Youth Enfield magazine autumn-winter 2015 edition

Youth Enfield Enfield Council’s magazine for young people aged 11-19 • AUTUMN 2015

From a successful summer to an amazing autumn of activities 'Find out more inside...

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Welcome to Youth Enfield Magazine I am Councillor Ayfer Orhan.

Since 2010 I have been the Cabinet member with a special responsibility for making those important decisions relating to education, children’s services and protection. This role has allowed me to meet so many young people across Enfield, to hear their stories and to celebrate their success. What’s so great about Enfield is the superb selection of services and activities on offer for Enfield youth between the ages

Amazing autumn awaits you

Councillor Ayfer Orhan

Cabinet Member for Education, Children,s Services and Protection

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Enfield Youth Parliament

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Be an Enfield hero

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Destination success

We hope you had a superb summer doing something enjoyable and worthwhile. We know about some of the positive activities young people in Enfield took part in. This includes the selection of fun and rewarding activities coordinated by our youth centres (page 12-13), Teenscheme (pages 14-15) and uniformed youth groups (page 23).

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Skills for Work

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Education, training and employment

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Careers service

An amazing autumn of activities now awaits you with opportunities to continue doing something positive and learning something new. There is the youth centres Autumn Activities programme (page 13), Enfield Youth Parliament elections (page 3) and volunteering opportunities (page 4) to name a few. There’s so much you could be doing in Enfield. Keep track of what’s happening, and when, via the Youth Enfield Facebook and Twitter pages and Youth Enfield website - which now offers mobile phone and tablet friendly viewing. Visit www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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Children’s International Voices choir

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Enfield Young People’s Project

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Txtm8 Service closes

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Child sexual exploitation

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Acknowledgements & Credits: Youth Enfield magazine is produced by Enfield Council’s Youth and Family Support Service (YFSS). Contributions have come from young people engaged with the programmes, activities and services delivered by YFSS and our partners. Thank you to all who have provided articles and quotes.

This magazine is designed by Enfield Council Design & Print Service. Please call 020 8379 5283 for information on how they can help you with your design and print requirements. Artwork for the magazine design was originally created by designers Everyone’s a Winner, www.everyonesawinner.net For more information about this magazine contact the magazine editor Vijay Jeshram: Enfield Youth and Family Support Service, 9 Centre Way, Claverings Industrial Estate, Edmonton N9 0AP. Telephone 020 8379 4804 or email: youthenfield@enfield.gov.uk

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Happy reading and we hope it inspires you to do something amazing this autumn. Please email youthenfield@enfield.gov.uk to tell us about your achievements. It will be great to hear from you.

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11-19 and up to 24 with a learning difficulty or disability.

Youth Enfield magazine highlights some of those activities and shares the exciting experiences of so many young people who are already participating in activities, engaging with services and achieving so much. I hope you enjoy reading all about it in this edition, as I have, and are encouraged to succeed with goals you have set for yourself this year and in the years to come. Go for it.

Enfield Youth Parliament elections 2015 Enfield Youth Parliament (EYP) is a democratically elected body of 16 young people aged 11-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulty or disability. They represent young people to help change Enfield for the better.

Elections for EYP members are every two years. The last election took place towards the end of 2013 and the next one will takes place later this year.

Luke (18) reflects on his experience of being an EYP member:

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Two years. That’s a long time for a commitment to anything, especially at 16. But my time with Enfield Youth Parliament is almost over. If I could do it again I would. I’ve met some amazing people from all across the borough, with different experiences and different views. Some of us are very passionate about politics but this isn’t a requirement to be good at this.

When we started, some of us weren’t the most confident or knowledgeable bunch of people, but we’ve grown. We’ve developed leadership skills, a respect for others and the community, and become more aware about the difference we can make. And we can make a difference if we take the opportunity, which I’m glad I did. I’ve met so many people who actually depend on and value our voices and views. They are out there ready to listen, and I was lucky enough to be one of the voices they heard. Whether it’s better safeguarding for young people, or giving a voice for young people who didn’t realise they had one, the coming together to see what difference we can make is very powerful and rewarding.

If you know you want to make a difference in the community, or if you just want to give it a go and see how far you get, you’re already on your way to being a new member. I loved my journey as part of Enfield Youth Parliament and shared it with some amazing people doing great things. As mine draws to an end, I hope to see some of yours about to begin. I wish you every success with that.

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The 2015 Enfield Youth Parliament (EYP) elections will be held in November 2015. This will be a fantastic opportunity for young people to take part in local democracy and ensure they have a voice in decision making within Enfield.

