Greater access in Berkshire

07825 595729

Greater access in Berkshire

A project by Life Education Wessex & Thames Valley

Greater access in Berkshire

Children will acquire the skills to form positive attitudes, avoid risky behaviours and make healthy choices. They will learn about their bodies and how to look after it. Topics include healthy eating, effects/risks associated with drugs, alcohol and smoking. Children are taught friendship skills, how to deal with bullying and peer group pressure as well building self-esteem. We also offer relationship education programmes and bCyberwise to help children stay safe online.

Why they need our service

We visit over 20,000 children each year in over 100 schools in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Swindon but would like to increase this number, particularly in central Berkshire. Schools struggle to afford the full cost of a Life Education visit, especially as contributions from parents are dropping due to family budgets being stretched. We are reluctant to charge schools the full cost of a visit so need help with funding for subsidies to enable schools to take part.

Plan and expected results

An increase in the number of children and schools taking part in Life Education programmes. The opportunity for more parents and carers to be engaged in the education we are providing to their children, as a result of the parents/carers sessions which are offered during each school visit.

What your gift could provide

£5

Pays for a child to take part in Life Education

£25

Pays for 5 children to take part in Life Education

£50

Pays for the classroom to be towed to a school

Volunteers needed

Mobile classroom maintenance (mechanical and electrical). Towing (own vehicle required). School visitors - to introduce Life Education to new schools.

Charity Information

Life Education Wessex & Thames Valley

Telephone: 07825 595729

Established in: 1998

Registered charity no.: 1071094