We decided to use the services of Serious Intentions after successful work they had undertaken with two groups of our students the last year. This term they worked with two groups of Year 11 girls' and boys' students. The girls' were referred to the group for issues surrounding self-esteem and social and emotional development. The boys were difficult students last year and it was clear from my observations that they did not access the curriculum; they were also stopping others from learning.

Serious Intentions delivered three programmes over five days while away with us on a week-long residential in Wales. Each evening different social skills were covered including anger, peer pressure and communication.
The programmes were very interactive and were a positive experience for all of the young people; many of them commented that they wish their lessons in school were all like the ones' delivered by Serious Intentions. I was also impressed by the programmes and the delivery.

Sergeant Neil Standring
Edmonton Police Station
462 Fore Street
Edmonton
London
N9 0PW

The Serious Intentions sessions introduced an opportunity for the young people to consider the elements of RESPECT and put them into real life situations. They were great sessions that provided the perfect groundwork for future programmes.

Sergeant Neil Standring
Edmonton Police Station
462 Fore Street
Edmonton
London
N9 0PW

The Serious Intentions programmes helped the young people to be more self aware and how their actions and behaviour effect others.

Police Constable Dorothy White
Edmonton Police Station
462 Fore Street
Edmonton
London
N9 0PW

The session was a reality check for many of the young people and their own experiences. Serious Intentions delivered an excellent workshop.

Lesley Johnson (Specialist Drugs Adviser)
London Borough of Enfield
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XY

Serious Intentions has played a significant role at Kingsbury High School, working with young people at risk of losing motivation. Steve's programmes, which I have observed at first hand, engage students in making positive life choices and then, through school assemblies, share and celebrate the journey they have been on".

I have been privileged to watch Steve working with challenging, disaffected and vulnerable young people for whom learning to RESPECT themselves and others has been key to changing their attitudes and improving their life chances.

I have been very impressed by his book and I also recommend Steve’s various life skills programmes, which give young people a chance to change and in turn make a difference to their lives and the communities in which they live.

Steve's presentation was both motivational and logical. During this assembly he galvanised 600 young people and several attendant staff with his presentation. He used a quick-fire 'wake up' technique to seize the attention of the young people and talked to them in language they understood.

He was smartly dressed and very presentable and I would imagine is capable of working with a wide range of young people and adults. He is working in one of the most difficult areas of development, namely raising the achievement of black and white working class young people. I am happy to give a reference which recommends him highly as a speaker and presenter to young people either in small or large groups.

Steve has been working with two groups of students this year. He has run a 12 week programme aiming to aspire and motivate young adults, ending with a presentation ceremony in year group assemblies. The first group of year 8 boys have found the programme and especially Steve to be an inspiration and great motivator. These students have started to make changes in their lives which they hope will be long-lasting. The group of year 8 boys have had a blast with Steve and look forward to working with him again, sometime in the future. During our Ofsted Inspection one of the inspectors met with Steve and some of the boys who had taken part in the programme. She found this intervention strategy to be ‘outstanding’. Thank you Steve.

The second group of students Steve worked with were under motivated Year 11 Gifted and Talented students. Over the course of the programme Steve helped them to aim high, come out of their shell, take risks and ultimately take responsibility for their learning and future. Again all students spoke extremely high of the programme and Steve and were glad they had had the opportunity to take part in it.

A thoroughly engaging and motivating programme which I would highly recommend.

Serious Intentions is a very good programme that has been tailored to suit the needs of young people.

It is facilitated by the use of resources that young people can relate to very easily, whilst at the same time learning about specific topics. E.g. Capital Punishment and Body language.

It has been of great enjoyment and benefit for all students that participated, and will be of great benefit to other year groups as well as year 10’s.

Steve’s assembly was extremely dynamic and interactive. The Year 10 students were fully engaged and it was clear to see that this was an ideal way to communicate with people of their age. With a group of over 200 students, it would have been easy for them to get carried away with the activity and ruin the flow of the presentation, but Steve was able to orchestrate the group and dictate his rhythm, whilst also giving them adequate reflection time throughout.

