Can you help a young person re-engage with education?
What we do
Roots4Learning is a part-time, nurturing provision for young people experiencing barriers to attending mainstream school.
Learning
- Personalised curriculum planned with school and family
- Functional Skills and GCSEs
- 1:1 and small-group tuition
- Accredited exam centre
Wellbeing
- Safe, low-pressure space
- Social connection
- Counselling and speech and language therapy
- Mentoring
Enrichment
- Outdoor curriculum
- PE, boxing and gardening
- Wellbeing activities
“There doesn't seem to be anywhere else like Roots4Learning available at the moment in our region, particularly for young people of my son's age. It is helping to provide an invaluable service to children and young people. I cannot recommend Roots highly enough.”
Co-headteachers Liz Key and Emma Foinette with Biff and Roxy, our resident dogs
Why we need your help
We are currently inundated with calls and emails from parents who are concerned that their child is struggling to get into school, sometimes for months. This can happen for a variety of reasons including special educational needs, anxiety and mental health difficulties, experience of bullying and sensory issues.
Often there is no diagnosis. Most of these young people have no Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and no funding in place. Getting an assessment or a plan agreed can take months.
While they wait, their child is isolated at home. Friendships fade and anxiety builds. The longer it goes on, the harder the way back becomes.
What one day a week for a term can do
For a young person who has been isolated at home, one day a week gives them a reason to get dressed and leave the house, and people who expect to see them. Across a term that day becomes something to count on. Confidence comes back and learning starts to feel safe again.
Sponsor a place
Choose the level that suits your business, or give whatever you can. Every donation, however small, helps another young person get a place at Roots.
Any amount is warmly welcomed.
Thank you to our business supporters
Businesses that sponsor a place receive:
- Logo on our supporters page
- Social media thanks
- Certificate and social graphics
- Termly impact update (students are never identifiable)
- Invitation to our summer end-of-term event
How to give
Roots4Learning is a CIC (Community Interest Company), not a registered charity, so Gift Aid does not apply.
We are happy to issue an invoice or accept bank transfer. Please contact us to arrange.
Come and see us
Thank you so much for considering a donation to Roots4Learning to support our young people and their families. If you would like to find out more, please do get in touch by email or call on 07719 816 218 to arrange a visit. We would love to show you around so you can see get a feel for what we do.
