Our Impact: Attendance Transformation at Beacon
​​Students who join Beacon have spent weeks, months, or even years disengaged from education. Anxiety, unmet needs, and school-related trauma often leave them unable to attend mainstream settings. But once they arrive at Beacon, things start to change.
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Below are two real stories (*names changed*) based on verified school attendance data, demonstrating how students begin to reconnect with learning through compassionate, trauma-informed support.
The Difference
These are typical of what happens when students are placed in the right environment, with:
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Calm, small group settings
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Staff who understand complex needs
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Personalised timetables
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No pressure, just possibility
We meet students where they are, and guide them back into education...at their pace.
*Sylvia's Story: From Withdrawal to Weekly Attendance
Before Beacon (Sept–Oct 2024)
Sylvia was recorded as absent almost every week.
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Average attendance: 20%
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Consistently recorded as C2 (non-attendance due to anxiety/mental health)
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No full weeks of attendance recorded
After joining Beacon (from Nov 2024)
Sylvia's attendance tripled.
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Immediate increase: 60% attendance from November through July
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Weekly attendance stabilised, showing regular engagement
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Some weeks show consistent attendance 4–5 days a week, a major leap from 0–1 days previously
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Regular contact, emotional regulation support, and tailored learning helped rebuild trust
“Ever since joining Beacon, my school life has completely changed. I get help with things and breaks when I need it. I've even managed to do things I didn't know I could do.”