I can honestly say that this is the most enthused I have seen this Year 10 group, since being their Head of Year since Year 8, at that time of the morning! The message and theme of Respect was very clear and the students never lost focus of that point. What was achieved, in only twenty five minutes, is a testament to the effectiveness of Serious Intentions.

An excellent contribution to the development of the mind set of our children taking them from a dependent approach to an interdependent state of wellbeing. The programme spanned over a number of weeks within which a number of noticeable transformations were seen in the greater majority of the pupils. The students greatly benefitted from the 11 weeks session evidenced in their individual feedback on its outcomes and what they have learnt.

In the words of some of the students who participated in the programme “it made me reflect on my interaction with others”, “I feel more confident around others and I definitely learnt something” “I will definitely try to improve myself for my benefit and those of others”.

The feedback from the support staff was equally eloquent with praise. “Every time the session took place I felt the intensity and concentration at which the pupils took in their learning. The presenter was wonderful and gave well animated, well developed sessions that was absolving and exciting. The programme delivery took the pupils along at a reason pace – It was an excellent programme for the pupils”

I was amaze at the professionalism of the presenter - Mr. Steve Beckles-Ebusua who gave his all at each session which cumulated in an award ceremony and a wonderful presentation to the whole year group during their assembly.

I believe the programme will benefit all groups of pupils irrespective of their levels of attainment and achievement. I can only see further

On behalf of the students I say a heartfelt thank to the programme organisers for the opportunity, funding and time given, in my view all well spent. It was a great pleasure to have your company “serious intentions” and most especially Mr. Steve Beckles-Ebusua at our school and can only hope this is a beginning of more concerted cooperation.

Dr. Ajose Tunde(Director of Learning/ Head of Learning –Year 10)
Alleyn Park,
Dulwich,
London SE21 8SQ

I believe Serious Intentions engaged the young people throughout the RESPECT session, and they learnt how to thinking out side the box. It was an excellent session.

The students fully enjoyed the session with Serious Intentions, they were focused throughout and contributed well. They are looking forward to the rest of the programme.

This is the 3rd year Serious Intentions has been at Aylward School.All of the students participated enthusiastically in the 1st of 8 sessions called respect. They listened and allowed others to express their opinons. They also started to show elements of respect in which the session was all about.

Serious Intentions did some amazing work with a group of Year 9 students. Steve encouraged them to set positive, personal goals, avoid peer pressure, and to see themselves as young, vibrant individuals with real potential. They responded with great enthusiasm to his engaging and motivational seminars and were noticeably more focused and confident at the end of the programme.

Student A’s behaviour in lessons has drastically improved, the comments on his reports are so much more positive..As a tutor I really find that student A does listen now when we have a discussion, while he used to look away and daydream when spoken to. Student A acts much more maturely when participating in group talks/work and has completely lost his "role" of "entertainer". It is really a pleasure to have student in tutor/PSHE lessons and his contribution is noticeable.

Student B used to be very confrontational with some of her teachers and was doing no or little work in some subjects. I have noticed a few months ago that Student B’s attitude towards staff and learning has improved very much.

Serious Intentions delivered a most enjoyable session to our students. They were totally engaged through out.

The young people and staff loved the RESPECT session. The young people contributed really well. we have really enjoyed Serious Intentions being at our school.

We all enjoyed watching and listening to Serious Intentions, the assembly delivery was very thought provoking and very entertaining. It helped my Year 11’s to think about peer pressure and the influences around them. I believe this session has come at a critical time for them in their student lives. I found Steve very well organised, punctual and courteous; we look forward to having him again in the future.Thank you for coming to my rescue at such short notice.

Mrs C V Boohan(Year Leader)
Hamilton Road
East Finchely
London
N2 OSQ

Steve was punctual and very professional, I felt the students gained confidence, understanding of how the brain works and also the importance of communication with these sessions.

Bronnie Penno (Business Teacher)
The Curve
Shepherds Bush
London
W12 ORQ

A very clear and concise delivery, which clearly made an impact on the Year 10s and 11s. I feel Serious Intentions team's presence at our school this term will be a beneficial one.

Mr Bardouille (Head of Learning Year 9)
Aylward School
Windmill Road
Edmonton
London
N18 1NB

We found the students have gained through participating in these sessions how to be proactive to change situations in their lives for the better.

