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Empowering Youth: The Airborne Initiative Residential Course on Dartmoor

This 5-day course challenges young offenders and NEET individuals to achieve their potential through activities like map reading, caving, and team building. Participants develop leadership skills and self-worth while experiencing adventure training in a residential setting led by experienced instructors. The programme aims to improve self-confidence, self-awareness, and well-being, supported by the British Army on expeditions. Accredited qualifications are available in various skills, and successful candidates receive a certificate of achievement. No electronic devices are allowed to promote focus and clarity. For more information or queries, please contact Keith Potter or Michele Glassup.

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Empowering Youth: The Airborne Initiative Residential Course on Dartmoor

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  1. The Airborne Initiative Presentation by: Keith Potter – Programme Manager Michele Glassup – Programme Administrator

  2. The Airborne Initiative is a 5 day residential course on Dartmoor designed to challenge Young People to help them achieve their potential. The course is aimed at Young Offenders and those not in employment, education or training (NEET). During the course candidates will experience map reading and orienteering, caving, river crossing, adventure training, leadership and team building exercises. The Airborne Initiative gives Young People the opportunity to develop skills in leadership and working as part of a team. It helps build self-worth and also gives the participants a sense of achievement.

  3. About the Instructors • Keith Potter • Programme Manager • Ex Royal Air Force • Moorland Leader • Current Prison Staff

  4. Gavin Raines • Programme Manager • BEL Qualified • Current Prison PEI

  5. Lee Edwards • Programme Facilitator • Moorland Leader • Current Prison PEI

  6. Rob Cowley • Programme Facilitator • Moorland Leader • Current Prison PEI

  7. Mark Adams • Volunteer • Programme Facilitator • Ex Fire Fighter • Moorland Leader

  8. Malcolm Geall • Ex Army • Volunteer • Programme Facilitator • Resident Chef

  9. About the centre Dartmoor training centre.

  10. Course location Dartmoor

  11. Supported by the Paras

  12. A typical day 0600hrs - Circuit training 0700hrs – Showers then breakfast

  13. 0900hrs – 1100hrs A lesson on map reading and orienteering

  14. 1200 hrs (midday) Set off on expedition.

  15. Return from expedition………… • 1700hrs – 2000hrs (dependant on return times) Kit check, showers, evening meal, wash-up and tidy away. • 2000hrs – 2200hrs dialogue, quizzes‘ and feedback. • 2200hrs – 2330hrs free time. • Lights out at 2330hrs.

  16. Learning and Skills • Accredited qualifications available in Employability and Functional Skills. • Included sessions in: CV writing, team work, hygiene, leadership skills, disclosure, catering and map reading.

  17. Course overview • The course is a 5 day 4 night residential. • Designed to improve self confidence, self awareness and well-being. • It is run in conjunction with the British Army who support us on expeditions. • All staff are fully trained in all aspects of the Initiative. • The Initiative is open to candidates from Probation, YOT, Prison, Amber and BCHA.

  18. Course Finale • Successful candidates will be presented with a certificate of achievement at the completion of the Initiative.

  19. Please note that there are NO mobile phones or electronic devices allowed during the Initiative course. There will be no access to TV or Radio throughout the week as we try to promote a clear and focused self.

  20. Any Questions?

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