The Fulham Boys School Foundation Impact Report 2021/22

THEFULHAMBOYS SCHOOLFOUNDATION

PREPARED BY JULIAN THOMAS CEO,

ABOUTTHEFULHAM BOYSSCHOOL

Webelievethatoutstanding educationshouldnotbethepreserve onlyofthosewhocanaffordtopay forit.

Weaimtocreateapioneeringmodel offullycomprehensiveeducation whichbridgesthedividebetween stateandindependentsectors, drawingonthestrengthofour community,toprovidean enterprising,inspirationaland supportiveeducation,rootedinthe Christianfaith,whichisunsurpassed byanyschoolinthecountry.

OURCOMMITMENT

HammersmithandFulhamisa diverseboroughwhich encompassessomeofthemost deprived,aswellasthemost affluent,familiesinthecountry. Wearecommittedtoproviding aneducationwhichallowsALL boystoflourishtogether, regardlessoftheirpostcodeor familycircumstances,sothatall leavewiththesamesenseof community,aspiration,and desiretomaketheworldabetter place.

Sinceitsfoundationin2014with79 pupilsintemporaryaccommodation, FBS hasgrowntomorethan800 pupilsandnowoccupiesoutstanding purposebuiltfacilitiesontheFulham Road.

30% OF OUR STUDENTS

areonPupilPremiumbut 100%ofourstudentshave accesstoallthatour uniqueeducationhasto offer.

WHATMAKESFBS DIFFERENT?

Somuch!

HerearejustafewofthewaysthatFBSendeavourstofulfilitscommitmentto thefamiliesofHammersmithandFulham

HIGH ACADEMIC ASPIRATIONS

Nonselectivebutan insistenceonthehighest academicaspirationsforall students

LOW PUPIL TEACHER RATIO

apupil-teacherratio20% belowtheaveragetoensure smallclasssizesand personalisedattentioninside andoutsidetheclassroom

EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY BOYS

Anextendedschooldayto ensurefullparticipationina richandvariedprogramme ofco-curricularactivities

STANDARDS, STANDARDS, STANDARDS!

Anunwaveringcommitment tothehigheststandardsof behaviour,dress,courtesy, punctualityandrespect

ENTERPRISE

Aprogrammeofenterprise andentrepreneurshipthat runsthroughouteveryboy' educationatFBS

Adiversestudentbody comprisingoftherichmixof socioeconomicandracial backgroundsoftheborough weserve

Teachingandpastoral trategiesaimedspecifically atthewayboyslearnand develop

FAITH

Aneducationfoundedon hevaluesandprinciples oftheChristianfaith

WHYARETHESETHINGS IMPORTANT?

Research shows clearly that high aspiration and high expectation lead to higher student achievement. At FBS, we encourage our students to aim high, and we expect that, with our support, they will achieve their aims

A lower student to teacher ratio allows for more individualised attention and feedback; encourages greater student participation and accountability; rationalises teacher workload; and allows for a wider variety of activities outside of the classroom. It also means that we can provide targeted support where necessary to students with particular difficulties The student-teacher ratio at FBS is 13 The average for schools in the borough, and nationally, is 17. At HMC independent schools, it is 9!

Research shows that participation in co-curricular activities improves student outcomes. It also shows that participation is significantly affected by socioeconomic status. At FBS, we believe that there should be equality of student access to a rich cocurriculum so we extend the timetabled day to ensure that all are involved.

By insisting on the highest standards of behaviour, dress, courtesy, punctuality and respect, we can provide a calm, orderly, safe and supportive environment in which children and young people want to attend, and can learn and thrive

Teaching in a boys-only environment means that teaching and pastoral staff can tailor their interventions to the specific needs of boys, maximising their strengths, abilities and resilience Not only are they able to progress in their own ways and at their own pace, but research suggests that they also perform better academically.

Research has shown that socioeconomic and racially diverse schools and classrooms have numerous benefits for students: academic and cognitive; civic and socio-emotional; and economic. FBS aims to ensure that its student body is representative of the rich diversity of the borough it serves.

The British Council describes Enterprise and Entrepreneurial education as "never more important. Learners will need to be innovative, adaptive, resilient and flexible to navigate an ever evolving labour market". We agree and have embedded enterprise throughout the curriculum. It is one of the three pillars on which the school was founded.

