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15-Year-Old Overcomes Anxiety, Completes GCSEs via Mentoring, Sparks Funding Call

6/24/2026

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Mary, a 15-year-old from Huddersfield, completed GCSEs after two years of anxiety and specialist mentoring.
She had been supported for 12 months by Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust.
Mentor Lydia said the program used gradual walks, conversation and problem-solving rather than indoor sessions.
CEO Chris Rowe warned schools are under pressure and urged investment, noting a Department for Education plan to spend £4 billion on specialist staff and wellbeing support.

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Story summary

Mary, a 15-year-old from Huddersfield, completed GCSEs after two years of anxiety and specialist mentoring.
She had been supported for 12 months by Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust.
Mentor Lydia said the program used gradual walks, conversation and problem-solving rather than indoor sessions.
CEO Chris Rowe warned schools are under pressure and urged investment, noting a Department for Education plan to spend £4 billion on specialist staff and wellbeing support.