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: INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
We're here to stand by your side as you learn, grow and set the wheels in motion for a bright future. Here you will find all the information you need to start that journey and make the most out of your time with us. If there is anything you're ever unsure about, please reach out to your team leader.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We support a varied curriculum with wrap-around activities accessible through our vibrant youth hub. Participation is encouraged for all learners as you compete to earn experience points through side quests designed to expand your horizons.
WHAT IS XP?
Experience points (XP) is a common gaming term that we applied our youth activities programme to incentivise young people to try new things. We want our learners to think strategically about developing their skills and recognise that learning outside the classroom can be as rich and mobilising as lessons taught at a desk. XP offers a whole host of wrap around activities which give young people the chance to explore new interests and apply transferable skills. Activities currently include;
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Five-a-side football
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Gaming & Dungeons & Dragons
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Pool & darts tournaments
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Rock climbing & outdoor pursuits
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Reading groups
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Creative crafts
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Lego design challenges
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Wellbeing walks
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YOUR HOME FROM HOME
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Our youth hub has been designed alongside our youth board which makes the site feel authentic and relaxed for the young people we support. Our spacious teaching rooms make learning feel more accessible, with room to move around and breakout sofa areas included. Sensory rooms for those in need of a break away are located just off the main classrooms and we also spend a lot of time learning out in the community of course.
Wrapping around our alternative provision is the Inspire and Achieve youth hub which is accessible to all of our learners. Here we host a whole range of daily activities to develop transferable skills, improve mental health and encourage social inclusion. The hub is equipped with gaming consoles/PCs, pool tables, comfortable seating areas, board games, Lego, books and more.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Hub on Yorke Street is split across two floors with most youth facing services accessible via the ground floor and IAF staff offices located upstairs. The site is equipped with accessible and gender neutral toilets, shower facilities and baby changing table. Young people accessing the hub can make full use of their own kitchen area to make tea/coffee and access free basic food supplies such as breakfast cereals, bread, squash, teas and coffee etc. Other snacks may be purchased from our tuck shop on-site - please speak to reception.
Many of our service users have learning difficulties and poor mental health so there are a range of high and low sensory spaces and breakout areas across the site. Sensory aids such as fidget toys and ear defenders are also readily available and free to access. We are also proud to have a registered Pets as Therapy dog, Boomer, on site to help those struggling with anxiety.
Please note, we are currently applying for funding to install a lift within the youth hub which will connect areas of the venue for wheelchair use. Visitors should also be aware that for the safety and security of our young people and staff, some doors across the site are accessible via key card only. If you have not visited the site before, please press the intercom on the main door and a member of the team will assist you.
: QUICK ACTIONS
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Download learner handbook
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