"The Learning Challenge team provided sympathetic ears
and intelligent analysis, they worked with the staff team
to develop personalised and effective strategies for the
changes we were after."

Headteacher, Tees Valley.

"Our research shows us that the cost of a truant to society is £45,000 a year, but there's a small charity we support called The Learning Challenge that works with truants and can get them back to school at a cost of £500. That is an extraordinary return"

Martin Brookes
Head of Research
New Philanthropy Capital
Sunday Times February 2007