Student (Y10, F): Belief, routine, and raising aspirations

Starting point and barriers

Frequent moves between schools; anticipated being “chucked out” if she slipped up. Anxiety around assessments; inconsistent attendance; limited confidence in English and Maths.

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Personalised support & provision (Pathway 2 – Advanced Skills & Qualifications)

  • Trust‑building mentoring; “Success Accelerator” study routines and revision planning.
  • GCSE booster sessions (after‑school and Saturday options) using bite‑size retrieval and spaced practice.
  • Digital learning platform for independent catch‑up with weekly progress coaching.
  • Careers/IAG sessions linking GCSEs to preferred post‑16 routes; volunteering taster to build CV.

Safeguarding & wellbeing

Key adult check‑ins; personalised attendance plan with safe travel routines; graduated exposure to test conditions.

Measured outcomes & next steps

Sustained engagement, more consistent attendance, and improved classwork quality. Now on track for GCSE entries in English and Mathematics, with options open for a vocational Level 2 pathway.

Academic progress

  • From below-target in English/Maths to consistently meeting agreed targets in classwork and low-stakes quizzes.
  • Entered for GCSE English Language and Mathematics with improved mock performance and a stable revision routine.
  • Increased completion rates on independent learning tasks (after-school/Saturday boosters plus home study on the digital platform).

Personal & social development

  • Higher attendance reliability and self-belief; actively contributes in group study and peer explains revision strategies.
  • Improved test confidence through graduated exposure to assessment conditions.
  • Clearer career aims linked to GCSE progress (post-16 Level 2/3 pathways kept open).

RedEverywhere team contribution

  • "Success Accelerator" routines (weekly planning, spaced practice, retrieval) and 1:1 mentoring.
  • Safe travel plan and wellbeing check-ins; parent/carer updates each fortnight.
  • Careers/IAG linking subjects to destinations; volunteering taster to strengthen the personal statement/CV.
  • Regular data drops reviewed by the Director of Teaching & Learning to keep interventions tight.

Voice of the young person

“Before RedEverywhere I’d moved around a lot and thought if I messed around I’d be chucked out, like before. Red took time to know me and showed me I have potential. My grades improved and I even started doing extra learning because I get why my GCSEs matter.”

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