NCS PG Briefing - Summer 2015

National Citizen Service

Summer 2015

Parent / Guardian Information

Updated 18th May 2015

Supplementary notes that are explained at the parent briefing session:

Week 1 - Important Information:

Your teenager will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow with them for this first week, also a waterproof coat with a hood. If you are struggling to get either of these items please let us know and we will provide them.

During the week one residential there will be no electricity points, so there isn’t anywhere to charge mobile phones. We suggest that teens don’t bring their phones with them, if they can’t be without it then we recommend switching it off when they arrive and conserving battery use over the course of the week. All young people will have access to staff phones if they want to call home at any time. We recommend all valuables to be left at home as we take no responsibility for loss or damage of personal items.

Coach transport is provided for this week – The Pick-up location for the Monday morning and drop off on the Friday afternoon will be sent out approximately a week before their wave starts. There are numerous venues for the pick-up location, you will be assigned the closest one to your home address.

Week 2 - Important Information:

Full bed linen is provided at the University, so no need to bring any bedding or pillows.

All participants need to stay on site at the University at all times, failure to do so will result in them being sent home from the programme. If you become aware of your teenager going off site please contact us immediately. The only exception is the planned Wednesday afternoon Treasure Hunt with NCS staff.

There are plug sockets in each bedroom at the University so your teenager can bring their phone, charger and a hairdryer if they wish, if they want to bring anything else please call the office to check.

The only money required is £2.50 in week two to go towards their Come Dine with me Challenge. No other money is needed for weeks 1 or 2 but if your teenager does want to bring any we suggest only a small amount no more than £5 for the tuck shop and vending machines.

You will be allocated an arrival time for the Monday at the University, there is free parking to drop off and a short walk from the Bus and Train station.

Weeks 3&4 - Important Information:

Weeks 3&4 are not residential so your teenager will be staying at home in the evenings, and meet up with their team mates each day to plan and carry out their chosen Social Action Project. Own transport is required for weeks 3 and 4 which will be in their local community, it will be accessible by public bus or may even be within walking distance. Your teenager will decide, alongside their teammates, which Social Action Project they will do in weeks 3&4 whilst at the University, there is a list at the back of this booklet to give an idea of the projects available.

Every team has to ensure that everybody in their team can get to and from the project location easily.

Packed lunches will be required for weeks 3&4.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

We have a zero tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol. Any person found to have any drugs or alcohol, or be under the influence, will be asked to leave the NCS programme and parents will need to collect their young person or pay a contribution toward the taxi fare home. Please ensure your young person does not pack any alcohol or drugs to bring on NCS. We will carry out bag searches on arrival to the campsite and University.

Please read through the Social Bond with your teenager, this is the code of conduct for all participants on NCS.

If you are going on holiday at any point throughout NCS and will be leaving your teenager in the care of a relative or neighbour please call or email well in advance of the start date to tell us their contract details in case of an emergency.

Smoking:

Any young person over 16 years of age can legally smoke. If this applies to your teenager please tell us and ask your teenager to ensure they make staff aware on arrival and they will show them the designated smoking areas. We can charge up electric cigarettes for those trying to quit. If your teenager smokes please ensure they have an adequate supply to last them the week as it is illegal for them to buy cigarettes from a shop etc.

Staffing:

Each Wave will have a Wave Lead, this is the senior member of staff who will be on site at all times. You will be sent their phone number a week before, please don’t hesitate to call them if you have any queries during the programme.

There will be up to 15 young people in a team. Each team will have an adult Mentor who will be with them from day one through to Graduation night.

All staff have enhanced DBS Checks and have completed 4 days of training including basic Frist Aid and Safeguarding.

Dietary Needs:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is provided in weeks 1 & 2.

If your teenager is Vegetarian, only eats Halal meat, has any food allergies, will be fasting for Ramadan, or is a fussy eater please let us know ASAP. We can cater for any dietary needs as long as we know in advance.

We strongly recommend your teen brings some snacks, their favourite chocolate bars, cake, crisps etc as it’s nice to have home comforts. Please ensure these are contained in an airtight container such as a Tupperware box.

If there is anything that you are unsure about please get in touch to discuss it further.

The Social Bond We want everyone who takes part in National Citizen Service (NCS) to enjoy the experience and

take away new skills and fond memories. In order to ensure NCS is a positive experience for everyone you are required to comply with The Social Bond.

Please read through this document carefully.

