Park View has been working with Deep Black for nearly three years now, and I can confidently say they’ve been instrumental in improving the performance of our students. Their work with our targeted cohort, particularly vulnerable students with varied needs—ranging from attendance and punctuality to SEN, Pupil Premium, young carers, and academic support—has made a significant difference. Deep Black delivers two core programmes for us: a photography workshop for both boys and girls, and a Motivation and Resilience programme. These weekly sessions have provided our students with a powerful platform to explore self-development and embrace a positive growth mindset. The impact has been profound, and we fully intend to continue our collaboration. Our key focus areas include building friendships, improving attendance, increasing confidence, reducing exclusions, and addressing poor punctuality. I carefully select students from our targeted group, and they are closely monitored throughout their involvement. With Deep Black’s support, we’ve seen remarkable progress. The students become more accountable and take greater responsibility for both their education and their lives. They also gain an understanding of valuable transferrable skills that will serve them well in higher education and beyond. Deep Black is, in my experience, a truly inspiring organisation—one that is actively reshaping the future for children across our boroughs. SA – ParkView School, London Borough of Haringey, London, UK – 2025.
