The XL club has operated in Dundonald High School for 6 years. The xl club targets young people facing difficulties in education and work with them on a personal development curriculum that promotes achievement and encourages success.
The curriculum for XL
The 6 main curriculum areas of the xl programme are:
- Personal, interpersonal and team skills
- Citizenship and community awareness
- A community based project
- A residential activity (where possible)
- * Entrepreneurship and enterprise
- Preparation for the world of work/training
Positive outcomes
Evaluation has demonstrated that young people who take part in xl clubs are consistently showing:
- improved attendance and punctuality
- increased completion of their final year
- an increase in the number of qualifications attempted
- improved quality of evidence for National Record of Achievement
- improved behaviour in school and social skills
- improved confidence and self-esteem
- enhanced citizenship and community awareness
- increased awareness of the world of work
