Introducing The Etc Programme: Part of the National Enrichment Partnerships Pilot

Elevate EBP is proud to announce the launch of The Etc Programme LCR , an innovative new initiative designed to encourage and expand enrichment opportunities for young people. This exciting programme is part of the Enrichment Partnerships Pilot (EPP), funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Education . Delivered in partnership with NCS - National Citizen Service Trust , The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Children's University Trust , the programme hopes to make a significant positive impact on secondary school students.

The Etc Programme focuses on empowering young people by increasing their participation in a variety of enrichment activities. Whether through organised clubs, sports teams, volunteering, or personal creative hobbies like singing or drawing, these activities play an essential role in nurturing key skills, uncovering individual passions, and preparing students for a successful future. By emphasising the importance of these experiences, the programme hopes to support the personal growth of participants.

Through close collaboration with secondary schools, The Etc Programme will monitor and encourage student engagement in enrichment activities. Schools will receive dedicated support as part of the initiative, allowing them to explore new ways of increasing participation and improving the quality of opportunities offered. The programme aims to test whether this tailored support can significantly enhance the availability and uptake of enrichment activities, potentially influencing future approaches to enrichment on a national scale.

In addition to supporting schools and students, The Etc Programme will partner with a variety of organisations that provide structured enrichment activities. From sports teams to creative arts groups to youth organisations and community centres, any group offering meaningful opportunities for young people is invited to collaborate. Existing Children's University Learning Destinations that work with individuals aged 12 and above are also encouraged to participate. These organisations will be validated by Elevate Education Business Partnership as official "Enrichment Providers".

"We are proud to deliver The Etc Programme in schools across our region. Our EBP team already has experience of encouraging, tracking, and rewarding enrichment at a primary school level through our Children's University delivery and we're excited to help shape what this might look like for secondary school students. Enrichment becomes increasingly individualistic as young people grow older, with activities like reading, writing, exercising, cooking, or being artistic often completed independently, making them more difficult to track and recognise. That's why we want to ensure all forms of enrichment are encouraged and celebrated. These activities are not only personally rewarding but also key to developing skills and attributes that will prepare young people for the world of work and their future careers. We've had a fantastic time launching this programme in schools this week and can't wait to continue delivering it over the coming months." Laura Grigsby, Head of Careers Education and Children's University Manager at Elevate EBP.

This week, Elevate EBP began launching The Etc Programme in a pilot group of ten schools across Sefton, Liverpool, and Knowsley. The initiative aspires to leave a lasting impact by inspiring young people to achieve their full potential both in and outside of the classroom.

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For more information about The Etc Programme and how you can support this exciting new initiative, please contact Laura Grigsby at [email protected]