Enrichment
Thank you so much for the most amazing trip to Brighton! I never thought someone like me could go away with friends and have so much fun. Thank you for making me feel heard, safe, supported, and understood.
Enrichment at Gateways is at the heart of our holistic approach to education. It gives students the chance to develop confidence, build essential life skills, make friends, and enjoy activities beyond the classroom opportunities they may have missed due to disrupted education.
Led by our Enrichment and Attendance Leads, the programme runs all year and is open to every student. Activities range from structured sessions to informal social experiences, creating a safe and welcoming environment where young people can flourish.
Enrichment is a vital part of life at Gateways, helping students feel included, supported, and ready to thrive – both inside and outside the classroom.
Our enrichment activities include:
- Weekly sessions: guest speakers, discussion groups, wellbeing sessions, PSHE, student voice committee
- Social activities: movie nights, table tennis, talent shows
- Outings: bowling, trampoline park, rock climbing and other off-site trips to build confidence and independence
- Festivals and celebrations: themed activities for key Jewish festivals like Chanukah and Purim
- Activity Weeks (twice a year): students come off their usual timetable to take part in creative workshops, talks, group activities, and a social action project
- Annual residential trip: older students take part in a two-night trip outside London to develop independence, teamwork, and personal growth
Enrichment activities
12
action packed
enrichment days
93
%
of students engaged
