From class room learning to the great outdoors

Young people cooking at a camping weekend in the Yorkshire Dales

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KYP has successfully completed the first year of its three year Raising Education & Aspiration Project (REAP) with funding from BBC Children in Need. Many young people have now moved on into training, apprenticeships and/or further education.

As part of the offering, in partnership with Rochdale MBC, the Raising Education & Aspiration Project is giving 10 young people the opportunity to enrol for the Bronze level Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The DofE programme is part of the REAP Personal Development, Empowerment & Leadership training which is designed to develop the capacity of young people to become positive role models and to make a positive contribution in their communities by leading change.

As part of their award training, the young people recently attended a camping weekend in the Yorkshire Dales, intended to develop their independence, communication and team working.

For Amaad Shakoor, this was his first time away from home and family. He said: “I have learned many new things. One of the most important skills I learned was determination and not to give up regardless of how challenging the situation and to always find a way to solve any problems. I had an amazing adventure and it was a fun way of learning.”

Zulf Ahmed, KYP Chief Executive, said: “For these young people, achieving this Award will give them skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities, and it will make a difference to other people’s lives in the local community. I would like to say a big thank you to Rochdale Youth Services Duke of Edinburgh Team and wish good luck to all the young people their final Qualifying Expedition.

REAP provides extra support for 14-16 year olds in the following areas:

• Access to GCSE support in 4 main subjects: English, Maths, Science and ICT.
• Personal Development, Empowerment and Leadership sessions (DofE Award).
• Career awareness sessions.

As the project moves into its second year, KYP will be holding an Open Day on Sunday 6 October 2013 between 10.00 and 12.00 at Unique Enterprise Centre, Belfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 2UP where you can find out more and enrol for the sessions.

Anyone interested in further information on the REAP project should contact Nadeem on 01706 630140 or email nadeem@kyp.org.uk or visit KYP’s website www.kyp.org.uk/REAP