Students at School 21 learnt about homelessness in order to create a documentary film aiming to start a new conversation about homelessness in their local area. The project ran in two phases, one in year 12 and one in year 13.
Students from the cooking club at The Fulham Boys School teamed up with a local church to cook food for homeless and vulnerable people attending a Saturday drop in meal service. Students planned the dishes they would make and sourced the ingredients from local market vendors and a butcher.
Students studying Health and Social Care at Morpeth School held a Christmas party for elderly and isolated members of the local community who are supported by Tower Hamlets Befrienders network.
Students studying construction at Sheppey College (part of the EKC group) worked with their local council to repair and maintain brick planters and benches situated in the town square.
Childcare students at North Hertfordshire College designed and delivered a performance followed by art and craft activities relating to a chosen childhood story, providing an opportunity to be involved in activities within the local community while gaining valuable experience working with children.
Following a visit from Save the Children charity, students at King’s Leadership Academy organised and ran a fundraising coffee afternoon that was open to the local community. Students baked cakes and biscuits in advance, on the day there were book sales, live music, raffles and games while students interac
Students at Springhallow School, a special school for Autism, have set up and run ‘Spring Café’ within their school. After setting up a small café for students and staff onsite, students wished to expand and secured funding to do so.