Following our recent community survey and taster session, we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from young people and their parents regarding the free literacy lessons, life skills workshops, and board game sessions.
Key Highlights:
- Enthusiastic Engagement: Participants expressed excitement about the sessions, with many young people enjoying the interactive and hands-on approach. Parents appreciated the engaging nature of the activities and the positive impact it would have on their children’s confidence.
- Literacy Development: Families valued the structured yet fun approach to literacy, noting improvements in reading enthusiasm and comprehension skills. Several parents highlighted how the sessions supported their children’s learning outside of school.
- Life Skills Growth: The life skills workshops were seen as highly beneficial, with attendees finding them useful for developing communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Many parents felt these skills were essential in preparing young people for future opportunities.
- Board Games as a Learning Tool: Both young people and parents would enjoy the board game sessions, recognizing their role in enhancing critical thinking, strategy, and social skills in an enjoyable way. Several participants suggested incorporating more sessions.
- Community Support and Future Interest: Many parents and young people expressed excitement about the long-term impact of these sessions. There was strong interest in ongoing participation, with requests for more regular sessions and expanded topics. Some were parents expressed willingness to volunteer and contribute to these sessions.
Overall, the response indicates a high demand for these activities, with the community seeing them as valuable in supporting young people’s educational and personal development. Moving forward, we aim to build on this enthusiasm by expanding our offerings and ensuring continued engagement.
Blossomify Community Interest Company 