Khulisa and Impetus

The need: Children from disadvantaged backgrounds have, on average, weaker Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills at all ages. This can lead to poorer mental health, lower academic attainment, and poorer employment outcomes. Evidence suggests that SEL interventions can lead to gains in academic performance.

Our portfolio partner: Khulisa works with marginalised young people at risk of exclusion, equipping them with the skills to regulate their emotions, relate positively to their peers and teachers, and reason effectively in the classroom. Their programme is aimed at improving young people’s social and emotional skills, and they deliver an SEL curriculum and trauma training to schools.

Our impact: We are working with Khulisa to enhance the long-term impact of their therapeutic programmes by driving high levels of performance and delivery quality. This work will enable them to deliver improved social and emotional skills that are sustained through time, while also evidencing their impact on educational outcomes like attendance and attainment. We’re also working with their leadership team to foster an effective and impact-driven team culture to support enduring sustainability.