Kids Inspire - what we do

The children supported by Kids Inspire vary widely – some have suffered trauma, neglect or abuse and as a direct result, may feel disconnected from society. Because their behaviour challenges teachers and support staff, these children are often labeled, neglected and are either not in education or are at risk of exclusion.

Kids Inspire steps in by helping to heal the wounds of trauma and to reconnect these individuals with both themselves and society. By doing so we aim to increase feelings of self-worth and prevent individuals from joining gangs or becoming involved in youth crime.

This process takes time, patience and commitment. But, by taking an inclusive, holistic approach, Kids Inspire is helping turn kids lives around and in turn, positively influencing society around them.

We provide a high level of expertise in meeting the needs of young people and children. We have over 100 years of combined professional experience in providing family therapy, mental health services, arts therapies, psychotherapy and therapeutic and relational social work to complex families. We also have access to local volunteers with a huge variety of experience and skills.

Our work in schools helps to identify and address vulnerabilities in children, which might otherwise have gone undetected. By reducing these and other emotional barriers to learning we help to re-engage children with academic tasks.

Our intervention helps to prevent children from disrupting classes and being excluded from school. We help children thrive and to develop a joy of learning. Our aim is for each child to feel valued and be a valued part of the school and wider community