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xl clubs in the East of England

We hope you enjoy reading all about what’s happening on the xl programme across the region. 

Prince’s Trust xl clubs provide a personal development programme aimed at young people aged 13-19 at risk of underachievement or exclusion from school. Activity areas include Personal, Team and Interpersonal Skills, Active Citizenship, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, Preparation for Work and Enrichment Projects.

Through successful completion of units, club members can gain QCF Award and Certificate sized qualifications.  These are awarded by Prince’s Trust Qualifications, who have been formally approved as an awarding organisation by Ofqual, the examinations regulator.

Support from The Prince’s Trust includes:

• all curriculum materials, resources, training and verification
• a dedicated Prince’s Trust staff member to help set up and take the club forward
• access to a network of xl clubs and regional events to share good practice and ideas
• opportunities to get involved with sports and corporate partners

This page is designed to keep you in touch with the latest news from across the region. It's also where you'll be able to find out what to look forward to in coming months. Our calendar contains key dates for the diary, so do make sure your xl clubs don’t miss out on some of the fantastic opportunities that will be on offer.

If you've got stories you'd like to share, just drop us a line.

Latest news

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  May 2012
  Waitrose Community Matters funding for xl
  The xl programme at Links Education Support Centre has benefitted from St Albans Waitrose's 'Community Matters' green token scheme.
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  May 2012
  Regional hygiene training for Advisers
  A round of applause for our Advisers across the East of England who have achieved their Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering.
• 
  Mar 2012
  xl club member completes course at local fire station
  Student Jordan Lewis completed the 'LIFE Project' course at Hemel Hempstead fire station, learning basic fire fighting skills.
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  Mar 2012
  Come dine with the Ipswich Academy
  Ipswich Academy xl club students organised a Come Dine With Me event for parents and teachers
• 
  Dec 2011
  xl students spread Christmas cheer
  A group of young people from a Chessbrook xl club visited residents at the local sheltered housing complex, as a part of their The Prince's Trust programe.
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  Dec 2011
  Ipswich Academy welcome a special visitor
  Young people from The Prince's Trust xl clubs at Ipswich Academy had the chance to meet a Celebrity Ambassdor.
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  Dec 2011
  xl club gets active
  The Cromwell College Year 11 xl club have been working on their team skills at a local outdoor leisure centre.
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  Dec 2011
  xl club sponsored walk success
  xl club members from Respect4us in Norwich walked 35 miles from Cromer to Great Yarmouth raising funds for the Heart Foundation.
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  Jul 2011
  xl club members get fit and healthy with help from Bowers and Pitsea FC
  Basildon Academy xl club members take part in six week Health Living Exercise course at Bowers and Pitsea Football Club.
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  Jul 2011
  Sudbury Upper School xl club get creative
  xl club members from Sudbury Upper School have been busy designing and creating a graffiti masterpiece. The club spent three days working alongside professionals to produce a large-scale piece of art that will go on display within the school.