Positive Footprints

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Solution Satellite 1 – Diminishing the Difference Project 6: Positive Footprints (Raising Aspiration) Leading school:

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School

Headteacher:

Mr. Andrew Reidel

Leading member of staff:

Mr Paul Gow

Name of project:

Positive Footprints

Outcome of project:

Anticipated start date:

Raising aspirations of children and parents Give the pupils a goal for their future Show the pupils a pathway Make links with companies in which the children could possibly aim to work at in the future 2019

Number of schools who could participate:

3 Schools with the potential of increasing the numbers as needed.

Outline of project:

We are delighted to share a unique opportunity with you. The Sovini Group are kindly funding the cost, for selected primary schools to access the Job Junction Raising Aspirations programme free of charge Children and young people represent our future and the perceptions that they have about careers are often formed at an early age. From the age of 7 years old, 36% of children base their aspirations on people that they know. The implication this has for children considered disadvantaged is clear to see; if you are from a low-income home, you are a third more likely to drop out of education at 16. The Sovini Group have partnered with Positive Footprints and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School to help change this story. We want to inspire children to recognise their natural talent, believe in themselves and visualise a future that is both

Is this opportunity right for your school?

exciting and ambitious. Is aspirational poverty a problem in your school’s area with children and parents?


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