ReconnectEd helps young people at risk of exclusion to flourish in mainstream schools
The Problem
Just 4% of excluded children pass their English and maths GCSEs compared to 64% in state schools nationally
Just 1 in 2 maintain training, employment or further education after 6 months
1 in 2 adult prisoners were excluded when they were at school
Young people in gangs are six times more likely to have been excluded compared to other young people assessed by children’s services
THE ESTIMATED COST OF EXCLUSION IS
£370,000
PER YOUNG PERSON IN A LIFETIME EDUCATION, BENEFITS, HEALTHCARE & CRIMINAL JUSTICE COSTS
THIS AMOUNTS, ON AVERAGE, TO
£3.5 BILLION
FOR EVERY YEAR’S COHORT OF PERMANENTLY EXCLUDED PUPILS
(APPROXIMATELY 9,400 IN 2022/2023)
OUR COST PER CHILD IS
£2,826
FOR EACH RECONNECTED PUPIL PER YEAR
“The difference you are making is clearly palpable and extremely encouraging. I continue to have a profound interest in what is happening in the area and the ambition that you all share for the young people who deserve the best. Thank you again for all you are doing.”
— Lord David Blunkett
How we address the problem
ReconnectEd aims to contribute towards a more inclusive society which allows every young person to achieve their potential.
ReconnectEd is dedicated to empowering young people facing multiple vulnerabilities to flourish in mainstream school by addressing the root causes of school exclusion. Our evidence-based trauma-informed emotion coaching programme aims to strengthen the well-being and resilience of young people at risk of exclusion, facilitating their active engagement in learning. Additionally, our personalised Training Programme provides secondary school leaders with tailored support to establish or improve the quality of internal alternative provision for vulnerable young people.
“Since working with my child, he has had positive phone calls home, good, continual staff support and he has been slowly reintegrated back into mainstream lessons.”
— Parent of ReconnectEd Pupil
Problems we address
Poor mental wellbeing
Poor mental wellbeing and resilience in young people facing adversity can lead to exclusion, poor attendance, poor attainment and poor life chances.
Persistent disruptive behaviour
Persistent disruptive behaviour has a negative ripple effect on peers, teachers and families.
Poor and inefficient use of taxpayers’ money
The estimated costs of exclusion are £370,000 per young person in lifetime education, benefits, healthcare and criminal justice costs.
Marginalised families and communities
Too often marginalised young people and their families are blamed for the problems they face.
Who supports us and what they say…
“The Beeston Community House Trust were attracted to ReconnectEd as it helps young people facing adversity from areas of deprivation and is concerned with helping the most vulnerable. Further the Trust is committed to helping organisations which are at the beginning of their journey and were inspired by the work of
Alex Hanratty and her team to make a difference in society.”
— Dr. Stuart Burgess CBE
“It was an easy decision to select ReconnectEd for the Cambridge Social Ventures incubator programme. The combined experience and track record of co-founders was impressive, along with the clarity of their vision. ReconnectEd’s trauma-informed approach to addressing exclusion of youth has the potential to deliver significant impact.”
— Nicole Helwig, Executive Director, Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, Cambridge Judge Business School
"As an educational provider obsessed with meeting the needs of all our children and young people, we are privileged to work with a team at ReconnectEd who share our mission to enhance the life chances and opportunities for those who have experienced a range of barriers at an early stage of their educational journey. With high-quality coaches and a shared ambition between Brigantia Leaning Trust and ReconnectEd, I know we are truly making a difference to the families we serve and the wider Sheffield community."
— Mike Westerdale, CEO, Brigantia Learning Trust
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