The London Boxing Academy (LBA) has been working in the borough of Haringey for 10 years. The LBA has an excellent track record of success with young people and is now delivering Foothold – an holistic program aimed at combating under achievement, low self-esteem and social immobility through counselling, exercise, academic achievement, and vocational training.

Clients will include students that have been suspended, excluded, or are perhaps in a process that may lead to exclusion. For some students an alternative path to education may be found to be beneficial due to personal circumstances. Clients with a poor track record in attendance, or those coping with emotional or behavioural difficulties, including diagnosed or suspected special needs, will also be welcomed.

'Day 6 Provision' - Ofsted
"Schools and local authorities are required to provide full-time and suitable
education for pupils from day six of fixed-period and permanent exclusions"

Foothold fulfils the statutory requirements for Day 6 provision of suitable, full-time education. The Foothold facility is available to all suitable referrers.

Contact us via our contacts page for further information.

Our Aim

• To provide a place of safety, training and support for students who have been suspended, excluded, or are unable to attend conventional education for personal reasons or for suspected or diagnosed special needs.

• To combine an academic curriculum combined with counselling, exercise and vocational training. Extra support will be given to allow clients the opportunity to excel in the field they choose. 

• To work in a flexible, supportive and dynamic environment with a wide range of choices for clients that enables them to learn skills, achieve success, and access further education or employment.

• To give clients the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be able to make positive decisions about their future.

• To provide a permanent, reliable and confidential system that will be in place for ongoing support and advice in the future.