What's in it for you?

• The Urban Academy offers a range of courses and workshops including basic skills such as literacy and numeracy, as well as life skills and creative art-based skills. Some programmes are specially designed around individual learners. One to one support is also available.

• Sessions are delivered in small discussion-based and interactive groups which take into consideration levels of literacy and numeracy.

• Sessions are planned to allow young people to be able to engage and succeed every time.

• A certificate is awarded for each course or workshop completed.

• Course content takes into consideration experiences and skills already gained from inner city environments.

• Attendance is initially for as long as can be tolerated within a day and can be gradually increased.

• Educational and personal support is provided by key workers, learning mentors and other professionals.

What Aaron says…

"The Urban Academy has helped me navigate my skills as a group member. I have achieved personal goals here, such as learning to prioritise work and stuff. Also it has helped me be more confident about the work I personally produce. The filmmaking workshop has allowed me to develop my skills and abilities as a filmmaker. We've learned things like writing a script, character development, and storyboarding. Most of all we all enjoy being part of a team."

Aaron Amos

Aaron Amos
Alex Mitchell
Alisha Young
Anthony Eyaingho
Daniel Walker
Darnell Hipplewith
Jay Williams
Kane Clifford Blackstock
Marie - Louise Samuels
Marvyn Marques