Most disadvantaged 16- and 17-year-olds are being “ignored” with their chances of finding work “rapidly declining”, according to children’s charity Barnardos.
The charity argues that 18-year-olds and above are being targeted by government reforms to tackle unemployment while those younger are being overlooked.
“Britain’s uneven playing field is causing an entire generation of the most disadvantaged teenagers to become ‘lost in transition’,” said chief executive Anne Marie Carrie.
However, this week disadvantaged youngsters in London, aged 16 and 17, will be the first to benefit from an innovative new project that aims to set them on the path to a new career.
The free F1 course – run by Let Me Play, Futsal UK and Sportiv8 – combines playing futsal, an exciting form of football, along with gaining qualifications that could lead to jobs in sports coaching and beyond.
And there are still places available for youngsters with a passion for football and a desire to transform their futures through sport.
“Britain’s uneven playing field is causing an
Monday 14 November 2011
Thursday 10 November 2011
Youngsters help Children in Need with Glee
Young performers inspired by the hit TV show Glee helped raise £3000 for the BBC’s Children on Saturday night.
Schools and youth club from across Camden ditched their local rivalries to come together to put on a spectacular show at the Shaw Theatre near Euston.
A cast of 99 youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds took part in the production - organised by Let Me Play - that including songs Don’t Stop Believing by Journey, Raise your Glass by Pink and Baby by Justin Bieber.
The Mayor of Camden was in the vast audience made up of friends, family and fans. The show was a sell-out and a huge success, not only for the performers but also for the children set to benefit from the generous donations.
Schools and youth club from across Camden ditched their local rivalries to come together to put on a spectacular show at the Shaw Theatre near Euston.
A cast of 99 youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds took part in the production - organised by Let Me Play - that including songs Don’t Stop Believing by Journey, Raise your Glass by Pink and Baby by Justin Bieber.
The Mayor of Camden was in the vast audience made up of friends, family and fans. The show was a sell-out and a huge success, not only for the performers but also for the children set to benefit from the generous donations.
Live the Dream - Develop a career in sports!
It’s the game that launched the careers of Brazilian greats such as Ronaldo and Ronaldinho and now Futsal is set to transform the prospects of disadvantaged youngsters in London.
This Wednesday the first group of recruits aged 16-18 - who are not in full-time education, employment or training - will start the innovative and free F1 Sports Course that aims to set them on the path to a new career.
And there are still places available for youngsters with a passion for football and a desire to transform their futures through sport.
The F1 Course - run by Let Me Play, Futsal UK and Sportiv8 - combines time on the pitch playing Futsal, a pioneering form of football, along with gaining qualifications that could lead to jobs in sports coaching and beyond.
Times have never been tougher for many young people with record youth unemployment and limited opportunities for those leaving school with few qualifications. For individuals this can lead to apathy, isolation from the rest of society and even anti-social behaviour.
However the free F1 Course – which is valued at over £4000 - will give youngsters the qualifications, skills and confidence to take the next step. Recruits will get JOMA training kit, coaching from top pro clubs and City & Guilds or NVQs in sports.
Over 30 weeks the recruits will spend three days a week at the interactive centre that enables dynamic learning in a lively environment - ensuring boring classrooms are a thing of the past.
There are currently bases in North and West London with similar centres in East and South London set to follow.
This Wednesday the first group of recruits aged 16-18 - who are not in full-time education, employment or training - will start the innovative and free F1 Sports Course that aims to set them on the path to a new career.
And there are still places available for youngsters with a passion for football and a desire to transform their futures through sport.
The F1 Course - run by Let Me Play, Futsal UK and Sportiv8 - combines time on the pitch playing Futsal, a pioneering form of football, along with gaining qualifications that could lead to jobs in sports coaching and beyond.
Times have never been tougher for many young people with record youth unemployment and limited opportunities for those leaving school with few qualifications. For individuals this can lead to apathy, isolation from the rest of society and even anti-social behaviour.
However the free F1 Course – which is valued at over £4000 - will give youngsters the qualifications, skills and confidence to take the next step. Recruits will get JOMA training kit, coaching from top pro clubs and City & Guilds or NVQs in sports.
Over 30 weeks the recruits will spend three days a week at the interactive centre that enables dynamic learning in a lively environment - ensuring boring classrooms are a thing of the past.
There are currently bases in North and West London with similar centres in East and South London set to follow.
Director's Report 2010
Let Me Play went from strength to strength in what became a very significant year. In 2010, Let Me Play achieved the following:
Delivery of 23 Residential Camps across the UK over the Summer within 5 weeks:
- 15 commissioned by the Youth Hostel Association (10 Street Dance & 5 Football).
- Let Me Play Flagship Camps: Basketball, Football Trials, K-Swiss Tennis, Street Dance.
- The 3rd annual Reading FC Football Camp.
