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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

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 11th July, 2018

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