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178 exams sat at Feltham Young Offenders Institute

Feltham Young Offenders Institute is often in the news. The offenders held there have committed serious crimes and are marginalised from society. However, at Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to a future and we work in partnership with our Youth Custody Service colleagues providing education to the boys.   The majority of the boys have had a poor relationship with education in the past and engaging them takes patience and understanding. 50% of students at Feltham are assessed

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Breaking down communication barriers this Deaf Awareness Week

When the music stopped and Rose Ayling-Ellis and her dance partner continued to dance on Strictly millions of viewers were given a short, but effective, insight into Deaf Awareness by the number one winner of the Shaw Trust 2022 Disability Power 100. This work continues across the UK for Deaf Awareness Week which promotes greater awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by the Deaf community in accessing communication. The theme highlights the need for breaking down the communication barriers

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