Kirsteen Tibble (Learning Mentor)
Bidwell Gardens
London
N11 2AZ

The young people instantly took to Steve’s team's positive approach to learning. They were made to feel relaxed but focused towards their thinking about their communication and social skills.

Shirley Husbands (Head of Year 10)
Tom Hood Community Science College
Terling Close
Leytonstone
London
E11 3NT

Serious Intentions delivery was not only dynamic and enthralling but he made the young people think about the importance of setting goals. His words were thought provoking and inspirational, and were extremely well received by all who attended.

Janet Graham (Business Teacher)
Alperton Community School
Stanley Avenue
Wembley
Middlesex
HA0 4JE

Serious Intentions delivered a session entitled ‘PEER PRESSURE’ to the Year 9's. Steve makes the perfect role model for many of our students, his presentation was very enjoyable.

I feel the Serious Intentions  programmes are developing the students' interpersonal skills, reflection, confidence, self-esteem and techniques on how to gain respect.

Ms Iwona Rybak (Cover Teacher Supervisor)
Langham Road
Tottenham
London
N15 3RB

Serious Intentions helped our young people to look at themselves and their behaviour. It was a pleasure having Serious Intentions at our school.

The delivery was high impact, positive and challenging. The students responded well. The session identified how students receive information at different speeds and levels.

Julie Ellis (Secure link)

Steve delivered ‘The Entrepreneur in You’ programme and it was most enjoyable, he managed to keep our Year 9 students focused and interested throughout the whole day.

Steve was humorous and serious all at the right times during the day and the young people loved his delivery. I was very pleased about how the day went and found all of the sessions were worthwhile and provided our students with valuable knowledge and skills. 

Debbie Pinnock (Head of Year 9)
Harlington Community School
Pinkwell Lane
Hayes
Middlesex
UB3 1PB

I think these programmes really helped them think about their perception, labelling and respect from others.

These programmes are ideal for smaller groups of young people that also include the deserving, quieter children.

Chris Homer (Headteacher)
Kenmore Avenue
Harrow
HA3 8LU

I feel that the programme motivated our students to believe in themselves and achieve better results by aiming higher. Many thanks for your work .
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Zahra Reza Tayes (Teacher)
Whitefriars Avenue
Harrow
HA3 5RQ

The programme developed the opportunity for the children to learn and talk openly about issues. It was great to see them working together. .
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Stuart Thompson(Assistant Deputy Headteacher)
Brickfields,
Byron Hill Road,
Harrow,
HA2 0JA

Serious Intentions delivered a highly entertaining assembly based on RESPECT incorporating Black History month. The pupils and the members of staff found it very interesting and informative.

We are very keen to be involved in further programmes with Serious Intentions next year.

Barbara Lee(Deputyhead)
Grange Middle School
Welbeck Road
Harrow
HA2 0RJ

We were very pleased with the Serious Intentions programme ‘The belief in you’. This programme was delivered over a series of weeks to our Year 5 students. The feedback from the young people and staff was excellent. We have also noticed that the students on the programme have shown a greater awareness of their actions as well as behaviour improvement.

Thank you Serious Intentions for all your good work.

Ben Kaczorowski(Mentor)

Young Enterprise London is part of a National Young Enterprise network and the International Junior Achievement movement led by businesses to help promote and develop entrepreneurship in our schools. Serious Intentions have facilitated a number of programmes across London including:

Heronsgate Primary School

Walthamstow Academy

Battersea Park School

Hayes School

Chingford Foundation School

Manor Primary School

Crown Woods Secondary School

Douay Martyrs School

Sir John Cass foundation

Red coat church

St Ann’s Catholic School

Walthamstow girls School,

Kingsdale School,

Leyton School

Haverstock School

St Michael Catholic School

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School

Canons School

Copland School

Lampton School

St Mary Magdalene Primary School

St Gregorys School

Mellow Lane High School

Phoenix High School

Stockley Academy

Grey Coat Hospital

Queens Park Community School

Kingsbury School

Harlington School

ACDiversity (Summer School)

Barn Hill School

Swakeleys School

Claremont High School

Feltham Community College

Sion-Manning RC Girls School

Harris Girls Academy

St Michael and All Angels Academy

Rooks Heath Business and Enterprise College

Not everyone has the ability to grab the attention of young people enough for them to listen. The Serious Intentions facilitator was friendly and straight-talking. This approach is very effective in achieving this goal. We have found Steve to be extremely professional in the way he prepares for and presents himself at the programmes he delivers. At the same time we find him good fun to work with and I am more than happy to recommend him for future work.

