More Than a Warehouse: Amazon's Commitment to Our Learners

Across Creating Tomorrow Trust, we are incredibly fortunate to work alongside a wide range of organisations that share our commitment to creating opportunities for young people with SEND. Among these valued partners is Amazon, whose ongoing support continues to make a meaningful difference across our trust.

Partnerships are at their strongest when they go beyond a single project or event, and that is exactly what we have experienced through our relationship with Amazon. Over time, their colleagues have supported learners through a variety of opportunities, helping to broaden horizons, build confidence and create memorable experiences that have a lasting impact.

What makes this partnership particularly special is the genuine interest Amazon's team takes in our learners and their futures. Whether supporting activities within school, providing insight into the world of work, or helping us bring ambitious projects to life, their involvement consistently demonstrates the power of industry and education working together.

More recently, Daventry Hill Learners got to visit Amazon to take part in their mental health awareness campaign.

"Students from Daventry Hill school were invited to a special petting zoo event at Amazon in Daventry, where they met exotic animals, engaged in nature activities and got a behind-the-scenes look at the fulfilment centre.

The animal menagerie experience was provided by The Phoenix Children’s Foundation, which provides fun-filled activities for children who live with disabilities, illness, or lack of opportunities. The charity hosts 22 acres of sensory gardens, and a collection of animals onsite.

**Alt text:** A learner from Daventry Hill School holds a brown rabbit during an animal interaction session while a member of staff sits beside them in an outdoor area.

The petting zoo at Amazon in Daventry featured animals like tortoises, rabbits, and donkeys."

Lewis Warburton from Amazon said:

“We wanted to create a truly memorable experience for the students of Daventry Hill School, and seeing the children’s faces light up when they met the donkeys and tortoises was just magical. Events like this remind us why community partnerships matter so much - we’re proud to open our doors and give local young people a day they’ll never forget.”

At Creating Tomorrow Trust, we believe that meaningful employer engagement plays a vital role in preparing young people for adulthood. By connecting learners with professionals from a range of industries, we help them develop confidence, communication skills, aspirations and a greater understanding of the opportunities available to them in the future.

Louise Worts, assistant headteacher at Daventry Hill school said:

“Our students had an absolutely brilliant day at Amazon. Getting up close with the animals - from the rabbits to the donkeys - was a fantastic hands-on experience that you simply can’t recreate in the classroom. Thank you to Amazon and Phoenix Children's Charity for putting on such a special event for our school community.”

Amazon has been a fantastic example of how organisations can support education in ways that are both impactful and inclusive. Their willingness to engage, listen and adapt opportunities to meet the needs of our learners has enabled many young people to access experiences they may not otherwise have had.

Beyond the direct benefit to learners, partnerships like this help strengthen the wider community. They challenge perceptions, celebrate individual strengths and create meaningful connections between education and industry.

For the past six years, Amazon has been far more than a partner to Creating Tomorrow Trust. Together, we have built a relationship founded on trust, shared values and a commitment to making a positive difference for young people and the wider community.

A learner stands with two miniature donkeys and staff members during an outdoor animal interaction session.

The most successful partnerships are those that grow over time, and ours is a fantastic example of that. Through open conversations, collaboration and a willingness to think creatively, we have developed opportunities that are not only beneficial for our learners but also meaningful for Amazon and its colleagues. It is this spirit of partnership working that has allowed the relationship to flourish and continue to make a lasting impact.

We are incredibly grateful for Amazon's ongoing support and excited to see where the next chapter of this partnership takes us.

Thank you to everyone at Amazon for your ongoing support, encouragement and commitment to our young people. Your partnership is truly valued, and we are grateful to have you as part of the Creating Tomorrow community.

If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved, we would love to hear from you.