The current EYP has changed the election format so that all the young people that are elected will represent and directly attend a particular school, college or youth centre. If you would like to be put forward as a candidate please contact the teacher/staff responsible for the EYP at your school or college.

Good luck if you are thinking of putting yourself forward for this exciting role.

Pathways to Success for Enfield’s Young People “Young people’s voices are being heard in Enfield.”

Kwame – “As Chair of Enfield Youth Parliament I welcome the opportunity to get my voice heard. This platform allows teenagers to express their views, find their hidden talents and become role models for other young people as they move towards becoming young adults”.

SAFE ENFIELD

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If you would like to find out more about Enfield’s Youth Parliament go to: www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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What opportunities are available?

There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities across Enfield including projects around education, conservation and environment, first aid, sports and fitness, arts and culture, community, events and so much more. See the opportunities at www.enfieldva.org.uk/volunteers or www.do-it.org The Challenge Network is the largest provider of the government’s National Citizen Service.They bring together young people from across a community and challenge them to connect with people from different backgrounds, learn skills for the workplace and make a difference in their community. www.the-challenge.org

Enfield Heroes Did you know there are as many as 100,000 Enfield residents giving up their time to help others out on a regular basis?

You too can join this growing band of volunteers and be an ‘Enfield Hero’ and really make a difference!

There are many benefits to volunteering, it…

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is fulfilling and reduces stress can help you learn new skills and improve your job prospects is a good way to meet people and make friends promotes personal growth and development strengthens the local neighbourhood can help you learn about charities and their area of expertise gives you the chance to give something back to those in need increases civic pride and responsibility

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For 18 - 25 year olds looking for something more adventurous check out Voluntary Service Overseas www.vsointernational.org/volunteer for information about volunteering opportunities around the world including opportunities in Africa, Asia or Latin America.

In Enfield we run a scheme where those community heroes who volunteer for over 100 hours receive a certificate to reward them for all their hard work.

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Destination: Success Hundreds of students from Enfield are starting life at University after another high achieving year at Enfield schools. Almost 98% of Enfield students passed their exams to gain those all-important entry points. This rose to 221.5 per entry compared with 215.7 last year. So there were some very happy faces on results day.

This was especially true at Enfield County and Edmonton County Schools where grades were up and the pass rate was 100%. Many other schools improved on their results from last year including Chace Community, Kingsmead Academy, Lea Valley High, Nightingale Academy, Oasis Hadley and St Anne’s.

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Students and teachers at Edmonton County shared their news about their next destination in education:

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Skills for Work , Enfield Council s Skills for Work Service supports young people to: •

improve skills and gain qualifications

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gain confidence in applying for jobs and attending interviews

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find a traineeship, apprenticeship or work experience placement

“We settled quickly into this fantastic new venue marking the start of a new era for Skills for Work hairdressing training. I am pleased to say HEAT is shaping up to be a very successful training centre and commercial salon.

Our learners have done us proud, with a high percentage of them on track to achieve the qualifications they have been enrolled on.

Hair today, here tomorrow

“This summer the Level 3 Apprentices took part in our very first avant-garde competition. The topic was ‘The Environment’. Themes like nature, plants and recycling were evident in the colourful display of creative and inspired hair and makeup looks.

Earlier this year, Skills for Work Service launched HEAT (Hairdressing Education and Training) in newly refurbished premises in Church Street, Enfield Town. As Nunzia Meola, HEAT Manager, explains, this has been a great move:

“Our invited judges from the hair and beauty industry and some local salon owners agreed the work our learners produced was of a very high standard.

This is testament to the hard work and commitment of our highly skilled tutors and support staff.”

This is provided through a number of learning programmes that appeal to the interests and goals of the young people they support.

HEAT was inspected by Ofsted, the Government office that inspects services for children and young people and services that provide education and skills for learners of all ages.

They commented that: “learners benefit from good group training and individual coaching by occupationally experienced tutors who ensure that learners practise and acquire up-todate skills in good quality salons.”

Study Programme Study Programmes are a suite of learning opportunities that focus on vocational learning, employability and enterprise. A group of 10 young people have been working on an organic gardening project with OrganicLea as the ‘enterprise’ element of their Study Programme. The learners worked extremely hard to excavate a plot of disused land behind the Claverings Industrial Estate in Edmonton that was knee-high in weeds. They built raised beds, prepared the soil and planted quick-growing salad produce, which they were able to harvest after just 6 weeks and offer for sale. Their ‘Rocking Rocket Salad’ was well received and helped them make a profit of £61.50. During this process the learners gained skills and accreditation in horticulture and food-growing enterprise but also valuable life skills such as teamwork, effective communication and how to overcome challenging situations. This project was delivered in partnership with Enfield Council, Enfield Education Business Partnership, Garden Enfield and OrganicLea.

