We are delighted to announce that Gordano School has been awarded £500 from the Tesco Stronger Starts programme in support of our “Teach Teens a Trade” initiative.

This funding will help us transform an outdoors space into a dynamic learning zone where students will engage in hands-on construction, teamwork and physical activity — boosting their confidence, wellbeing and readiness for future careers.

What this means for students

• The grant will enable us to purchase tools, materials and equipment needed for outdoor trade-skills workshops.
• Students who thrive in practical, active learning environments will gain new skills, stronger routines and improved focus.
• The space will be repurposed into something meaningful – supporting physical activity, peer collaboration and mental welfare.

A big thank-you to our supporters

We extend our sincere thanks to the Tesco Stronger Starts programme (managed in partnership with Groundwork UK) for this generous support. We’re grateful to our community, families and supporters who voted using their blue tokens and whose enthusiasm helped raise awareness of our project.

What’s next

Over the coming months we will:

• Finalise the outdoor learning space design and schedule the first student-led sessions.
• Allocate the grant funding directly to materials and staff oversight for the “Teach Teens a Trade” programme.
• Share stories and photos of the project in action – students in action, building skills and transforming space.

By receiving this £500 award, Gordano School joins a diverse group of initiatives across the UK helping children and young people thrive.