Enrichment Pilot Project
Durham Wildlife Trust has been selected as a delivery partner for the National Citizen Service Trust (NCS) and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Enrichment Partnership Pilot scheme.
This pilot project will see Durham Wildlife Trust provide enrichment coordination for ten Sunderland and South Tyneside secondary schools, and provide bursaries for up to 1000 young people, to support them in accessing enrichment opportunities.
In the North East, the number of children living in poverty is far greater than the national average, presenting a significant barrier to accessing enrichment. Providing financial support is essential, as there is a positive relationship between disadvantaged young people’s access to non-formal learning and their academic achievement. Not only will the scheme improve the experiences of young people this year, if the pilot can demonstrate improved delivery and access to enrichment activities, it should lead to lasting change.
Dorinda Kealoha - Enrichment Manager, Enrichment Pilot Project
Dorinda Kealoha, who has been recruited as Enrichment Manager for the project, said: “It’s such an exciting role because it will provide young people with amazing opportunities and experiences. What I always loved about Durham Wildlife Trust was seeing how it provides opportunities for learning experiences that people may not normally have, and this brilliant project is another example.
“Sunderland and South Tyneside have some of the most deprived areas in the country and we will be working with underrepresented communities to create learning memories and connections with nature. Sometimes, you don’t know what interests you until you try it, so the aim is to allow young people to have a go at different activities, and then make informed choices,. As well as leading to all sorts of qualifications, it also has the potential to open up career routes.”
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To find out more about this scheme, contact us here.
