TESTIMONIAL
PETER GOODYER MBA FRSA
Headmaster, Bede’s Independent school
“It has been a real privilege to cultivate this partnership and to welcome students to Bede's, to share with them the Bede's ethos and philosophy. Furthermore, having our colleagues volunteer to tutor and mentor has further enhanced the partnership. There is no doubt that there are numerous mutual benefits when schools work together, the diversity of experience is fundamental to our work with AA Educates and the mutual respect between our students is key to that success. It is very encouraging to be a part of this flourishing partnership which has at its heart the development of the students.”
TESTIMONIAL
JOSH MANSELL
Associate Assistant Principal for Vulnerable Students, Ark Globe Academy
"We evaluated the impact of the Shaping Futures Programme by comparing behaviour and attendance
data from Autumn 2 Year 9 (2024–25) with Autumn 2 Year 10 (2025–26) for the same cohort of
students.
The analysis shows that the programme has played a protective and stabilising role during a high-risk
transition year. Despite increased academic expectations and higher behavioural thresholds in Year 10, students
have sustained positive behaviour, remained engaged with education and benefited from earlier
intervention and structured support.
The programme has been particularly effective for individual students who previously demonstrated higher levels
of risk, with several showing clear improvements in positive behaviour (ACT+), attendance and
engagement."
TESTIMONIAL
CHRISTOPHER
AA Educates Alumni
"Saying yes to AA Educates gave me the skills I was missing, skills I still use today. Now I give back as part of the alumni, because this programme changed my path and I want to help change someone else's."
TESTIMONIAL
RIA WILLOUGHBY
Assistant Principal 16 -18, Southwark College
"Southwark College would like to extend our sincere thanks to AA Educates and Andrine for their outstanding contribution to our partnership work with Ark Globe Academy.
Your delivery of the 12-week Essential Skills programme, alongside your wider engagement activity, has been instrumental in building learners’ confidence, resilience and readiness for the next step.
This has been particularly impactful for our Care Experienced learners at Southwark College, supporting them to engage positively and develop key skills for progression.
As a result of your work, learners have reported increased confidence, improved engagement both in school and at college and a clearer focus on their aspirations and future pathways.
We greatly value your collaboration and the meaningful difference you continue to make to our learners’ journeys."
TESTIMONIAL
ERNST YOUNG (EY) EMPLOYEE
Financial Literacy workshop facilitator
"Watching these students go from unsure of their next step to confidently talking through budgeting, saving and career goals in just a few sessions was incredible. You can see the shift in how they carry themselves. I came in expecting to teach financial literacy but I left having learned just as much about resilience and ambition from the young people themselves. I would encourage anyone to get involved."
TESTIMONIAL
THAVENDRA NADARAJAH
Head of Science, The Elm Green School
“Our students hugely benefited from being on the AA Educates programme and accessed real-life experiences. We now have students who would like to pursue careers in STEM, after attending a practical day of STEM, through AA Educates.”
“I believe the programme acts as a support system for schools and parents by bridging the gap between who the students are and who they can become.”
TESTIMONIAL
STUDENT
Year 10
“With the support of AA Educates, I am confident that I can develop my love of art into a career. I was given an amazing opportunity to work with a professional artist, which felt surreal. I experienced my future and it was bright!”
