Rekindle’s long term, transformative approach drives improvement in the key areas vital to the success of the young person.
Our young people identified a lack of happiness in schools as a major issue. We commissioned a 17-year-old to research whether this lack of happiness was a general trend in the education system, and if so, what effect it had on students. In her research, she found that most people found their schooling experience to be “soulless” and “joyless”. She also found that this curbed their creativity, intelligence and full sense of self.
By age 11, fewer than half of pupils entitled to free school meals reach the standard expected for reading, writing and Mathematics.
Recent studies have shown that children in the UK rank near the bottom of 24 European countries in terms of childhood happiness.
The better off are still 80% more likely to make it into professional jobs than those from working-class backgrounds.
We believe that engaging young people with a critically thinking mindset is crucial for them to successfully navigate a challenging and changing world.
By making a donation to Rekindle, you’ll be supporting the young people who attend the supplementary school.
