Our mission is to raise healthier, happier and smarter children. We get the most vulnerable children to the starting line, so they can make the most of their education. Our work brings together mentoring, health and wellbeing, physical activity and classroom support. Our foundation is a unique, holistic vision of children’s health and wellbeing, which broadly falls into these areas:
Evolve and Covid-19
Evolve are fully committed to working with teachers and schools in creative ways during this challenging time, including our new ‘HE:RO at Home’ programme.
ENABLING ALL CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL
Physical Health
Emotional Wellbeing
Cognitive Development
Personal Development
Employability Skills
WORK WITH US
We have been helping children succeed for over 15 years. Join us and see what we can achieve together.
Health Mentors bring a new dimension to the education workforce, supported by our high quality, bespoke training programme.
We work closely with Headteachers to support schools in boosting their pupils’ health, academic achievement and life outcomes.
We deliver tailored programmes with partners such as local authorities, charities, NHS trusts and police forces, pioneering the Full Value Contract approach.
OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMES
Our programmes are proven to transform children’s lives. We have over 15 years of expertise and our work has been independently evaluated by Leeds Beckett University, the Health Foundation and the The Centre for Education & Youth. Find out more about our three key programmes below, and contact us to discuss a bespoke programme for your organisation.
OUR PUPILS ACHIEVED
Wellbeing gap closed for disadvantaged students
65%
of pupils at risk of NEET stayed in education
-50%
Exclusions in one academic year (2018-2019)
OUR IMPACT
Figures taken from the 2019-20 Impact Reports
45
Health Mentors
6
UK Regions
1,350
Children supported
WELLBEING COMPASS SCORE
+35%
Personal development in 2 terms
30%
Higher emotional wellbeing
24%
More physical activity
What do people say about Evolve?
There has been no negative feedback from my son, no "this is boring" or "I don't want to go", so whatever you're doing it's working well.
XLR8 Parent,
Parent, North Birmingham AcademyShe was quite apprehensive at first about attending at all, but by the end of the first day she was happy and relaxed and I could tell she really enjoyed herself.
XLR8 Parent,
Parent, Elizabethan AcademyThe course was a great opportunity to make lots of friends and get used to some school rules and meet new teachers. It was a great experience
XLR8 Pupil,
XLR8 pupil, Nottingham AcademyI think I have improved my drawing skills and made a lot of new friends
XLR8 Pupil,
XLR8 Pupil, North Birmingham AcademyEvolve have been very professional, very flexible & adapted to our needs, well organised and very stress free for me
Mr Luke Sparkes,
Headteacher, Dixons Trinity AcademyAll the members of staff have been so enthusiastic, helpful running the team & getting to know the children, big smiles everyday & welcoming our children in.
Miss Wilding,
Head of Transition, Bedminster Down SchoolThe LEAP programme has made such a difference to our school and I urge all senior leaders to consider using it in their school.
Mr Lewis,
Assistant Headteacher, King Edwards Five Ways, BirminghamXLR8 has added a new dimension to our curriculum and offer to parents. We now have access to pupils for extra learning time during the year and the flexibility to focus on broader outcomes which help to underpin the educational success of our school.