1. Attend For The Full Duration Of NCS – You are expected to dully participate and attend all NCS events for the full duration of the programme. NCS is a fantastic opportunity for young people, with a non-refundable Programme Charge of £35.

2. Behave Responsibly And Respect Others – Show respect and consider the feelings and needs

of others. Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself and do not behave inappropriately. Be respectful to the privacy of others when using social media and digital technology. Anyone who physically assaults a person or displays offensive and threatening behaviour will be removed from the programme ad appropriate action will be taken.

3. Not Bullying Other Participants – Any form of bullying, discrimination or intimidation will not

be tolerated. 4. Not Form Inappropriate Personal Relationships – Physical personal relationships between

young people are not encouraged. You will be in Male or Female only accommodation and should respect the personal privacy of others at all times. If any sexual behaviour is discovered, you will be asked to leave the programme and parents will be informed.

5. Respect Property – Do not damage buildings or their contents. If you do cause damage to

property, you and your parents/guardians may be asked to contribute (up to the full cost) towards the repair or replacement. Criminal damage, theft and vandalism will be reported back to parents/guardians/carers and appropriate legal action will be taken.

6. Respect Others Possessions – You should respect other people’s possessions and ensure that

you keep your own possessions safe. The EBP and partners will take no responsibility for lost or stolen personal possessions. Please do not bring valuable items to NCS.

7. Restrict Use Of Your Mobile Phone – You should not use your mobile phone during activities

(unless stated otherwise). Mobile phones should only be used during designated breaks/free time.

8. Not Use Illegal Substances Or Drink Alcohol – Do not use prior to attending or bring to any

NCS event any illegal substances and/or alcohol. Anyone attending an NCS event considered to be under the influence or in possession of illegal substances and/or alcohol will be removed from the programme. In such instances parents/guardians/carers will be informed and appropriate legal action will be taken.

9. Abide By Smoking Rules – as set out by NCS staff. For over 16’s only. For under 16’s –

Smoking is prohibited.

10. Not Be In Possession Of Weapons – You should not be in possession of any weapons during

NCS events; this includes anything that the NCS partners think could be used as a weapon. In such instances, parents/guardians/carers will be informed and appropriate legal actions will be taken. Please note Pen Knifes are not Permitted.

11. Consider Personal Hygiene – To ensure NCS is pleasant for all participants, everyone is

expected to consider their own personal hygiene. Clean and fresh clothes should be worn and daily showers taken.

12. Abide By Health And Safety – You must listen and act on any Health and Safety instruction or

requirement during all NCS activities. You must wear any appropriate safety equipment (including seat belts) or protective clothing in the correct manner. You must take every step to ensure your own safety and that of others at all times.

13. Notify If Sick – Your local Mentor and the NCS office should be advised promptly if you are

unwell prior to/or during an event. You should not attend NCS if you are unwell. Parents/guardians/carers should ensure that adequate care in available should a young person need to return home.

14. Remain On Premises – You should always remain on the premises under the care of your

mentor and NCS staff, unless specific permission has been received for you to leave the premises. NCS partners accept no responsibility of care and nor will you be covered under the insurance should you leave the premises without permission.

15. Listen And Act On Instructions From NCS Staff And Delivery Partners – You must listen and

act on any reasonable instruction given to you by a staff member.

The above requirements are set by The NCS Trust and its partners.

Failure to meet these standards will result in disciplinary action from your Mentor and where appropriate senior NCS staff, Programme Manager and Parents / Guardians and if necessary the

appropriate Authorities including the Police.

Young people will have the opportunity to work in their teams and alongside their mentors to create their own additional set of guidelines and personal expectations for their time on NCS.

We want you all to have an amazing time on NCS and by sticking to these standards we can ensure that you will have the

Summer of a lifetime!

Frequently Asked Questions

by Young People & Parents/Guardians

Q. What is National Citizen Service (NCS)? NCS gives 16 & 17 year olds the best Summer experience possible! Instead of hanging around at

home, getting bored, NCS will occupy you for 4 weeks, giving you the opportunity to develop your

personal skills and achieve amazing things by making a difference!

Q. What will I do each week?

An overview of each week follows. On Summer NCS you will always have your weekends to yourself

to spend as you wish.

Week 1: Adventure and Team Building (Residential - Mon to Fri) This week is at an outdoor pursuits centre, where the focus is on team building, tackling

challenges and developing your confidence. It is a great opportunity to make new friends

and take part in activities including: Rock climbing, Raft Building, Archery and many others!

You don’t need any previous experience, just a willingness to try something new!

