Local youth charity No Limits, will be helping teenagers who are persistently absent or at risk of exclusion from education on the Isle of Wight, thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Quakers.
Education settings across the Island will identify pupils needing extra help to stay in school or college. Often, these young people face many challenges in their home and school life.
Supporting young people
The No Limits youth worker will support with these challenges, advocate for the young person and, as the trust between them builds, become a positive role model for the young person.
With both emotional and practical support, the young person will become more resilient and confident – and more able to stay in school or college.
A long history of social action
Quakers have a long history of social action, and the Isle of Wight group meets every Sunday in Newport at the Quay Arts Centre, where all are welcome.
Alison Spottiswoode, No Limits volunteer and a Quaker said,
“We are delighted to support this project and hopefully make a real difference to the future lives of young people.”
Mogridge-Percy: We’re confident we can make a difference
Vicki Mogridge-Percy, Project Manager, said,
“We are really grateful to the Hampshire and Islands Quakers for this funding, to support young people on the Isle of Wight.
“The #BeeWell survey of young people’s wellbeing highlighted that the need for support is high, and we know that the Island’s above average school absence rate is often caused by other difficulties in a young person’s life.
“We have over 30 years of experience of supporting young people and are confident we can make a difference.”
Youth workers will start in the autumn term, with the first young people being supported from October.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Quakers have funded this project for one year, which will see up to 60 young people supported.
News shared by Harry on behalf of No Limits. Ed