James Mills(Area Manager West London)
Young Enterprise London
Yeoman House
Sekforde Street
London
EC1R 0HF

Young Enterprise London invited Serious Intentions to co-deliver an entrepreneur programme at the Ashe Suite in the Brit Oval in London. They delivered to three schools from South London. We have employed the services of Serious Intentions on many occasions and they have always delivered a professional and entertaining programme. But I would like to also note that I have consistently been impressed with their punctuality and organisation before each delivery of the programmes.

Dwain Reid (Area Manager Central London)
Young Enterprise London
Yeoman House
Sekforde Street
London
EC1R 0HF

Excellent Kids is a Saturday school for excellent kids aged 5-11. I have found that Steve has an amazing understanding of the needs of young people. He has the ability to guide, support and motivate them whilst also inspiring them to reach for their goals.

Zahra Bei BA, PGCE
The Saturday School Founder and Teacher
Excellent Kids
Walthamstow
London
E17 4NS

We requested Serious Intentions to return to the college to support some of our students that lacked confidence since starting college, and I have seen my students improve in confidence as well as participate in the many interactive games and activities.
I was pleasantly surprised how many of the students volunteered and enjoyed the sessions. A big thanks to the Serious Intentions team for making a difference in their lives.

Ms Maria Morgan (Curriculum Leader for the Young people)
Southgate College
High Street
Southgate
London
N14 6BS

Serious Intentions are presently delivering a ten week programme and after the session i have found the young people very motivated to attend the next session.

Jane Davis (Deputy Head of Pre-vocational Studies)
North Hertfordshire College,
Hitchin Centre,
Cambridge Road,
Hitchin, Herts,
SG4 0JD

I really enjoyed Serious Intentions session on peer pressure, I knew within the first five minutes of the hour-long presentation the facilitator would be fantastic, and he certainly didn't disappoint. The delivery was filled with energy and inspiration; the young people responded very positively as he really hit the mark as far as the learners were concerned. I also enjoyed the session immensely and I will be definitely using the services of Serious Intentions at our college in the future.

Abid Hussain (Head of Learner Services)
North Hertfordshire College
Learner Services
Stevenage Centre
Monkswood Way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 1LA

Steve delivered ''The Entrepreneur In You Workshop'' to all of the business students within the college over three days.He maintained the interest of the students throughout the sessions and maintained excellent interaction through games and discussion.

Paul Hone (IT Tutor)
Enfield College
73 Hertford Road
Enfield
Middlesex
EN3 5HA

Just wanted to let you know what fantastic feedback I have been receiving from all the students who attended the Enrichment Week of which you were a big part. All the students thoroughly enjoyed your varied talks and feel they have gained immensely from them. Other students are now looking forward to future planned Enrichment Weeks.

Kathy Lee (Co-project Organiser)
Enfield College
73 Hertford Road
Enfield
Middlesex
EN3 5HA

We all enjoyed your session immensely and I could see the group were completely engaged throughout the session. Student feedback was 100% positive and it was a joy to see them participating so wholeheartedly. One of the students commented that he would like these sessions to run throughout the year. They were all pleased to hear you will be with them for the term. The session was well paced, varied and targeted at the right level.

Pamela Sladek (Head of Learning Support)
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 4RQ

Serious Intentions demonstrated superbly the importance for young people to be aware of their responsibility and quality of relationships/success through the mode and content of communication.

Mr S Brenton (Teacher)
Enfield College
73 Hertford Road
Enfield
Middlesex
EN3 5HA

An excellent session that managed to engage, educate and excite all of the young people who attended. A big thank you to Serious Intentions for a challenging and thoughtful session.