Week 2: Skills Development (Residential - Mon to Fri) For this skills week you will stay at De Montfort University in the halls of residence. The

workshops during this week are designed to help you to develop further as a young adult by

finding out about the variety of communities in Leicestershire, tackling stereotypes and

developing your understanding of your city and county. Business and charity leaders will be

giving inspirational talks and running masterclasses to develop your employability skills.

Weeks 3&4: Social Action Project Planning and Action (Mon to Fri) This is when you plan and carry out a Social Action Project, putting all the skills you have

learnt in the first two weeks into action to benefit the community. You will be based at

home but meet up with your team every weekday to plan and then carry out your project.

You could be fundraising, campaigning, revamping spaces or raising awareness of local

charities. There will be over 20 projects for your team to choose from which can be

adapted to suit your ideas and creativity.

Q. What’s in it for me? NCS gives you the chance to:

Meet with local businesses and social leaders to learn new skills for work and life

Meet other young people from a range of backgrounds

Tackle outdoor challenges and develop your teamwork skills

Discover more about yourself and your area

Graduate and receive a certificate signed by the Prime Minister

Make your mark and make a difference by carrying out your Social Action Project!

Q. How will I get to the outdoor pursuits centre in week 1? Coaches will take you to the outdoor pursuits centre from various pick up points in the City and

County on the Monday morning on your first day. You will need to make your own way to the

University for week 2, it’s in Leicester city centre, so it is easy to access from the Bus and Train

Station. If transport is an issue we will help!

Q. GCSE and AS Level Results Days – Can I still collect my results? We have built time into the programme to collect AS Level results on the 13th August and GCSE

results on the 20th August. You will collect results in the morning and meet up with your team in the

afternoon.

Q. I may be restricted in my ability to undertake certain activities- can I still come? Yes, definitely: NCS is all about a wide mix of young people! We will support any individual who has

concerns about taking part in any of the activities. Please call the office to discuss specific

concerns. We can arrange for parents / guardians / carers to attend the 2 residential weeks with

your young person in certain circumstances.

Q. I can’t make the Summer dates anymore, are there any other options? There is a condensed NCS programme in October or February half terms that you can swap to.

Places are very limited so please call to discuss a change of start date.

Q. What if I need to go to a doctor’s appointment? Doctors and Dentist appointments etc can be accommodated in week 2 onwards. Please discuss

this with your Mentor, and NCS staff in advance if possible.

Q. I am a vegetarian, will I be catered for? Yes, please let us know ALL of your requirements if you haven’t already done so on your sign-up form

(including if you are Vegetarian, Halal, fasting for Ramadan, Coeliac, allergic to nuts etc).

Q. Are you sure there is nothing else to pay? £35 for everything!! Yep that’s all!! There is an optional £2.50 contribution for the Come Dine with me

Challenge in Week 2. The other thing you will need is cash for bus tickets so you can get to and from

your Social Action project in weeks 3&4. A weekly Arriva bus pass is around £20. You will be

expected to bring your own clothing as outlined in the Kit List. Food is provided for the first 2 weeks of

NCS, you will need to provide your own packed lunches for weeks 3 &4.

Q. What if I don’t like it, can I come home? We have planned an exciting and fun programme, so we hope that no-one will want to go home. In

extreme circumstances we will arrange travel back home for you, the cost of this may need to be

covered by parents/guardians depending on the circumstances.

Q. Can I do it again if I have done it before? No, unfortunately not, however you could join the other NCS graduates from 2012, 2013 & 2014 and

get paid to help promote it this year! Or volunteer to help out during the social action projects.

Q. Can I do it with my friends? Yes! If you want to be in a team with friends you can request a maximum of 2 friends to be in the

same team. Remember: NCS is all about getting to know new people and making new friends! Over

60% of young people on NCS come on their own so be brave and go it alone too!

Q. I have more questions, who can I ask? Ask the NCS team at LEBC: Call: (0116) 240 7007 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Timetable for: Wave 1

6th July to the 31st July 2015

Week 1: Adventure Week at Kingswood

Date Venue Evening

Accommodation Meals Travel

Monday 6th July

Kingswood Dormitory

Rooms.

Dormitory Rooms. Lunch and dinner provided

Make your own way to your pick-up point in Leicestershire. Coach travel to Adventure Camp is provided.

Tuesday 7th July

Dormitory Rooms. All meals provided No Travel Involved

Wednesday 8th July


Thursday 9th July


Friday 10th July

Dormitory Rooms. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Young people will need to arrange their own transport home from the drop off point (same as the pick-up point on Monday).

