EitC/Steve Morgan Foundation: Secondary School Programmes

2023/2024

Stronger communities, brighter futures.

About Us 3 Our Vision and Mission 4 Trinity Project 5 Working Together 6 The Impact Model 7 Delivery in Practice 9 Using the Booklet 9 Summary of Programmes 10 Our Programmes in Detail 12

ABOUT US

Everton in the Community is one of the UK’s top sporting charities and is considered one of the Premier League’s leading community schemes due to the quality and reach of its programmes.

As the charitable arm of Everton Football Club, Everton in the Community is committed to transforming lives and creating positive change in the communities it serves. Established in 1988, the charity has become a powerful force for good; harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region.

We have worked with young people for over 35 years, nurturing skills, and talents by developing social, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.

We aim to work in partnership with schools by adding value to the work already taking place.

We provide the school with the time and resource to help enhance young people’s school experience. We work alongside school staff to ensure a programme of work that meets the needs of the school and young people with a particular focus on the following areas: 1. Improving attendance – helping to ensure regular engagement and learning.

2. Enhancing SEND provision – supporting young people with special educational needs to build confidence, self-esteem and provide access to a range of positive opportunities.

3. Delivering targeted interventions – supporting young people who need additional support to address social, emotional, and mental health issues they face by promoting positive wellbeing and resilience.

4. Supporting literacy development – boosting reading skills to ensure young people are equipped with the necessary literacy foundation for academic success.

5. Fostering positive behaviour and attitudes – creating a conducive learning environment for all young people whilst providing targeted work that helps achieve this.

6. Expanding opportunities for enrichment – fostering inquisitiveness, critical thinking skills and world readiness, expanding horizons and aspirations so all young people have access to a wide range of opportunities.

OUR VISION AND MISSION

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the support they need to be the best they can be, regardless of who they are, where they live or the challenges they face.

We want to be at the heart of this – empowering people and communities across Liverpool City Region to build better futures and a stronger society.

We will deliver innovative programmes, develop thriving partnerships and provide vital support that will build stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

Our impact will leave a lasting legacy in the places where we live, work and play.

TRINITY PROJECT

Our five-year plan for creating stronger communities and brighter futures.

The next five years will see us embark on a bold and transformative mission where we will wage a relentless battle against poverty, inequality, and health disparities. On behalf of the Liverpool 4 community and the wider Liverpool City Region we will pave the way for a brighter future by empowering thousands of residents to achieve meaningful work, better health, enriched lives, and lifelong learning. Our mission will be carried out through three powerful pillars, each designed to create lasting impact and bring positive change to the communities we serve.

Under our minds pillar, our goal is to enhance community wellbeing through accessible support for individuals living with dementia, as well as their carers, alongside high-quality mental health services to ensure everyone receives the help they need.

Under our thrives pillar, we will empower individuals to reach their full potential through increased confidence, targeted assistance, and skill-building initiatives. Utilising football, key life skills and tailored support, we will deliver a diverse range of programmes to inspire individuals to pursue positive change and live healthier lives.

Under our learns pillar, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers and expanding access to education for all ages. We will offer a range of programmes, both school-based and lifelong, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.

WORKING TOGETHER We provide a broad range of fully funded programmes that support young people throughout their educational journey. Our work will address the often-complex challenges that are preventing young people from being engaged, motivated, or inspired to achieve their educational goals.

Our programmes support children and young people during the school day, after school and through holiday periods. We also have programmes that support those young people who may need a break from the school environment.

Our objectives are to give children and young people from the most underserved communities a helping hand to overcome educational disadvantage or social inequality. We do this by working closely with partner schools to identify children and young people at greatest risk of underachievement or in need of interventions or support to maintain their educational engagement. We know the power we have as a brand and a football club, and we can utilise this force for good to give young people from all backgrounds positive, exciting, and unique experiences that can help raise aspirations across the board.

