"This gives you a lot of information but it is fun at the same time"
"You can figure out how you feel along the way"
"I liked seeing what a ‘good guy/ girl’ can be like"
"It was good to express your feelings"
I liked that we could all get involved in the activities.
"I have learned why they do the things they do, now I know I am not going crazy and it’s not my fault.”
We received these positive comments from Amy Bryant, Deputy Head Stour Valley School on the impact of the delivery of our ETT course. We have just begun delivering ETT to The Thomas Gainsborough School.
Escape the Trap feedback- November 2024
At Stour Valley Community School we have recently had the privilege to launch the Escape The Trap programme. Although we have only just started our work with them the feedback from pupils on the course has been outstanding. Our pupils are engaged and motivated to participate and are appreciative of the opportunity. So far, the space they have created to discuss issues and develop strategies has been first class. This is down to the fantastic work of the team and the staff being able to engage our young people. They have built excellent professional relationships with the group and the targeted work they are leading has been priceless. Most important, the young people feel supported and speak about the course in such a positive light. Again, although we have only worked with them for a short period, we have already seen a significant improvement in the mental health of the pupils involved. Since the course has been running, we also have seen behavioural improvements, so the course has already had a direct positive improvement.
We have had parental feedback, and they equally are really appreciative of the course. They are recognising the positive impact and have been able to have positive conversations with their children.
All the staff have been approachable, supportive and engaged in the school community. The topics and themes are current and relevant so are up to date with providing engaging activities. The resources they provide are also outstanding. The provision they have so far provided has been fundamental in supporting our pastoral system and allowed us access to high level support. The organisation and running of the course has simply been fantastic. Looking ahead this would be a provision as a school that we would be continuing to look to work with in the future due to the positive impact it has already had on our school community.
Amy Bryant Assistant Headteacher and DSL
Although we have only just started our work with them the feedback from pupils on the course has been outstanding. Our pupils are engaged and motivated to participate and are appreciative of the opportunity. We have already seen a significant improvement in the mental health of the pupils involved. Since the course has been running, we also have seen behavioural improvements, so the course has already had a direct positive improvement.