“Self-esteem, employability & media skills”
Reporters Academy has worked with our vulnerable cohort aged 14 plus around self-esteem, employability and media skills. This has looked like dedicated groups of young people attending sessions over several terms, individuals supporting outside of school hours at events, Young LAC (looked after children) using their media skills to capture the LAC events/ youth voice and also bespoke packages where appropriate.
The team work in a way that above all includes the Young person in the process and with some of young LAC this has had a significant impact on school attendance, engagement and self-worth. It has also opened the eyes of the young people involved to alternative careers and educational opportunities.
The actual programme of including the young people in such a relevant professional experience cannot be minimised as this is a chance that mainly occurs when young people are fortunate enough to enjoy either parental or school dedication that is not a luxury of our cohort. Katy and Glynn are fantastic in responding to their individual needs and offering unique solutions to any barriers that present themselves. The young people can get hands on and the pace at which the information is shared and challenges offered works well for our young people. This has led to some memorable interview moments with the general public and demonstrated that when high expectations are the norm, supported by Glynn and Katy, young people can achieve.