Working together to create opportunities with children, young people, and families to challenge disadvantage and promote cohesion.
Leeds REACH is a cutting edge voluntary organisation delivering services to young people who are facing difficulties in mainstream secondary school. As well as offering nationally recognised qualifications the service provides young people with emotional and educational support. The qualifications on offer are the National Open College Network (NOCN) & Art Awards. The Leeds REACH service promotes:
- Academic ability
- Confidence
- Conflict resolution
- Informed choices
- Positive communication
- Respect
- School attendance
- Self esteem & Self discipline
- Self reflection & realisation
- Team building
Quotes
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"There's always a deeper meaning to Leeds Reach. It's there if you listen."
Young person -
"I wasn't sure at first but have to say its a great service and really helped my child."
Parent -
"They helped me to understand me."
Young person -
"Fantastic support for our students. The outcomes have been outstanding in their improvements to learning and re-engagement with their education."
'Behaviour Leader' from a local Secondary School -
"I know I speak on behalf of the school when I say that the programme that our students have accessed at Leeds Reach has been invaluable."
Deputy Head, Local secondary school -
"Leeds Reach have successfully delivered PAYP projects since 2005 and we have been very satisfied with the way they fulfilled those contracts and met the needs of the young people they targette"
'Out of school activities manager'
