THE INSPIRATION PROGRAMME

PRESS RELEASES
& PUBLISHED ARTICLES

The latest press releases and published articles for the Inspiration Programme. For further information contact [email protected]

Thumbs-up-for-a-good-cause-NCS-students-and-young-people

Action4Youth News July 2023

This month is all about ‘thumbs up for a good cause’. It’s always busy at A4Y but over the summer months we’re bursting at the seams with young people enjoying themselves. We have our Xtremely passionate NCS leaders and young people braving the unpredictable weather and so many Xciting and inspiring activities across the A4Y teams.

Read More
Polish-school-at-tcx

Action4Youth News June 2023

This month we focus on ‘spreading wings’ with the exciting return of the NCS (National Citizen Service) programme coming up this summer. Action4Youth is based …

Read More

Action4Youth October Newsletter 21

A Message from Jenifer Cameron Last week I was part of a really interesting conversation which is part of some research work being undertaken by …

Read More
ncs programme

Action4Youth March Newsletter 21

Schools have gone back and we are now inching our way forward, with fingers crossed, to the easing of further restrictions. We know of the problems for young people which have been the consequence of the pandemic; the anxiety, fear, disruption to normal life, concern about exams, jobs and the future, withdrawal, loneliness, isolation and sadly, for many, bereavement.

Read More
gatsby benchmarks

How can schools model the Gatsby Benchmarks and transform their pupils’ futures?

By the end of this year, schools will be required, by law, to meet the eight Gatsby Benchmarks, which include workplace experience and links to …

Read More
connecting the dots from education to employment

Connecting the dots from education to employment for NEETs

Despite a varied national curriculum and efforts to incorporate work placements into formal education, every year hundreds of thousands of young people leave education only …

Read More
addressing the gap in careers education

Addressing the Knowledge and Skills Gap in Careers Education

For students and soon-to-be graduates, entering the world of work can be a daunting prospect. While many schools do offer work placements during a student’s …

Read More
young people and local government

The Inspiration Programme takes a look inside Local Government

Young people from The Buckingham School will get a taste of the seats of power when they take part in a mock council meeting set up …

Read More

The Inspiration Programme gives students direct access to employers and real life situations

The Inspiration Programme is a one-year course delivered in schools and colleges across Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties, designed to equip students from years 10-13, with the relevant skills needed to become work-ready.

Please help us make this page more visible by sharing it through your own social networks.

Scroll to Top
youth charity action4youth

Want to gain experience working with young people?

Would you like to help facilitate sessions on an NCS away-from-home experience? We have numerous NCS Autumn Vacancies – We need you!