SHINE on Saturday @ Clapham and Lark Hall

The grant recipient

The Clapham and Lark Hall cluster is made up of five primary schools in north Lambeth who are keen to provide opportunities for children with little access to arts and cultural activities. Some of the most underachieving students in the borough attend these schools. The cluster serves several large council estates and nearly 60% of children at the host school are eligible for free school meals. Prior to receiving a SHINE grant the cluster carried out a parent consultation.

The programme

SHINE @ Clapham and Lark Hall is for 60 students in years 4, 5 and 6 (8-11 years old). It targets students who are eligible for free school meals and have the potential of achieving the level expected for their age at the end of primary school but who are unlikely to do so without additional support. The cluster is partnering with a specialist Arts group for enrichment activities and aims to involve parents in delivering the project.

The funding

SHINE has made a grant to contribute to the set up and running costs. The project is being co-funded by another trust.

Funding: £94,500 to Lark Hall Primary School, over three years (2008-11)

Contact the host school, Allen Edwards Primary on 020 7622 3985

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"SHINE @ Clapham and Lark Hall will be the first major project delivered between our five primary schools and will spearhead our aim to raise the standards of our most deprived pupils."

Head Teacher

"I enjoy SHINE because it is a way that we can learn and have a bit of fun."

SHINE Student

"I like Saturday School because we get to investigate stuff."

SHINE Student

"SHINE helps me improve in my learning."

SHINE Student

"I think SHINE is a great Saturday School and it is a genius idea."

SHINE Student

"SHINE is the best school, I wish we had it on Saturday and Sunday."

SHINE Student