GASP Motor Project delivers life- changing training in motor mechanics across Surrey, to some of this county’s most disengaged and disadvantaged young people, often on free school meals or having SEND needs. We welcomed financial support from the HSYA which enabled us to deliver courses at Glyn, Epsom, and Rodborough Schools in the Spring of 2023, using our fully-equipped mobile workshop vans. At each school six students were selected to undertake the GASP vocational training, with one GASP mechanics tutor supporting every three students. The children were fully engaged, succeeding in achieving AQA accredited units. As one young person remarked “It was the best thing in my week”.

Glyn School’s Learning Mentor commented, “The way that the participants grew in confidence and skills was amazing to watch. The course made students feel like they were really capable of achieving and finding a job when they finish their education.”

GASP

Awarded 2022-2023