Case Studies
Case Study One
The Journey
One young person who has really flourished through our camps is Child A who has autism. They became a regular and much-loved part of our community. She first came along with a friend, and while social skills were a challenge for her at first, she quickly began to open up and shine.
Child A has really stood out this time. Despite attending without her usual friend, she settled in quickly and showed a new level of independence. Our coaching team—who focus more on fun and confidence-building than technical drills—made a point of involving Child A in demo sessions for newcomers, recognising her experience and gentle leadership style. She absolutely rose to the challenge and became a brilliant role model for other young people.
We make special provision for SEND participants like Child A—managing sensory needs, keeping noise levels in check, and providing breakout spaces when needed. But more importantly, we integrate SEND and non-SEND children, so everyone learns and grows together. Child A’s confidence has reached the point where she is now attending our weekly school-based boxing sessions, she is the only girl in the group and is thriving. That is a massive step for her.
The Impact
Every camp helps her grow a little more, she’s more vocal, more involved, and clearly loves being part of the team. Her mum told us, “Child A counts down the days to the camps. She talks about it constantly and it’s been the best thing for her confidence."
Case Study Two
The Journey
Child B is the middle child in her family and attends the club with her younger sibling. Child B finds it difficult to understand her emotions and can display challenging behaviours such as angry outbursts and tearful episodes.
We have built up a trusting relationship over previous clubs with Child B and always try to engage her in group activities during the sessions to help her develop self-confidence with her social skills. Child B can be easily upset if she becomes frustrated, and her emotions get heightened.
We now know the activities which allow Child B to shine and we make sure we support her to feel calm and reassured to take part.
Child B loves group physical games such as musical chairs, but this can trigger her if she feels she is not going to win. To overcome this, we ensure there are opportunities throughout the sessions for everyone to be a winner and we celebrate everyone’s achievement, with all the children getting their chance to shine.
These group games also allow for Child B to model her abilities as a natural leader by giving her the role of encouraging the younger children to take part and feel valued. Child B can strengthen her social skills during these group games and makes the interaction more fun and relaxed for her and others too.
The Impact
Child B has blossomed over the time we have known her at clubs.
Child B has clearly grown in the relationships she has both with familiar peers and any new children who come to the camp.
Quote from mum:
‘I cannot thank the ladies at the club for understanding and helping support my child. She loves to come along to the club each school holiday and I can see how much the club has helped Child B with her emotions’.