Working with Everton in the Community means getting a package of opportunities that can benefit young people at all stages of their school life.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: All delivery staff hold current DBS Checks and are qualified and experienced in their respective fields. Our workforce has a varied skillset with qualified teachers, youth workers, mentors, sports coaches and mental health practitioners all working for Everton in the Community.

Our provision is regularly monitored to ensure we maintain the highest standards of delivery.

Question and Answer assessments will take place throughout the delivery periods which will include our observations being undertaken from time to time with delivery teams.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION: We collect data to ensure we are working towards our core goals as outlined on the previous page. This data will include student names, DOB, postcodes etc. Full details of the data we collect will be contained on our Service Level Agreement. We also use engagement data, student surveys, feedback reports, outcome/progression assessments and other means, such as focus groups or teacher, parent feedback. In some cases, we may seek data or feedback from your school to ensure we accurately assess the impact of our provision, such as attendance rates and attainment or behaviour feedback. Details of the data we will collect will be covered in our GDPR agreement with your school.

IMPACT MODEL Our approach is best summarised by our Impact Model. This helps show how we provide a range of different types of support. Our biggest impact comes when all of our elements are delivered together and where young people can move seamlessly between the different parts of the support on offer.

Providing wraparound support through one-to-one mentoring and targeted support services.

Supporting children and young people throughout their educational journey, offering tailored interventions to help them reach their potential.

Creating a focus on the future by developing skills, employability and opportunities for jobs, training or further education.

Providing community initatives and activities that are fun, engaging and a deterrent to anti-social behaviour.

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DELIVERY IN PRACTICE Each package of support is bespoke to each school. We will meet with a schools Senior Leadership Team each term to agree the appropriate provision for the coming term. Wider school staff can use this booklet to aid discussions with our staff team and to understand the programmes in more detail, however agreement about what is delivered filters through this termly meeting.

Everton in the Community will provide the Senior Leadership Team with a named contact where any questions, queries or comments can be directed to. We ask that the school also provides a key contact in return. When working on programmes we expect the school to connect us into the relevant teachers and support staff who can assist with delivery.

Initial meeting to review school objectives and areas where Everton in the Community can provide support.

Initial package of support agreed for the coming term.

Termly review to reflect on support and plan for coming term.

Review of terms delivery and school objectives.

Discussion on any new areas of work.

Package of support agreed for the coming term including any new or developing areas of support.

Termly review to reflect on support and plan for coming term.

USING THIS BOOKLET We have produced this booklet to provide an overview of the types of programmes we provide.

Most programmes can be adapted to the specific needs of the school, so please use this booklet as a guide only. When schools are new to working with Everton in the Community, we like to start with a manageable number of programmes. This allows the relationship between the school and Everton in the Community to grow and develop. As we work with schools more, we welcome conversations between different school members and our team, but the decision on whether a new programme is added will be made as part of the termly discussions.

We have structured the programmes so you can see what is delivered in the school day, after school and out of the school environment in community time.

The table below helps summarise the programmes against the core areas where we make a difference to young people. Some of our programmes can be delivered in different ways, for example our social action project works well as an enrichment activity or as targeted intervention.

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SUMMARY OF PROGRAMMES

AREAS PROGRAMMES:

Attendance

SEND

Targe interve

Literacy Programme Creative Writing Programme Personal, Social and Emotional Development

x

Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE)

x

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

x

x

x

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Programme

x

SEND Targeted KS3 Programme Delivered in school

Change Makers - Inspiring Females

x

NCS Experiences (Targeted)

x

Careers Pathway Programme Enterprise Programme E-STEAM Sphero Sports Coding Programme E-STEAM - Lego Therapy

x

Social Action

x

x

Collapsed Currriculum Days

Delivered away from school premises

Mentoring

x

Early Intervention Programme - Stay Onside

x

Targeted Support - Safe Hands

x

x

x

Kicks Community/ after school provision

E-STEAM Coding and Robotics After School Club Targeted Interventions and Awareness Workshops NCS Experiences - Open For All

x

S OF FOCUS

eted ention

Literacy

Behaviour and attitude

x x

x

x

Enrichment

x x

x

x

x

x

x

x x x x x

x

x

x

x

x x

x

x

x x x x

OUR PROGRAMMES IN MORE DETAIL In-school delivery

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LITERACY PROGRAMME Description:

Primary Outcome:

An educational programme that aims to increase reading ages through targeted English literacy and language sessions.

