The course, which has been tested in Hackney classrooms, is designed to help children make a smooth transition into secondary education.
It helps children in the last year of primary education with after-school activities like watersports, teaching them teamwork, conflict resolution and leadership to build confidence.
A 12-month pilot has already had good results, say organisers, with pupils remaining “actively engaged” while transferring successfully to secondary school.
Now a £15,000 grant from the London Freemasons is paying for the Future Ready pilot to continue beyond school to maintain children’s relationships with trusted adults, offering safe spaces and even trips to broaden their horizons.
“Young people are the lifeblood of our society,” London Freemasons’ Paul King said. “But some lose their abilities by no fault of their own, which can have long-term impact on their lives.
“This ‘helping hand’ programme for Year 6 pupils in Hackney uses their talents to have a positive impact on society.”
The programme being run by the SkyWay charity helps young people aged six to 25 reach their full potential by developing life skills in communication and decision-making with good lifestyle choices to play an active role in society.
