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The Fantastic Five are the first group to take part in the Creative Pathways project. The project is aimed at helping young people improve their life and work skills by taking part in a variety of activities. They plan and organise the activities with help from adults.
The Fantastic Five organised a variety of events including a visit to BBC Radio Tees to look at careers in radio broadcasting, trampolining and bowling.
Two of the young people then became Radio Duo and produced a short film to show other people what Creative Pathways is all about, and what they had learned and experienced. They went to Anthem TV Productions in Manchester to produce the final version of the film.
The young people were the first in the North East to gain their PEARL Awards, a new award being developed by Manchester College and Exeter University.
The Fantastic Five invited their families and the adults who they worked with to a celebration event on 28th July. Alex Hill from BBC Radio Tees and Andy Pritchard from the PEARL Awards came along to present their PEARL Award certificates and copies of the film. Everyone enjoyed an evening cruise on the river in Durham City.
You can now find out about open days and events offered by schools, colleges and other learning providers by using the Events Diary available on the area wide prospectus.
The Youth Advisory Board for the 14-19 Commission has been asked to find out young people's opinions around education and the new diplomas....
The 2008/09 version of the Help4teens CD is now available. Each Year 9 and 11 student will receive a copy of the CD through their Connexions Personal Adviser.
