xl clubs in the North East
We hope you enjoy reading all about what’s
happening in xl clubs 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.
If you've got stories you'd like to share, just drop us a
line.
Forthcoming Events 2012
- Level 2 Food Safety Training Thursday 22 March
- xl Celebration Day Wednesday 28 March
- Adviser Training Wednesday 4 April Middlesbrough College
- Internal Verification meeting Wednesday 2 May, Oxclose
School, Washington
- Internal Verification meeting Wednesday 9 May, The King’s
Academy, Middlesbrough
- Internal Verification meeting Thursday 10 May, Bedlington
High School, Bedlington
- 8th Annual Football Tournament Friday 11 May, Goals,
Middlesbrough.
Latest news
Nov 2011
Eight young people from the xl club at Walbottle Campus discover more about the racing industry at Newcastle Racecourse.
Apr 2011
Students from Joesph Swan School in Gateshead utilised The School Food Trust healthy eating funds to set up a 'flat kitchen' in their classroom.
May 2010
Manor College of Technology in Hartlepool celebrated their xl club achievements at their presentation ceremony on Wednesday 28 April.
Sep 2009
The King's Academy took part in a garden initiative run by Bupa Care Services and currently piloted across the country in 35 care homes. Thrive, a national horticultural charity will provide each care home with £500 in funding in addition to training.
Jul 2009
The fifth annual xl tackle life football tournament took place in July 2009. The tournament was supported by 10 schools from across the area.
Jul 2009
The second annual North xl tackle life football tournament took place at Complete Football.