Week 2: Future: at De Montfort University Monday 13th July

De Montfort University

Halls Lunch and dinner provided

Young people make their own way to the University for around 11am.

Tuesday 14th July

Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved

Wednesday 15th July


Thursday 16th July


Friday 17th July

At home Breakfast provided Young people will need to make their own way home from the University at around 1pm.

Week 3: Make a Difference: Working out of a local base, Library, Cafe etc. Monday 20th July

Planning Venue – To be decided by each

Team

Teams will meet each day from 10:30am to 4pm – this will vary depending on the project they pick.

At home

None Provided – your teenager will need to bring a packed lunch

each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 21st July

At home Own Transport

Wednesday 22nd July


Thursday 23rd July


Friday 24th July


Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 27th July Action Venue – Will be

specified by each Project.


At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 28th July


Wednesday 29th July


Thursday 3oth July


Friday 31st July



13th July to the 7th August 2014

Week 1: Adventure Week in Cannock

Date Venue Evening


Monday 13th July

High Adventure

Camp in Cannock

Tent Lunch and dinner provided

Make your own way to your pick-up point in Leicester Shire. Coach travel to Adventure Camp is provided.

Tuesday 14th July

Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved

Wednesday 15th July


Thursday 16th July


Friday 17th July

At home Breakfast and lunch provided.






Tuesday 21st July


Wednesday 22nd July


Thursday 23rd July


Friday 24th July

At home Breakfast provided Young people will need to make their own way home from the University.

Week 3: Make a Difference: Working out of a local base, Library, Cafe etc. Monday 27th July


Team


At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 28th July


Wednesday 29th July


Thursday 30th July


Friday 31st July


Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 3rd August Action Venue – Will be



At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 4th August


Wednesday 5th August


Thursday 6th August


Friday 7th August



20th July to the 14th August 2014

Week 1: Adventure Week at Pioneer Centre

Date Venue Evening


Monday 20th July

Pioneer Centre

Dorm Rooms (Bunk Beds)

Lunch and dinner provided


Tuesday 21st July


All meals provided No Travel Involved

Wednesday 22nd July



Thursday 23rd July



Friday 24th July







Tuesday 28th July


Wednesday 29th July


Thursday 30th July


Friday 31st July


Week 3: Make a Difference: Working out of a local base, Library, Cafe etc. Monday 3rd August


Team


At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 4th August




Thursday 6th August


Friday 7th August


Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 10th August Action Venue – Will be



At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 11th August




Thursday 13th August *


Friday 14th August


* 13th August is A/AS Exam Results Day – so YP collecting results will meet up with their team in the afternoon. (GCSE’s is 20th Aug)


27th July to the 21st August 2014


Date Venue Evening


Monday 27th July

High Adventure

Camp in Cannock



Tuesday 28th July


Wednesday 29th July


Thursday 30th July


Friday 31st July



Week 2: Future: at De Montfort University Monday 3rd August




Tuesday 4th August




Thursday 6th August


Friday 7th August


Week 3: Make a Difference: Working out of a local base, Library, Cafe etc. Monday 10th August


Team.


At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 11th August






Friday 14th August


Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 17th August Action Venue – Will be



At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 18th August






Friday 21st August


* 13th August is A/AS Exam & 20th Aug is GCSE Result Days – so YP collecting results will meet up with their team in the afternoon.


3rd August to the 26th August 2015


Date Venue Evening


Monday 3rd August

High Adventure

Camp in Cannock



Tuesday 4th August




Thursday 6th August


Friday 7th August



Week 2: Future: at De Montfort University Monday 10th August




Tuesday 11th August






Friday 14th August


Week 3: Make a Difference: Working out of a local base, Library, Cafe etc. Monday 17th August


Team.

Teams will meet each day from 10am to

5pm – this will vary depending on the project they pick.

At home


each day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 18th August






Friday 21st August


Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 24th August

Action Venue – Will be specified by each Project.

Teams will meet each day from 10am to 5pm – this

will vary depending on the project they pick.

At home

None Provided – your teenager will

need to bring a packed lunch each

day.

Own Transport

Tuesday 25th August




* 13th August is A/AS Exam & 20th Aug is GCSE Result Days – so YP collecting results will meet up with their team in the afternoon.

Over the course of weeks 3&4 participants need to complete 60 hours of planning and action. As this Wave finishes early to ensure YP can attend induction and enrolment days in college it may be they do an extra hour each day or meet up at the weekend – this will be agreed by the team.

