Heavers Farm and friends in the news:
31st October 2011
Heavers Farm Site Manager Scott Greenbrook being interviewed by the Croydon Guardian about a campaign to save Dad’s Time a toddler group which Scott helps run which aims to support dads to spend quality time with their children.
27th October 2011
Following the Government’s plans for mandatory custodial sentences for 16 and 17-year-olds, Potential’s Les Persaud was interviewed on BBC Breakfast Television and BBC Radio London. (no links available)
21st October 2011
Richard Allen, Heavers Farm Games Coach, and his daughter Stephanie interviewed by the London Evening Standard about training for the 2012 London Olympics.
24th June 2011
Headteacher Susan Papas in the Croydon Advertiser talking about the history of Heavers Farm’s financial situation.
9th June 2011
Junior Moore from Potential discussing breaking the cycle of gang culture on Radio Netherlands.
28th January 2011
Richard Allen, Heavers Farm Games Coach, talking to the Croydon Advertiser about his Tae Kwondo squad’s chances at the Commonwealth Games in Chennai.
22nd December 2010
Les Persaud in discussion with Libby Purves on BBC Radio 4 about his work with Potential.
14th December 2010
Les Persaud founder of Potential interviewed by the London Evening Standard, talking about why he set up the mentoring charity.
20th October 2010
Headteacher Susan Papas in an article in Education Today ‘New Report Challenges Policymakers’
19th October 2010
Headteacher Susan Papas in the press release for ’Freeing Schools: Shaping the Big Society’ a report from Antidote
1st October 2010
Article in the Croydon Advertiser about how the school offered support to three Heavers Farm pupils left homeless after a fire.
28th May 2010
Heavers Farm pupil Rhianna Dorris became the youngest Tae Kwondo black belt in the country. Article in the Croydon Advertiser.
7th February 2010
Susan Papas, Headteacher, interviewed by Antidote describing the impact of working with Antidote’s Impact Programme.
18th September 2009
Leroy Jones, Heavers Farm Dance Teacher, interviewed by the Croydon Advertiser about playing in Proms in the Park.
8th August 2009
In an article in the Croydon Advertiser Councillor Mike Fisher singled out Heavers Farm for praise as it had seen the greatest percentage increase in pupils reaching at least Level 4 in English and maths in the recent SATs.
21st July 2009
Article in www.axis.co.uk about Heavers Farms excellent SATs results.
24th June 2009
Grounds For Learning, the UK schools grounds charity describing the visit by the Murray brothers to Heavers Farm.
21st June 2009
An interview with tennis champion Andy Murray in The Guardian during his visit with brother Jamie to Heavers Farm.
20th June 2009
An interview with Andy Murray in The Mirror during his visit with his brother Jamie to Heavers Farm.
19th January 2009
Leroy Jones, Heavers Farm Dance Teacher, talking to the Croydon Advertiser about taking part in the BBC1 programme Your Country Needs You.
20th June 2008
Article in the Croydon Advertiser hailing Year 6 pupil Anthony Ryan a hero for raising the alarm about a fire near the school.
1998 Civic Trust Award
BHN Architects webpage showcasing their design for Heavers Farm