Students will increase their vocabulary and explore different styles of writing, whilst also encouraged to read out loud to their peers and independently.

9 Increase reading age.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Expand vocabulary.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Improved communications.

Duration: Two hours a week over one term.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

9 SEND. 9 Students with low reading ages.

9 Students with low confidence.

9 External visits to EitC and Goodison Park venues.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAMME Description:

Primary Outcome:

Participants will explore a range of different publications with the aim of assessing and reviewing their purpose, message, and structure.

Each student will be given the opportunity to explore their creative self-expression by crafting a piece of work encompassing short stories, poems, or songs, and will be motivated to share their creations within a supportive atmosphere.

9 Encourage reading and creative expression.

Duration: Two hours a week over one term.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Expand vocabulary.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Improved communication.

9 Improved reading ages.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises.

9 External visits to Goodison Park venues.

9 SEND. 9 Students with low reading ages.

Contact:

9 Students with low confidence.

Joshua.Doherty@evertonfc.com

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PERSONAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Description:

Primary Outcome:

An engagement programme that works with young people to develop their personal and social skills, equipping them to make positive and informed choices.

9 Develop personal, mental, and emotional resilience.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Raise aspirations.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

Duration:

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

Two hours a week over one term.

9 Develop reflective practices.

9 Reduce challenging behaviour.

Who is the programme/activity for?

How and where is it delivered?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

9 Delivered on school premises and occasionally at EitC and Goodison Park venues.

9 Young people with low confidence.

9 Young people with poor wellbeing.

9 Young people with behavioural challenges.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC (PSHE) Description: An engagement programme that works with young people to develop their personal and social skills, equipping them to make positive and informed choices.

Primary Outcome: 9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Raise aspirations.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

Duration:

9 Develop reflective practices.

One hour a week over 10 weeks.

9 Reduce challenging behaviour.

Who is the programme/activity for?

How and where is it delivered?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

9 Delivered on school premises and occasionally at EitC and Goodison Park venues.

9 Young people with low confidence.

9 Young people with poor wellbeing.

9 Young people with behavioural challenges.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING Primary Outcome:

Description: Students will develop and understand how their physical and mental wellbeing can positively impact their productivity. They will take part in workshops to help regulate their sleeping patterns, set goals, and explore the correlation between a healthy diet, nutrition, physical health, and concentration levels. Students who improve their attendance whilst on programme will receive a reward-based initiative on completion.

9 Become more active.

Duration:

How and where is it delivered?

One to two hours a week over one term.

9 Delivered on school premises.

9 Improve attendance and attainment.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Raise aspirations.

9 Improvement wellbeing and mental health.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve social and emotional skills.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

Contact:

9 Young people who have poor attendance.

Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

9 Young people who are persistently absent.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROGRAMME Description: The objective is to heighten awareness of equality and diversity in a school community via educational workshops. These sessions aim to create a safe and positive environment for celebrating various cultures and fosters confidence in self-expression. Students will discover the history of diverse backgrounds and religions, understand appropriate language and behaviour while working to diminish stereotypes.

Primary Outcome: 9 Reduce racism/stereotyping behaviour.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Reduce challenging behaviour.

9 Improve confidence and self-esteem.

9 Increased personal resilience.

9 Improved peer relationship.

Duration:

How and where is it delivered?

One hour a week over 10 weeks.

