I joined VODW's classes chasing a dream, and hoping to meet and connect with more people along the way. Over a year and a half across ESOL, IT, Mediacom, Body Mind and Wellness, and Financial Literacy, that dream took shape one lesson at a time. I began my journey with a full range of emotions, nervous, excited, happy, curious, and even a little unsure, an honest mix that many domestic workers stepping into a classroom for the first time will recognise in themselves. Among the many skills I...

I joined VODW's classes wanting to improve myself, along with my social and mental health, a goal that speaks to just how much domestic work can take from a person's sense of wellbeing over time. I arrived happy, ready to invest in myself, and over six months to a year across ESOL, IT, Mediacom, Body Mind and Wellness, and Financial Literacy, that investment paid off in ways both practical and deeply personal. I improved my financial situation, strengthened my overall wellbeing, and picked up...

I joined VODW's classes wanting to learn and improve both my skills and my knowledge, arriving excited about what six months to a year of ESOL, IT, Mediacom, Body Mind and Wellness, and Financial Literacy classes might bring. I believed, from the very start, that learning was still possible for me, a belief that quickly proved itself true. Across academic subjects and practical life skills alike, I found myself growing in ways that reached beyond the classroom. During my sessions, I felt...