We Speak - Impact

Impact

We Speak provides opportunities for young people to practice speaking, to help close the gap in university applications and employment opportunities for young people from lower income backgrounds.
 
On our flagship 8-week enrichment programme, participants:
develop speaking confidence so they are more prepared for education and employment opportunities
improve self-confidence so they feel positive about their options
establish connections with university students, increasing the likelihood of university applications
communicate comfortably with employers, increasing confidence around career options.

In a programme with Year 12s at Mossbourne Community Academy:

Participants experienced an average 30% increase in self-assessed speaking confidence
There was a 30%–70% increase for the students who had lower speaking confidence to start with
91% of the participants improved speaking confidence (self assessment)
100% improved speaking confidence (peer assessment)
100% improved speaking confidence (staff assessment)

Before the programme:

After the programme:

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