“Kindred Clothing is a fantastic opportunity for our learners. I have been incredibly pleased with the impact it has had on pupils. It is great to see Grove pupils having opportunities to develop their employability and creative skills and I have been astonished by the quality of the pieces they have produced. Many of these learners are amongst our most vulnerable young people and the change in their confidence and increased wellbeing cannot be overstated.”

“Kai has been struggling to attend school for around two years and things have been difficult, with Kai’s confidence being extremely low. We didn’t expect huge changes to Kai’s attendance at school but it has improved. Since starting the Kindred Clothing internship, Kai has become even more engaged, it’s mind-blowing. We can now talk about future options, like college, and Kai can see a future”