9 Delivered on school premises and occasionally at EitC and Goodison Park venues.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

9 Young people with low confidence.

9 Students with a lack of understanding of cultures.

9 Students who feel isolated or marginalised.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

SEND TARGETED KS3 Description:

Primary Outcome:

Working in small groups, students will take part in personal development workshops and encouraged to learn at their own pace.

The programme will build resilience and confidence with the objective of reducing education barriers. The programme provides wraparound literacy support and cross curriculum learning in all subjects.

9 Improve confidence and self-esteem.

Duration:

9 Increase opportunities for literacy development.

Weekly engagement over one term and extended for another term pending an evaluation meeting with school.

9 Reduce barriers to learning.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Improve interpersonal relationships and ability to work as part of a team.

9 Improve peer relationship.

9 Improve communication.

How and where is it delivered?

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Primarily delivered on school premises.

9 Key Stage 3.

9 May include visits to external organisations and providers as see fit with the project.

9 Students with a diagnosed learning need.

9 Year 7 students who have struggled with the transition into secondary school because of their additional educational support needs.

9 Young people with poor communication and social skills.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

9 Young people who have been socially excluded or with absence of social ties.

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CHANGE MAKERS - INSPIRING FEMALES Description: The Change Makers programme is tailored exclusively for females, aspiring to ignite leadership qualities in girls. Focused on skill enhancement and providing social as well as emotional support, the programme’s delivery will be co-designed to meet the students’ requirements. Participants will have the chance to connect with accomplished women professionals in their respective fields and will be tasked with setting short and long-term objectives to guide them towards achieving their aspirations.

Additionally, the programme delves into fostering positive relationships and encourages reflective practices to promote an upsurge in positive behaviour.

Duration: One hour a week over 10 weeks.

Who is the programme/activity for?

Primary Outcome: 9 Raising aspirations.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Develop reflective practices.

9 Reduce challenging behaviour.

9 Develop personal, mental, and emotional resilience.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises and occasionally at EitC and Goodison Park venues.

9 May include visits to external organisations and providers as see fit with the project.

9 Key Stage 3 and 4 students who identify as female.

9 Young people with low confidence.

9 Young people with poor wellbeing.

9 Young people with behavioural challenges.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

EitC has helped create happy learners and supports the school with key interventions. This includes giving hard to reach students the opportunity to reflect on their aspirations and consider their future from not just another teacher but from a relatable stand point.

Teacher, Academy of St Nicholas

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NCS EXPERIENCES (TARGETED) Description: We provide year 11 and sixth form students with a chance to acquire essential skills for independent living, employability, and social and emotional development through interactive group workshops. This programme is designed to bolster personal growth, foster social interaction, and prepare students for their upcoming transitional phases.

Duration: Each experience lasts 12 hours and there are three experiences in total.

Workshops end in March 2024.

Primary Outcome: 9 Increase aspirations and develop progression routes.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop employability skills.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Improve social skills and develop positive peer relationships.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises after school.

9 EitC and Goodison Park venues.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 External visits to workplaces.

9 Year 11.

9 Sixth form.

9 This opportunity is open to students accessing pupil premium or meet an identified risk factor.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

CAREERS PATHWAY PROGRAMME Description: An industry-focused programme designed for specific sectors that introduces students to professional role models, enhances their employability skills, and involves visits to workplaces. Participants will delve into various pathways leading to careers and have access to personalised one-on-one guidance. This programme can also integrate accredited qualifications acknowledged by employers. The sectors covered include, but are not restricted to, construction, sports and uniformed services.

Duration: Two hours a week over 10 weeks.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

9 Young people at-risk of being NEET. 9 Young people with behavioural challenges.

Primary Outcome: 9 Increase aspiration and develop progression routes.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop employability skills.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Achieve sector-based qualifications.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises.

9 External visits to workplaces.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME Description: Utilising the football club as a business model illustration, students will gain insights into fundamental enterprise functions such as marketing, finance and product development.

