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Black Boys Can National Youth

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VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION

Helping young people achieve both in school and in their personal development.

We work with both formal and non-formal organisations e.g.: Schools, Universities, parent groups, youth groups, faith groups, community groups.

Maximising the true potential of pupils

Effecting change in education policy &

practice

Equipping and supporting parents &

carers

Raising the academic

aspirations & achievement

s of Pupils

Empowering and equipping

local communities

The four pillars of NBBCA

THE FACTS

The government has set a benchmark that 54% of Students should be achieving 5 GCSE subjects at grades A*-C including English and Maths. However, many ethnic minority boys do not achieve these.

Only 40% of Black Caribbean Boys achieved 5 or more A*-C grade GCSEs in 2009 (from The Department of Education).

Which was the 3rd lowest of the UK population

Other ethnic groups seem to do better such as: Black African at 48% Bangladeshi at 48% Indian at 68% Chinese at 70%

EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

We empower young people within the non-formal settings by:

Providing personal development in community projects that engage young people aged 9-16

Peer mentoring programme Amos Bursary Scheme to support Black boys into Higher

Education

Short courses: Money management, personal development,

employability skills, etc... These are accredited courses delivered in community settings.

Residential courses Working with the army, police, fire service, role models

and education institutions

AMOS BURSARY STUDENTS WITH BARONESS AMOS AT HOUSE OF LORDS LONDON

We form a bridge between the formal sector and non-formal sector to help student to succeed in their academic studies.

We also provide financial and mentoring support from key professionals

NATIONAL CONFERENCES

Working with parents to help them support their young peoplein no formal settings.

All of our conferences are co-chaired by young peopleas part of their development in leadership skills.

Most of these conferences are free to the public.

THANK YOU FOR THIS

OPPORTUNITY