LifeGap UK
Case Studies & Impact
St Malachy’s High School
MVP Pilot
Objective
Test current app version and CPD courses before full rollout to 175 students.
Participants
16 (Year 14)
Results
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94% completion rate
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100% would recommend the app
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Students found modules useful, relevant, and engaging
Testimonials
“The LifeGap app is an exciting opportunity to support our students’ personal development. It’s intuitive, engaging, and has real potential to enhance careers education.”
— Peter Hynes, Strategic Lead for Careers
“It was simple, clear, and rewarding. The videos held my attention and the certificates felt great to earn.”
— Grace, Year 14 Student
Learners with Disabilities
Focus Group
Objective
Evaluate LifeGap’s usefulness for young adults with learning disabilities or autism.
Participants
8 (5 men, 3 women)
Results
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All 8 participants liked the app; 7 said it would help them.
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5 said they’d use it at least once a week.
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Orchardville staff endorsed the app, calling it “tremendously beneficial” for learners with additional needs.
Testimonial
“We are in full support of this initiative and think it could bring tremendous benefit to people with learning disabilities and autism by upskilling them and preparing them for real-life events.”
— Roz Maidment, Employment Officer, Orchardville
uHub Therapy Centre
Pilot
Objective
Test accessibility for young adults (20+) with autism.
Participants
20
Results
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Initial feedback shows excitement and enjoyment using the app.
Testimonials
“I heard last night was a success with the guys; everyone enjoyed getting the app.”
— Amanda Poole, Autism Lead, In Touch with Autism Project, uHub Therapy Centre
One Pulse
Consumer Survey
Objective
Understand what young people value most about LifeGap and which courses matter to them.
Participants
52
Results
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40.38% gave top ratings (4-5 stars).
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57.69% ranked Financial Literacy as the most important topic.
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21.15% highlighted Government Processes and Job-Seeking Skills as next priorities.