Some of the feedback on the schools' visits.

Children, parents, teachers and head teachers are constantly giving positive feedback. Here are some typical comments:

"Wow, is this where we're staying?" - 11 year old boy
(who had been twice excluded from a mainstream school. He behaved like an angel throughout the four day visit.)

". . . . . . . Emma (name changed) has really come into her own during the visit." - Teacher

"Children with major literacy problems have shown completely different sides to their characters. In the classroom, they are acutely aware of their problems and often resort to sulking and aggressive behaviour. Here, they have started to see some of their own strengths and to enjoy learning."
- Head Teacher

"When she came back she was full of it. They have shown her new things she could do - it made me think I must stop underestimating her." - Parent

"Since the visit . . . . . . . Johnny (name changed) is now beginning to show an ability to communicate with others." - Teacher

"This visit had a profound impact on the students who took part. There were significant benefits under the following headings: self confidence, integration, friendship." - Teacher

"They have all become interested and focused – totally different to the classroom" - Teacher

"The attitude was so lovely. We look forward to translating it into the classroom" - Teacher

"Overnight stays show a different side of a child - they're not in school mode." - Parent

"These visits are enabling us to find out vital information about the backgrounds of some of our children." - Teacher

"Don't forget that these visits give the parents a break as well!" - Parent

"Is there anything more we can do to help?" - Student to volunteer

"We are counting the days to the next visit." - Parent