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National Citizen Service (NCS) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that helps young people build skills for work and life, while taking on new challenges and meeting new friends.
Year 11 and 12 students and 16 and 17 year olds not in education can develop the tools and belief to unlock their potential and make a positive impact in their communities.
NCS gives thousands of young people across England the chance to:
- Meet other young people from all backgrounds and tackle outdoor challenges on an exciting residential week away from home.
- Join with local businesses and social leaders to learn new skills for work and life and discover more about their area.
- Make their mark by developing and delivering local volunteering projects that matter to them.
NCS takes place over several weeks (out of school time) in spring, summer or autumn. It features a short time away from home and a project in the local community. A focus on social mixing, regular guided reflection and social action projects led by young people makes NCS a unique and fulfilling experience.
NCS allows young people from different backgrounds who might not otherwise meet to come together. It supports a diverse cross-section of young people with a mix of ethnicity's, religions, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Put simply, NCS brings people together and and gives them the encouragement and support to grow their confidence, develop their skills and make new friends.
The only criteria for taking part in the NCS programme is that the participant is 16 or 17 and lives in England. NCS recruits all young people whether they are in a state-funded secondary school, a special school, a sixth form college, an independent school, a pupil referral unit, or if they are not in work, education, employment or training. NCS participants can be sporty, creative, academic, already active in their community or not yet engaged. They can be confident or anxious, sure about themselves or worried about their futures. After several weeks of shared challenges and new experiences, NCS graduates have pride in their achievements, increased awareness of the importance they have in society and greater positivity towards others.
If you are interested and wish to find out more, please get in touch with Danny James, NCS Manager for the South West on Tel: 07747487914 or Email danny.james@sgscol.ac.uk
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