‘Testway 7’s’ project in Andover
is a brilliant project, using sports and dynamic activities
to engage children and young people from local areas.
The project aims to increase participation and improve
skills and self esteem by pooling skills from different
agencies and encouraging positive activities with local
children. The project offers coaching for both boys
and girls in:
during the summer holidays, local children amassed
points for good behaviour and team work, which they
cash in on the Grand Finals or Tournament day.
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Andover Family Learning Project |
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Local businesses |
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Local sports clubs |
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Local children and families |
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Hampshire Constabulary |
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Hampshire Fire & Rescue |
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Hampshire Children’s Fund |
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Test Valley Borough Council |
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Testway Housing |
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Hampshire CC Youth Service |
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Hampshire CC School’s Inclusion Unit |
The project has been a fantastic success and is making
a significant impact on crime statistics on nearby estates,
and helping children and young people find things to
do that keep them amused, safe, and out of trouble.
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Incidents of Anti-social Behaviour were reduced
on the target estates by 1/3 between 2002 and 2003
(as recorded by neighbourhood officers) |
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Reduction in crime from juvenile offenders between
2002and 2003 = 24% |
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96% participants wanted to know more about future
activities |
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80% of Testway project participants indicated
they would give feedback |
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73% were happy to become part of a planning group
for future projects |
Contact Dave Kane 01264 405625 for information on ‘Testway
7’s’
