Virtual schools
We help local authorities respond to an escalating social, emotional and mental health crisis and the growing number of school exclusions.
Overview of our work with local authorities
Our programmes are designed to help those who are at risk of not reaching their full potential and support them to develop crucial life skills, improve confidence and boost self-esteem through group and one-to-one mentoring.
Our support is
Collaborative, offering wrap-around support with other providers
Flexible, reliable and consistent
Quick to set up
Tailored to individual needs
What you’ll receive
- A dedicated Power2 Programme Lead to deliver and oversee the programme (over 70% of our team has lived experience of the challenges we seek to address)
- Power2 programme resources
- Regular progress updates on the young people you refer
- A celebratory end-of-programme graduation ceremony
- Continued support through the Power2 Youth Network after the programme ends
- References from other Virtual Schools if required
Our outcomes
Since 2001, the children and young people we’ve worked with – many of whom are facing multiple challenges – have consistently achieved excellent outcomes.
improve their wellbeing
become less shy or withdrawn
improve their engagement with school and learning
Having Mark as my mentor was the best thing in my life.
Neesha entered the care system at just 10 years old. At 18, she joined our Power2 Advance programme for care-experienced young people, where she met Mark, her Programme Lead.
For the first time in her life, Neesha found someone who truly listened to her without judgment, offering the support and encouragement she had long been missing.
Today, Neesha works with us as a Programme Assistant, using her personal experiences to guide young people. We caught up with Neesha to learn more about growing up in care, her experience on Power2 Advance and her role at Power2.
Endorsements
Both the young people and their school staff commented on an improvement in their self-confidence and most notably 100% of the young people reported an increased enjoyment of learning and said that they would recommend the programme to other young people.
We are absolutely overjoyed with the success of the 16-week programme hosted by Power2 for our care leavers. The experience has been transformative. Our young participants, many of whom were NEET or low in confidence, have gained invaluable skills and confidence for the future. Thank you, Power2, for making a lasting impact!
Next steps for you and your local authority
If you’d like to talk through how a Power2 programme could work for your young person, get in touch.
