Facts and figures

Two and a half years ago, we set out to increase young people’s confidence and skills with a focus on employability. We set up a framework of indicators, a theory of change and a flexible curriculum of activities and interventions with young people. We were able to show progress against these indicators and we also worked to recognise development in other, less obvious ways. When a young person gets an interview for a job after working on a personal statement with us, this is great. But when they demonstrate resilience after being rejected, this is also great. Likewise when looking at options for university.

Over 150 young people, last year demonstrated significant growth across a number of our indicators. This includes getting interviews and job offers, taking up volunteering, gaining accreditations and qualifications, dealing with challenges at school and home and taking part in social action projects.

Youth Club in 2018 at a glance.

⭐558 young people engaged in our programme
⭐238 achieved core outcomes/indicators

⭐302 achieved core outcomes/indicators
⭐1451 outcomes/indicators in total
⭐We delivered 708 individual sessions 6765 count attendances
⭐Our members clocked up 400 youth volunteer hours and we won Islington’s youth volunteer team of the year.
⭐We benefited from over 1562 volunteer hours by 69 volunteers and 7 youth work students on placement
⭐Members baked over 2500 cookies for Mary’s supporters during National 'Thank You' Week.

To give some context to these numbers, explore our stories.

Youth Work Stories

Pre-school figures

In the summer of 2018, 28 children left to go to either a reception class or a school nursery.

100% of children showed progression in their development
75% of the children who transitioned to primary school reached their age appropriate developmental targets
7 out of the 28 children had additional needs and were enabled to achieve improved developmental outcomes as a result of additional support and services we secured for them
100% of parents were satisfied with the quality of childcare service and education their children and themselves had experienced at Mary’s Pre-school
Out of all the children attending, 13 children spoke English as a second language and showed good communication, personal and social attainment in their development
Figures shown from tracking information demonstrate we have increased children's attainment levels in the literacy and maths areas which was a target we set ourselves in 2017

To support the social care development of children and their families during their time at the Pre-school and at home, two social care referrals were made and for the first time, we have been able to access the EYPP (Early Years Priority Panel through the local authority) funding for children in need. This has made more of a difference in supporting the overall needs of children’s development.

Pre-school Stories

Latest

Summer 2019

Schools out! lots to do with Mary's over the summer holidays.
Summer Play Scheme 2019

Mary's Play Scheme is offering full day childcare during the summer holidays packed with a rich programme of indoor and outdoor fun designed for children aged 6 -12.
Free self-management course to help with long term conditions

Whittington Health NHS is offering free self-management course for anyone living with a long term health condition. The course is designed to help people gain greater knowledge, confidence and skills to self-manage, and improve their quality of life. 6 weekly sessions of 2.5 hours.
Healthy Eating Week in Mary's Pre-school

To mark healthy eating week the children in our nursery made smoothies with some parents joining in the fun and learnt about healthy and unhealthy foods.

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Youth Club

Young people today are facing daunting challenges relating to their safety, health, employment and lifelong prospects. Mary’s Youth Club gives young people the skills, confidence and networks to succeed.
Gym

Mary’s Gym is by the community and for the community offering a well equipped workout space with shower and changing facilities at low cost with a monthly rolling contract or special group offers so that you can work to achieve your fitness goal.
Play scheme

The words ‘school holidays’ can fill many parents with dread – especially if they are working. But these are times that children should look forward to as a period when they can draw breath and take a break from the often very competitive academic life they face at school and ‘just’ play.
Pre-school

Giving children aged between 2 and 4 years the best start.

Summer 2019

Schools out! lots to do with Mary's over the summer holidays.
Youth Club

Young people today are facing daunting challenges relating to their safety, health, employment and lifelong prospects. Mary’s Youth Club gives young people the skills, confidence and networks to succeed.
Pre-school

Giving children aged between 2 and 4 years the best start.
Accessibility
Play scheme

The words ‘school holidays’ can fill many parents with dread – especially if they are working. But these are times that children should look forward to as a period when they can draw breath and take a break from the often very competitive academic life they face at school and ‘just’ play.
Room and Space Hire

Wide range of meeting rooms and spaces to suit a variety of activities and occasions.
Fundraising Ideas

Fundraise with your colleagues or friends. Whether it's a bake off or a trivia night, you can raise essential funds for us.
What We Do
Facts and figures

Over 150 young people, last year demonstrated significant growth across a number of our indicators.
Gym

Mary’s Gym is by the community and for the community offering a well equipped workout space with shower and changing facilities at low cost with a monthly rolling contract or special group offers so that you can work to achieve your fitness goal.