Dolores King (Teacher)
Enfield College
73 Hertford Road
Enfield
Middlesex
EN3 5HA

Serious Intentions delivered motivational and inspirational workshops on expectations to our first year students. We started with Serious Intentions delivering to early Year groups last year and I’ve just had them deliver ten more sessions, if I had to describe them in a single word I would say they are ‘fantastic’. I can not recommend their skills highly enough – plus you will just plain like them.

I want Serious Intentions in front of every learner at Enfield College before the year is out.

Noel Price (Personalised Learning Manager)
Enfield College
73 Hertford Rd
Enfield
Middlesex
EN3 5HA

The young people loved the motivational session delievered by Serious Intentions, I thought the session helped the young people to make choices and to set goals in their lives.

Anthony Lauder (Learning mentor)
Enfield Training Services
Marsh House
500 Montagu Road
Edmonton
London
N9 OAH

ETS has worked in collaboration with Steve Beckles- Ebusua following our entry into working with 14-16 year olds in the Borough of Enfield.

We really found that Steve completely complemented our work with difficult and excluded young people with him acting as external advocate and feeding back to our staff issues and ways of working with these challenging learners.The resulting positive retention, achievements and engagement of these young people is evidence of Steve’s way of working in partnership with learning organisations.

John Burke (Coordinator - Enfield Training Services)
Enfield Training Services
Marsh House
500 Montagu Road
Edmonton
London
N9 OAH

We at Southgate College found Steve very professional in his approach to helping young people 'find their feet' and reach their goals. He acted as a consultant helping and advising us on challenging learners that he had previously facilitated programmes with.

Ms Maria Morgan (Curriculum Leader for the Young People)
Southgate College
High Street
Southgate
London
N14 6BS

Steve worked with a number of students from our organisation on a weekly basis. We found him a very positive individual willing to help and guide the young people to find their goals in life.

Maria Savva (Director)
Focus Training Centre,
339 Bowes Road
London
N11 1BA

I had the pleasure of observing a Serious Intentions workshop delivered at Enfield College to a group of Sports Science students.The session actively showed how engaged learners can be when the right tools and methodology are used.The facilitator's approach was a personalised focused one allowing the learners to think creatively and also in terms that could create an environment of achievement.

Michelle Szandrowska (Project Officer)
14-19 Strategy Team
Education, Learning and Community Services Team
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 3XY

The Serious Intentions session has helped the young people to understand how to communicate more effectively.

Serious Intentions delivered a programme called The Speaker In You, I believe the programme helped the young people address their self confidence and awareness of their body language. The young people thoroughly enjoyed this programme and we will defiantly be looking into future programmes. It was great stuff.

Sarah Greaves(Assistant Manager)
Craig Park Youth Centre
Lawrence Road
Tottenham
N18 2HN

This programme helped the young people use their skills of teamwork and unity, staying away from anti-social behaviour and becoming responsible members of society.

Ali Shalchi(Youth Manager)
Chevening Road
Queens Park
London
NW6 6TN

Serious Intentions delivered a twelve week programme and pleasantly I was pleasantly surprised me at how much the young people had remembered from earlier sessions. I found the sessions was most enjoyable.

Larry Wright (Head of Youth Offending Service)
Cobbs Hall
266 Fulham Palace Road
London SW6 6LL

All the young people loved the one day workshop;when asked what they would like to see at future camps they said "Serious Intentions". Thank you for a most interesting and exhilarating day of learning.

Serious Intentions delivered some useful life skills over a four week programme for our young assistants as part of their training programme.The young people are aged 13-17 year olds.The young people found all of the sessions enjoyable, educational and delivered with lots of enthusiasm. They all mentioned that they felt totally engaged and encouraged to reflect on their experiences and aspirations.

Serious Intentions delivered life skills programmes to a group of 16 year olds at our youth club. The young people found all of the sessions enjoyable, educational and delivered with raw enthusiasm. They all mentioned that they felt totally engaged and encouraged to reflect on their experiences and aspirations. I found the sessions both informative and inspirational for the young people.

Taju Oyedeji (Youth Worker)
Ponders End Youth Centre
129-139 South Street
Ponders End
Enfield
Middlesex
EN3 4PX

Serious Intentions delivered a single programme on peer pressure and its effects to our Year 6 members. They were able to pitch the message perfectly to these young people and due to their reaction afterwards it was a very successful facilitation.

