They take place in school, after school, or in libraries or community centres.

• Native-language volunteers• Support, teaching and administration for oral exams• 1:1 or small group tuition

“It is vital that new migrants who are trying to settle into new communities and school are offered local, extra curricular learning.”

Oscar Gates, Children's Services.

The Clubs provide:

Pupils can:• Enrich their primary education• Gain qualifications in modern languages not on the

curriculum57.2% A and A* success since 2007

S4A Summer Schools Give transition pupils a head

start

“Many local young people learn about each other’s culture and mix socially.” Maureen Lightley, grandmother.

“For my role in school it was great to meet the kids before September and establish relationships with them in a non-educational setting. Also, I felt it benefited those students with transition.”

Teacher Summer School.

2012 and 2013 Summer School Beneficiaries (179)

%

Non Summer School Beneficiaries (227)

%

Stayed at the same level 51.2 51.3Moved up 1 to 3 levels 46.7 29.6Moved down 1 level 5.6 19.2School Attendance 96.3 93.4Excellent Behaviour: Maths, English and Science

58.6 49.2

Source: Walker Technology College Pupil Tracking, SIMS and S4A registers

S4A Workshops Enrich Learning

Choose from an established range…

• Young Apprentices

• Arts & Crafts projects

• Simply Handwriting

• Key Fund initiatives

• Motivational Speakers

“Youngsters being able to interact with elder teenagers creates a good environment where people influence and inspire one another.”

Nazia, Volunteer & Graphic Design Student at the University of Northumbria.

…or commission one designed to meet your specific needs.

•WEYDA - a thriving, young, digital media

enterprise producing acclaimed work on local

social issues

•Young Writers Clubs – focus on English writing

skills and creativity and see their work in print!

“The Learning Hub has been commented upon by Ofsted (2011 and 2014) as being a model of good practice.”

Mike Collier, Head Teacher, Walker Technology College

Make S4A Part of Your Intervention Toolkit

Since 2006, 1,473 children and young people along with 58 parents have benefited from attending 7 Learning Hubs and numerous Clubs, supported by 486 volunteers serving to contribute to a successful future for all.

• Proven success and cost effective

• Working in partnership to bring out the best in young people

• Experienced in meeting the needs of the local community