Through strategic, place-based literacy support, we can break cycles of disadvantage and create lasting, positive change ensuring all children and young have the chance to thrive.
A huge thank you to @probonoecon.bsky.social for their partnership in producing this report.
Key findings showed:
💰 Over 5,000 pupils could gain up to £9.2 million in potential increased earnings
✍️ Pupils with SENDs and English as an additional language showed above-average improvement
📚 With programme costs of just £0.53 million, the economic returns are substantial
🔔 Our latest report on the impact of literacy support, with @probonoecon.bsky.social, reveals the urgent need for targeted literacy interventions in deprived areas and evidences how programmes can unlock significant academic and economic opportunities.
👉 www.probonoeconomics.com/reading-the-...
A visit to Co-op Portland Academy followed, where students proudly shared their favourite books in their vibrant library space. Previously a space lacking resources, it is now a thriving hub for students and families after working with Cradle to Career.
#PlaceBasedChange #CollectiveWorking
The North Birkenhead #CradleToCareer team highlighted our collaborative, place-based approach, and the Multi-Disciplinary Team shared their experiences of how shared knowledge has enabled them to better support local families and children.
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Privileged to welcome our patron Dame Julia Cleverdon, Chair of @tnlcomfund.bsky.social, representatives from Children in Need, @placematters.bsky.social, UBS Optimus Foundation, Inspiring Scotland, FARE, & Scottish Government to North Birkenhead to witness the impact of our #C2C programme.
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