Benjamin Kaczorowski (Youth Worker)

Serious Intentions delivered three programmes which were both informative and inspirational. I personally found all of the presentations delivered very entertaining and delivered with great professionalism. I believe these programmes have made a positive change to the young people at the centre and I will be using the services of Serious Intentions again in the future.

Ellis Remy (Senior Youth Worker)
Woodbury Down Centre
Woodbury Down
Tottenham
London
N4 2SH

Serious Intentions worked with us at Holly Street on a short-term youth participation project specifically steered towards children and young people from hard to reach backgrounds.They were asked to deliver three social development workshops focusing on CV writing, interview techniques and positive images. The young people he was working with came from an estate, which was notorious for drug and gang culture, and were often reluctant to take part in social development programmes of this nature.

Serious Intentions were able to tackle this problem by producing lesson plans which tied in with the young people’s interests, for example, the young people had expressed that they had a keen interest in football, hence the facilitator used the concept of “Football” to highlight to the young people the importance of portraying a positive image of oneself in order to gain respect and fulfil ambitions, by looking at some of the characteristics of different players and comparing those to some of the young people.

The facilitator was also able to use current affairs to engage the young people in discussions getting them thinking more positively.The feedback from the young people was great and they enjoyed the way in which the facilitator approached the workshops;he was “funny” and “on their level” and did not come across “patronising” or “boring” which is what most of the young people had experienced in workshops from previous projects.

I found Serious Intentions to be a committed, focused and inspirational organisation that had the ability to gauge groups and adapt to their way of learning. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Serious Intentions, and have received positive feedback from the young people with whom they have engaged. I would definitely recommend their work with other projects.

Your sincerely
Shanaz Ali (Manager)

CityZEN
203-213 Mare Street
London E8 3QE

Serious Intentions are clearly very experienced and knowledgeable facilitators; they were able to engage the young people with humour and knowledge and made the session very enjoyable for the young people.

Michael Rowe (Project Manager)
Haringey Education Business Partnership
Tottenham Green Enterprise Centre
Town Hall Approach Road
London N15

Serious Intentions delivered two programmes and they were both excellent; I’m looking forward to doing further work with this organisation in the future.

Mark Hunte (Work Placement Office)
Enfield Business Centre
201 Hertford Road
Enfield
EN3 5JH

Hackney Play Association would like to thank Serious Intentions for their inspiring work. The young people left the programme ‘buzzing’ with positive energy and changed perceptions.
I would recommend Serious Intention to anyone who needs energy, enthusiasm and change in mindset in relation to their young people.


Rowan Carnihan (Youth Manager)
All Saints Centre
Haggerston Road
London E8 4HT

The sessions were very enjoyable as Serious Intentions managed to balance the session perfectly; there were many young people of various ability who took part in the session and found it very rewarding.

Brigette Stuart (Children’s Rights Officer)
Barnardo’s
18 Aldermans Hill
Palmers Green
N13 4PN

Enfield has a team of people, called the HEART Team. The team is made up of educational psychologist and personal advisers who work with schools, social workers and carers. Serious Intentions has delivered programmes that have supported the team by delivering vital life skills to our young people.

Serious Intentions have given a new perspective of RESPECT to our young people.

Ann-Marie Abbasah BA (Hons), Dip RSA
Connexions Personal Advisor
London Borough of Enfield
The HEART Team
Triangle House
305-313 Green Lanes
London
N13 4YB

This is the second year we have used Serious Intentions as part of the ASDAN Pathway 2 Progress Workshops, incorporating the PSHE module and Steve’s method of engaging and motivating our vulnerable young people has been very successful. I would like to thank Steve for the excellent programme Serious Intentions have delivered.

These particular young people are in the process of leaving care and currently not involved in any education, employment or training (EET). Some have been in the Public care system throughout their lives. Therefore they have a tendency to be reluctant to participate in activities or engage in group activities and pull no punches in expressing how they feel. However, throughout the programme the young people have actively participated and engaged in the various activities Serious Intentions have delivered.

Steve’s involvement in the ASDAN Pathway 2 Progress Workshops has been invaluable and has made a constructive difference to this vulnerable group of young people. Feedback from the attendees, have all been positive and a testament to the success of Serious Intentions.

