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 Darnell says...

"I've been here at the Urban Academy since it started and watched its progression. I attend the fashion and film workshops. Through the work that I've done in the fashion workshops I have gained a place at the London College of Fashion. The Urban Academy is a very interesting place because it provides a range of activities which young adults can benefit greatly from."

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