WCIT Charity Review Vol.1 | Page 7

OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS

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Hammersmith Academy & Lilian Baylis Technology School
Our partner schools are in areas where effective education is a key to lifting many children out of poverty.
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? Mentoring sixth formers ? Work experience

“Lilian Baylis does what it says at the front of the school. It transforms the life chances of its students.”
Gary Phillips, Head Teacher LBTS
Korrell at BTEG

Korrell spent two weeks working for BTEG (Black Training and Enterprise group) “I want to start my own company that empowers vulnerable young people in Britain.” ? Programmes for students with special needs and for those with gifted and talented potential: Year 12 student Zeynep from LBTS spent a week studying at Cambridge, after applying for the Cambridge University Gifted & Talented scheme. ? Expanding horizons “The impact of Squash’s (Falconer’s) speech has been amazing. It has really inspired our students...”
School feedback following an inspirational talk from charity adventurer Squash Falconer.

WCIT governors leverage our funds and members’ time to improve opportunity, especially helping students acquire attitudes, behaviours and values of the workplace. “It is only with high aspirations that you can achieve. I have a sense of belief that all young people, no matter what their background, can achieve...”

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Gary Kynaston, Head Teacher HA

These include:
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our Hall “Sitting in the Master’s armchair fills the students with a palpable ambition” School Governor

Hammersmith Academy (HA)
An all-ability 11 – 18 years school for local students where places are in great demand. In 2013 HA was rated “Good or Outstanding in all areas” by the new, tougher, Ofsted inspection. The trustees of the endowment have already made grants worth £13,000 for items ranging from sports equipment to Kindles for student reading.
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Lilian Baylis Technology School (LBTS)
We have supported the head teacher and his gifted team to transform this school in the 14th most deprived borough in England. In 2013 LBTS became one of only two London schools with the coveted “Outstanding” rating by the new, tougher, Ofsted inspection. In 2012 88 % of students achieved 5 A* - C grades.