B, from Cowley High School took part in the Think FAST programme in January 2024 – March 2024 Thanks again for giving B the opportunity to take part. We have seen a massive improvement at school. As we hear a lot less from her teachers which is a good thing. She has the odd slip but her behaviour is a lot better. Not only that but she seems to be trying a lot harder in lesson and concentrating a lot better. But, the biggest improvement is at home. She’s more involved at home and communicates a lot better with everyone, especially her Mum, NR. So again, thank you, Gemma and Liz for the time that you have all put into her.

My Name is G, I am the lucky mum of LP who attends your Academy since being referred by his school Sir Thomas Boteler. I send this email with nothing but warmness in my heart to each and every individual who is a part of the Martin Murray Think Fast Academy. My son is a good boy, he is kind and loving and thoughtful but struggles with authority and being told what to do. Within school he has great relationships with some of the teachers who go out of their way to get on his level and within these lessons he is a star. However, some teachers are not as understanding or openminded as others and within these lessons he is not as well behaved and because of this was therefore put forward for your Academy but I am so thankful and Grateful that he was. LP has gained so much from this experience so far, he comes home happy and tells me all about his day and what visitors came in that he got to listen to and he really enjoys that aspect of it as well as the physical side of it too. I have always said to LP that he needs to try and channel his anger and frustration (which is not that often to be fair) into something positive and this opportunity has not given him the encouragement. I think what you are doing is nothing short of amazing, to invest your time, money and support amongst other things into something so positive for youths that are struggling within the community is such a lovely thing to do and I write this to you to give my personal thanks. I have also sent an email to the Warrington guardian because this is something so close to my heart now after seeing the difference in my boy. THANK YOU!

Thank you for this opportunity for my son and the rest of the students. Covering such important topics and providing perspective and insight into a range of subjects for young people that wouldn’t necessarily be covered in mainstream education. My son has loved his time with you, talks enthusiastically about his experiences at home and wants to see how he can involve himself further. From a parent to you – Thanks you so much

I want to thank you so so much. My son has just graduated from your programme. Your programme has turned him around so much. In January, he went off the rails massively, I stood by him but he rejected everything and everyone. Now, I have my old back and it’s down to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

C, has loved he's weekly classes at think fast, and I've enjoyed hearing about all the different things that he has been doing, He’s loved taking part in all the different sports and exercise, and especially hearing from all the different speakers that’s been in talking about a-rang of things like crime, drugs etc. C is sad to be leaving it now but he’s had the best time and has loved all the staff at think fast. His self-confidence has improved so much, and I've noticed it with different things over the last few weeks but especially at the graduation ceremony we’re he volunteered with a few pupils to show and demonstrate what they have learnt with boxing in front of all the parent. C, is normally a shy boy but with the activities he’s been doing, he’s self- confident has improved massively. I couldn’t thank the staff enough for what they’ve have done with C, each and every one has been amazing but from the bottoms of my heart thank you all so much.