A great year with ReachOut!

It’s often hard to see the difference you are making through all the times tables, straw towers and dodgeballs flying around.  So here are a few stats and quotes from a fantastic year of mentoring.

ReachOut! London 2011/12 in numbers

17 – the number of ReachOut! mentoring sessions each week

151 – the average number of mentors each week

204 – the average number of children attending ReachOut! mentoring projects each week

6863 – the total number of volunteer hours contributed by ReachOut! mentors

And this is what the teachers thought of the ReachOut! Club programme…

‘The children enjoyed the ReachOut! Club immensely this year. The positive impact of the one-to-one mentoring on their behaviour and self-confidence was really noticeable and I think the children are much happier about the transition to secondary school now having been supported individually this year.’ Brook Community Primary School, Hackney

‘We wish you had more places for our young people, such is the popularity of the scheme. Keep up the good work!’ De Beauvoir Primary School, Hackney

‘The boys gained from the interaction with positive role models.’ Rhyl Primary School, Camden

‘The attendance of the mentors has been good, which is very important motivation for the children. I am confident the mentoring programme has a positive impact on the academic progress and behavioural development of the children involved.’ Redlands Primary School, Tower Hamlets

‘Brilliant!  The boys love coming and look forward to their Monday sessions.’ Jubilee Primary School, Hackney

‘It is clear that the girls were greatly supported; SAT results show that individual progress and attainment was enhanced. Here are some quotes from the girls when asked if they would recommend ReachOut! to the upcoming year 6 - to which the answer was a big yes.’ Cayley Primary School, Tower Hamlets

And what did the children think of their mentors?

‘They help you with problems in subjects, explaining properly and showing different methods.’

‘We’re always having fun at the same time’

‘They help with confidence for our SATs’

‘They treat us to fun things like the pancake day’

‘Girls were like mates but like teachers as well’

‘Sports were proper fun’

‘They gave us confidence’

To become a ReachOut! mentor visit our website and register your interest now!