London

SFK London was established in 2005 and by 2006 started to work within curriculum time in London schools. SFK now teaches pupils in years 3, 4, 5, & 6 at primary schools in London. This forms part of the classroom time allocated to PSHE (Personal Social & Health Education). We also provide some classes in secondary schools.

Social and emotional issues among children and young people have profound ramifications in the UK. In 2007, the Prince’s Trust found that youth unemployment costs this country approximately £70m per week in lost economic productivity and job seeker’s allowance. According to their estimates, the total cost of youth crime in Great Britain was in excess of £1 billion in 2004. Essentially, too many young people lack confidence, direction, feel disconnected from the community, and have negative belief systems and we believe it is this which leads to serious social problems.

At present we are teaching SFK in 15 schools located in the London boroughs of Newham, Westminster and Southwark. This year (academic year 2009/10) we will teach 50 courses and 1,374 children.

Our courses are highly relevant in London. Recent studies, including the 2009 Index Of Child Well Being, found that in areas SFK teaches there are particular challenges with economic and social deprivation, crime and child well-being. By helping children learn to direct their own futures through positive choices, to foster strong relationships and to make focused effort, SFK equips children with tools to attain greater happiness and success in life.

We build long-term relationships with schools in order to make a sustained contribution to communities in need. The schools where we work report very favourably on our effectiveness in helping children and often refer us on to other local schools.

We have three full-time teachers and benefit from the help of 70 active volunteers.

Upcoming Events

SFK Pub Quiz

Event type: Pub Quiz
Date: March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011
Location: Punchbowl Pub, Mayfair

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Past Events

First monthly SFK Pub Quiz

Event type: Pub Quiz
Date: January 12, 2010 - 7:00pm
Location: Punchbowl Pub, Mayfair

Have a drink, test your general knowledge for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. £10 per person to enter, all money raised goes to fund SFK educational courses.

SFK Activity Day

Event type: Fun Days
Date: August 2, 2009 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Treejumpers Adventure Centre in Kent

A fun adventure filled day at an activity centre in Kent. SFK graduates will have have a chance to overcome fears and challanges through outdoor activities.

Brighton to London SFK Bike Ride 2009

Event type: Bike Ride
Date: May 24, 2009
Location: Starting at Brighton, ending in central London

Raising Vital Funds