Drop Zone Youth Projects

At Drop Zone Youth Projects, we deliver an alternative education provision to young people disengaged from mainstream education. We work with small groups supporting GCSE work, delivery of Functional Skills and preparation for exams. We deliver a wide range of subjects through NCFE, including Maths, English and ICT, ASDAN CoPE and a selection of ASDAN short courses. Provision is individually tailored to meet the needs of our young people with the ultimate goal of re-integration back into mainstream education. Our young people are actively involved in developing their own learning plans which promotes responsibility and organisational skills. We also offer intensive one to one work with experienced staff for young people who are deemed high risk alongside anger management, self-esteem, confidence building, attendance and engagement. We support young people in developing their own strategies which support successful transitions into adult life. We also hold weekly youth sessions in Askam, Dalton and Ormsgill where we engage young people, aged 8-24 in various activities from social action oppurtunities to sports. Drop Zone helps to provide a safe place for young people to meet and build their communication skills, self-esteem and emotional resilience. Our project is also credited with reducing anti-social behaviour and increasing the chances of young people entering employment, education or training. Drop Zone hosts weekly group sessions for young people who identify as LGBTQ+. Sessions include support around emotional wellbeing leading to better relationships and feeling empowered.