The school is built upon the faith and principles of Christianity. We believe that a faith-based education has a positive impact in developing kind, compassionate, and curious individuals with a desire to do good, not just to do well

THEFULHAMBOYS SCHOOLFOUNDATION

TheaimsoftheFulhamBoysSchool wouldnotbepossibletoachieve withoutsupplementingGovernment fundingwithsignificantfurtherfunds. TheFBSFoundationwassetupto seekoutandprovidethisadditional funding.

Itisapioneeringmodelwhichrelies ongenerosityofdonorseachyearto ensurethatweareabletoofferour studentstheopportunitiesthey deserve,bridgingthegapbetween theresourcesavailabletostudents andteachersinthestateand independentsectors.

OURCHARITABLEOBJECTS

ToadvanceandrelievetheneedsofTheFulhamBoysSchoolin particular(butwithoutlimitation)byprovidingandassistingin theprovisionoffacilitiesnotprovidedbytheDepartmentfor Education.

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FINANCESUMMARY

Duringtheacademicyear2021/22TheFulhamBoysSchoolfoundationwasable todistribute

£392,000

This funding was largely focused on three key areas: lowering the pupil-teacher ratio, enriching the co-curriculum within the extended school day and supporting the enterprise curriculum

LOWERINGTHEPUPIL-TEACHERRATIO

Webelievethatfewerteachersperpupilcanhaveahugeimpacton the learning and development of every child. A low pupil-teacher ratio means smaller class sizes and more personalised attention in and out of the classroom. Due to the support of the FBS Foundation thepupil-teacherratioatTheFulhamBoysSchoolis13. Thenational andlocalaverageforstate-fundedschoolsisaround17.

Every child is unique and we are able to tailor our support to their specificneeds. This year, due to a generous ongoing donation from the Bender Family Trust, we were able to appoint a Parent Engagement and Pastoral Suppo children and their families most helpstofundcounsellingandSEN

Throughout the academic year 2021/22, theFoundationwasabletoinvest

£292,000*

to ensure a low pupil-teacher ratioandtargetedsupport.

IjustfindthatIcan concentrateandlearn betterwithfewerboys intheclass. It'sless distracting.

Year10

*Includes grant from The Bender Family Trust

CASESTUDIES

The FBS Foundation has been able to fund a Parent Engagement and Pastoral Support Office (Pepso). This role has had a transformational impact on the lives of many students who are experiencing trauma and hardship. Here are just a few real examples from the Pepso's files. Note: all pupils involved have agreed to be included so that their stories may help others

Pupil A

I began working with Pupil A when he was in Year 9 He was disengaged with his education and as a result was displaying lots of low-level disruptive behaviour in lessons, and had an apathy towards his studies.

I began by meeting with Pupil A as his mentor where we would set targets for his behaviour. I also built a good rapport with his father and became the point of contact for him in the school which meant any issues could be resolved quickly There was a gradual improvement in Pupil A’s engagement and behaviour.

During the first lockdown Pupil A’s father passed away Pupil A was now in Year 10. With the lockdown, our contact with him was limited and so I worked hard to liaise with his mother and, as a vulnerable pupil, we managed to persuade him to attend school as part of a small group during the pandemic. Working with him during this time I was able to give a lot of support and assist him both pastorally and academically. This meant that Pupil A felt supported by the school, remained engaged with his education and reduced the chances of large gaps in his learning forming.

A year later Pupil A’s mother also passed away. Pupil A was now in Year 11 and working towards his GCSE’s.We had regular communication with his uncle who was providing care When Pupil A returned to school, I offered a number of pastoral and academic interventions. As a result, Pupil A was able to regularly produce levels of work that supported the centre assessed GCSE grades that were given to him This would have been extremely unlikely without intervention and support. Pupil A passed all of his subjects including English and Maths enabling him to have a number of options at the end of Year 11 for his further education

CASESTUDIES

Pupil A (continued)

Our high level of support extended beyond the classroom. Pupil A’s Uncle and his partner have become the legal guardians for Pupil A and this is a process we have supported. We have also assisted in providing statements for their housing situation to enable them to be moved to a property which will better support them and Pupil A. Additionally, we have directed uncle to apply for grants and funding that Pupil A is eligible for as a Looked After Child (LAC) to support his education. I also attend all LAC meetings with the local authority and provides updates for them on his progress and set new targets.

