Stories
Read More6 November 2024Julia’s Story
I started at Red Balloon at the end of year 10, terrified for my future and convinced I would end up as nothing. Instead, they showed me something I hadn’t seen before. True compassion.
Read More28 July 2023Alumni: Hannah’s Story
At Red Balloon, I had a place where I finally belonged. I was safe, I didn’t feel alone and scared anymore.
Read More29 July 2021Parent’s perspective: Olivia’s story
"As a parent I cannot explain how grateful and thankful I am to Red Balloon for helping Olivia to find a path back to education again."
Read More27 July 2021The need for Red Balloon: Rachel’s story
"My hope is that I can enable children like me to access the same kind of provision that I was blessed with."
Read More15 July 2021Alumni: Jack’s story
"It’s no exaggeration to say that if it wasn’t for Red Balloon, everything I’ve done over the past ten years would have been literally impossible."
Read More10 July 2020Jamie’s story
I was quite surprised with how quickly I felt comfortable with Red Balloon. The lessons aren’t too long and it was like a proper school, but at home.
Read More7 July 2020Ethan’s story
"If I could pinpoint one thing that’s made the big difference for me, it’s having a safe place to learn."
Read More30 June 2020Lottie’s story
"I make decisions about when, where and what I learn and as a result of this I am getting higher grades."
