Jo Coates

Cla Experience Co-ordinator (Secondary) @Hull & East Yorkshire Children's University

GB

Charity number 11•••29We give children the chance to DREAM!The circumstances that a child is born into shouldn’t affect their chance to reach their full potential.Currently 1 in 3 children in Hull are living in poverty and this number is set to rise due to the affects of the pandemic. These children may not have access to the opportunities that other children have and many will spend their entire childhood within a mile of their homes. The Children\'s University believe that all children should get to see beyond the end of their street and experience the world around them. We want to show children a world that allows them to dream. We inspire children to believe that they can achieve those dreams. We believe that every child is intelligent in different ways; they just need to opportunity to discover their hidden talents and ignite their aspirations for the future. We provide learning experiences for children who would otherwise never get a chance to take part in them. Whether it is a trip to London to have a sleepover under the dinosaurs in the Natural History Museum or if it is visiting a local business to learn about that industry, all of our children leave these experiences happy, excited and with new aspirations that they will hopefully carry with them into adulthood. The Step Up Move On program has been designed to support young people who are Looked After throughout their secondary and higher education in order to build confidence, self esteem and help them to achieve their dreams by making good choices. With the support from the University of Hull, we provide tailor made visits to colleges and universities to explore different subjects, career opportunities and consider their next adventures!