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Tree of Life in Schools is a narrative-based mental health programme delivered to secondary school pupils of African, Caribbean and mixed heritage (ACH) within the London borough of Hackney.
It aims to give pupils aged 11 to 18 a “safe space” to explore sensitive issues around identity and racism so that they can make sense of their personal and cultural identity in a positive and affirming way.
The project is delivered by “peer leaders”, young people aged 18 to 25 of ACH who work with Hackney Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) as youth leaders. Many of them grew up in the area and are familiar with the challenges some pupils face, including deprivation, parental mental health issues and gang involvement – factors that can impact school attainment and increase the risk of exclusion.
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