As we explore the different approaches we take for our evaluation methods, why we do it, and some of the challenges of evaluating our service effectively. This post highlights some of the 'big questions' for West London Zone around evaluation. Read more
Launched in 2021 to connect student volunteers from independent schools with children on our programme for weekly reading sessions. The project sought to improve reading confidence & deepen community ties. Read more
In support of Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, we have been talking about the importance of recognising the mental health of young people in our communities. Our mental health counsellor, Tamsin Allsebrook shares what this means in practice. Read more
At a recent event we not only spoke about the data and impact our programme has on young people on our programme, but also the real-life positive stories that show the human side of our impact. Here, Jenny Hoyle, Delivery Director, talks us through the event and what it meant to her. Read more
We recently held a screening event of Eric Ravillious: Drawn to War as a way to meet new local supporters and share our work Read more
We have recently released the results of our latest impact analysis, which measures the impact our programme has with the children and young people we work with across social, emotional, and academic measurements Read more
As Black History Month draws to a close, we wanted to reflect on what it means for us - as individuals but also as a charity Read more
As the new academic year gets underway, we take a look at our growing organisation, as well as the impact this has had on our programme Read more
Thanks to a trailblazing approach to private commissioning, Bank of America’s commitment of $1m supports the delivery of the West London Zone programme to 1,000 children, enabling us to continue providing the right support, to the right children, at the right time Read more
To celebrate Black History Month, we asked some of our team to share their thoughts on the importance of positive representation. Here, Remel, a West London Zone Link Worker, tells us his story Read more
At West London Zone, we know that our work does not stop at the end of term. The record-breaking temperatures over the summer didn’t stop us from providing holiday experiences and opportunities outside of school – while having lots of fun with our young people in the meantime. Read more
West London Zone co-hosted a fundraising event at the Princess Royal in Notting Hill and raised an impressive £480,000 in one evening - which will be match funded to total £980,000 Read more