We support children and young people to explore identity, build connections & strengthen communities so we can all live well together.
Through our work, children and young people feel connected to those around them, develop a sense of belonging to their local, national and global communities and take action to create welcoming, kind and connected communities.
4 ways we can work with you
1. Schools Linking
Build links between schools and help students connect with others from different backgrounds in the local area.
Schools Linking2. Intergenerational Linking
Bring younger and older people together to share time, experiences, stories, and build connections.
Intergenerational Linking3. SMSC Training
Access resources, guidance and training to enhance the delivery of SMSC development in your school or teacher training setting
SMSC Training4. Teaching Resources
Classroom resources created by teachers supporting SMSC, Social Action, PSHE and Citizenship.
Teaching ResourcesWatch our video to see the difference we make
Our impact across 4 key areas
We have over 20 years of experience creating meaningful and practical ways for young people to get to know people around them and nurture a sense of shared local identity.
1. Social Action
We unlock young people’s vision of themselves as active citizens with the confidence, skills and pride in their communities needed to contribute fully to society.
2. Educational Achievement
Our work is embedded in the curriculum, rooted in effective pedagogy and aligned to Ofsted expectations and so contributes to reducing the achievement gap.
3. Wellbeing
Our work improves self-esteem and boosts positive feelings of belonging, purpose and trust.
4. Confidence in contact
Our work offers students the interpersonal communication skills, social confidence and critical thinking skills needed for later life.
Through our work each year, we reach:
30,000
young people in 27 Local Authority Areas reached through Schools Linking
3,000
children and young people from 110 schools in 11 Local Authority Areas reached through Intergenerational Linking
200,000
children and young people a year reached through SMSC training and support