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Apprenticeships

Looking for an apprenticeship opportunity?

Apprenticeships are work-based routes to gaining qualifications and experience. As D. Green (19) explains, apprenticeships are opening doors to reaching the long-term role he is looking for.

Skills for Work Service have around 50 apprenticeship vacancies at any time. These are mainly apprenticeships in business administration, hairdressing and as teaching assistants. The quantity of what is available in each category changes all the time. To see the current vacancies visit the Skills for Work webpage www.enfield.gov. uk/skillsforwork

I wanted to continue my learning experience but did not want to end up in debt going into higher education and with no guarantee of a job at the end of it. I got to find out about higher level apprenticeships which let you work towards degree level qualifications and earn a wage at the same time. My previous experience in customer services helped me secure an Enfield Council apprenticeship in Business Administration. I enjoyed my time here, going the extra mile and receiving excellent feedback on my performance. However, I felt I wasn’t being used to my full potential and wanted more of a challenge. A position came up in the Council’s Housing Development and Estate Renewal Team, to which I was able to transfer my skills in customer service, plus the skills that I had gained from working in the Council’s Housing Team at John Wilkes House. I am now a Leasehold Buyback Apprentice en route to doing a Level 3 in Housing. This will open up all kinds of possibilities for me – surveying, project management and so much more. All of the staff at Skills for Work are extremely supportive and willing to lend a helping hand, even if you are not in their class. I love my new role. It is exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding.

It makes such a difference to your performance and your overall attitude towards work when you do a job you enjoy.

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We’re looking for f ocused and motivated local 16+ year olds who want to learn valu able skills while th ey work and earn.

• 1-2 year placem ents available in a va riety of fields inclu hairdressing, busin ding ess administration a nd ICT. • Gain nationally r ecognised qualificat ions, NVQs, technical certificat es and improve your Maths, English and ICT skills.

• Funding available for learners 24 yrs+

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Education, training and employment support

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Enfield Council Education, Training and Employment (ETE) team offers support, guidance and personal development opportunities to young people who are not in education, employment or training. This applies to young people aged 16-19 and up to 24 with a learning difficulty or disability.

Specialist ETE Officers deliver one to one, or group, sessions on a range of topics that can support young people successfully back into learning or employment. Sessions include: •

Raising aspirations, increasing motivation, and building confidence

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Developing skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, problem solving and presentation

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Interviews skills development and practice

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Gaining work experience

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CV and application form writing

Get in touch and keep up to date If you are aged 16-19 and need support for post 16 years education, training or employment options please visit our webpage www.enfield.gov.uk/youth/jobs or arrange to meet our ETE Officers by calling 020 8379 5800 or emailing ETEyouthteam@enfield.gov.uk

Keep up to date with the latest vacancies and Youth Enfield and opportunities through our @youthenfield pages.

Whatever your background, Enfield offers pathways to success

of young peo complete ple who the full program me o succeed f support in finding suitable learning, trainin or job op portunitie g s.

Trisha* (16) is being supported by ETE Officer Kevin Moses.

Kevin said: Trisha’s school referred her to us because of her poor attendance. They also said she had a lot of potential too. I met her in year 11 and we worked on ways to get her back into education. We pursued her interests in performing arts and looked at opportunities with local theatres. To keep her options open we also looked at other opportunities available through Enfield Council’s Skills for Work Service.

The great news is that she secured opportunities through both pathways. She accepted the theatre course going straight in at a high level which is quite a feat to achieve. This helped her to realise her potential. She gave a really nice comment on her feedback form: ‘Kevin has been amazing and I couldn’t have done it without him. Now I am going into full time education I am over the moon’ Catherine*(19) is being supported by ETE Officer Liz Onugha. As she explains she welcomes the ongoing support being provided: I am so grateful for the support I received. As a teenage mum, my confidence was low and I didn’t know where to start. Liz encouraged and coached me, even when I gave up trying. Liz got me to believe my abilities and to have the courage and determination to succeed in my enrolment to college. I have finished the Level 2 in my course and with her advice I am taking steps towards achieving Level 3. Whilst my goal was to get into education I welcomed the support I received to consider all my options. I learnt how to write a CV, fill in college applications and forms on-line, preparing for interviews and speaking to employers on the phone about work experience. Thank you Liz. You pushed me to boost my confidence and I really appreciate this help immensely. *Name changed to provide anonymity of young person featured

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Enfield Careers Service Over the last academic year, ECS offered over 1000 careers interviews. Year 11 pupils from the schools they work with welcomed the support they received. They said:

“I finally know what I want to do with my future.”

