Agenda item

Youth Development Fund

Michelle Cooper, from Ad Astra, will provide an update on the Support Group at Shafton ALC and the Homework Club at Burton Grange.

Minutes:

Michelle Cooper and Rachael Sharpe from Ad Astra were welcomed to the meeting and delivered a presentation about the work of Ad Astra, which is a not for profit Community Interest Company geared towards improving the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people, supporting them (and their parents) with homework and improving their confidence and self-esteem, enabling them to make more positive decisions in their lives. 

 

Ad Astra is currently contracted to deliver two projects in the North East Area:  Homework support in an after school setting at Burton Grange Community Centre and Pupil Support at Outwood, Shafton. 

 

In the ensuing discussion the following points were highlighted:

 

·         All volunteers are DBS checked and undertake a comprehensive 6 hour training package (which includes safeguarding and risk assessment) across 2 days. 

·         Volunteers are recruited via social media and face to face contact, with parents of children who have been helped by the scheme often coming forward as volunteers.

·         Ad Astra successfully engages with children and young people disengaging (or at risk of disengaging) with education

·          There is a high level of school exclusion in local schools and it is anticipated that the work of Ad Astra will help to combat this.

 

RESOLVED that the representatives be thanked for their attendance and contribution.

 

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