Student Voice!
Here's a selection of quotes from our students.........
Liam
“Overall, Skill Force has been great. It’s the best experience; one I didn’t think I would have. I never thought I would like anything about school, until year 10 when I started Skill Force. I was amazed that I actually enjoyed it; you can learn in a relaxed atmosphere, the instructors treat you with respect and talk to you like mature adults. The residential gave me so much confidence and I got on with people much more than I ever thought that I would”
Tom
When I joined Skill Force I didn’t know anything about the course except it was a vocational course and instead of sitting in the classroom it is all hands on and we are actually doing it instead of just learning about it. Many things have changed since I started the course and one of the things which has improved is my attitude to work and to school”
Martin
Skill Force provides an opportunity for us that many other kids do not get. The instructors are from outside of school and the majority are ex-armed forces, therefore they have more experience in life and working with a variety of people. It motivates us to come to school and to improve our attendance”
Liam
Over the two years I have learned many different skills that I thought I would never be able to achieve, like the First aid certificate and Young navigators award. Skill Force has also helped me with my attendance because it is something to look forward to twice a week. Skill Force has helped me build up my self esteem and my confidence. I know this because at the start of year 10 I would have never stood up in a year 9 assembly”
Aaron
Skill Force has changed my attitude because when I started I used to get angry all the time now I am calm most of the time. I have enjoyed Skill Force to the max and I would recommend it to anyone as it gives us more qualifications and gains us more confidence”.
Liam
“At the start of Skill Force I didn’t know what to think, but very soon I realised that these lessons were going to be very enjoyable. The Instructors are friendly and have helped me with my social skills. They have also helped me to be more disciplined and I have more respect for older people”
Liam
“Overall, Skill Force has been great. It’s the best experience; one I didn’t think I would have. I never thought I would like anything about school, until year 10 when I started Skill Force. I was amazed that I actually enjoyed it; you can learn in a relaxed atmosphere, the instructors treat you with respect and talk to you like mature adults. The residential gave me so much confidence and I got on with people much more than I ever thought that I would”
Tom
When I joined Skill Force I didn’t know anything about the course except it was a vocational course and instead of sitting in the classroom it is all hands on and we are actually doing it instead of just learning about it. Many things have changed since I started the course and one of the things which has improved is my attitude to work and to school”
Martin
Skill Force provides an opportunity for us that many other kids do not get. The instructors are from outside of school and the majority are ex-armed forces, therefore they have more experience in life and working with a variety of people. It motivates us to come to school and to improve our attendance”
Liam
Over the two years I have learned many different skills that I thought I would never be able to achieve, like the First aid certificate and Young navigators award. Skill Force has also helped me with my attendance because it is something to look forward to twice a week. Skill Force has helped me build up my self esteem and my confidence. I know this because at the start of year 10 I would have never stood up in a year 9 assembly”
Aaron
Skill Force has changed my attitude because when I started I used to get angry all the time now I am calm most of the time. I have enjoyed Skill Force to the max and I would recommend it to anyone as it gives us more qualifications and gains us more confidence”.
Liam
“At the start of Skill Force I didn’t know what to think, but very soon I realised that these lessons were going to be very enjoyable. The Instructors are friendly and have helped me with my social skills. They have also helped me to be more disciplined and I have more respect for older people”
Laneshia
"Exciting, fun filled and a pleasure to be a part of "
Ryan
"What I have achieved has surprised everyone at College because they thought that I would have been kicked out by now"
Ali
"It has given me confidence about myself and if I put my mind into it then everything is possible"
Samantha
"Lots of fun and very interesting, the instructors were very helpful and did all they could to help me"
Shireen
"When I was chosen to join Skill Force I thought it was going to be be boring, but in the second week I decided I liked it - its really good! Mum thinks I've got a lot better since Skill Force - and I know I've changed because of it."
Martin
"Skill Force has made me more confident."
Ina
"Skill Force has helped me achieve a lot and I am really happy."
Kyle
"I never used to bother with going to school on Mondays - I used to take it as a day off. School really bored me. But then Skill Force was every Monday and I saw it as a good, positive start to the week. I started to enjoy what we were learning."
Rachel
"Skill Force has helped me interact with people and build self-confidence."
Sara
"I enjoyed school more as a result of Skill Force."