We hope Steve will continue to work with us in delivering positive activities to children and young people in care.

Congratulations Steve and keep up the good work!

Mauva Johnson-Jones Mentor & Advice Worker (HEART)
Adolescence & Leaving Care Services
London Borough of Enfield

I enjoyed the session, as did the young people present, who engaged quickly with the session and Steve’s approach. He was warm and welcoming, enthusiastic and positive and obviously quickly gained the trust and co-operation of the group. He delivered key messages on the importance of being able to communicate effectively. He possesses the unique skills of focus and sensitivity, along with humour as appropriate in his facilitation. Steve also addressed issues on presentation and attitude in life and the workplace.
I'm confident the young people benefited from the session.

Noel Tierney (Operations Director)
Prospects North London

We loved the session; he made the young people think about themselves and their actions.

Shirley Mason (Outreach Officer/Job Broker)
LEGACY ARTS for 'Ghetto Youth Theatre'.
Enfield Arts Partnership
The ArtsZone
54-56 Market Square
Edmonton Green
London
N9 OTZ

Steve delivered some fascinating programmes to our young people which kept them totally engaged. Thanks for a most enjoyable set of workshops.

Mario Fredo(Enfield Youth Offending Team)
3 South Way
Claverings Industrial Estate
London
N9 0AB

I feel the young people have gained an in-depth knowlegde of effective communication with the Serious Intentions programme.

Vanessa Reid (Diversion Co-Ordinator)
266-284 Fulham Palace Road
Hammersmith
London
SW6 6LL

A Year 11 student was referred to us due to behavioural and learning issues within school. He was of great concern to the Head teacher. We contacted Serious Intentions regarding this student and they began a 6 week mentoring programme.

Since being on the Serious Intentions mentoring programme the student has shown a marked improvement in their attendance, behaviour and attitude to teachers, peers and school in general.

We have extended the mentoring programme in order to consolidate the positive changes that have been made.

Lorraine Hewitt
Integrated Support Team Manager – CAP Area 2
Angel Community Centre
Raynham Road,
Edmonton
N18 2JF

Serious Intentions delivered a programme on understanding respect and the power of communication programmes for our young people; the communication and social skills delivery was excellent. I believe the young people really benefited from these sessions.

Ms Askale Daley (Deputy Headteacher)
Brent Pupil Referral
Stag Lane
Kingsbury
NW9 9AG

The Serious Intentions programmes are playing an integral part in supporting our young people to develop life skills and a positive attitude to their lives.
I would recommend Serious Intentions to anyone who needs energy, enthusiasm and a change in mindset in relation to their young people.


Yvonne Haven (Youth Worker)
Angel Community Centre
Edmonton
London
N18 2JP

I really enjoyed this session; it was the perfect mix of humour, knowledge and things to ponder.Serious Intentions were great and had the audience captured by their delivery on effective communication.

Jessica Harvey (Parent Support Agent)
23 South Mall
St Georges Chambers
London
N9 0TS

“I loved the session; I hope they do more session like this”
Felix Kahins-Capel Manor College student

“I thought the session was brilliant as it brought out the best in me”
Alex Morris-Capel Manor College student

“This was the most fun;lesson I’ve ever had”
Daniel Kelly-Capel Manor college student

“I loved the Communication section; it made me really think about how I communicate with others”
Gulmira Barzenji Greenford School student

“I found the sessions really fun, especially the say what I see section”
Ramone Sahib-Greenford School student

“I enjoyed everything in the session especially the games and the discussion”
Charlie Judge–Enfield student

“Raif made me look at respect in a way I could easily relate to”
Sean Bodunrin–Enfield student

“I didn’t think it would be any good, but Steve made me think about reaching my goals”
Onur Ahmet-Ponders End Youth Club member

“It was fun, Steve, Raif and Gregory were great,I liked the guessing games”
Sherena-Woodberry Downs Youth Club member

“I loved the yes-no game and the way he talked to us”
Temitope Ajibade- Woodberry Downs Youth Club member

“It was interesting as they always had us getting involved and doing stuff”
Dwaine Mattison-Quinland-Ponders End Youth Club member

“I gained a lot of encouragement and inspiration from the session”
Tony Sealy-Hackney Youth Club member