Upon reflection of their learnings, students will be challenged to craft and present a Dragon’s Den-style activity. Embedded within the programme are chances for skill enhancement, focusing on teamwork, resilience, and honing public speaking abilities.

Primary Outcome: 9 Increase resilience and confidence.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Improved skills and knowledge.

9 Improved teamwork and interpersonal skills.

9 Help with transition.

9 Improved behaviour.

Duration:

How and where is it delivered?

10-12 hours across one term.

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Launched at EitC site then school based.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4 students.

9 Students who have struggled with transition.

Contact:

9 Lack of confidence and resilience.

Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

9 Students who have an interest in business studies.

EitC has such a positive impact on the school.

Students enjoy being part of extra-curricular activities and strive to be involved in the next activity being offered. It has massively helped to raise the enjoyment of STEM subjects within the school.

Teacher, Maricourt Catholic High School 22

E-STEAM – SPHERO CODING PROGRAMME Description: Allows students to develop their coding and creativity skills through competitive coding challenges using Sphero Bolt Robotics.

Students develop a range of text-based coding skills and apply them to create their own games and programmes.

Primary Outcome: 9 Increase aspirations by inspiring and engaging in STEAM. Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop employability skills.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

This programme inspires students to pursue STEAM-based subjects at Key Stage 4 and beyond.

9 Encourage increased participation in STEAM subjects at Key Stage 4.

Duration:

How and where is it delivered?

5 x 1 - hour sessions.

9 Delivered on school premises.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Year 9.

9 Young people with an interest in STEAM. 9 Young people who would be encouraged to pursue STEAM subjects at Key Stage 4.

9 Young people who would like the opportunity to develop their creativity, confidence, and communication skills.

Contact: Joshua.Doherty@evertonfc.com

E-STEAM – LEGO THERAPY Description: Students develop their confidence, independence, and communication skills as well as developing strategies to improve behaviour through a carefully planned Lego Therapy Intervention programme.

Students develop friendships, coping strategies as well as an appreciation for turn-taking with their peers in a structured but fun and engaging environment.

EitC’s Lego Therapy programme also has a range of mental health benefits.

Primary Outcome: 9 Improve communication skills and behaviour.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop confidence and independence.

9 Improve mental health and wellbeing.

9 Develop friendships and foster sense of belonging within the school community.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises.

Duration: 10 x 1 - hour sessions.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3.

9 Young people with low confidence and self-esteem.

Contact: Joshua.Doherty@evertonfc.com

9 Young people who struggle to regulate emotions and have poor behaviour.

9 Young people who would benefit from improving their communication skills.

The programme has given pupils beneficial opportunities outside of their usual experiences and has allowed them to demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate, their resilience and their ability to work together towards a common goal.

HLTA, Litherland High School

SOCIAL ACTION Description: Young people take part in activities that support and empower them to make a positive difference on issues that affect their lives, their communities, and broader society.

Primary Outcome:

Duration:

9 Develop skills and increase knowledge which can help with employability.

Flexible to work with the needs of the school and young people.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Improve confidence and self-esteem.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Improve interpersonal relationships and ability to work as part of a team.

9 Participate more in community activities.

9 Improve mental wellbeing.

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Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

How and where is it delivered?

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Young people with low confidence and self-esteem.

9 Primarily delivered on school premises.

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Young people with poor communication and social skills.

9 May include visits to external organisations and providers as see fit with the project.

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Young people with low personal resilience and aspirations.

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Young people who have been socially excluded or with absence of social ties.

Contact: Stacey.McMahon@evertonfc.com

COLLAPSED CURRICULUM EVENTS Description: School-wide, year group or focussed collapsed curriculum events will centre around prevalent issues highlighted within the school community. Students will engage in various activities aimed at raising awareness and educating them on the chosen theme.

These activities fall into several categories:

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

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Aspirational: Encouraging exploration of further education and career paths through specific industry or general workplace exposure days.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

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Personal development: Boosting confidence, resilience and communication skills, especially during transitional periods.

