AA EDUCATES
What We Do
OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to empower young individuals from underserved communities, equipping them with the skills they need to aspire for and achieve their dreams.
We give students access to unique opportunities, such as work-taster days and job shadowing, giving them a clearer understanding of their career options.
We raise aspirations and future goals, with students feeling more motivated to pursue higher education or vocational training.
THE CHALLENGE
WE FACE
The cost of youth unemployment is forecast to be £2.5 billion and is on track to be £14.4bn over the next seven years (The Prince’s Trust, 2024)
72% of students from underserved communities have low aspirations. This demographic are also amongst the highest in youth suicide (R Goto, 2021).
Amongst young people the aspiration to have ‘an interesting job’ declined 22% between the ages of 14-17 (Calder and Cope, 2020).
OUR SOLUTION:
An education system that embeds soft skill development into the curriculum
Providing opportunities that allow young people to gain confidence and skills
Collaborative effort, that enriches young people's experiences and prospects
Empowering young people to become the highest, truest versions of themselves
HOW OUR PROGRAMME WORKS
Student Selection
Schools form cohorts of 30 students who meet our eligibility criteria and have the option to create multiple cohorts if required.
We have established a strategic approach to student selection, ensuring that we reach the students who will benefit most.
Modules
Our programme is made up of three distinct modules.
Schools have the flexibility to either complete the full Programme or select specific modules tailored to the needs of each cohort.
Cost
Schools have the option to purchase the full Programme or to pay for individual modules as needed.
Schools are only required to cover the direct costs associated with programme delivery.
SAFEGUARDING:
We recognise our responsibility and reinforce our commitment to creating environments where safety and wellbeing are prioritised by the due diligence we carry out, fostering a culture where staff and volunteers share this commitment.
Our Safeguarding Framework features a comprehensive safeguarding policy alongside detailed procedures that outline our responsibilities and strategies for ensuring the safety of everyone under our care.
If you would like to discuss a safeguarding issue, please call us on: 0207 101 3290