Week 1: Adventure - Programme

Waves 2, 4 & 5: Accommodation is Camping (tents provided) Single sex tents of 6 to 8 young people – tents are already pitched. Same sex Mentors will be staying in separate tents in same area. Camp mattresses will be provided as a good night’s sleep is essential! You will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow.

Wave 1 and 3: Accommodation is in dorm rooms with bunk beds Single sex dorm rooms 4 to 8 young people - in bunk beds. Same sex Mentors will be staying in rooms accommodated on the same floor. We advise bringing your own pillow and sleeping bag for comfort, A sheet is provided. Both sites for Waves 1 and 3 are Wheelchair accessible.

Meals: Taken together in Dinner Marque / Dining hall, it is self-service, three meals a day provided. Water available at all times. Young people are encouraged to bring their own snacks (in air tight sealed containers) and additional drinks. Special food requirements catered for – Please let us know in advance. Late dinners & early breakfasts provided for those fasting for Ramadan, please let the NCS team know.

Transport: Coach transport will be provided from various pick-up points across Leicestershire on the Monday morning. Young people will return to Leicester via coach on the Friday lunchtime, back to the same location as the pick up on the previous Monday morning. You will be allocated a pickup point closest to your home address and emailed in advance and called a week before departure. If a young person’s behaviour results in them being sent home from the camp then parents/guardians will be asked to pick up the cost of the transport home.

Activities:

Day Daytime Evening

Monday Travel from Leicester with arrival at the centre in the afternoon. Health and Safety Induction. Team Building activities.

Choice of: Sports Scavenger Hunt Team Challenges Tuesday

Teams will rotate around the following activities: Low Ropes / Archery / High Ropes / Climbing / Expedition Day / Prob. Solving / Bushcraft / Canoeing / Raft Building. Activities might vary slightly depending on the weather etc.

Wednesday

Thursday Thursday Night is NCS’ Got Talent Night

Friday Pack-up for departure Debrief Travel back home with arrival back in Leicester in the late afternoon.

At Home

Week 1: Adventure - Kit List

Clothing:

2 pairs of Trainers / Outdoor footwear. Bring 1 pair that you don’t mind getting soaking wet & 1 pair will hopefully stay dry – no guarantees! Please note that Wellies are not suitable footwear for activities but can be worn in the evenings.

3 to 4 pairs of trackies/combats/ jogging bottoms (Preferably not jeans)

5 to 6 T-shirts

3 to 4 Jumpers (Warm Layers are essential)

Plenty of Undies!

Gloves and Hat (not essential but nice to have in the evenings)

Warm Jacket/Coat

Waterproof Coat – with a hood!

Warm Pyjamas

Swim wear with shorts and a T-shirt to wear over the top

Socks – 2 pairs per day

Toiletries:

2 Towels (1 very big one for changing purposes)

Toiletries – Shampoo, Shower gel, Toothbrush and Toothpaste etc.

Baby wipes (Great for a quick freshen up)

Girls – Don’t forget your sanitary products

Other:

Lunch box

Bin Bags for separating wet clothes from dry

Torch, just a small one will be fine. Not essential.

Small rucksack / Drawstring bag

Sun Protection – please bring appropriate factor for your skin type

Bug Repellant Spray – one that is compatible with your skin type

Labelled Medication (must be given to staff when you get on the coach)

Mug (for Tea/coffee)

Drinks bottle

For all Waves you will need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.

All items are very important. Remember, we can supply a good waterproof so if your teen does

not have one to bring then please don't worry – just let us know. Lots of changes of clothes and bin bags are really important as we cannot guarantee the weather.

Please leave valuables at home.

If you are struggling to get any of the items on this list please let us know ASAP

Banned

NCS has zero tolerance policy

on drugs and alcohol. Do not

bring either with you for any

part of NCS.

Mobile Phones

We don’t advise bringing a

mobile phone on your

weekend residential.

Signal on site is poor and your

phone is likely to get

damaged due to the

activities. We do not take any

responsibility for loss or

damage to your phone if you

choose to bring it with you.

Access to staff phones to call

home etc is available 24/7.

Money

There is a small tuck shop

on site, please do not

bring more than £5

change.

Week 2: Future: De Montfort University – Programme

Accommodation in the Halls of Residence on site: Single sex blocks, private rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens. Mentors accommodated in same floor / corridor. Rooms locked during the day. Bed linen is provided (including quilt and pillow). All facilities used are Wheelchair Accessible.