“Gregory and Steve made the session interesting and funny”
Micheal Sobel-Haywards Play Group member

“Thanks for this excellent workshop I never thought I would learn so much in such a short time”
Krystle Lakeman - Enfield student

“This session really made me think about my actions ”
Shaun-Year 10 student at Aylward School

“This was excellent,I really learnt a lot from this presentation,very inspiring”
Andre Vine-Year 10 student at Aylward School

“I really enjoyed it, especially the texting game”
Hwong Dinh Hgo-Enfield student

“Steve was really funny and I learnt a lot about the way we communicate”
Vanessa-student of the Ghetto Children Theatre

“I found Sophie very helpful in her explanation on communication. The sessions very insightful and they made me look at my future in a whole new light"
Elena-a young person from Children’s Rights Group

“Thank you Steve, I learned a lot and the choices I can make in life”
Shaida Zend hoodi a young person from Children’s Rights Group

“I loved the session because Steve taught me about setting goals and made it fun”
Jessica Hawkins-ETS student

“ I really enjoyed the workshops, Steve's facilitation was clear, concise and at times very funny”
Maria-mature student studying Foundation in Caring for Children at Enfield College

“ I thought Steve's workshops and his supporting team were great. I enjoyed it all, especially Atlas of a Child's mind as it helped me to look at the job I was training for”
Julie-mature student studying Diploma in Childcare & Education at Enfield College

“I enjoyed the game, it made me think”
Denzel Greenaway-ETS student

“Steve kept the session interesting and fun and I’m glad he’s coming back”
Charlotte-Year 10 student at  St Thomas More

“I loved the session as I learned about RESPECT and how the left and right hand brain works”
Hugo-Year 10 student at St Thomas More

“My son had been excluded several times and was placed on a Pastoral Support Programme (PSP). There was a strong possibility that he would be permanently excluded from school. Steve guided him through this very difficult period through mentoring and life skills sessions. Thank you for being the guide for my son to remain in school and complete his education.”
Parent in Ponders End

“My daughter had been placed on to a Pastoral Support Programme (PSP) due to her anger issues and poor behaviour. I contacted Steve to help her complete the PSP. He managed to achieve this successfully by teaching her vital life skills to improve her anger, focus and general behaviour in school.”
Parent in Rayners Lane

“My two teenage sons had major problems getting along and was a major concern of mine. Steve was the perfect solution to my problem, he provided mentoring and solution focus sessions to develop their understanding of each other and lessen the confrontation between each other.”
Parent in Enfield

“My son was mentored by Steve who presented the sessions in a professional, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The sessions were predominantly by powerpoint, which made them easy to follow and understand and gave a visual perspective to the sessions rather than just verbal. The sessions have helped my son to ‘think outside the box’ and ‘look at the bigger picture’ and have taught him some valuable life skills. The sessions were enjoyed by both my son and I and we have both benefited from them.”
Parent in Enfield

R.E.A.C.H. stands for Ready, Energised, Committed to Happiness and it is a part of the Serious Intentions group. We hold monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. We meet in a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere, exchange ideas, share contacts and invest in each other's success.

Here are some testimonials on the R.E.A.C.H. night;

“Wow, inspiring stuff, good to see so many people wanting to achieve their goals."
Pamela Odukoya, Connections Manager

“Tonight has given me the confidence to know I need to change things in my life."
Debra Phillip, Teacher

“Steve is a very energetic and inspirational speaker.”
Ken Barnes, Motivational Speaker, Mentor, Trainer, Coach & Author

I approached Serious Intentions after hearing about the good work they do at a case conference I attended. After checking their website and reading the variety of services they offer, we decided to run a 10 week workshop for our clients who were aged 16-24 years.

The feedback from the clients has been excellent. At some points during the programme, other clients and their friends were trying to attend as they had heard good things about it - we had to turn them away as the programme was full!

Steve is enthusiastic, committed and engages well with young people. We are currently liaising with him about running another workshop at the end of summer, so that our clients who were at college, and therefore unable to attend; can engage with the workshop. We have a waiting list of people wanting to attend!

Serious Intentions were excellent; the young people were focused throughout the session and contributed throughout.