And while grades and outcomes will always play a role, the conversations we hear most often - from teachers, parents, and young people themselves - aren’t about marks. They’re about confidence, resilience, and purpose.
We talk a lot about preparing young people for life beyond school. But are we giving them enough opportunities to shape that life while they’re still in it?
Empowerment is often treated as enrichment - an extra-curricular bonus if there’s time. But what if it wasn’t an add-on? What if it was the point?
At The Key, we work alongside schools and youth organisations to support young people, especially those facing challenging circumstances, to use their voices and ideas to lead their own projects through the KEY+ Challenge.
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