Meals: Taken together in the University Canteen, self-service, three meals a day. Continental breakfast, one course hot lunch, two course hot dinner. Water available at all times. Tea & Coffee provided in the hall kitchens, so remember to pack a mug. Young people are encouraged to bring their own snacks. Special food requirements catered for – Please let us know in advance. Late Dinners & early Breakfasts provided for those fasting for Ramadan, please let us know in advance.

Transport: Your teenager will need to make their own way to De Montfort University on Monday morning and their own way home on the Friday afternoon.

Activities:

Day Daytime Meals Evening

Monday

Arrival: Briefing for the week, code of conduct, health and safety. Orientation Activity. Activities looking at positive thinking and the perfect citizen in society. Late Afternoon – Come Dine with Me Challenge

Lunch provided. Choice of: Sports Films Creative Workshops Dance Chill out space

Tuesday

Challenge Day: Pepsico (Walkers Crisps) will be setting the teams a real issue – linked to how they impact on the community. Teams will work on this throughout the day and present back in a Dragons Den style event.

All meals provided

Wednesday

Social Action Day: Speed networking with local charities and organisations who want an NCS team to help them. Teams will discuss which project they would most like to do. Community Treasure Hunt – Getting out into the city to see community spaces and meet community leaders.

All meals provided

Thursday Masterclasses and Workshops: First Aid, Using Social Media, Fundraising Top Tips, Networking Skills

All meals provided As above with a University Club/Party Night

Friday

Progression Morning: Future Fair: Universities, Apprenticeship Providers, Business Start Up and Careers Advice. The Journey so far and the plan for the week ahead. Departure

Breakfast provided Depart at around 12noon.

Week 2: Future: De Montfort University - Kit List

Clothing:

2 x footwear (one to be sensible for walking a fair distance)

4 x day outfits, comfortable and respectable

3 x evening outfits (sports, dance & casual)

1 x Smart outfit (not essential, but great to look smart for the Party on Thursday night)

Plenty of Undies and socks

Waterproof Coat or jacket and Umbrella

Pyjamas & your Onesie if you want to bring one

Toiletries:

2 Towels

Toiletries – Shampoo, Shower Gel, Toothbrush and Toothpaste etc.

Baby Wipes (Great for a quick freshen up)

Girls – Don’t forget your sanitary products

Other:

A bag – drawstring or handbag – something small and light for your essentials.

Labelled Medication (must be given to staff when you get to the University).

Phone if you have one and charger, there will be plugs in rooms.

A Mug, plate and knife, fork & spoon for in the hall kitchens.

Tea/Coffee/hot drink sachets & Pot Noodles if you want to make drinks/snacks in the halls.

Sun protection and Bug Repellant – you won’t be outside much but just in case it’s a heat wave!

A drinks bottle for during the day.

Pillow – optional but nice to have your home comforts.

Hair dryer and straighteners if required – Please call the office if you want to bring other electrical equipment.

If possible we are requesting that you bring one of the following: a wooden spoon, baking tray or small

saucepan. You will use this once on the Monday for the Come Dine with me Challenge, more info will be

given when you are on week one.

All items are very important. Rooms will be locked during the day and only accessed via a member of NCS Staff being present.

Please leave valuables at home. If you are struggling to get any of the items on this list please let us know ASAP

Money

We suggest a maximum of £5 in

change for this week for the

vending machines.

£2.50 will be needed on the

Monday for the Come Dine with

me Challenge.

Banned

NCS has zero tolerance policy

on drugs and alcohol. Do not

bring either with you for any

part of NCS.

Weeks 3 & 4: Make a Difference

Social Action Project

A list of all the projects secured so far…

Theme of Project: Fundraising / Awareness Raising Projects

Air Ambulance

Ashmount School

British Red Cross

George Hythe House

HCYC- Chill out bus

Leicester Charity Link

Leicester Hospitals Trust

LOROS

Papworth

Rainbows Hospice

RSPCA Woodside

VISTA Blind

Outdoor Revamp Projects

Brocks Hill

Canal & River Trust

Fleckney PC

Saffron Acres

The Meadow Community Primary School

Painting/Refurbishment Projects

CAPtA- Radio

CAPtA- Decorating

Horses for Causes

Promotional/Campaign Projects

Brocks Hill- Promotional Video

CLASH

Cosmopolitan Carnival- PR

Activity Projects

Affinity Sutton

Brocks Hill- Family Event

Cosmopolitan Carnival- Event

HCYC- Active Storytelling

Home Start

Sure Start Centres

*Denotes a project which other than a

Visit on the Monday of week 3, does not need to take

place on site.

