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 Anthony says…

"I am here at the Urban Academy doing the 'Yes, Chef!' course with Paula. I joined the course because I like food and have always wanted to know how to prepare and cook many types of food, as well as learning about different ways to cook. We are also learning how bacteria and hygiene affect the foods we prepare and cook. We are currently learning about various equipment that is used in our kitchen. I also take part in the 'Get on the Road' course because I want to learn how to drive. I like learning here as the atmosphere is so welcoming and the staff are brilliant and help us with everything they can."

Anthony Eyaingho

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