Serious Fun on Saturdays @ Hampton School
The grant recipient
Hampton is a large independent day school in West London and has a healthy track record of working with charities and the local community. Pupils at nearby state schools come from a variety of social and economic backgrounds including areas where there are significant pockets of deprivation.
The programme
- 14 Saturday morning sessions during the year, including maths, English, critical thinking, design & technology and science
- for 30 boys in year 5 (9-10 year olds) from four local state primaries
- sessions are taught by specialists and supported by sixth formers from the independent sector
- the purpose is to enrich learning and to encourage students to be academically ambitious
Latest results
- 21 students attended every session.
- Respondents believe the programme has raised interest, enjoyment and confidence and assisted school work.
The funding
SHINE has made a grant for set up and running costs. The school is also supporting the project in-kind.
Funding: £39,104 to Hampton School, over three years (2006-08)
Visit the website for Hampton School: http://www.hamptonschool.org.uk
