Phoenix Group – (Year 7,8,9)
The group consists of Key Stage 3 students from age 11-14yrs (Years 7, 8 and 9) These students and attends mainstream Schools and Academies from across the City of Derby.
We are based in a Community Room every fortnight. As our group is smaller than the usual groups at school, we can provide a small friendly relaxed environment where students can learn as there is time to repeat and explain topics from experts in these subjects. Please find the timetables of the group at the top of the page.
Academics
The programme provides support for students to raise their academically ability in the core subjects. We provide supplementary Maths, English, and the Sciences. Understanding and achieving these core subjects is the foundation for moving forward in the future and achieving the GCSE exams.
Developing soft skills and Citizenship
We believe that it is important for young people to develop good communication skills, empathy, awareness of vulnerable groups, mental health awareness and intergenerational activities. The topics timetable are:
Developing good communication skills
Topical discussions/ Table talk e. g. Knife crime.
Developing Presentations using power point and present in front of peers
Black History
Volunteering in the community and fun raising
Mental well-being
Mindfulness exercises
Motivational speakers
Mentoring
Physical and Mental well-being /Recreation /Sports /Creativity
The activities timetable are:
Sports – Badminton, Kayaking, football, cycling
Trips – Alton Towers, Water world, Chatsworth Gardens,
Educational visit -Derby Museum -Windrush exhibition, Leicester Space Centre
Creative opportunities – Graffiti Art and Music recording and Development at Baby People
Eating out at restaurants
Celebrating events together
Evaluation of Programme
Our programme is evaluated every July by our young people in a written format.
The July ‘22 evaluation were very positive. No changes to the programme were indicated.