(St Annes School)

Starting a new academic year is exciting. The buzz of a new course/subject, making new friends and enhancing your skills are things to look forward to.

But have you thought about the possible jobs your academic path will lead to? Well, Enfield Careers Service (ECS) can support you.

Their Careers Advisers can speak to you about your course/subject and help you identify related jobs areas.

For example, how many job areas do you know about? ECS advisers can help you find out about the various levels of jobs within the 20 job groups available and support you to make an informed decision. This can help you extend your knowledge and discover some interesting jobs you might not have considered.

New jobs are being created all the time so it’s important that you develop your knowledge about the labour market. ECS host regular careers

events and job fairs to help you find out about opportunities in education, employment and training. Their recent careers inspiration event attracted local young people from different schools in the borough. There were opportunities to find out about a range of opportunities as well as attend workshops on creative media, job search, NHS apprenticeships and achieving career goals. To make sure you get an invite to the next event, please email careerservice@enfield.gov.uk

“I am now clearer on w hat I will be doing once I am at college or Sixth Form. I have a clear possible back up plan and kn ow how to stand out.”

(Kingsmead Sc hool)

“My Careers Adviser has ry been amazing! Ve ar cle d an ing ag encour to me ide gu to s ep on st .” es oic ch make the right ol) (Winchmore Scho

How to contact us careerservice@enfield.gov.uk 020 8379 8850 1st Floor, Marsh House, 500 Montague Road, London, N9 0UR We also visit secondary schools in Enfield on a regular basis; please speak to your form tutor for more details.

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Feeling low? , Let s talk about it In our Spring 2015 edition we introduced the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service in Enfield. This is a free National Health Service provision that supports people 16 years and above experiencing mild mental health difficulties. They are encouraging anyone who is feeling low or insecure about themselves to get in touch and talk about it.

IAPT now offer digital treatment options recognising that people, especially young people, may prefer to receive the support they need online. Youth Enfield (YE) met Jynna Yarrum (JY), IAPT’s lead on digital treatment, to find out more.

YE: Why have you introduced digital treatment?

JY: Sometimes people do not attend appointments face to face – maybe they are embarrassed, think it is weird, or are simply too busy to attend. Digital treatment allows people to receive treatments online in the privacy of their own home and avoid sitting in waiting rooms. This can be at any time including evenings and weekends.

All that is needed is a laptop/PC and access to the internet. Some treatments are now available on tablets and smartphones too. Digital treatment services are suitable for people who: • are familiar with technology and have access to it throughout the day • are looking for home-based guided self-help, but with the

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regular support of an IAPT facilitator/clinician may benefit from group chats and peer led support are looking for therapy out of hours and at weekends

YE: What digital treatment options do you offer?

JY: Through the free NHS Online Psychological Therapy service for Enfield and Haringey we offer: a. Silver Cloud - Online programmes where each person is allocated a clinician from IAPT who will guide them through the programme, and help with any questions they have as they are working through each module. b. Big White Wall - Online group programmes with supportive groups and forums c. Big White Wall - Live Video Therapy online d. IESO - Live Typing Chat Therapies with a therapist

YE: What have young people you support been saying about this treatment option?

JY: Young people are often surprised at the ease of use for the services and the many technological advances within NHS therapies. They are often really appreciative of the support that is provided, from short phone calls and updates to live therapies.

YE: Where can people go to find out more about your service?

JY: Visit www.lets-talk.co for information, advice and guidance. Fill in the short online form to leave your details so that you can get a call back.

Alternatively you can call 020 8342 3012 or email lets-talk-enfield@nhs.net

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YE: How can people access this treatment?

JY: If their GP surgery is based in Enfield or Haringey, they can visit www.lets-talk.co and complete the online referral form. An assessment with a clinician from IAPT will be arranged to help support them in finding the right treatment for them.

Clients can also self refer which means they do not need to go through their GP or any other service.

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Young people supported by IAPT said: It has worked for me! Telephone and digital work has been the easiest thing for me to do. It fits in with my lifestyle nicely. Thank you for the techniques, you realised exactly what I needed and gave me so much help.

It was a profoundly positive, life changing experience for me. I did not anticipate that it would be so successful. I feel this needs to be widely publicised so that as many people as possible can have access to this life saving service.

I just think this has been hugely beneficial, informal but the information has been absolutely brilliant. It has helped me out a lot. My therapist has just been brilliant - thank you so much!

Be Safe Be Seen Enfield Council’s ‘Be Safe Be Seen’ campaign is urging everyone to stay safe by making sure you can be easily seen, especially at night, on dark days and in bad weather. Here are some useful tips to do this: • Wear clothing with reflective material which will show up in car headlights. Remember fluorescent clothing doesn’t work after dark.