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Issue-based: Tackling pertinent issues such as knife crime, racism, anti-bullying and others.

Primary Outcome: 9 Increase aspiration and reduce risks/ challenging behaviour.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop employability skills.

Duration:

How and where is it delivered?

Delivered throughout the academic year.

9 Delivered on school premises.

Full day or half day.

9 EitC and Goodison Park venues.

Who is the programme/activity for?

Contact:

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

MENTORING Description: In either small groups or through individual sessions, a skilled and qualified mentor will develop a tailored 10-week support plan aimed at minimising obstacles that hinder the attendance of young individuals.

Primary Outcome: 9 Improve attendance and attainment.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Raise aspirations.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve social and emotional skills.

Duration: One to two hours a week over one term.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

9 Young people with complex needs.

9 Young people who are persistently absent.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

The support provided by EitC is massive for our school; we currently have up to three mentors in school supporting students with different needs. Outside of school hours we have many extra-curricular activities offered through EitC which provides even more opportunities for our students.

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SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMES Delivered away from the school

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EitC has had a huge impact on the behaviour and attendance of our students. The majority who took part had a poor attendance record, which improved, particularly on the days they were with EitC.

Teacher, Halewood Academy EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMME - STAY ONSIDE Description: An early intervention programme, based on referrals, aims to engage young people at risk of exclusion. It offers comprehensive support to help achieve positive outcomes through consistent activities spanning a 12-week duration.

The programme targets four primary areas: Physical, social, emotional and educational aspects. Each participant will be assigned a Support Worker who will conduct a risk assessment and devise an action plan.

They will receive personalised one to one mentoring and undergo periodic progress assessments during the programme.

Our approach extends to collaborating holistically with families and relevant partners. This involves assessing their needs, providing necessary support, and empowering them to overcome the challenges they face.

Duration: Two days a week delivered over one term.

Primary Outcome: 9 Reduce risk of school exclusion.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Raise aspirations.

9 Improve school attendance.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Provide early intervention works to prevent problems occurring, or to address them when they do.

How and where is it delivered?

9 External visits to EitC campus, Goodison Park, and various indoor and outdoor activity venues.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

Contact:

9 Young people at risk of exclusion.

Bradley.Moore@evertonfc.com

9 Young people with behavioural challenges.

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TARGETED SUPPORT - SAFE HANDS Description: A referral-based, specialised support initiative targeting young people with complex needs or neurodiverse conditions.

These individuals might require assistance related to school attendance or refusal, challenges with mental health, limited social and communication skills, low resilience, and difficulties in maintaining relationships.

Additionally, our approach encompasses a holistic engagement with the family and relevant partners. We aim to assess their needs, offer support, and empower them in overcoming the challenges they are currently facing.

This targeted support programme is designed to provide intensive, personalised assistance tailored to each individual’s specific needs. The programme’s approach involves small, focused group sessions and one-on-one mentoring support.

Primary Outcome: 9 Develop personal, mental, and emotional resilience.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop confidence, self-esteem and raise aspirations.

9 Reduce isolation.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 To provide pathways into Education, Training and /or Employment (ETE).

9 To work alongside the family and offer support where required.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered during school hours at EitC and Goodison Park venues.

Duration:

9 External visits to indoor/outdoor venues.

Open programme (length of support bespoke to individual), two days a week.

9 School premises (*if applicable to Young Person).

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

9 Young people with low confidence and aspirations.

9 Young people with poor wellbeing.

Contact: Russell.Greenop@evertonfc.com

9 Young people with poor social relationships.

The tutors at EitC create positive relationships with our students and support our staff in helping some of the most vulnerable in the Academy. Students have stated they feel safe and supported when talking to EitC staff.

