Testimonials
“If I could sum up Red Balloon in one word, it would be "amazing".”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“ I really value the approach and flexibility”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“I really value the teachers at RBAir and their flexibility to work with whatever is going on with me”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“I'm proud of practically everything compared to last year when I pretty much spent all my time in my room and now I'm out of the house most days a week, I've made a bunch of friends and I'm ten times happier and more confident.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“The people at Red Balloon really care about us students.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“There's never a time where I've met someone from Red Balloon and thought "I regret that", all the worries are definitely only in your head. ”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“What I value at Red Balloon is that everyone accepts each other for our uniqueness.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“This year I worked hard to meet other RBAir students, and it was really nice. ”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“An awesome place full of people that are there for you in any matter and are here to help and just, overall, RBAir is a place for everyone.” - Sarah, 17 (ASC diagnosed)”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“One of the best things at the start was the online and face-to-face therapy Red Balloon offers. It doesn't feel like therapy; it just feels like chatting to someone about your life.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“I want to do the things I used to do with ease and took for granted, like walking to the shop for sweets or going on holiday.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“I appreciate not really having homework, which means I get to do extra work in Own Work, instead of trying to do it at home but ending up getting distracted by devices and such.”
From the Centre
In Red Balloon NW London“I feel that the biggest improvement for me is my ability to say yes or no and make up my mind. I've always done what other people have told me to do and now if I don't want to do a certain thing I can just easily say no, which is great!”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
In Red Balloon Norwich“I have finally found a place where I belong and where I feel safe and I trust people.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“I like the fact you can take things at your own pace.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“I like the low-pressure approach with everything and the option to do stuff I wouldn't normally get to do.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
In Red Balloon Norwich“I love being able to make more choices about what I study.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“I really value the approach ability and flexibility. The teachers are easy to approach and the lessons can be tailored to help the students more since the class sizes aren't so huge they can be individualized. ”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“I think that I have learnt a lot in terms of friendships, self worth and being able to speak my mind more. I think that being here has allowed me to feel more freedom and be more social. ”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
In Red Balloon Norwich“I value that there's smaller classes and less people. The work is the right level for me.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
In Red Balloon Norwich“I value the feel of a community I get when I’m at Red Balloon. ”
From the Centre
In Red Balloon NW London“I was in a dark place before I joined red balloon now I'm much happier.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“I'm not completely better, but I am in a better place mentally than before.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Mental healthRed Balloon of the Air“It's a place where I feel comfortable and where I can go at my own pace, I can focus on socialising and on my education comfortably.”
From the Red Balloon Cambridge Centre
“I don’t know where I’d be without RBAir. The past doesn’t make me feel sad any more. Now I just think about the future.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
In Red Balloon of the Air“Although my daughter has not been well mentally this year, she has always felt safe at Red Balloon and the education is great. ”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“ I can tell they really care about every student and try their hardest to create a place for us.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“I think Red Balloon is very special and I am ready to take the next steps in my life thanks to them.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“It has been a fantastic place and has really helped our child who now feels that they have a purpose and the confidence to act on their feelings.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“My daughter has gained the confidence to be more independent and walk about on her own, talk to doctors and other people.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“My daughter was an inpatient at hospital for 7 weeks due to extreme mental health issues. Red Balloon were so supportive and instrumental in her recovery.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“My life has definitely turned around and changed for better since joining Red Balloon and I'm grateful for everyone that has contributed and taken part in this.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“Red Balloon is everything in a school I'd hoped to find. No bullying, no judgement, a safe environment for everyone to learn.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“Since coming to RB I have made lots of friends and have unforgettable good memories.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“Thank you for giving us our son back. We do not know what would have happened if he did not come to Red Balloon.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“The teachers have been fantastic and very patient.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“When I was off because I was ill, it was the first time ever that I missed being in school”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
“Red Balloon is a lot more informal, it’s a lot more relaxing and there’s a lot less pressure.”
