Community Link. Putting the college at the heart of the community

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1 Community Link Putting the college at the heart of the community

2 Welcome to New College Leicester Learning and Sports Village New College Leicester is on a transformational journey in terms of developing specific and measurable outcomes for its learners, the local community, and the people of Leicester City. The college is breaking new ground through the innovative partnerships which it is developing. These are helping to realise the ambition of placing the college at the heart of the community it serves. The current facilities are of the highest quality and are home to well established community focused clubs. The clubs and the facilities are there for the benefit of the community and we hope that the information contained in this booklet will encourage more members of the community to visit the site. New College Leicester is one of the leading educational establishments when it comes to sports development and it is continually striving to enhance the opportunities available for the community. All of the relevant information to enable members of the community to lead an active and healthy lifestyle and to enable all individuals to reach their potential in and through sport is contained in this guide. The college and its partners are extremely committed to keeping alive the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The colleges Building Schools for the Future Programme is due to be completed in September The new building will provide a new entrance for the school and a central gateway for the community to access all the schools facilities more effectively. Times are changing at New College Leicester and we hope that the community of New Parks and Leicester will join us on what is an extremely exciting journey. Jane Brown Principal New College Leicester, Learning & Sports Village Wayne Allsopp Business Development Manager New College Leicester, Learning & Sports Village 02 Community Link

3 What New College is striving to achieve is a model of good practice that could be duplicated across the city Rory Underwood MBE New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 03

4 Information for Volunteers of Paired Reading at New College Leicester Help us to help our students. Your role as a reading volunteer is to help your Reading Partners enjoy reading and improve their reading ability through whichever way works best for you both. Volunteers spend 1 hour per week (or more if they are able) to support 2 students on a one-to-one basis for 30 minutes each. The students will be identified by the school as being struggling readers and needing extra support. They are mainly from the lower school in year 7 or 8 (11 or 12 year olds). You will have a contact within the school who will be able to support and advise you and answer any questions you may have. Reading sessions will take place in the college library where you will have access to a wide range of materials and have other adults around all of the time. It is important that the reading sessions are fun, not only for the student but also for you! There will be a training opportunity on a Wednesday or Thursday where you will be given all the information you need to support the students in their reading. Can you make a difference to the lives of our young people? If you are interested in joining our growing team or require more information, please contact Allan Dunsmore, Project Development Manager Tuesday to Thursday, telephone Ext Many thanks, we look forward to meeting you at New College Leicester. 04 Community Link

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6 Academic Mentoring at New College What is an Academic Mentor? Academic Mentors will meet with a student on a 1:1 basis about three times per term to: Listen Encourage Monitor progress towards academic targets Share your experience and act as a positive role model Point to other sources of support or referral if required These meetings will last about 20 minutes. A Mentor is likely to make a minimum commitment of 1 hour to talk to two students in that time, about three times per term. In an afternoon session a Mentor could probably see 5 students. Who are Academic Mentors? Academic Mentors are members of D.M.U. or the community who have volunteered to support a student at New College Leicester on a regular basis. Mentors will be: Good communicators Excellent and active listeners Able to show a sympathetic approach to sensitive issues Able to maintain confidentiality What is Involved? Academic Mentors will agree to: Travel to New College Leicester to meet students. Undertake an initial short briefing session. Have regular meetings with their mentee usually two to three times per term and keep brief records of progress towards academic targets. New College Leicester in return will provide Mentors with appropriate experiences and then references. These can be forwarded to the University to gain further accreditation via the Higher Education Achievement Award. For more information please contact Allan Dunsmore, Partnership Development Manager, telephone Ext. 193 or adunsmore@newcollege.leicester.sch.uk 06 Community Link

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8 Adult Learning Classes New College Leicester has developed a growing and successful partnership with Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Services, based at New Parks Community Centre with courses delivered at the college. We have run the following courses in our Community room, which has separate access for adult learners. ECDL...Tuesdays 9.30am 12.30pm Computer & online basics...tuesdays 1.00pm 3.00pm Employability skills Computer Skills Workshop Entry 3/CLAIT...Wednesdays 9.30pm Computerised Accounts L1/L2...Thursdays 6.30pm 9.00pm This year a similar programme of courses is running together with a Home Decorating course for local adults. Last year, in total over 30 learners received accreditation during the day and a further 35 staff received accreditation during the after school sessions. The college has also developed a course for 10 local adults with learning difficulties based in the Community room but also using the college allotment area. This is pilot provision delivered with Leicester Care in the Community team on a Thursday throughout the year. With the new BSF building the college is looking to extend the provision for Adult Classes, both during the day and in the evening. For more information please contact Allan Dunsmore, Partnership Development Manager, telephone Ext. 193 or adunsmore@newcollege.leicester.sch.uk 08 Community Link