Head of Year, Academy of St. Nicholas

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COMMUNITY AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Delivered in and away from school

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KICKS Description:

Primary Outcome:

A community-based programme operating during after-school hours and evenings, providing young individuals with free access to sports and youth sessions, aiming to steer them away from engaging in anti-social behaviour. Additionally, sessions will be available during school holidays, offering engaging activities such as trips, tournaments and events.

9 To reduce anti-social behaviour.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Raise aspirations.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Increase citizenship and sense of belonging.

9 Encourage making positive choices.

Duration: Weekly with additional sessions during half term.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered in community venues with some delivery on school premises.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Age 8-19 years.

9 Open access available to all young people.

Contact: Jenny.Harden@evertonfc.com

E-STEAM – CODING AND ROBOTICS AFTERSCHOOL CLUB Description: An introduction to robotics, engineering and complex aspects of coding, as well as text-based coding. Participants explore a range of coding and robotics apparatus, developing their STEAM skills as well as improving confidence, communication, and teamwork with their peers. At the end of the programme, students will compete in teams in a Lego League coding and robotics competition at EitC’s Digital Skills Lab. The coding and robotics after school club also offers Year 7 participants an opportunity to forge new friendships and ease transition into secondary education.

Primary Outcome: 9 Increase aspiration by inspiring and engaging in STEAM. Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Ease transition into secondary education.

Duration:

How and where is it delivered?

10 x 1-hour sessions followed by a Lego League event at the Digital Skills Lab.

9 Delivered on school premises.

9 External visits to workplaces.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Year 7 and 8.

9 Young people with an interest in STEAM.

Contact:

9 Young people who want to make new friendships, develop their confidence and teamworking skills.

Joshua.Doherty@evertonfc.com

It is the most well-attended extra-curricular activity at the school. Although you can’t easily quantify an increase in somebody’s confidence, well-being or feeling of belonging, you can definitely sense it.

Teacher, King’s Leadership Academy

TARGETED INTERVENTIONS AND AWARENESS WORKSHOPS Description: Targeted intervention workshops guided by risk factors identified among a peer group.

The themes will be influenced by current events, trends in crime, anti-social behaviour, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) topics. E.g.

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Workshops on raising awareness about crime.

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Initiatives promoting ‘anti-racism’.

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Encouraging positive mental health through sports, and similar subjects.

Primary Outcome: 9 Develop awareness and encourage positive choices.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 A greater knowledge of relevant services.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Develop reflective practices.

9 Reduce challenging behaviour.

Duration:

How and where is it delivered?

There is no set duration to the programme as this will be based on the needs of the school and the identified group.

9 Delivered on school premises or at EitC or Goodison Park venues.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 Key Stage 3 and 4.

9 Young people at risk of taking part in ASB. 9 Young people at risk of becoming involved in crime.

9 Young people with behavioural challenges.

Contact: Jenny.Harden@evertonfc.com

NCS EXPERIENCES - OPEN FOR ALL Description: We provide year 11 and sixth form students the chance to participate in interactive group workshops focused on acquiring skills in independent living, employability, and social and emotional competence. This programme is open to all students interested in signing up and aims to facilitate personal growth, social interaction, and readiness for their upcoming transitional phases.

Primary Outcome: 9 Increase aspirations and develop progression routes.

Secondary Outcomes: 9 Develop employability skills.

9 Develop confidence and self-esteem.

9 Improve skills and knowledge.

9 Improve social skills and develop positive peer relationships.

Duration: Each experience lasts 12 hours and there are three experiences in total.

Workshops end in March.

How and where is it delivered?

9 Delivered on school premises after school.

Who is the programme/activity for?

9 EitC and Goodison Park venues.

9 External visits to workplaces.

9 Year 11.

9 Sixth form.

9 This opportunity is open to all students and is not restricted by risk factors.

Contact: Carly.Wheeler@evertonfc.com

EitC’s contribution to our school is invaluable - nothing is too difficult and they are flexible enough to accommodate the school’s needs.

Teacher, The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

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