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A game-changer for schools and colleges: how the Education Hive is making a difference
Schools and colleges across Greater Manchester are facing difficulties in finding meaningful support for violence reduction. Wigan & Leigh College, however, have found that by accessing the Education Hive, they have been able to seek the resources, insights, and collaboration needed to respond quickly and effectively. Maxine Mealey, Assistant Principal at Wigan & Leigh College, […]
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Strengthening Communities Through Football: Stockport County Community Trust
Stockport County Community Trust has been delivering a wide range of programs for young people in Adswood and Bridgehall. From June to October, the Trust ran weekly football sessions at the Adder Park MUGA and Bridge Hall MUGA, offering accessible, structured activities for young people aged 10 to 14. Over the course of five months, […]
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Empowering Year 9 pupils in Stockport
With the help of PIE, a successful drop-down day for Year 9 pupils was arranged at Stockport Academy to provide students with the knowledge and skills to foster positive relationships, develop emotional resilience, and understand the impact of their actions on themselves and those around them. Hear from the organisations involved about their experiences on […]
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Community Spotlight: Reece’s story – Another Chance
“This is the first time I’ve had support that actually helps and doesn’t judge me.” We provide 1:1 mentoring support to young people aged 14-25 involved in group-based serious violence. Our dedicated team support young people to reach their full potential, building on their strengths, and rediscovering their passions and interests. One of our Programme […]
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Over November, four young people from New Bury Youth Voice were invited to spend the day with Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester for Safer and Stronger Communities, Kate Green. They were split into pairs for a day each. The first day started with the young people attending Greater Manchester’s Safe Drive Stay Alive event in […]
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Community Spotlight: Empowering the Next Generation at Newhouse Academy
Over six inspiring weeks, Maverick Lab CIC delivered its Young Leaders Course to a group of male pupils from Newhouse Academy in Heywood. The program, designed to foster personal and professional growth, left a lasting impression on participants, school staff, and employers alike. A Pathway to the Future Funded by the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction […]
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Violence Reduction Unit programme in Tameside reduces school suspensions and expulsions by over 60%
National charity, SHiFT, has released a report showing the success of its programme based in Tameside, part-funded by Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU). Known as SHiFT Tameside, the programme has reduced school suspensions and exclusions amongst its participants by over 60% and reduced their proven offences by over 20%. The Mayor of Greater Manchester […]
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We Are Greater than Violence: Education Hive Launch
We Are Greater than Violence: Education Hive Launch We received valuable feedback from the Primary Summit’s ‘table discussion’ sessions, where delegates like yourself highlighted the need for proactive support amid curriculum constraints. You told us that there isn’t enough time in the school day to fully address ‘healthy mind and body’ development or the impact […]
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Community Fun Days in Tameside increase opportunities for children and young people
A community partnership in Tameside held a series of events across the summer holidays, which were attended by more than 200 young people and led to feelings of safety. The Ashton and St Peter’s Youth Alliance (ASPYA) held two community fun days funded by Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit, which included music creation, creating and […]
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