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 Daniel says…

"My name is DanDan to my friends. I come to the Urban Academy for wisdom and education. I do basic maths and take part in the Keep it Real Programme which helps us look at education in a different way. I get help and support from the staff. I also get massages to help me to relax. Paula makes lovely lunches for us and we all sit around the table and eat and play music. This place has helped me through hard times and good times and I really appreciate what they have done for me over the years. I feel like a new person. In my time here I've learnt many things but, most importantly, how to care for one and other. We're a family here and I really enjoy my time here. Thank you supporters."

Daniel Walker

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