Aylestone

Saffron Acres

Sure Start Centre

Beaumont Leys

George Hythe Care Home*

Sure Start Centre

Belgrave

Affinity Sutton

Belgrave

CLASH*

Sure Start Centre

Blaby

Horses for Causes

Braunstone

Sure Start Centre

City

Leicester Charity Link*

Canal & River Trust

CAPtA

Cosmopolitan Carnival

Open Hands*

Sure Start Centre

VISTA Blind

East Midlands Airport

Air Ambulance*

Evington

Leicester Hospitals Trust*

Sure Start Centre

Fleckney

Fleckney Parish Council

Glenfield

RSPCA Woodside Centre*

LOROS*

Highfields

Sure Start Centre

Loughborough

Ashmount School*

Rainbows Hospice*

Market Harborough

HCYC Chill out bus*

HCYC

Home Start

Oadby

Brocks Hill

British Red Cross*

Wigston

The Meadow Community Primary School

Weeks 3 & 4: Make a Difference Each team will create their own Social Action Project from one of the following briefs. A to C is listed, all

available on request.

Affinity Sutton

Affinity Sutton look after a housing estate on Gipsy Lane in Leicester. The estate doesn’t have a

community centre and there are no regular community events that take place. The project involves

creating a community fun day that everyone on the estate can be invited to. There is also an

opportunity to carry out research to find out what issues the residents are facing and how they would

like to see the estate change.

Location: 81 Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE4 6RH

Impact: There are over 280 properties on Gipsy lane, and the residents are from a wide variety of

backgrounds. This project aims to bring together the whole community.

Air Ambulance

Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance has been circling the skies of the East Midlands

since 2008, keeping people safe and helping to save lives every single day of the year. The AA relies

heavily on the community to raise funds and volunteers to keep the service going. The project

involves a mixture of fundraising and also increasing the amount of volunteers by creating

promotional events.

Location: Visit to East Midlands airport, then carried out anywhere in Leicestershire

Impact: Air Ambulance needs funds and volunteers to keep running a service that one day any of us

could need use of.

Ashmount School

This is a school for students with special educational needs and learning difficulties. They have a wish

list of things they would love but can’t afford. Fundraising helps them achieve their wish. Teams can

select a certain type of equipment e.g. sport or arts that the fundraising will go towards supplying.

Location: Anywhere in Leicestershire

Impact: Ashmount School have recently moved to a new site and are looking for funds to cover the

costs of specialist equipment.

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross operate a number of services across Leicestershire, assisting over 15,000

individuals every year. They are currently raising funds for a much needed emergency response

vehicle. Teams will be given £100 and aim to turn that into at least £300.

Location: Anywhere in Leicestershire

Impact: On average over 27 individuals and their families living in Leicestershire use the service every

month. £100 could cover the cost of an emergency call out to a home in Leicestershire.

Brocks Hill Country Park – Promotional video & visitor questionnaire

The Project is to firstly produce a questionnaire about people’s experience of the country park and to

tally and analyse the results and produce a report on the survey findings. The second part of the

project is to create a promotional video for Brocks Hill Country Park. Show casing what the country

park is to the community.

Location: Washborrok Lane, Oadby, LE2 5JJ

Impact: The Promotional video will help us reach out to a broad range of people, who may not know

what Brocks Hill Country Park is and what happens here. The aim of the video is to show what Brocks

Hill Country Park has to offer people of all ages.

Brocks Hill Country Park – Family Project & visitor questionnaire

The Project will be to plan, advertise and run an event such as a Teddy bears picnic for young families

at Brocks Hill Country Park. This will involve fundraising for the events and preparing the area for the

event.

The Questionnaire will be used to find out, what the park users want from the country park. This will

help greatly in the running of the country park and give us proof, when bidding for funding, that what

we are asking for what is needed.

Location: Washborrok Lane, Oadby, Leicestershire, LE2 5JJ

Impact: The event will be a free activity that provides young families, with a fun activity during the

summer holidays and provide a social activity for young parents and young children.

CAPtA- Painting & Decorating

CAPtA offers Pre-School, complementary and Adult Education and Training together with support for

multi-ethnic cultural, social and enterprise groups.

Location: 28 Saxby Street, Leicester, LE2 0NE

Impact: Use of the centre has been in decline over recent years due to lack of funding available to

renovate rooms. A team would decorate and revamp the site to make it more appealing for the

local community.