From the Centre
“Red Balloon were there supporting me from the get go and everything sort of worked around what I was comfortable doing.”
From the Centre
“Red Balloon kept me out all the bad places and they kept me from doing bad stuff I probably would have done without them.”
From the Centre
“Mainstream schools didn't take time out to talk with me about what my problems and insecurities were. But with Red Balloon they were there supporting me from the get go and everything sort of worked around what I was comfortable doing.”
From the Centre
“The difference between mainstream and Red Balloon I find is that Red Balloon are a lot more understanding, you can talk to them. ”
From the Centre
“I am now able to trust people and be more sociable and I have begun to develop long-lasting friendships that I have not had for such a long time. ”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“Red Balloon has helped me regain my confidence and feel so much better about myself.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“Red Balloon let me do all my lessons online and at my own pace, and they always listened.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“Someone told me about Red Balloon, and it has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I would not have wanted to go anywhere else. ”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“Red Balloon has really given me my life back. I can’t thank them enough.”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“At Red Balloon I've made so many more friends than I ever thought I could have .”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“For the first time in her life, our daughter wants to go to school. The staff are great, and support her when she struggles to cope.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“I find I do more at the Centre than I do when I'm at home, and I like that.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“I like the fact there's low numbers of students here.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“I really value the friends I've made since being at Red Balloon.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“I remember on my first day at the Centre I got a very warm welcome, and the worries I had had before joining left fast.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“If I could speak to a student going through what I went through before I joined Red Balloon I would tell them it’s the best school to go to and it's really supportive.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“If I had to sum up Red Balloon in one sentence it would be “best school ever”.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“I’m so fortunate to be here at Red Balloon and finally love learning again.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“It's been a long road to get to Red Balloon, but honestly I’m the happiest I have been in a long time.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“Our daughter loves Red Balloon. In her own words “this school has changed my life”. It’s great to see her enjoying school again. In an ideal world there would be a Red Balloon in every town.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“Red Balloon change lives for the better, everyday. But, for me, you saved my life. I will never forget the love I hold for Red Balloon. You are all so much more than you know.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“What I value most about Red Balloon is the support I get here.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“What makes Red Balloon special is the staff.”
From the Red Balloon Reading Centre
“Red Balloon is a 'safe space' for me.”
From the Red Balloon Norwich Centre
In Red Balloon Norwich“Sally is positively blossoming with Red Balloon Air - the change in her is quite unbelievable. I will never be able to thank you enough for the opportunity you gave her (all of us really) - she loves it! She is so happy and full of energy - I would love you to see her during her lessons - she laughs and really enjoys the learning, cracks jokes and sings away to herself. She has started getting more confident from all the genuine warmth and encouragement and now wants to go out all the time when lessons are finished - the other day she asked to have a go on the swings (a sentence I never thought would come out of her mouth!). Now, she is itching to get to visit the new student hub!”
From the Red Balloon of the Air Centre
“Emily is a different child since joining Red Balloon”
From the Red Balloon Worthing Centre
“His first year has been such a lovely journey to witness as a family with his many achievements. We just knew he needed to be in the right place and Red Balloon Worthing is certainly it! ”
From the Red Balloon Worthing Centre
“Josh has learned he can trust the staff who have been so supportive; they have built his resilience and confidence hugely, both at the Centre and with life in general.”
From the Red Balloon Worthing Centre
“Our son has gone from being out of school, unable to attend for 2 years to attending every day and more importantly enjoying it.”
From the Red Balloon Worthing Centre
“Thanks to the amazing supportive team and the welcoming, relaxed and homely environment, our son is flourishing at Red Balloon Worthing.”
From the Red Balloon Worthing Centre
“The cycle club has inspired Emily to want to go on constant bike rides which is amazing as when she was a school refuser she just constantly watched friends and didn't want to move from the sofa.”
From the Red Balloon Worthing Centre
“The staff are absolutely amazing and is exactly 100% what my daughter needed. I can't thank Red Balloon enough.”
From the Red Balloon Worthing Centre