- New for 2010 - the successful launch of the Southampton FC Football Camp, Athletics Camp and Cheerleading Camp.
Delivery of Government Commissioned Projects:
- Continuation and successful delivery of the Weekend Project, working with youth offenders in Hammersmith & Fulham.
- Continuation and successful delivery of the COO-L Project, providing opportunities for young people from low income families and in care in Camden.
Delivery of our London Schools Programme:
- One of the main areas of growth, Let Me Play worked with more than 50 schools across London, providing coaches to deliver sports, dance and positive activities within schools.
- Successful delivery of more than 10 non-residential summer camps across London.
- Let Me Play took on the Basketball Programme at Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College (London's biggest college). The men's team went on to win the British Colleges South East Division in an undefeated regular season.
Launch & Delivery of a Community Sports Programme called "Sports Hub":
- Based in Hammersmith, Let Me Play launched "Sports Hub", a place where the community can come together once a week and try a variety of sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Boxing, Street Dance.
- 2010 saw Let Me Play continue to grow in both standard of delivery and capacity to deliver programmes across the UK. Such growth is demonstrative of solid foundations, the drive to engage with increasing numbers of young people and a team of staff who embrace the Let Me Play brand.
Such growth allows strong plans and an excitement for what can be achieved in 2011 and beyond.
Amy Lalla & Matthew Lord
Delivery of 23 Residential Camps across the UK over the Summer within 5 weeks:
- 15 commissioned by the Youth Hostel Association (10 Street Dance & 5 Football).
- Let Me Play Flagship Camps: Basketball, Football Trials, K-Swiss Tennis, Street Dance.
- The 3rd annual Reading FC Football Camp.
- New for 2010 - the successful launch of the Southampton FC Football Camp, Athletics Camp and Cheerleading Camp.
Delivery of Government Commissioned Projects:
- Continuation and successful delivery of the Weekend Project, working with youth offenders in Hammersmith & Fulham.
- Continuation and successful delivery of the COO-L Project, providing opportunities for young people from low income families and in care in Camden.
Delivery of our London Schools Programme:
- One of the main areas of growth, Let Me Play worked with more than 50 schools across London, providing coaches to deliver sports, dance and positive activities within schools.
- Successful delivery of more than 10 non-residential summer camps across London.
- Let Me Play took on the Basketball Programme at Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College (London's biggest college). The men's team went on to win the British Colleges South East Division in an undefeated regular season.
Launch & Delivery of a Community Sports Programme called "Sports Hub":
- Based in Hammersmith, Let Me Play launched "Sports Hub", a place where the community can come together once a week and try a variety of sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Boxing, Street Dance.
- 2010 saw Let Me Play continue to grow in both standard of delivery and capacity to deliver programmes across the UK. Such growth is demonstrative of solid foundations, the drive to engage with increasing numbers of young people and a team of staff who embrace the Let Me Play brand.
Such growth allows strong plans and an excitement for what can be achieved in 2011 and beyond.
Amy Lalla & Matthew Lord
Monday 7 February 2011
Let Me Play are keen to announce the launch of the 2011 camp schedule and looking forward to be planning for the Summer. Whether it's football or dance, basketball or athletics - there is something for everyone at a Let Me Play camp.
Summer Camps provide young people with a great opportunity to be active and play sports ina fun, safe environment. The Camps are taught for all ability levels, so whether you are a beginner learning a new sport, or an experienced player looking to improve, Let Me Play has a camp for you.
Our camp schedule is as follows:
Summer Camps provide young people with a great opportunity to be active and play sports ina fun, safe environment. The Camps are taught for all ability levels, so whether you are a beginner learning a new sport, or an experienced player looking to improve, Let Me Play has a camp for you.
Our camp schedule is as follows:
- Street Dance Camp
31 July - 5 August
Age: 10 - 21 years
Elmhurst School for Dance, Birmingham - Cheerleading Camp
31 July - 5 August
Age: 10 - 21 years
Elmhurst School for Dance, Birmingham - Basketball Camp
7 - 12 August 2011
Age: 10 - 21 years
Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury - Athletics Camp
7 - 12 August
Age: 10 - 18 years
Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury - Tennis Camp
14 - 19 August 2011
Ages: 10 - 16 years
Licensed Victuallers' School, Ascot - Reading FC Camp
14 - 19 August 2011
Ages: 10 - 16 years
Licensed Victuallers' School, Ascot - Southampton FC Camp
21 - 26 August
Ages: 10 - 16 years
Licensed Victuallers' School, Ascot - Football Trials Camp
21 - 26 August
Ages: 10 - 21 years
Licensed Victuallers' School, Ascot
To learn more about the specifics of each camp, please us at info@letmeplay.co.uk. While summer may feel long away, we encourage you to sign up fast as space is limited! For more information call 0845 009 0933.
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