Sofia, who speaks English as an additional language, came to study at Leeds Sixth Form College. She struggled with anxiety towards learning and had low confidence in her ability, particularly when it came to attempting exam questions.
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SHINE is an education charity that works with teachers, schools, and other organisations, helping disadvantaged children in the North of England to fulfil their true potential.
Every child deserves the best start in life – regardless of background or where they live.
We fund dozens of educational projects around the North West, North East, and Yorkshire & Humber, all aimed at improving outcomes for the most disadvantaged and levelling the playing field for all children.
We back great ideas in the classroom and work with others in the areas of greatest need to drive change that is locally led.
Our impact 2022-23
Over the past 12 months, thanks to the generosity of our philanthropic partners, we have been able to invest close to £1 million into 45 school-led and place-based projects. These projects have supported more than 24,000 children in the North of England.
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Poppy’s story
Before joining St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, in Billingham, Teesside, Poppy had been living abroad, where limited opportunities for interaction with other children had hindered her social and linguistic development.
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