Impact and statistics

Impact and Statistics

Our programmes change lives.

Our impact is demonstrated both from our measured outcomes and the powerful testimonies of former participants. Please take a look at their Real Stories.

Our programmes also generate consistently excellent hard and soft outcomes while engaging those who are hardest to reach.

Adult Programmes

42% of course completers achieve a full-time paid employment outcome
79% of those that obtain employment retain the role for a minimum of three months
95% of participants report an improvement to their mental health and wellbeing
12% enter part-time work or education.

SOHK for Schools

94% of our at-risk pupils avoid permanent exclusion
62% fall in behavioural referrals across all schools
66% increase in punctuality
50% improvement in attendance
100% of students sat at least 5 GCSEs
44% achieved A*-C in English or Mathematics

Latest

Schools Manager - Wales

Based in South Wales, SOHK’s Schools manager Cymru is a role that will provide excitement, challenge and a huge sense of purpose. Working as part of our Cymru team, you will focus on the quality and growth of the schools programme in Wales. This will include managing the schools team through a period of growth, maintaining excellent relationships with new and existing schools and securing new partnerships year on year. You will also support the team in the delivery of the programme.
SOHK does LEJOG: Scenic Cycling Routes

Cycling up a steep hill is a lot easier when there's an incredible view to enjoy at the top. We've come up with a selection of beautiful places to train for LEJOG across the UK to make those early-morning rides all the more worth it.
SOHK Psychology: Growth Mindset

You might have heard us throw around the term ‘growth mindset’ a fair bit on our social media platforms, so we thought we’d share a little bit more on what it is and why it’s one of School of Hard Knocks’ most important guiding principles.
SOHK's Must Listen Podcasts!

We are living in the golden age of podcasts. Podcasts are perfect to listen to whilst taking a long walk, cooking or doing daily chores but with so much out there it's difficult to know where to start. No fear - School of Hard Knocks has got you covered. We've created a list of our favourite sports-based (mainly rugby!) podcasts for you to enjoy. Have a scroll, then plug in and chill out.