_edited.png)
Stepping Stones DS
Stepping Stones provides school outreach for children with Down Syndrome in Berkshire and Surrey through specialist support, in-school observations, individualised teacher support, and personalised follow-up. It contributes to targeted guidance for families to reinforce learning at home, and evidence-based strategies tailored to each child’s needs in school.
​
“Our daughter Amira (now 11) has had Down Syndrome since she was 2 years old. Stepping Stones DS has supported Amira in so many ways - through Early Development Groups, education outreach and school support, and their brilliant physical development activities like gymnastics. We’ve met other parents, made friendships, and found a community that understands our journey. Stepping Stones DS have changed all of our lives for the better.”
Super Power Agency
Creative Writing Transition Workshops provide an 8-week programme supporting Primary 7 pupils as they transition to secondary school, helping them process change and build confidence at the start of their new school.
The Four Barrows Foundation supported Super Power Agency in delivering 8 of these workshops to 540 young people.
Feedback highlights the programme’s powerful effect on self-belief, creativity, and personal development, including helping students overcome barriers such as dyslexia and supporting neurodivergent pupils to find their voice.
​
“My son was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with SPA. I saw his super powers unleashed, changing from a severely dyslexic young person to a published author performing his work. Now thriving in college continuing his studies in creative industries. Super Power Agency unleashed his inner voice and creativity and helped support his social development as an autistic young person.”
Benarty Primary School
​​
This is our third year supporting Benarty School in Fife who have a high proportion of Care Experienced children, Young Carers and those with additional support or learning needs.
We help Benarty run several initiatives which help children develop skills, resilience, self-confidence and stronger relationships with peers and family members.
A breakfast club - a “soft start” to the day for young people transitioning from very difficult circumstances into the learning environment.
Weekly cooking lessons teach the children to make wholesome meals using recipe cards they can take home and use again with the adults or other siblings responsible for feeding the family. And teach table setting so the family sit down and eat together.
​
Nurturing experiences beyond the classroom such as swimming, sailing, indoor climbing - activities helping children feel noticed and supported, offering opportunities to succeed, build confidence, and develop a stronger sense of belonging and self-worth.
CHIPS Guildford
​​​
CHIPS Guildford provides fun, safe and stimulating holiday play provision for vulnerable and disadvantaged primary-age children in the Ash, Stoke and Westborough wards of Guildford, helping to build confidence, raise aspirations, improve mental health and keep children active. With support from the Four Barrows Foundation, the 2025 “Be Inspired” programme encouraged creativity, teamwork and aspiration through sport, science workshops and space-themed learning, giving 295 children memorable experiences and opportunities to build confidence, including those with SEND or poor school attendance.
​
Impact survey results were strongly positive: 87% of parents saw improved social skills, 85% increased confidence, 94% better health through activity, and 96% valued having a safe place for their child
We are also supporting:
​
​
The Warren Mead Schools Parent and Friends Association:
A fit-for-purpose library​
​​
​
​
Aspire2 Whitley:
Music Mentoring​​
​​
​
​
Slough Refugee Support:
Reading and Crafts Programme for
Primary age children
​
​
​
​
The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust:
Taking the Creative Arts to Primary Schools
​
​
SOME OF OUR CURRENT PROJECTS ...
YouthSpace
​​​
Our continued support enabled YOUTHSPACE to run after-school Adventure, Lego and Art Clubs. These clubs provide a safe, welcoming space for children to have fun, develop new skills, earn awards and build strong relationships for ongoing support.
Feedback was very positive: 100% of participants felt more active, gained new skills and discovered new things; 94% felt better about themselves.
​
Parents were invited to join our Art Club to help strengthen family relationships and gave parents - many facing mental health challenges and poverty - a supportive space to connect with their children.
Highlights included a trip to Sky Academy Studios where P5–7 pupils created a film trailer in a replica studio, taking on director, actor or editor roles before watching their finished film in a cinema setting.
​
Individual stories showed increased confidence, patience and emotional wellbeing among pupils. Staff noted improved engagement, pride in achievements and wider learning experiences.