In a nutshell...
Project HE:RO is a school based early intervention model that significantly reduces downstream costs
This one programme delivers multiple outcomes including attendance, SEMH, learning engagement, SEND, inclusion, attainment and employability
The Health Mentor workforce is trained and performance tracked with local consultants who manage key stakeholder relationships with schools, parents and LAs.
What is it?
School based Health Mentors enable the most vulnerable children to achieve their potential
Proven physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing improvements that transfer to positive outcomes for you
Trusted programmes for primary, secondary, colleges and virtual schools, including valuable support during school holidays and during these key transition periods
How does it work?
Cost of programme subsidised by shared stakeholders to leverage payment contributions from education providers
Commissioning partners may include education, health, employment, criminal justice and private sector bodies
Payment by results options available to minimise risk and guarantee results
Case Study 1
Haringey Local Authority
50% subsidy from alternative provision commissioner to the value of £180,000 over two years
Co-funded by six primary schools to re-engage over 350 vulnerable children
In Year 1, fixed term exclusion rates reduced by up to 64% in schools targeted
Case Study 2
West Midlands Virtual School Network
Health Mentors assigned to students in West Midlands Virtual Schools to support post 16 transition
Average student wellbeing improved by 9% points across six domains including sleep, emotional wellbeing and brain health
87% of students progressed to FE college course or apprenticeship programme
Case Study 3
Doncaster Local Authority
50% funding subsidy to support vulnerable students in six primary schools and one secondary school
Project showcased by DfE Opportunity Area with wellbeing, engagement and achievement outcomes all delivered
The programme continues in more settings with increased payment contributions from schools and colleges
Illustrative Cost
Annual investment of £180,000
8 Health Mentors deployed within 8 to 16 schools across targeted key stages for an academic year
320 primary beneficiaries (most vulnerable) and over 3,000 secondary beneficiaries (all pupils)
Illustrative investment offers 50% subsidy for schools and could be shared between one or more commissioners, each with their own performance metrics and outcomes
Hope for a better future starts today.
We believe in children and empower them to believe in themselves.
We work closely with schools, local authorities and partners to enhance children's life outcomes - one child at a time.
Enabling all children to achieve their potential