Commando Joe’s storms ahead with 300th school

EDUCATION provider Commando Joe’s has signed up its 300th school.

The company based at Leigh near Wigan is to work with St Xavier’s College in Liverpool as it continues its quest to boost resilience, attendance, behaviour and self-esteem in school children.

Commando Joe’s secured £1m funding from the Department of Education in 2014.

Since the firm was established in 2009, it has gone from a two-man team working in local parks, to employing more than 70 members of staff across the North West, Midlands and North East.

Working in partnership with both secondary and primary schools, Commando Joe’s, works closely with teachers and pupils to provide a wrap around service that is incorporated into the school’s daily routine.

Mike Hamilton, director at Commando Joe’s Mike Hamilton said: “Reaching 300 schools is a huge milestone for us and is a testament to our skilled and enthusiastic instructors.

“We are passionate about motivating children to do well and make positive choices in life and will continue to do this as we grow.”

Headteacher at St Francis Xavier’s College headteacher Les Rippon added: “Teamwork, resilience and confidence are all important skills in and out of the classroom and we know that Commando Joe’s will encourage these traits in our boys.”