case study 2
IDENTIFYING AN ANSWER
In August and October 2015 , we delivered a 6-week Adventure Learning programme called ‘ Get Out Go Wild ’ to 246 young people , aged 11 – 15 , from South East London .
This programme helped young people to develop essential skills they will need for a successful transition to school , further education , training or employment .
WHAT THE CHILDREN SAID :
95 %
of children felt happier after the experience
WHAT THE PARENTS SAID :
80 %
said their child seemed more positive about their future
37 %
of children became more confident
68 %
noticed that their child ’ s interest in school had improved
49 %
of children became more able to cope with setbacks
Student focus : lEAH
44 %
of children were able to communicate more effectively
Leah struggles at school and has particularly weak literacy skills . This has led her to develop behavioural problems which she uses to hide her inability to read and write at the same level as her peers . Although Leah finds verbal instructions almost impossible to understand she can visualise tasks and has excellent problem-solving skills when based in a practical setting . The week with Wide Horizons allowed her to demonstrate skills that perhaps her normal academic life would not allow her to do .
The programme has helped her to become calmer in school and she has learned how to better control her emotions . She has embraced the caring side of her nature and is now working towards becoming a mentor for younger pupils in her school , and is considering her options in terms of a career in care .
RESULTS :
Became calmer in school
Working towards becoming a mentor