As a nation, one of the most pressing challenges we face in education are the outcomes and progression of young men who are eligible for Free School Meals.
Our growing number of regional hubs work to address this.
Did you know?
Across the UK, young men who are eligible for Free School Meals are less likely than other groups to attain a grade 9-5 in GCSE Maths and English, and significantly less likely to engage in Higher Education.
Although the issue widely known and documented, until now there have been very few successful, evidence-based approaches to closing the gap.
That is where our regional hubs come in.
Our regional hubs work to support young men who face these challenges at a local level. Using the Taking Boys Seriously principles, they do this by devising activities and initiatives to support young men which are tailored to their specific social and geographic contexts.
Each hub celebrates the richness and diversity of the young men in their locality. We value their unique experiences and work to support them on their journey toward a happy, healthy future of their choosing.
Explore our hubs
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Dorset Boys' Impact Hub
Chaired by: Dr Alex Blower, Research Fellow, Arts University Bournemouth; Deneen Kenchington, Deputy Headteacher, Ferndown Upper School
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Greater Manchester Boys' Impact Hub
Chaired by: Helen Lord, Head of Greater Manchester Higher; Melanie Wicks, Executive Principal, Stamford Park Trust; Jack McGeehan, Social Action Coordinator, Salford Foundation.
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Northern Ireland Boys' Impact Hub
Chaired by: Susan Morgan, Taking Boys Seriously Research Lead, Ulster University
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Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Boys' Impact Hub
Chaired by: Tian Barratt, WP Outreach Manager, University of Portsmouth
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Black Country, Telford and Wrekin Boys' Impact Hub
Chaired by: Natalie Latham, UK Skills, Access and Widening Participation Manager, University of Wolverhampton
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East Anglia Boys' Impact Hub
Chaired by: Darren Mcmorran, Outreach Officer, University of East Anglia