Pupil A has remained in our Sixth Form where the high level of pastoral care has continued.

Alongside the support I offered, I also arranged a female mentor for Pupil A as following mum’s passing the vast amount of support in his life was male. This was a positive decision as it was apparent he would discuss different issues he was experiencing with his male and female mentors

Pupil A is now in Year 13 and is predicted to achieve a triple distinction in BTEC Sport and has unconditional offers from two universities to study Sports Coaching and Nutrition.

CASESTUDIES

Pupil B

Pupil B arrived at FBS in Year 7 having been removed from mainstream education in Primary School. Pupil B’s experiences of Primary School were very negative, and he had made comments about not valuing his life

Pupil B did not feel comfortable in school and struggled socially with his peers and with adults in authority He has additional learning needs (ALN) which further complicate his relationships with others and his ability to engage with his education.

From the moment he has joined the school Pupil B has received academic support through our SENCO. My role has been much more focused on helping him to build positive relationships with his parents, peers and teachers. I meet with Pupil B once a week where we will catch up, review incidents where he may have not followed staff instructions, shown defiance or exhibited low level disruptive behaviour, and seek to understand how those situations could and should have been handled better.

Pupil B is still in school in Year 9 and making good progress. We have an incredibly positive relationship with his parents and social worker. He has also managed well socially and made lots of friends who he spends time with both inside and outside of school. I attend all meeting with social services and provide updates of both his academic and social progress. He is currently choosing his GCSE options ahead of next academic year

CASESTUDIES

Pupil C

Pupil C received 7 fixed term suspensions during Year 7. He has an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and receives in class support. Pupil C’s suspensions were for physical assault, verbal assault and making inappropriate comments

I have worked extensively with Pupil C. At the beginning of Year 8 he met with me daily where we discussed targets to move forward, eradicating negative behaviours and aiming for positive reinforcement such as House Points. We also had a mentoring session once a week to work on anger management and the understanding of appropriate language. Alongside this I worked with the PE staff to incentivise him through sporting opportunities and would speak to his mother several times a week so there was consistency in approach both at home and in school.

Pupil C is now in Year 9 His behaviour is much improved, and he is currently choosing his GCSE options to study with us in Year 10. There is still work to be done but we have already seen significant progress.

And this needs to continue...

We can only continue to provide support for pupils A, B and C, and many others, if The FBS Foundation can raise the funds each year to retain our Pepso.

Our co-curriculum is timetabled within the extended school day so that every child benefits from a range of activities and experiences. In Year 7-9 students have four timetabled periods per week, whilst studentsinotheryeargroupshaveatleasttwotimetabledperiods.

We run nearly 100 different activities to support students' passions and help them discover new ones. From basketball to yoga and everything in between, students discover skills and interests that will lastthemalifetime.

Staff run the co-curriculum with passion but in some activities we require additional outside expertise and equipment, for example, in culinaryclubandmixedmartialarts.

The FBS Foundation was able toinvest to ensure that the school had the expertise and equipment required to successfully run allofitsprogrammes.

£84,500

CulinaryClubisgreat! I nowknowhowtocook anutritiousandtasty mealwheneverIneed to. Ididn'tevenknow howtomakepasta before!

ENRICHINGTHECO-CURRICULUM

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PROMOTINGENTERPRISE

EnterpriseisoneofthethreefoundingpillarsofTheFulhamBoysSchool. We believe that our students when they leave FBS will need to be innovative, adaptive,resilientandflexible. Wedonotleavethischance. Wehaveafull curriculum for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship running throughout every student'sjourneythroughtheschool. Eachyear,thiscurriculumculminates in Enterprise Week when the normal timetable is suspended for every student to participate in lectures, workshops and off-site trips; all carefully designedtodeveloptheskillstheyhavelearntthroughouttheyear.

This year, The FBS Foundation was able to ensure that every child was able toparticipateinthefullrangeofactivitiesbyinvesting

£12,500

Year13

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WHATDOOURPARENTSDONORSSAY?

WesupporttheFulhamBoysSchoolFoundationtohelpenabletheschool todeliveronitscorepillarof‘Enterprise’.Theideaofdevelopingthe‘whole child’isparticularlyimportanttousandsetstheschoolapartfromothers. Tobeabletodeliverthesepersonaldevelopmentandtailoredlearning opportunitiestakestimeandadditionalfundingtoensureinitiativesare availableacrosstheboardtoaswidearangeofpupilsaspossible. ThroughsupportingtheFoundationwehopetocontributetothesuccess oftheEnterprisepillarandenabletheseinitiativescontinuetothrive.

