ELKOLET'S objective is to help support Children/Young People (ages 4-17+) complete their educational journey into a successful job placement. There are many factors that may disrupt this journey and ELKOLET uses preventative measures, early intervention and an intensive care approach to help support the child/young person. Taking a holistic approach, ELKOLET work closely with parents/carers, schools and other supporting agencies to help facilitate a successful outcome for all parties.
ELKOLET currently run the following projects:
1) The King's Way (TKW) Alternative Education Provision supporting secondary age students in Year 7 - Year 12 (KS3 to 5)
2) EMBRACE - Family Support Service supporting the families of 17 local primary & secondary schools (Reception - Year 11)
3) Equipping for Life (EfL) - providing work experience, apprenticeship and entrepreneurial opportunities within nurturing and controlled environments
4) A number of supporting programmes, services and facilities incl. a youth centre, after school programmes, parenting courses, support forums, holiday lunch kits, etc.