Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Volunteering
Connexions
Evenings - youth clubs
| after school clubs
Holidays - holiday
activities | holiday playschemes
Help and links
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
An enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal
development activities for people aged between 14 and 25, the Duke
of Edinburgh's Award can be more or less whatever you want it to
be.
There are three levels - bronze, silver and gold, you can choose
the level which best suits you and personalise it to suit your
interests. The award is a platform for you to do new things, make
new friends, have fun and learn something along the way.
Visit the Duke
of Edinburgh's Award site for full details.
For information about your local Duke of Edinburgh's Award call
020 7332 3223 or
email.
If you would like to take part in the scheme independently from
any school or youth organisation, you can join an open award group
at the
City of London Community Education Centre. The group caters for
all three levels, meets on Thursday evenings during term time,
6.30pm - 9.00pm, offers information and advice on activities and
runs an expedition training programme every spring / summer.
Volunteering
If you have completed your awards or are interested in
supporting young people as a volunteer Award leader contact us on
020 7332 3223 or
email.
Alternatively, you can
apply online.
The National
Youth Agency website offers useful information and guidance on
working or volunteering with young people.
Visit the
urban regeneration section of this site for more information
about community and charity work in and around the City. It
includes details of our partnerships and links to organisations
such as Heart of the City. If you are over 50 and have
some time to spare,
read here about City RSVP.
Connexions
Connexions is a service for young people aged 13 - 19 (up to 25
for people with disabilities) to help with decisions about life,
education and career choices.
Many young people under 19 will come to Connexions wanting
advice about choosing school or college subjects or about looking
for work, training or further education. However, other young
people will have problems or barriers to overcome on the way to
adulthood, and may require support and advice around Housing or
Benefits with which we can also help and offer support.
Connexions is a confidential service that allows the young
person to discuss whatever issues they feel are important to them
in a relaxed non-judgmental setting.
We promise to
- Listen and support you
- Work with you to achieve your aims, goals and aspirations
- Help you access and understand the advice, information and
services available to you
- Put you in touch with other specialist agencies
So, if you are aged 13 - 19 (up to 25 if you have a disability)
and go to school, live or work in the Square Mile, you can contact
us on 020 7332 1750 text / mobile 07768 145259 or
email.
Alternatively, to find out when you can visit the Connexions
Access Points call 0207 332 3617 or 080 800 13 2 19 for General
Advice or log onto www.yourroutes.co.uk.
Useful links
Choice is a searchable website which profiles
the 25,000 courses and programmes offered by London’s 600 schools,
colleges and work based training providers.
Evenings
Youth clubs
Bishopsgate Youth Centre:
St Botolph's Church Hall, Bishopsgate
Meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6.30pm - 9.00pm during term
time only.
City Girls Group:
Project Space Middlesex Street
Meets on Monday evenings 6.30pm - 9.00pm during term time only.
Golden Lane Youth Club:
City of London Community Education Centre, Golden Lane
For young people aged 13+, meets on Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday evenings, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, during term time only.
Friday Night Mansell Street Youth Club:
Project Space Middlesex Street
Meets on Friday evenings, 6.30 - 9.30pm, term time only.
For information on youth club activities contact Sandra Webb,
tel 020 7332 3223 or
email.
The Young Peoples section of the Direct Gov
website provides answers to some of the questions young people
may have on issues such as finance, employment, leisure and
more.
The Youth Opportunity Fund and Youth Capital Fund are available
now for young people age 13 - 19 years. The funds are available for
young people and their youth organisations to apply for funding for
projects, activities and equipment. For information on the criteria
and how to apply for the funds please download the file below:
Download the information and application form
here (112kb)
Download our Youth Opportunities guide to find
out about more services that are available to young
people (224kb)
After school clubs
We regard children as individuals with respect to their gender,
cultural, racial and religious backgrounds.
At the City of London Playservice we aim to provide a safe
stimulating and happy child-orientated environment, whilst
encouraging creativity within a social environment.
We cater for children between the ages of rising five to 13
years.
Whilst the children are at the playcentre, they are given light
refreshments and are settled to participate in a wide and varied
child centred programme of activities.
If you would like to secure a place at the playcentre, please
download the registration form with the signed Playcentre
Agreement.
The registration forms can be found by clicking onto one of our
playcentres below If you have any queries you can contact us at the
Playservice on 020 7332 3927, 07780 924990 or
by email.
Please feel free to ask any questions. We are happy to help.
Click on the links below for more information about our
playcentres:
COLCEC playcentre |
E1 City playcentre |
Sir John Cass playcentre
Holidays
Holiday
activities
The Youth Service, in partnership with the Connexions Service,
runs holiday programmes for young City residents aged 13 - 19 and
City youth club members. For information on activities tel 020
7332 1750 or
email.
Fun / sporty school holiday events run by the City of London's
sports development team.
Or for details of activities in and around the City try the free
Family Support Services Directory.
Holiday playschemes
Holiday playschemes run during the school holidays and offer
extended day care, typically open from 8.30am - 6.00pm. They meet
Ofsted’s safety and quality standards.
The ‘Playcare’ curriculum followed by our highly experienced
staff allows the children to join in with drama, sports, arts and
crafts in an educational and fun environment.
Collection of child
All children must be collected by the parent / carer or
nominated person by 5.45pm. The person nominated to collect your
child / children must be at least 16 years of age.
Please note that a late collection fee of £10 per
quarter hour is charged after 6.00pm.
Fees
City resident:
|
1st Child |
£69.00 per week |
£13.60 |
|
2nd Child |
£51.75 per week |
£10.34 |
|
3rd Child |
£38.81 per week |
£7.76 |
Non-City resident
|
1st Child |
£78.00 per week |
£15.60 |
|
2nd Child |
£58.50 per week |
£11.70 |
|
3rd Child |
£43.88 per week |
£8.78 |
If you have any questions about holiday playschemes contact the
Playservice on 020 7332 3927 and 07780 924990 or, alternatively,
contact the Children’s Information Service on 020 7332 1002.
Click on the links below for more information about our
playschemes:
COLCEC playcentre |
E1 City playscheme |
10 -13 holiday playscheme
Help and links
If you are seeking information on youth issues tel 020
7332 1750 or
email. If you are a young person with a problem
contact the Connexions service (see above) or try the links
below.
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