Jenna&StephenRidgway,November22

Withoutdoubt,TheFulhamBoysSchoolwasournumberonechoiceforourson. We wereattractedbythehugevarietyofco-curricularclubs,smallerclasssizesand excellentstandardofteaching,helpedthroughattractiveteachersalariestohelp withteacherretention Theseextrasreallyhelptopushupstandardsofeducationfor theboys,buttheycostmoney. Wehavealwaysbeenreallygladtomakemonthly paymentsof£75intotheFBSFoundationtohelpcoverthesecosts. Oneofourson's grandfathershasevendecidedtomakeacontributionof£25eachmonth. Without theextrafundingfromtheFBSFoundation,FBSwouldnotbeabletoofferthese extras TheyreallymakeabigdifferencetoeachandeveryboyandhelpmakeFBS distinctive.

CatherineLindsay,25Nov2022

Donatingtotheschoolthroughthefoundationmeansgivingeverychild,fromeverybackground andeverycommunity,thechancetofindtheirpassion,theirwaytosucceedandbethebestthey can.Enterprise,sport,drama,music,arts,debatinganythingispossibletothriveandsucceedin life.Thatiswhatourdonationandpersonalinvolvementandcommitmentfacilitateandmake possible

Throughourcontribution,TheFulhamBoysSchooloffersthechancetoenjoyandparticipatein theatreperformances,sportsevents,workplacementandopportunitiesincorporates,Dukeof Edinburghparticipationandsomuchmore.Thisistrueforeverysinglechildattendingtheschool. Ourbreakfastclub(analreadysecureddonationfor2022)providesbreakfastforboysotherwise unabletohavebreakfast.

Ourdonationsbuyafutureforeveryboyandaplatformforsuccessinlife.

ChiaraBrown,December2022

WHATNEXTFORTHEFOUNDATION?

Looking forward to the next decade of The FBS Foundation

We are delighted and grateful for the progress that has been made with the FBS Foundation in such a short period of time. We must now look ahead to ensure both the future stability and growth of the Foundation

The end of the academic year 2022/23 will signify the start of the school's 10th anniversary celebrations and will be marked by a major community event. The event will also mark the launch of the "Next 10 Years" fundraising campaign.

The Foundation has two major goals for the years ahead. Firstly, to reach an annual donation sum of £500K by 2024/25 thus meeting the Founders' original vision. Then, by exploring additional fundraising opportunities outside of the parent community, to reach £1 million+ annual donations by 2033/34.

If we can meet this ambitious target, we will be able to fully meet our aim of bridging the gap and create a new model for state-supported, fully comprehensive education It is a daunting but exciting task and all attached to the Foundation are excited to take up the challenge.

What will the money be used for?

It is a good question. We have clear plans which may change over time as the school's priorities develop A full 10 year Master Plan is in the process of being created which will be shared with the school community in due course once we have undertaken and completed feasibility studies.

On the next page you will find just some of the exciting plans for The Fulham Boys School in both the near term and the decade ahead.

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THENEXT10YEARS

The Performing Arts

Develop our facilities for the performing arts to create inspirational spaces to learn, develop and perform.

Create strong and enduring links with the Globe Theatre so that our students can learn from, and engage with, the finest literature, and the actors who bring it to life

Sixth Form

Create Sixth Form Centre for our senior pupils, to give them social and work space in a setting that prepares them for university and life beyond school.

Sport

Ensure that our students benefit as required from the expertise of sports coaches from outside the school, both to develop excellence and enhance participation.

Dining Hall

Redevelop and refurbish the dining hall so that it becomes an inspirational multi-use space as well as a smart and comfortable dining area

Student Support

Appoint one Learning Mentor for each House to work with boys to overcome their difficulties, including anxiety and school refusal, and to provide support for their personal and social development.