• Put reflective tape on your coat or school bag to help you be seen by drivers.

• To cycle at night you must have a white front light, a red back light and a red reflector at the back.

This is the law.

• Cross the road at the safest place possible e.g. zebra, pelican and patrolled crossings. Remember the Green Cross Code: Stop, Look, Listen, Live.

• If you’re out at night, choose routes and crossings that are well-lit by streetlights.

• If you have to walk on the road (eg no pavement available), always face the oncoming traffic - this is particularly important in poor light or in the dark.

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From super summer to amazing autumn activities We hope you enjoyed our exciting summer programme of accredited activities.

These activities for young people aged 11-19 years took place at our youth centres and made great use of the fantastic facilities available across the venues including 5-a-side football pitches, dance studio, media suites, music studios, motor vehicle workshop and indoor climbing cave. All the activities are accredited. So as well as learning new skills young people attained a nationally recognised award (such as Duke of Edinburgh’s or ASDAN Awards) which can contribute to helping them succeed at school or college.

Young people got involved in a wonderful selection of activities including: • bike and motor vehicle maintenance courses • indoor climbing • leadership and volunteering

• work experience courses • healthy living programmes • workshops on staying safe

I had a wond erful time during the H ospitality and Catering cou rse. I enjoyed preparing the food and had fun doin g that with th e other young people takin g part. The BB Q we served up at the end of the week was great. T he Leadersh ip course I atte nded made m e appreciate an d reflect on some of my own qualities and I found th e group discussions useful.

Comments from some of the young people who took part: fun and really I had so much well as getting enjoyed it. As ung meet other yo the chance to unter co g in ay e and pl people my ag the C and football strike on the P r M John workshop with any motor vehicle ficial. I learnt m was really bene mind in g in rs and bear ive things about ca dr to w learn ho that I started to ined ga ve ha I owledge kn e th ly nt ce re y ion will certainl from the sess st be e th t I go help me. I felt er holiday and m m su y m out of something. accomplished

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and learn something. The courses were enjoyable and informative and definitely worth keeping up for future students. Enrolment process was easy and the payment of £3 per day was also acceptable. I think the courses available were very valuable and wish my children showed more interest in the others relating to development of a teenager.

I have a 15 year old who took part in car maintenance and work experience. I noticed the format was very different from previous years. It was a bit more organised and I liked the fact that it was accredited. This helped me in convincing my son that it was a worthwhile thing to do.

I also liked the idea of paying for the courses.

This time we introduced a new booking system for the activities which also involved a small fee for each activity.

As payment for this was mostly made by parents their feedback indicated that this was reasonable for the activity and experience their children benefitted from. This is what some parents told us: There was a brilliant selection of accredited courses on offer and they were really good value for money.

It was great to see a few more courses available to a much younger age group (from 11 years) as this has now given them the opportunity to take part in the sessions at a very early stage.

I was particularly impressed by the outstanding support provided by the tutors. It was great to witness how much effort was put in to deliver the courses at such a high standard and made accessible to all the young people regardless of their abilities.

My children thoroughly enjoyed all the courses they took part in and I’m so pleased to see how much they gained from attending these courses. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the planning, organising and delivering all the different exciting courses throughout this summer.

My children enjoyed the car maintenance, bike maintenance, climbing and catering courses immensely and met some great people as well as other students. 15 is a difficult age to keep busy over the summer so I was grateful there was somewhere for them to go www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

My child attended the climbing wall course at Unity Hub and really enjoyed it. I felt that the cost was very reasonable, especially when compared with other sports activities the Council run, and encourages parents to ensure their children turn up. Thanks for running these courses.

Missed out this summer?

Our youth centres will be continuing to provide accredited activities this autumn. These include: • Indoor Climbing • Community Sports Leadership Award • Dance • Music Production • Leadership • Employability Skills • Improve your confidence Visit our website www.enfield. gov.uk/youth to find out more.

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Teenscheme summer programme Having caught the dancing bug, the group kept their dancing shoes on as they embraced the Caribbean culture of the Notting Hill Carnival. They got flexing in the Limbo Competition to the sweet sounds of soca and calypso music. They also made mocktails before testing their Caribbean knowledge in the carnival quiz!

Enfield Children and Young Person’s Services (ECYPS) supports voluntary and community organisations working with children and young people in Enfield. One of the ways they do that is through their Teenscheme summer programme at Westbourne Community Hall in Edmonton.

This gives the teenagers the groups are working with the opportunity to experience a varied range of activities including activities they have not had the chance to try out before.

Montell at ECYPS coordinates Teenscheme. As she explains this programme is greatly enjoyed by the young participants.

