Testimonials
Ann Noon: Media Relations Manager, WaterAid
“WaterAid has been working with the Young Journalist Academy for about 18 months now and we’re never less than impressed at the standard of the students’ journalism, their professional approach to their work and above all their enthusiasm and commitment to getting a good story.
Working with them has allowed us to see the work that we do from a very different perspective and we commend the scheme for the encouragement it provides these fantastic youngsters”.
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Alastair Tallon: Head of Learning & Participation, The Royal Albert Hall
“I am (and will remain) a huge supporter of The Young Journalist Academy – I think what the team have done is extraordinary and I really do hope that YJA continues to prosper and grow.
I don’t know how you do it, but every time I have met with your young journalists I come away amazed at their professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm”.
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Emily Drabble: Senior Editor, The Guardian’s Learnnewsdesk
“The articles sent into the Guardian’s learnnewsdesk by the YJA Journalists are head and shoulders above our other entries.
Something magical is obviously going on at the YJA schools and I’ve got absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the schools and the pupils involved are deriving priceless benefits from being part of an incredibile programme”.
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Andrew David: Managing Editor, Siren FM
“The opportunities for stimulating creative programme making have grown enormously with the inclusion of some excellent material produced by the YJA teams.
This is right at the heart of what Siren FM does and is a crucial part of the “No Adults Allowed” strand when they “takeover” on Monday from 4-5. Long must it continue”.
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Angie Francis – Headteacher, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar, Alford
“We have felt privileged to be a member of YJA. The staff involved have opened up many opportunities for our students who have flourished with their support and guidance. Particular highlights thus far have been the video for the Royal Albert Hall’s Remembrance Day Service, the work with TCT and the school e-magazines.
The students are really motivated by having their articles published on the YJA and Guardian websites and their journalism skills and self-confidence have grown tremendously”.
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Miss E. Chester – English Teacher and YJA Lead at The Priory Academy LSST, Lincoln
“What I personally love about YJA is the way the pupils are treated like responsible adults/professionals – they are taken out of their comfort zone and encouraged to find their true capabilities, not just in writing but their interpersonal skills too.
The confidence of the pupils involved has grown immensely, especially after seeing their work published on the YJA and Guardian websites!”
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Julie Saxby – Parent of a Young Journalist from Robert Pattinson School Newsroom
“As a parent I have found the opportunities offered by The Young Journalist Academy to students of great educational benefit. I am sure the experiences across the field of media will provide valuable building blocks for their future , whatever careers they choose
I would say thank you to the team for the support and encouragement, they have given my daughter, throughout an enjoyable time being part of The Young Journalist Academy”.