Through the support of reading volunteers, Handsworth Association of schools has developed the Reading  Volunteer programme to help children struggling with their literacy skills to become confident and able readers, to access the education they deserve and achieve their potential. 

Why PARTICIPATE? 

• Being able to read impacts on learning and achievement in every area of the curriculum and children  who struggle ... read the full story »»

Our youth led performing arts project focused on creating an online space to inspire, normalise and create acceptance of youth voices in times of change. The project aims to inspire local youth action and help young people deal with the social and emotional issues they are experiencing relating to COVID-19. 

We aim to partner disengaged young people (13-16) from a number of local schools with high quality performing arts practitioners to devise theatre from their own experiences and empower their collective ... read the full story »»

HAOS supports a collaboration of primary, secondary professionals coming together to improve the quality of teaching and learning in schools across Handsworth and West Birmingham.

We are dedicated to making certain that teachers and school professionals are supported through cross school peer to peer teacher professional development, and we are committed to providing high quality CPD training.

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A Youth led cycling group for girls aged 11 to 16 to inspire a love for cycling through adventurous out-of-school activities. Encouraged by trained Youth ‘MisAdventure Champions’ and our cycle instructors, girls will plan and participate in on/off road cycle rides, social action cycle ready projects and help to promote Bikeabilty across schools with low take up for girls particularly from ethnic minorities.

The program will enhance Leadership in young women already blessed with both aptitude and ... read the full story »»