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It was a fun-filled, jampacked summer of activities for the ECYPS 2015 Teenscheme Summer Programme!

Most of the activities gave young people the chance to test themselves with a physical or mental challenge. They tried a multitude of arts and crafts activities such as t-shirt tie dying and creating carnival headgear.

They then got their skates on at the ECYPS Teenscheme Roller Disco.

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Another group of young people faced their fears and challenged themselves in an array of exhilarating events at the Milton Keynes Snozone Centre. This involved a day’s worth of indoor sky diving, skiing and sledging.

We kept the interest in physical activities going as Tottenham Hotspur Foundation sport coaches came down to deliver a ‘bootcamp’ and a local instructor delivered a physically gruelling but fun boxercise session. This put both staff and young people through their paces offered a couple of days outside in the sunshine and a welcome change of scenery.

Another outdoor excursion saw the young people take on orienteering and trek through Epping Forest, getting off the sofa and into the stream! Split into teams, the groups had to follow instructions and use their nose, eyes and brain to sniff, seek and decipher the clues set before them.

At every opportunity throughout Teenscheme, we encouraged the young participants to think about having a healthy lifestyle.

We saw young people embracing this opportunity through smoothie making, salad making and engagement in the healthy living workshop.

On the final celebration day, we hosted a hugely successful BBQ which involved DJ Academy coming down to spin the decks. To add to the vibes, CAYE (Central African Youth in Enfield) complimented the music settings and provided an engaging and different experience with an African drumming session to close an eventful and unforgettable Teenscheme Summer 2015!

Teenscheme is organised by ECYPS over the half term breaks as well as summer holidays. Contact Montell at ECYPS for further details - montellecyps@gmail.com

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Duke of , Edinburgh s Award Looking for a challenge with a difference…go for a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE).

DofE gives young people aged 14-25 the chance to develop skills for work and life, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future. There are three levels to complete starting with bronze, and should you wish to, you can move onto silver and finish with gold. Each level is made up of various sections and for some it’s the taking part that really counts. So achieving bronze is a big achievement on so many levels Most people relate the DofE award with physical outdoor activities, but completing the award does not need to be just about these type of activities.

You can participate through indoor sports and community work and you can even complete your outdoor expeditions on horseback.

Enrolment for DofE can be done through us - if your school or organisation doesn’t run it themselves.

We have signed up young people to take part in this year’s DofE awards already but there may still be time to sign up. Contact Shevonne Ramsay as soon as possible on 020 8379 5800 or email achievementteam@enfield.gov.uk

For more information contact the Enfield Council DofE team.

Call 020 8379 5800, email achievementteam@enfield.gov.uk or visit our webpage at www.enfield.gov.uk/youth/DofE

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@YouthEnfield / @4YPEnfield

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, Children s International Voices of Enfield

Children’s International Voices of Enfield (CIVE) provide children and young people with opportunities to enhance their musical knowledge and help them enjoy a lifetime of singing. There are around 100 children and young people aged 4-24 in the six choirs they support. Many have proceeded to learn music and to university and conservatoire levels too. Participants from the choir groups have described their experience: “Since joining the choir in year 7 I have grown so much as a person both in confidence and in other important skills such as teamwork too. The friends I have made during my time in the choir have become more like family and we’ve been on many tours together to Milan, Munich, Wales and so many more places. The choir is special, there is no telling what impact it will have on you until you join.

Olivia (16)

At the CIVE there always seems to be some exciting project underway. So whether it’s a CD recording, TV appearance, or London premiere of a new work, we’re always busy and always hurtling towards a goal. We’ve performed in London venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, as well as locally. As you progress through the choirs there are opportunities for conducting, accompanying and working in smaller ensembles.

Jonathan (18)

CIVE is very close to my heart as I have been in this choir for nearly 10 years. It not only helps me to enhance my strong interest in music but by doing solos in concerts my confidence levels have risen too.

Genevieve (16)

My time at CIVE has given me a chance to meet many new friends and communicate with other young people who are as passionate about music as I am.

Jess (14)

Want to join in or find out more?

Children and young people of all abilities and nationalities are welcome. Two-hour sessions for young people aged between 8 and 18 take place fortnightly on Sunday afternoons. It costs £60 per term. Before signing up young people can join them for an afternoon and meet the young music staff. Contact June and Christopher Keyte for more details on keytemusic@gmail.com or 020 8882 7404. Find out more at www.childrensinternationalvoices.co.uk

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Enfield, Young People s Project Enfield Young People’s Project (EYPP) is an Enfield Council programme that helps young people develop selfesteem through positive experiences which reinforce good messages about themselves and their worth. It also aims to build up the skills they need to resist peer pressure, make the right decisions for themselves, and avoid risky situations and behaviour.

