Health & Wellbeing

A child with complex needs who initially stayed close to familiar adults began taking a Play Ranger's hand to lead her to chosen activities — school staff noted he was calmer, more engaged and better able to manage change

60% of schools in Stoke-on-Trent hosted or delivered HAF activities; 75% of provision rated Good or Excellent through quality assurance; school attendance improvements of 11%–32% evidenced for individual pupils who engaged with HAF provision

Behavioural improvements: 42-100% reduction in anti-social behaviour across programmes; Crowning Greatness reported 10-15% improvement in lesson participation; Ignite reported 88% improvement in behavioural challenges; Watford FC Trust reported 87% overall wellbeing improvement (WEMWBS)

HOPE: 88% showed measurable wellbeing improvement; 100% with SMI reported improved emotional and self-management; 97% with trauma histories experienced increased emotional safety

Outcome Star Turtle wellbeing evaluation in Turtle Opera showed measurable improvement in participation, confidence, socialising and sense of safety between first and final sessions; 86% of project expenditure directed to projects and participation (14% core costs)

27% improvement in 'feeling confident' scores from start to end of voyage (average rising from 4.10 to 5.21 out of 6)

29% increase in youth club attendance and 6% increase in young carers group attendance year on year

87% of professionals attending Diffusion training said they would make changes to their practice or organisation; 95% would recommend the training to others