Reform Restore Respect

18/07/2026

Moments like this remind us why our work matters.

We are incredibly grateful to receive this heartfelt feedback from Seal CE Primary School following Francis's visit with their Year 6 pupils.

By sharing his lived experience with honesty, warmth and courage, Francis helped young people reflect on safe choices, resilience and the importance of seeking support when needed.

The school shared that the message continues to resonate with pupils long after the session ended.

To our supporters, funders and partners, thank you. Your belief in our mission makes these life-changing conversations possible.

Together, we are helping to shape safer, stronger futures for young people. 💙

18/07/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You from Allington Primary School

We are delighted to share this wonderful feedback received from Allington Primary School following our transitional anti-crime workshop for their Year 6s before their move to big school in September.

The school praised the session as being "incredibly informative" and highlighted how pupils were fully engaged throughout, benefiting from valuable learning experiences delivered in an accessible and impactful way.

Particularly encouraging was their recognition that the positive messages from the workshop are already making a difference for their pupils, with the school expressing their eagerness to welcome us back again next year.

This impact is only possible because of the generosity and continued support of our funders, donors, supporters and community partners.

Together, we are helping children across Kent develop the knowledge, confidence and respect needed to make positive choices and achieve better outcomes.

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16/07/2026

We are incredibly proud to see the impact of Reform Restore Respect, as we continues to deliver vital secondary school transition workshops across the Inspire Academy Movement. Moving up to secondary school is a major milestone for any 11-year-old. Through these early-intervention sessions, we aim to equip Year 6 pupils with the tools, confidence, and self-reflection they need to make positive life choices and navigate this big transition smoothly.

A huge thank you to Seal CE Primary School in Sevenoaks and the entire Trust for the wonderful welcome and positive feedback from teachers and students alike. Working together, we can ensure that every young person gets the support they need to stay on the right path.

Read the full update on the partnership on the Inspire Academy Movement News Page here 👇🏾👇🏾

We recently welcomed Francis Osei-Appiah, founder and award-winning CEO of Reform, Restore, Respect, to Seal CE Primary School in Sevenoaks. Francis i...

14/05/2026

💡 Empowering the next generation to make positive choices!

Our founder, Francis, had the absolute privilege of delivering our Reform Restore Respect workshop to the fantastic Year 6 pupils at Leigh Academy Dartford.The energy in the room was incredible.

Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking activities, these young minds explored crucial topics:

- Navigating peer pressure effectively

- Understanding the consequences of crime

- The power of positive decision-making

- Critically evaluating social media and influencer impact

The maturity, curiosity, and confidence shown by the students was truly inspiring. They connected our workshop directly to their PSHE learning, showing a deep understanding of standing up for what is right.

Thank you to the staff and pupils at Leigh Academy Dartford for welcoming us so warmly. It is moments like these that drive our mission forward.

07/05/2026

A Full-Circle Moment for Reform Restore Respect Charity

As an early intervention charity, we often talk about "soft outcomes", the vital but hard-to-measure shifts in a young person’s mindset. It’s rare to see that circle close so perfectly as it did this morning.

Eight years ago, our founder, Francis O., delivered an anti-crime assembly at a secondary school in Maidstone. One student in that audience was Ethan Kerr. Francis’s story about the realities of gang life didn't just resonate; it changed Ethan's trajectory.

Today, Ethan and Francis reconnected at Kent Police College whilst Francis was training Ethan and his Police colleagues this morning. Ethan is now training to become a police officer with Kent Police, and they met again during his Gangs and County Lines session. We are incredibly proud of Ethan and reminded that a single conversation really can change a life.

25/04/2026

A brilliant start to the new Kent school term 5 with a visit to Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford. Their Year 6 cohort took part in a powerful transitional anti‑crime assembly, exploring choices, consequences and the importance of staying focused on their future goals as they prepare for secondary school.
It was inspiring to see such thoughtful engagement from the pupils as they reflected on the paths they want to take and the positive decisions that will help them get there. A fantastic way to begin the term with purpose and ambition.