1. In 2006 we were asked by one of our funders, the Bridge NDC (New Deal for Communities) …

2. to provide the reasons schools gave our project for seeing their children. These included…

3. Anxiety Bereavement Rage at home and in the play ground Mother’s emotional state affecting child

4. Threats of self-harm Exclusion from school Withdrawal symptoms

5. Low self-esteem Behavioural problems Domestic violence Mother’s suicide

6. Issues with anger Parents’ relationship breakdown Chaotic home life Eating problems

7. Changes in family structure Sexualised behaviour Peer difficulties Aggressive behaviour

8. These are only some of the challenges our children continue to face here in Haringey.

9. Hundreds of children have passed through the FNH Counselling Project since it started in 2002. Some of them now share their experiences.

10. “I used to be nervous and twitchy, but I ‘m fine now.”

11. “Counselling service in school is a good thing. It helps improve your confidence and behaviour.”

12. One child was considered by staff and children at his school, to go ‘berserk’ when he lost his temper. After counselling, he said….

13. “I am now in control of my temper”

14. “I like to be a helper because I can be sensible” and…

15. “I like it because it is fun, it makes me take my mind off things.” others say …

16. “I am happy, coz when I have problems, she helps me sort them out”

17. “She was nice to me and listened to me. I now enjoy school more as I have seen an improvement in me. Counselling… helps improve your confidence… behaviour (and) school work.”

18. “I used to be angry. I am beginning to feel better.”

19. “I wasn’t very nice to people. I didn’t have any friends. I am a nicer person now”

20. It made me more confident at school and now I am happy to be in secondary school.

21. and from class teachers…. I have certainly noticed a huge improvement in both his behaviour and attainment. He has improved by at least one whole level in both reading and maths.

22. I cannot stress how important the counselling is and without it I feel that she would still be that timid, anxious child. and also…

23. The FNH Counselling Project is only one of a host of interventions being made by dedicated professionals in the lives of Haringey children.

24. But we believe it is a project that continues to deliver substantial improvements to the life chances of those children. We hope you will continue to partner with us in this work.