SHINE on Saturday @ Southwold
The grant recipient
Southwold Primary School is situated in the Clapton area of Hackney. All wards in Hackney are in the top 10% nationally in terms of deprivation, Clapton has the largest percentage of refugee families in the borough and very high numbers of pupils with no access to digital media at home. The school's programme of after school activities is oversubscribed. Prior to receiving a grant from SHINE Southwold demonstrated improved achievement levels for pupils on their Saturday project. Members of the school staff have experience of setting up and managing successful Saturday programmes.
The programme
SHINE @ Southwold is for 60 students in years 4, 5 and 6 (8-11 year olds) from seven primary schools in the local area. The project will focus on learning through thinking and enquiry. Teaching staff will be trained by the University of the First Age and Philosophy for Children.
The funding
SHINE has made a grant for set up and running costs and the school is making a contribution towards administrative costs.
Funding: £204,750 to Southwold Primary School, over four years (2007-11)
Contact Southwold School on 020 8806 5201