The project involves 13-14 year old teenagers working with toddlers at a local nursery with practical advice and learning from volunteer facilitators over 13 weeks.

The teenagers also take part in workshops to help address some of the issues and challenges they may be facing. The advice and learning they receive helps young people make more safe and informed choices in all areas of their lives.

EYPP takes place in schools around Enfield with participants joining as a result of school referrals. They are also looking for volunteers 18 years and over to help run the programme. For further information contact the Teenage Pregnancy Unit on 020 8379 5418 or email youthenfield@enfield.gov.uk

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Feedback from the students who completed the most recent programme have been very positive:

“Going to the project was something I looked forward to each week and helped me with my confidence. I got to talk about things I would not necessarily be able to elsewhere in the school.”

(Eva – Edmonton County)

(Victoria – Nightingale Academy)

A parent added: “Over the course of this project I saw some changes in my daughter. I think it made her quite grown up. She became more responsible after seeing what it was like to be in the shoes of a parent. I think she developed a greater respect for parents and for teachers too who have to manage children.

She now knows looking after children is not as easy as it appears.”

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“The project helped us learn something new, different and interesting at school, to be more open about ourselves, and to find out more about life.”

@YouthEnfield / @4YPEnfield

“The project was very educational. It taught me about how to keep safe and how to look after children.

I saw myself develop and be more confident around children. This inspired me so much that I am considering career options that involve caring for children.”

(Honey – Oasis Academy Hadley)

, You re Welcome award for young people services Amongst the services celebrating this success are: Sexual Health Outreach for Young People service (SHOUT 4YP) - two highly experienced sexual health nurses who work in schools and colleges in the borough in addition to running the 4YP clinics for young people.

Services that provide young people in Enfield with sexual health, pregnancy prevention and support received a ‘You’re Welcome’ Award. This recognises how young people friendly these services are. At the award certificate ceremony Cllr Nneka Keazor, Enfield Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health & Sport, said: You’re Welcome is a national quality accreditation established by the Department of Health in 2007.

It aims to ensure that young people have access to both NHS and non-NHS services that suit them. It is only by engaging with young people that services for them can be improved so I am particularly pleased that we have Enfield services that have achieved this recognition. They are all doing a fine job improving the health of young people. That’s worth celebrating.

Sexual Health Clinics - two clinics in Enfield who provide young people specific clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays as well as being accessible every day, with late opening hours and Saturday opening.

Family Nurse Partnership – support for new young parents aged up to 20 years from a family nurse starting early on in pregnancy until the child is two.

Other services receiving the award are Looked After Children nursing service and the Health Visiting Service that supports young parents at children’s centres.

You’re Welcome self-assessment was part of Enfield Teenage Pregnancy Strategy to reduce unplanned pregnancies. www.enfield.gov.uk/youth/sexandrelationships

Txtm8 service is closed’ Txtm8 the free texting service for young people who have questions about sex and relationships closed on 30 September 2015. The provider of txtm8 will however be looking to relaunch their WellHappy app. This will provide Londoners, aged 12 to 25, instant information on their smartphone or tablet about the local help and support that’s available. They aim to cover a greater range of topics including sex and relationships, drugs and alcohol, mental health and smoking.

Look out for further announcements about this. In the meantime please visit our website for sex and relationships advice and support www.enfield.gov.uk/youth/ sexandrelationships and receive snippets of advice and tips on a whole range of sex 4YPEnfield and and relationships matters through our @4ypenfield pages.

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Say Something The National Working Group (NWG) Network is a charity formed by over 9000 professionals working together to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE) and trafficking within the UK. #SaySomething is a new national service from NWG Network and the charity Missing People, which aims to raise awareness amongst young people of the risks and dangers of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It gives young people advice on how to keep safe and where to get help and information about safe and healthy relationships.

It can be hard to start talking about problems.

The #SaySomething service provides a way to share worries about CSE through a free, 24/7, anonymous helpline.

WHY’S SHE STARTED DRESSIN’ LIKE THAT?

What is Child Sexual Exploitation?

WHERE SHE GET THAT BAG, IT’S WORTH LOADS

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of sexual abuse that involves young people sometimes receiving something (money, gifts, drugs, alcohol or somewhere to stay) in return for taking part in sexual activities. Young people may be ‘groomed’ which involves befriending children and young people and gaining their trust.

CSE can happen to anyone – boys and girls.

