A grant of £56,100 over three years has been awarded to Alford House to fund a Targeted Youth Support Worker who will provide independent support to young people and their parents/carers to make full use of available educational opportunities. The aim is to improve their life chances by -
- Averting permanent exclusion through family support, representation and advocacy
- Helping families to overcome barriers to the young person's engagement in education
- Working closely with schools to support theses aims
- Encouraging young people to take part in activities which help raise their confidence and self-esteem
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