I enjoyed meeting everyone on the traineeship and the people that were helping us on the traineeship, it made the whole experience more enjoyable and more beneficial at getting me ready for starting my new job.
You can see clearly that the work that you are doing is changing lives in so many ways. Therefore, if you ever have one of those days when the frustrations of the moment are a distraction .... rest assured you are making a significant difference. I simply want to thank you for the change that you and your team continue to develop in our son.
The Football & Education programme has helped me to develop both on the pitch, at school and socially. I've learned the importance of teamwork and organisation, which helped in preparing me for future opportunities in football and university options. It is very challenging but also rewarding, with a good support system from coaches and teachers who have helped me to develop independence and confidence both on and off the pitch.
I love that I have learnt something that will help my future in every Thursday lesson with Fulham. They make us feel comfortable and confident that we can achieve anything we want in the future.
The PL Inspires programme has had a fantastic impact on the young people in our school. It has given some of our young people the opportunity to improve their skills in a number of different areas whilst teaching them about teamwork and how to communicate with both peers and professionals.
The thing I like about PL Inspires is that they inspire me through workshops, talking about mental health, and help making us feel confident to do things by ourselves (presenting things and Entrepreneur Skills).
Since joining the PL Inspires programmes, we have seen a marked improvement in our students' behaviour and attitudes, both inside and outside the classroom. The engaging workshops, inspiring mentoring sessions, and inclusive activities have helped our young people develop confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of responsibility. Beyond the classroom, Fulham PL Inspires has fostered a real sense of community across the school. The programme's emphasis on teamwork, respect, and personal growth has not only strengthened peer relationships but also created a more supportive and positive school culture. - Teacher
We get to learn different stuff like business, how the world works and how to help others. It also helps me in my other lessons as we learn stuff that will help us with our futures.
The Fulham staff have been excellent and had a very positive impact on the boys they worked with. Richard and Richmond have done an excellent job of supporting the specific needs of our boys for example organising a vaping/ drugs workshop and careers talk.
The programme has had a hugely positive effect on the behaviour and wellbeing of our students. It has helped allow the students to understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions as well as helping them to learn from the mistakes that they make.
Students participating in the programme have been very enthusiastic about it and have looked forward to attending the sessions each week. They have developed their confidence and teamwork skills through participation of the programme. Feedback from parents has also been that their children have enjoyed the programme and that they have seen a change in attitude at home.
Made in Fulham has played a key role in helping me progress towards education, employment and training. Through the skills, experience and support I've gain, I'm better equipped to take the next steps in my personal and professional development.
The FFCF staff who have delivered the PL inspires programme this year have had massive impact on our students. Our students have been able to build up excellent working relationships with all of the facilitators and they have looked forward to them coming into school on a weekly basis. The staff are experts in their field and have been professional at all times. Staff have regularly been in touch with the year team about student progress and have passed on any safeguarding concerns that they have had with urgency. We couldn’t have asked for better facilitators this year and I’m sure that students will always think fondly of the time that they have spent together on this programme (Head of Year).
They make me want to come into school, because the staff are friendly and make me feel welcome.
The programme made me realise that every footballer needs a Plan B after they retire, or in case they don't make it as a professional footballer. So I now see how important my education is so I can have a Plan B.
Events and workshops I’ve taken part in while on the programme have inspired me and given me an interest in what I want to study at university. The program has also showed me that I am able to balance football and school work and I can make sacrifices.
I have seen his motivation, and excitement experienced from being a part of it.
He has grown and had the opportunities extended to him to gain insight into FFF through coming to talk about the benefits of the sessions that he has been apart of. Which has positively forced him to face his anxieties amongst the audiences and supporters that makes it all possible.
I feel the sessions (theory and practices), opportunity to visit the club and offers to watch matches has helped to put all that was thought into perspective.
Although bittersweet that he has come to the end of this experience now having started year 10, it was an experience to remember ending the journey you have enabled him to take, by being involved pre-game and at half-time during the Fulham vs Chelsea match yesterday.
He took an anxious step which he will forever remember. And perhaps further excites him towards his future.
Thank you for all your support and recognising his motivation at school (Parent).
It’s been an incredible experience to be part of a first class coaching programme. The support from the team has been exceptional. I have made some new friends, learned some new skills and have become more confident in myself. – Made in Fulham participant
The FFCF staff who have delivered the PL inspires programme this year have had massive impact on our students. Our students have been able to build up excellent working relationships with all of the facilitators and they have looked forward to them coming into school on a weekly basis. The staff are experts in their field and have been professional at all times. Staff have regularly been in touch with the year team about student progress and have passed on any safeguarding concerns that they have had with urgency. We couldn’t have asked for better facilitators this year and I’m sure that students will always think fondly of the time that they have spent together on this programme. PL Inspires Partner School
Without this programme I probably would of gone to any other college or football programme and then wouldn't have taken my education any further. However, thanks to Fulham I have now realised that I want to go to university and further educate myself. - Football & Education participant
I would like to be a football coach. This course as allowed me the confidence and chance to have the knowledge to be able to feel capable to achieve this goal.
Made in Fulham has provided the young people in Kingston the knowledge, experience, and qualifications they need to gain employment, with the addition of the online [skills] badges further strengthening the programme. Hopefully it continues for a long time yet. - Skills and Employment Programme Lead, Kingston Council
Given the level of challenge the students on this programme present, the impact has been considerable. There have been moments of real success for students who are in danger of permanent exclusion. These students have quite negative experiences at school so it has been really lovely to see them celebrated and succeed on the programme.
The programme has helped me feel more confident and has also helped me to socialise more.
It has made me realise that education is just as important as football.
The programme allowed me to step outside my comfort zone and build new skills.
The experience (Made in Fulham Celebration) was nothing short of humbling. Hearing first-hand that the Virtual Soccer School sessions were one of the many highlights of their journey - and that connecting with a professional coach provided them with invaluable tools to navigate mental health - was deeply moving. This is exactly why we do what we do.
The PL Inspires programme has helped me grow in confidence and I feel like I have developed on my social skills. It was a place where I did not feel judged and felt listened to, the staff were kind, caring and welcoming and cheered me up on my bad days.