#SaySomething about CSE Are you being pressured into having sex or know someone who is? Perhaps your boyfriend or girlfriend isn’t treating you right or someone took photos of you on their phone and is showing everyone? Maybe your friend isn’t safe and you don’t know what to do or you have been asked to provide confidential information about yourself from an online source. Listen to your instinct; if it doesn’t feel right, say something. It’s important to stay safe so make sure you don’t share information about yourself online that could put you in danger.

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The team don’t know who you are unless you choose to tell them. They can’t make decisions for you - you are in control.

WHERE DID HIS BRUISES COME FROM?

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ARE YOU AWARE?

It is not ok for someone to expect you or your friends to do things you don't want to.

Listen to your instinct; if it doesn't feel right tell someone.

www.stop-cse.org/saysomething

WHY’S HE ALWAYS SO MOODY NOW

24/7, FREE, ANONYMOUS, CALL OR TXT

116 000

#SaySomething

The SaySomething initiative is delivered by NWG Network Registered Charity No: 1125632 and Missing People Helpline, Registered Charity No: 1020419

You can call the #SaySomething team or text 116 000 or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk You can text even if you have no credit left on your mobile phone and the number won’t show on your bill. Find out more www.stop-cse.org/saysomething

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@YouthEnfield / @4YPEnfield

Support for young people experiencing difficulties at home Enfield Council’s Family Adolescent Support Hub (FASH) supports young people:

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aged 13 to 17 to remain living together with their families aged 16 to 17 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

To receive support from FASH please ask your school teacher, social worker, youth worker or other professional offering you support to get in touch. They can call 0208 379 2300 or email FASH@enfield.gov.uk

SAFE ENFIELD

Domestic Abuse There’s no excuse

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

0808 200 0247

In an emergency dial

999

Non-emergency police 101

For more information and support go to: www.enfield.gov.uk/domesticabuse

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Homeless young people

celebration event

As well as planning and organising the event they performed there too through motivational speeches, poems and raps. They also had fun dancing, eating and making use of the free photo booth, candy floss and popcorn machine too. One of the young apprentices at CAH, Lauren (18) said: “Young people from our supported housing accommodation don’t often get to celebrate their success, this event has helped young people to recognise their own achievements”.

Homeless young people from Enfield, living in accommodation provided by Christian Action Housing (CAH), wanted to tell others about the successes they were supported to achieve there.

The event also celebrated the young people’s involvement in local volunteering projects. One example is the intergenerational work where young people worked with elderly residents in CAH retirement schemes to carry out gardening, painting and decorating work.

They put on a festival themed summer celebration event to have fun and to inspire other young people in similar situations to achieve more too. De andrae (17), was one of the young speakers at the event, he said: “I was told I wouldn’t amount to anything, but now I am doing really well for myself…I hope other young people will be motivated to work hard and believe in themselves”.

The accommodation from CAH for homeless young people aged 16-24 years comes with a package of support. This is aimed at helping them to live independently and get into, or maintain, an education or employment opportunity. Jacqui Bainbridge, Head of Supported and Retirement Housing at CAH said: “We are very proud of our young people.

They have a huge struggle to live independently. They have to overcome a lot of their own personal issues and with very little or no family support. This can be tough on them at such a young age. This story is one of overcoming struggles to succeed”.

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Find out more about CAH at www.christianaction.org.uk

@YouthEnfield / @4YPEnfield

Army Cadets The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is the Army’s national voluntary youth organisation with a membership of over 47,000 12 to 18 year old boys and girls. It operates in over 1700 locations all over the UK. Middlesex and North West London ACF includes areas that are closest to Enfield.

It covers locations from Barnet and Tottenham in the north to Victoria in the south and as far west as

Staines. This region has 34 Detachments, with over 1000 cadets.

They generally meet twice a week and participate in a full range of activities which include sport, first aid, adventure training and community work, as well as military skills.

The ACF are also major participants in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. For more information visit www.armycadets.com for an information pack.

To find out more about the Middlesex and North West London ACF visit: www.armycadets.com/county/middlesexand-north-west-london-sector-acf/ Middlesex-and-North-West-London-ACF-Official @ArmyCadetsNWLon

Enfield Uniformed Youth Groups Young people in Enfield have a great choice of uniformed youth groups to join.

They can choose from:

Air Cadets

www.laseratc.org

Army Cadet Force

www.armycadets.com

Boys’ Brigade

www.enfieldbb.org.uk

Girlguiding

www.ggme.co.uk

Girls’ Brigade

www.girlsb.org.uk

Sea Cadets

www.sea-cadets.org/edmonton/home.aspx

St John Ambulance

www.sja.org.uk/sja/young-people.aspx

Scouting

www.enfieldscouts.org/volunteering/join-us

Volunteer Police Cadets

www.metpolicecareers.co.uk/followthatvpc www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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