GOBB 4 GIRLZ

Community CARTS piloted a 30 week confidence building project for 24 young girls aged 13 - 16 based at Witchford Village College. Members of the group were, young careers, non school attendees (pre-NEET'S - not in school, education or training), at risk of being excluded due to challenging behaviour (anger management issues) with many extremely low in self-esteem & confidence. The project was to run a series of confidence building fitness workshops with a unique team of staff.

Why they need our service

The aim of the GOBB project is to prevent young people falling through the schooling system and into the community where they are more likely to move towards anti-social behavior patterns. Witchford College, Primary feeder schools and local Parish Councils are working in partnership with CARTS to offer an alternative education to young people at risk of exclusion.

Plan and expected results

- Improved attitude towards life in general - A stronger understanding of anger management issues resulting in better self control. - Increased attendance and behavior within the education system. - New friends and interests. - Improvement in health and wellbeing

Latest activities and projects

SHOOT

The SHOOT project is a series of outreach sports sessions delivered by a multi skilled team of qualified Youth Workers, Sports Coaches and Volunteers to delivering 45 x 2 hour on local recreation grounds and Multi use games areas in the local villages. A 'skills learned' showcase event will be held in the form of a inter youth club tournament annually. We are aiming to offer a variety of different volunteering opportunities to 20+ young people of the local communities. read more

GOBB (Group of Boys Boxing)

A health program to tackle substance misuse and smoking habits with young people. The criteria for referrals will be; - Young people known to misuse substances. - Young People that regularly smoke. - Young People that do not regularly participate in sport or physical activity - Young people who do not attend school. Participants will undergo a 30 week program designed to; - improve health and well being - reduce substance misuse and smoking habits - Increase attendance. read more

GOBB 4 GIRLZ

Community CARTS piloted a 30 week confidence building project for 24 young girls aged 13 - 16 based at Witchford Village College. Members of the group were, young careers, non school attendees (pre-NEET'S - not in school, education or training), at risk of being excluded due to challenging behaviour (anger management issues) with many extremely low in self-esteem & confidence. The project was to run a series of confidence building fitness workshops with a unique team of staff. read more

SADS - Teenage Explosion

A drama project based around the topic of teenage pregnancy. A group of young people aged 11-19 have written a script, support by professional script writers and will be performing dance routines that have been choreographed by tutors from Bodywork Dance Company in Cambridge. The 25 strong cast will be performing in July 2012 at the Village Hall in Sutton, East Cambridgeshire read more