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Activity Agreement

 

The Activity Agreement is a project that creates individual, tailored programmes for young people for a period of up to twenty weeks. Young people are paid a weekly allowance of £30 for participation. Travel expenses and childcare are also paid for. The AA provides a range of courses (please see the list below) as well as paying for any other course that the young person wishes to do.

Who Is It For?

  • Young People aged 16-17 who have been NEET (Not engaged in Employment, Education or Training) for at least 13 weeks 
  • Vulnerable Young People aged 16-17 who have been NEET for at least 5 weeks
  • Young People who have been in receipt of EMA prior to their referral to Connexions and have not been re-engaged into EET within 5 weeks of leaving
  • Young People cannot be claiming benefits unless Teen Parent, Care Leaver or Disabled (some exemptions apply)
  • Young people will now receive a weekly allowance of £30

Who Are Vulnerable Groups?

  • Carers (their own child or other person)
  • Gypsy, Roma or Traveler
  • Homeless YP (rough sleepers or those in temporary accommodation, refuge, hostel or sleeping on friend’s/relative’s floor)
  • Looked After/In Care/Care leaver
  • Refugees or asylum seekers who have been granted Refugee Status, Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Humanitarian Protection
  • Substance mis-users (in treatment)
  • Supervised by YOT
  • Young people who have learning difficulties / disabilities (definitions in line with CCIS)

How Can it Help?

Identify Young People’s goals Create individual programmes for Young People
Pay for places on courses Set up specific courses
Pay for travel expenses Pay for necessary equipment
Young People receive £30 per week  

What Can it Offer?

Motiv8 First Aid Courses Security Guard Training
Health and Safety Certificate Certificate Provisional Driving Licence Movie Making
Driving Theory Course and Test CV Workshops Hair and Beauty
Basic Skills Courses Journalism Workshops Literacy
Video Game Design Street Dance Animation
Photography Go-karting Courses Web Design
Customer Care Course Residentials Job Search
Sports /Referees Course TV Presenting Workshops IT Courses
Fork Lift Truck Driving Certificate Numeracy Employability Courses
Music Production Work Placements  

…..and anything else Young People want to try or participate in to progress into EET

How Do I Refer?

  • Contact your Local Activity Agreement Project Workers:
  • Call 020 8536 3630 and ask to speak to a member of the Activity Agreement Team
  • Young People can also Self Refer