100%
of our learners rate Hope good or excellent
93%
of learners report improved communication skills
90%
report improved confidence
76%
of learners achieve more than one qualification
97%
of our learners achieved qualifications, despite the impact of Covid in 2019/2020.
25%
We have loaned devices or provided connectivity to ¼ of our learners
We offer accredited qualifications in English, Maths and ICT from absolute beginner level up to Level 2 (GCSE equivalent).
Our learners are encouraged to take up the opportunities they have to reach their long- and their short-term goals and raise their aspirations. Most progress to further learning, volunteering or work.
Impact on people’s lives…
Tony was referred to The Hope Foundation by Step Forward Tees Valley to work towards Functional Skills Maths Level 2. He says, “I wanted to improve my skills and confidence to get back to working life! I had a full career and had worked all of my life – personal circumstances changed and I found life spiralling out of my control. Times were hard and often I had thought ‘what’s the point and felt worthless. I started learning whilst still experiencing personal difficulties. Then came COVID which really scuppered my plans.”
Tony
Sara arrived in the UK from Iran in 2020. “In Iran I am a highly qualified and competent ITU nurse now a resident in the UK and eager to progress. I was extremely emotional and anxious as I had come from a position that I was recognised as being a leader in my field to now not be able to work due to my language barrier. I wanted to quickly learn the English Language and Maths to meet entry requirements for the NHS service as well as communicate in the Middlesbrough community.”
Sara
My story really began in 1993 when I started senior school. In school I really tried to fit in as I always felt growing up that I never really fit in anywhere. I never really tried in school and jumped class whenever I possibly could. I left when I was 15 and I’d fallen pregnant with my oldest daughter. I did not sit any exams and so left school with no qualifications. After school I had problems with drugs and abusive relationships but eventually I got out of these and looked to the future.
Rachel
Thanks to Middlesbrough College
Our taught courses are delivered through Middlesbrough College so learners have the added advantage of being College students while studying at Hope.
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