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Bradford has been identified as an Opportunity Area; and has received a £5.5m share of £22 million Department for Education funding to support activities that help to develop Essential Life Skills (ELS) amongst children and young people aged 5 -18 years old.

This ELS Activity Guide, developed by the Bradford Pathways team, is intended to support schools and colleges in their procurement of services to implement their ELS plans, and help them to achieve the outcomes sought. The guide includes information about activities delivered by a wide range of organisations that have a track record of delivering and achieving successful outcomes.

Please use the search options above To find relevant activities

  Download the Essential Skills Activity Guide

  Download the Pathway Essentials

If you have any queries, please contact OpportunityAreas.Bradford@education.gov.uk

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