Morning both,
Please see below my testimonial, thank you for everything you have done this year and I hope this partnership continues next year. Joy will be your main point of contact going forward.
The Godwin Lawson Foundation first visited Harris Academy Tottenham in July 2021 where Yvonne addressed Year 9 in an assembly and stunned them into silence with her story of Godwin and his life, and the work that the foundation now does in memory of Godwin. The pupils came out of the assembly feeling inspired and moved by what they had heard with many pupils keen to sign up as a Peace Ambassador. Fast forward to September and Yvonne, Sophia and their team were coming into school every few weeks to deliver a range of workshops focusing on topics such as healthy relationships, transition and decision making, emotional intelligence and many more, with an emphasis on positive mental wellbeing and mentoring. The pupils really valued the opportunity to talk to the different mentors and most importantly to feel heard. The pupils' confidence and self-esteem have grown as a result of the Mentoring programme and they have learnt important skills in communication and teamwork which they will take with them into their future.
Best wishes,
Mel
Melissa Gough
Assistant Principal
Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road
London, N17 9LN
020 3772 4243
m.gough@harristottenham.org.uk
Hi Sophia,
I’d like to thank you and your team for your incredible work with my learners this year. I have seen a change in them. I think all learners have benefited and it has been very beneficial for them to have an outlet to share their concerns in an open and safe space with genuinely caring people.
Rojda and Harrison have especially made clear how much they have learnt, changed and grown this year.
Kind regards,
Haj
Hajer Kahraman
Curriculum Leader - KS4
City and Islington College
It was absolutely heart wrenching listening to Mrs Lawson’s story. Please thank her for giving up her time to share with us
The impact the incident had on the family and the strength that was shown to talk about such a traumatic event
The story was really touching and helped give a view of how I can change my approach by being empathetic
Realising how significant the impact was and the impact of the family liasing officer had on her and how she still remembers everything about him after 12 years. With all that pain she still remembers his name and what he done for her
Hearing how the police factored into her loss, and how we could improve next time. How strong she was to recount this story to us
The bereaved parents was present in person to talk to the group and provide an emotive input. She was engaging and spoke about her experiences, and spoke about her experiences with the police. She was also able to give advice on sensitivity and compassion, and to ensure officers are able to use this.
Understanding a real life situation which has affected a person. It was great to understand what I can also do as a Police Officer in these situations
Realising that grief and the knife crime itself are two different journeys.
PS Helen Lowes 63L
Learning & Development
AS BCU
Metropolitan Police Service