National Citizen Service Summer 2015 Parent / Guardian Information Updated 18 th 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]
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
Dormitory Rooms. All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 9th July
Dormitory Rooms. All meals provided No Travel Involved
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
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 16th July
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
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
At home Own Transport
Thursday 23rd July
At home Own Transport
Friday 24th July
At home Own Transport
Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 27th July Action Venue – Will be
specified by each Project.
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 28th July
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 29th July
At home Own Transport
Thursday 3oth July
At home Own Transport
Friday 31st July
At home Own Transport
Timetable for: Wave 2
13th July to the 7th August 2014
Week 1: Adventure Week in Cannock
Date Venue Evening
Accommodation Meals Travel
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
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 16th July
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Friday 17th July
At home 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 20th July
De Montfort University
Halls Lunch and dinner provided
Young people make their own way to the University for around 11am.
Tuesday 21st July
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Wednesday 22nd July
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 23rd July
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
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
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 28th July
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 29th July
At home Own Transport
Thursday 30th July
At home Own Transport
Friday 31st July
At home Own Transport
Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 3rd August Action Venue – Will be
specified by each Project.
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 4th August
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 5th August
At home Own Transport
Thursday 6th August
At home Own Transport
Friday 7th August
At home Own Transport
Timetable for: Wave 3
20th July to the 14th August 2014
Week 1: Adventure Week at Pioneer Centre
Date Venue Evening
Accommodation Meals Travel
Monday 20th July
Pioneer Centre
Dorm Rooms (Bunk Beds)
Lunch and dinner provided
Make your own way to your pick-up point in Leicester Shire. Coach travel to Adventure Camp is provided.
Tuesday 21st July
Dorm Rooms (Bunk Beds)
All meals provided No Travel Involved
Wednesday 22nd July
Dorm Rooms (Bunk Beds)
All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 23rd July
Dorm Rooms (Bunk Beds)
All meals provided No Travel Involved
Friday 24th July
At home 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 27th July
De Montfort University
Halls Lunch and dinner provided
Young people make their own way to the University for around 11am.
Tuesday 28th July
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Wednesday 29th July
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 30th July
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Friday 31st 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 3rd August
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 4th August
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 5th August
At home Own Transport
Thursday 6th August
At home Own Transport
Friday 7th August
At home Own Transport
Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 10th August Action Venue – Will be
specified by each Project.
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 11th August
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 12th August
At home Own Transport
Thursday 13th August *
At home Own Transport
Friday 14th August
At home Own Transport
* 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)
Timetable for: Wave 4
27th July to the 21st August 2014
Week 1: Adventure Week in Cannock
Date Venue Evening
Accommodation Meals Travel
Monday 27th 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 28th July
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Wednesday 29th July
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 30th July
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Friday 31st July
At home 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 3rd August
De Montfort University
Halls Lunch and dinner provided
Young people make their own way to the University for around 11am.
Tuesday 4th August
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Wednesday 5th August
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 6th August
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Friday 7th August
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 10th August
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 11th August
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 12th August
At home Own Transport
Thursday 13th August *
At home Own Transport
Friday 14th August
At home Own Transport
Week 4: Make Difference: Based at their Social Action Project Venue Monday 17th August Action Venue – Will be
specified by each Project.
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 18th August
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 19th August
At home Own Transport
Thursday 20th August *
At home Own Transport
Friday 21st August
At home Own Transport
* 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.
Timetable for: Wave 5
3rd August to the 26th August 2015
Week 1: Adventure Week in Cannock
Date Venue Evening
Accommodation Meals Travel
Monday 3rd August
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 4th August
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Wednesday 5th August
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 6th August
Tent All meals provided No Travel Involved
Friday 7th August
At home 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 10th August
De Montfort University
Halls Lunch and dinner provided
Young people make their own way to the University for around 11am.
Tuesday 11th August
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Wednesday 12th August
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Thursday 13th August *
Halls All meals provided No Travel Involved
Friday 14th August
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 17th August
Planning Venue – To be decided by each
Team.
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 18th August
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 19th August
At home Own Transport
Thursday 20th August *
At home Own Transport
Friday 21st August
At home Own Transport
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
At home Own Transport
Wednesday 26th August
At home Own Transport
* 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