Here, you will find more details about the Empower Academy programme including information about each of the sessions and how to get in touch with us.
Empower Academy is a programme of activities designed to give young people the skills, knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their future. It is a collaborative programme bringing together the four universities in Lancashire, Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, and Future U.
The programme is open to young people living in Lancashire who are care experienced. Empower Academy launches at the end of Year 8 and will span over two years, culminating in a celebration event at the end of Year 10.
If you are interested in taking part in the programme, or know a young person who might be, please email us at:
futureuadmin@lancashire.ac.uk
Programme Outline
Where?
Lancaster University
Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW
When?
11th November, 10am-2pm
Arrival from 9:45am
Programme
Year 9: TBC
Year 10: TBC
Catering
Catering will be provided. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements.
Where?
TBC
When?
January
Programme
TBC
Catering
Catering will be provided. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements.
Where?
University of Lancashire
Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2HE
When?
10th March, 10am-2pm
Arrival from 9:45am
Programme
Y9: TBC
Y10: TBC
Catering
Catering will be provided. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements.
Where?
University of Cumbria
Bowerham Rd, Lancaster LA1 3JD
When?
20th April, 10am-2pm
Arrival from 9:45am
Programme
Year 9: TBC
Year 10: TBC
Catering
Catering will be provided. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements.
Where?
Edge Hill University
St Helens Rd, Ormskirk L39 4QP
When?
7th July, 10am-2pm
Arrival from 9:45am
Programme
Y8: Programme Launch
Y9: Mid-Programme Reflection
Y10: Reflection Presentations & Celebration Event
Catering
Catering will be provided. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements.
FAQs
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Each session will take place in a different location across Lancashire. When confirming you attendance at each, your school and the council will support you with your travel plans.
The Empower Academy programme is open to any young person in Lancashire who is care experienced and is currently in Year 8. Some young people may already know each other but please don’t worry if you don’t know anybody else when you sign up, there will be lots of opportunities to get to know one another along the way!
The programme will be facilitated by a range of professionals from universities and other organisations including outreach staff and current university students.
We are also hoping to offer some sessions for carers/supporters to help them best support young people in their educational journey.
We want to ensure you feel as supported as possible throughout the programme and so there will be opportunities for your supporters to get involved along the way.
Some of the activities are aimed solely at the young people participating, but they will always be facilitated by friendly and approachable outreach staff.
If you are worried about attending alone, please reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs and ensure you feel comfortable.
Generally, you are welcome to wear whatever you feel comfortable in. If there is anything specific you need to bring (such as waterproof coat and shoes) we will let you know in advance. You will also find information relating to each activity on this page.
Food and drinks will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you would prefer.