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Beth Wilson, Wharton Primary School
Beth Wilson, an ex-Services Combat Engineer, volunteered with SkillForce for eight months before moving onto the government-funded ‘Troops to Teachers’ programme at Wharton Primary School in Salford. Beth joined the Army when she was 16, rising to a Reconnaissance Sergeant. Over her 14 years of service, she gained NVQs in vehicle and plant maintenance and [...]
Aiden
Aiden was part of a two year SkillForce programme, working with SkillForce for one day per week. The school engaged with SkillForce to support a number of learners, who for a range of reasons, found school to be a challenging time in their lives. The learners worked with SkillForce to develop their character, building confidence [...]
Barron Jones
Barron Jones started at Saddleworth school in the academic year 2011/2012 and was some what of a young person who needed assistance and guidance. In Year 7 Barron received -56 achievement points 53 lates and 92% attendance. In Year 8 Barron received -238 behaviour points and was at the risk of exclusion his lates had gone up [...]
Ellie and Josh
Ellie and Josh are from Acklam Grange School, Middlesborough and were involved in our Back on Track Programme
