Northampton Saints Foundation
Programmes continue to change futures
Catherine Deans Managing Director
Northampton Saints Foundation
As we come to the end of the year for the 2023/24 cohort of 16+ students, we couldn’t be more pleased with how they have approached the year, embraced the opportunity and grown in confi dence, ready to take on the next steps in their lives. T e Foundation’s 16+ programmes provide opportunities
for young people at risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training). T is year the Foundation team worked in partnership with Northampton College, YMCA and Premiership Rugby to deliver a breadth of programmes to 79 young people that incorporate education, enrichment opportunities and work experience, preparing them for the world of work or further education. Elizabeth*, aged 17, joined HITZ in September 2023.
Mental health struggles, including panic attacks and anxiety had impacted her education in recent years, causing her attendance to drop, aff ecting her GSCE results and limiting her post-16 options. Elizabeth fell in love with HITZ instantly. T e tailored
approach, small class sizes and understanding of her learning needs in a safe and comfortable environment was a refreshing change to her mainstream school experience. Throughout the year Elizabeth has demonstrated
positive resilience, adopting a blended learning approach with classroom and remote working. Having already passed GCSE maths, she has been working to achieve GCSE English alongside her Level 1 Certifi cate in Employability. In March 2024 Elizabeth was diagnosed with autism, despite this, she has had an enjoyable and successful year on HITZ and is now preparing to return to the local college, while awaiting her results. Elizabeth’s Nan said: “HITZ has encouraged Elizabeth
to be herself. She does not mask in front Danielle or Shirley [HITZ staff ] anymore. She is more confi dent in herself and her surroundings. I would love for all students to be treated and understood as well as HITZ, and Shirley, have understood Elizabeth.” To deliver successes such as these we rely on creating
mutually benefi cial partnerships with local companies that can provide support such as career conversations, site visits and work experience. We are grateful to all organisations that have given their time and commitment this year to help our young people make a positive change. If you can help the Foundation continue to grow its
work experience and enrichment opportunities, please get in touch.
*Name changed to protect identity.
Email
admin@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org for more information, or visit
www.northamptonsaintsfoundation.org
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