Careers

Appoint a Careers Specialist to work individually with boys and on overall curriculum design, to ensure we are offering appropriate guidance and support for future careers, whilst also creating the necessary networks and connections they will need.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Give every boy at FBS the opportunity to take part in and complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award which gives such valuable and transferable life skills

A message from the Headmaster to parents and carers

I am so pleased that you have chosen The Fulham Boys School. This school was founded by a group of local parents, passionate for an educational provision that went beyond the norm. Over the past eight years we have grown to be an oversubscribed school of first choice in Hammersmith and Fulham with state of the art facilities. Our belief in an education built on the pillars of Boys, Faith and Enterprise has ensured that our young men not only achieve at school but go on to thrive outside of it.

The pioneering vision and support that this school was built upon remains; the school is very much a collective. It is our belief that a school needs to be more than simply the grades on the piece of paper and this can only be achieved through parental engagement and support. Our intentionally fully comprehensive intake ensures that we are delivering an educational provision that sets us aside from the rest. However this would not be possible if it was not for the financial support from our parents and carers.

£100 per student per month ensures that our class sizes remain small, that our cocurricular provision remains outstanding and that the curriculum and enterprise programmes are in place throughout our extended day. Importantly this is for all students, not just a select few. Some are able to give more than this, some less and some are not able to give anything at all. However it is through the commitment and enthusiasm of us all giving what we can that ensures that The Fulham Boys School provides an education that truly changes a young man's life.

I'm excited to see who your son becomes as he journeys through the school. I'm equally excited to see the impact that we can all make on the lives of each other through our generosity and shared commitment to the school.

David Smith, Headmaster

Fulham Boys School

I am so grateful to you for taking the time to read about the important work of The Fulham Boys School Foundation.

The Foundation shares the school’s high aspirations and aims to offer the financial support it needs to achieve its goals To do so, requires the ongoing generosity of the parents and others who recognise the importance of the educational model we are trying to implement My sincere thanks to all of you who are able to donate each year If we get this right, we can create a model for schools across the country to follow, creating high quality, fully comprehensive, education for all by bridging the gap between the independent and state sectors.

I would like to encourage all donors to continue with their generosity: we rely on your regular support each year.To those who have yet to donate, please remember that no gift is too small. It is far more important that we create a school community in which each member feels they are playing a part That is what creates the special feel and personality of our school

What else can be done?

To our current donors, I ask you to consider raising your donation, if you feel able In doing so, please know that your support is a wonderful fillip to all those at the school We never take you for granted

May I also ask you to check whether your company offers “match funding” opportunities? We estimate that we could raise in the region of £100K-£200K extra each year, if every one of our donors explored the match funding opportunities offered by their employers. It is impossible to get a complete list of companies offering match funding to charities but there are numerous examples, including banks, building societies, supermarkets, utilities providers, phone companies and car manufacturers It is an incredibly quick and easy process but the impact on the school is immense, and your donation will be doubled!

We would also like to explore further opportunities for corporate donations and sponsorship, and so please do let me know if you have any connections or thoughts in this respect We will follow up but would be grateful for any relevant introductions you can give us.

Lastly, please contact me if you have any ideas for additional fundraising. I would be happy to talk.

Let me end by saying how excited I am to be a part of this pioneering school at such an exciting stage of its development Thank you for your time, interest and generosity in The Fulham Boys School

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From the CEO of the Fulham Boys School Trust to the school community

Julian Thomas, CEO, The Fulham Boys School Trust

ADDITIONALINFORMATION

HOWWEWORK

TheFBSFoundationisanindependentcharitableorganisationregisteredwith theCharitiesCommissionwithaBoardofTrusteeswhoensurethatfundsraised arespentinlinewiththecharitableobjectivesoftheFoundation.

OURCHARITABLEOBJECTIVES

TheobjectsofTheFBSFoundationareforthepublicbenefittoadvanceand relievetheneedsofTheFulhamBoysSchoolinparticular(butwithoutlimitation) byprovidingandassistingintheprovisionoffacilitiesnotprovidedbythe DepartmentforEducation.

OURTRUSTEES

JonnyAmbrose,TrusteeandFounderMemberofFBS

KatieBoysen,TrusteeandFBSParent

BrendanGilmore,ChairofTrusteesandFBSParent

MarkHarris,TrusteeandHeadofFinance,FBS

AlexWade,Trustee,FounderMemberofFBS,ChairmanofGovernors,FBS Parent

CONTACT

TheFulhamBoysSchoolFoundationCIO

RegisteredwiththeCharitiesCommission,No:1197150

ContactUs:MarkHarris,HeadofFinance

m.harris@fulhamboysschool.org.uk

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