CAPtA- Radio Studio

CAPtA offers Pre-School, complementary and Adult Education and Training together with support for

multi-ethnic cultural, social and enterprise groups.

Location: 28 Saxby Street, Leicester, LE2 0NE

Impact: Use of the centre has been in decline over recent years due to lack of funding available to

renovate rooms. The finished studios will provide a new facility for the community, both for training

and use. The long-term plan is for the studio to remain in use as long as possible.

Chill Out Bus

‘The Chill Out Bus’ - a mobile project vehicle which offers an indoor space exclusively for children and

young people and brought to them in their community. The sessions are delivered by a team of

trained and skilled staff who are able to offer a range of activities from arts and crafts, sports and

team games, cooking and fun with food, among others.

Location: HCYC, The Symington Building, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire,

LE16 7AG for initial meeting and then anywhere in Market Harborough

Impact: Fundraising would help support our work with children and young people across Harborough

District, bringing important opportunities for play, team building, peer support, vocational training,

and support and guidance from play and youth work staff for problems they may be experiencing at

home, school or in their community.

CLASH

CLASH 2012 urgently needs to raise the public profile of arthritis/MSK conditions in the local

community, we need to let the wider public know that arthritis is a disease affecting ALL ages: almost

3 out of 5 people under 65 years have arthritis.

Location: Room 218, Dock, Pioneer Park, 75 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU

Impact: The impact of young people raising the profile of MSK conditions/arthritis in the local

community has a phenomenal effect on public perceptions of these lifespan long term chronic

conditions.

Health, Safety, Welfare and Safeguarding. LEBC have rigorous and comprehensive Health, Safety and Welfare policies and practices in

place as this is the upmost priority throughout the programme.

Disclosure and Barring Service and List 99: All Mentor, Lead Mentors, Wave Leads and LEBC staff are enhanced DBS checked and

checked against List 99.

Training of NCS staff: All staff will have completed 4 days of training for the Summer NCS programme including;

NCS Ethos and Principals, conflict resolution, confidentiality, safeguarding, basic First Aid,

health, safety and welfare of young people and Risk Assessments.

Adventure Week: Staff at the Outdoor Pursuits centres hold the relevant qualifications to instruct young people

safely though all activities. All staff have enhanced DBS checks too.

Insurance: All venues used for NCS have been Health and Safety vetted and checked. This includes

ensuing all venues have the appropriate Employers and Public Liability Insurances in place.

Risk Assessments:

Risk Assessments will be available online before the start date for the Adventure and Futures

week. Once your young person’s team have selected their Social Action Project you will be

emailed a copy of the risk assessment specifically relating to their project.

Safeguarding: All Mentors, Lead Mentors and LEBC staff have attended a Safeguarding course. At all times

Leaders will be able to contact experienced and highly qualified LEBC staff specifically

relating to safeguarding and welfare of young people.

If you teenager has a mental health diagnosis, has self-harmed in the last year or is

particularly nervous about coming on NCS please let us know so we can put appropriate

support in place.

Health and Safety Vetting: LEBC staff, who carry out the Health and Safety vetting and Risk Assessments, are qualified,

competent and experienced. All assessors have an up to date NEBOSH General certificate

as a minimum and Health, Safety and Welfare training certificates through IOSH.

Data Protection: LEBC fully complies with the Data Protection Act. LEBC is a non-commercial organisation and

will always protect the sensitivity of your data. The known exceptions to this are when

information needs to be shared with other organisations relating to medical or special needs

or a Health, Safety or Welfare concern.

All LEBC’s Health and Safety policies and practices have been approved by the NCS East

Midlands Lead; The Education Business Partnership in Lincolnshire and the NCS Trust.

NCS Contact Details:

Tel: (0116) 240 7007

Office hours 8:30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.

Tel: 07872 603 150

Out of office hours Mobile.

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @NCSEM1

Facebook: NCS EM1

Websites: LEBC: http://www.leics-ebc.org.uk/national_citizen_service/

East Midlands NCS: http://www.ncsem1.org.uk/

National NCS: http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/

The NCS Manager:

NCS Manager, Leicestershire: Rachael Clarke

Email: [email protected]

LEBC Office Address:

Leicestershire Education Business Company

Ashcroft House

Ervington Court

Meridian Business Park

Leicester

LE19 1WL


http://www.leics-ebc.org.uk/national_citizen_service/

http://www.ncsem1.org.uk/

http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/


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