9 Meeting rooms are available at New College Leicester for all types of meetings, conferences and workshops If you are searching for a meeting room then look no further New College Leicester have a number of rooms available for hire at very reasonable cost. With excellent transport links and ample free car parking the College is easily accessible for all of your delegates. The college features 5 purpose-built meeting rooms, which all benefit from natural daylight and majority of the meeting rooms are equipped with high speed internet access. Full audio-visual assistance is offered along with an excellent range of catering and refreshment options to suit your requirements. The College is very central and can accommodate anything from small boardroom meetings to theatre style presentations for up to 100 delegates. These rooms will be complemented in the very near future with our newly built theatre which will be able to cater for much larger conferences. If you are interested in using one of our rooms or simply would like to discuss your needs further then please do not hesitate to contact Wayne Allsopp, Business Development Manager, telephone or wallsopp@newcollege.leicester.sch.uk Conference Room per hour Meeting Room per hour PE classroom per hour Staff Room per hour Football Pavilion per hour New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 09

10 Allexton and New Parks Football Club An FA Charter Standard Community Club The Club was formed in September 1996 to provide organised, leisure-time activity for the local youngsters in New Parks and the surrounding areas, to help channel their energies in a positive direction; The Allexton Centre was offered as a meeting place and New Parks Community College provided playing space for the members hence the Club name, Allexton & New Parks. The Club s subsequent growth and success could not have been foreseen; they are currently running 24 teams, in competition from U9 upwards, and cater for a multi-racial membership, numbering 350+, aged 5 years onwards. The club have over 35 volunteers, all personnel involved with U18s are CRB checked and all age groups have qualified coaches, with Safeguarding Children Workshop and Emergency Aid Course experience. The club encourages local youths and adult volunteers to undertake In-service training and become actively involved in, not only junior, youth and open-age football, but also in the promotion of a girls/ladies section and inclusive football. In 2007 Leicester City Council & LRCFA, with the Football Foundation and other funding assistance, pressed ahead with a Financial Investment Strategy to provide updated football facilities at locations throughout the city; Allexton & New Parks FC was recognised as the main partner Club to use the new facility at New College Leicester which boasts a full-size 3g floodlit All-weather Training Pitch, a floodlit senior pitch and a pavilion with large Clubroom. Come and join a winning team that provides first class coaching, first class kit and as access to first class facilities. For more information on each particular age group please visit or Maurice Allen at mozallen@btopenworld.com 10 Community Link

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12 Calorie Killers Want to get fit, eat right and have a laugh with your mates? Calorie Killers is a men only lifestyle group, looking at exercise, and men s health. The group meets twice a week - Wednesday Evening between 6.30pm 7.30pm and Thursday Evening between 6.00pm 7.00pm at New College Leicester, Learning and Sports Village for Multi-sports activities. Activities include: Football, Basketball, Unihoc, and Circuit Training. For more information please telephone or text Calorie Killers on Community Link

13 Get Healthy, Get Into Sport We ve got all the support you need to become active... Activities that are fun, FREE and on your doorstep Friendly and supportive mentors Opportunities to try something new with your family and friends If you re ready to feel fitter and take steps to improving your health, we re ready to help. For more information visit or telephone New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 13

14 Hinckley Gymnastics Club Join the upside down world of gymnastics The club s mission is to provide the community with opportunities for betterment in health, education, sport and culture. Through GYMNASTICS and its core activities they aim to bring together members of the local and sporting community to share the benefits of the sport. The club offers classes in all the Gymnastics disciplines and activities, for which they offer our expertise, motivation and enthusiasm, from Pre School to leisure in retirement, from first catching a ball to holding the world in their hands. The club strives to embrace all sections of the community no matter what their abilities or disabilities may be. The club have achieved British Gymnastics accreditation GymMark to ensure that the Club is run with current best practice in education and sport. The Club continues to expand and remains one of the leading deliverers of high quality Gymnastics participation and the principle provider of competitive opportunities for Men s Artistic Gymnastics. The facilities at New College Leicester include a refurbished hall approx 12m x 20m to be used as a Curriculum PE hall in the mornings, Fundamentals Gym in the afternoon and recreation gymnastics hall in the early evening. The new Performance Gymnastics Hall is 25m x 40m with fixed seating for 250. The viewing capacity is 400 when fully used with additional seats. This facility continues to attract local, County, Regional and some National events to New College Leicester. The club offers classes for all abilities and ages from pre- school gymnastics to club gymnastics and they even cater for children s parties. Whether you are a complete beginner or just looking at a fun way to stay fit and healthy we have sessions for you. The club continue to adapt their delivery to accommodate for the latest craze and the new parkour / free running sessions are extremely popular. Are your children potential Olympians? Classes are available for all ages and abilities. For more information visit or Trevor Low at trevorlow@thegymnast.fsnet.co.uk 14 Community Link

15 The Gymnastics Facilities at New College Leicester are of the highest quality. Sam Oldham 2012 Olympic Bronze Medallist New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 15

16 Leicester Blue Sox Baseball Club Get in the game Leicester Blue Sox continues to grow its membership in all ages and genders. As well as striving to be competitive at a national level, the club is becoming increasingly community focused in the New Parks and Western Park areas. The club have created new membership sections including a ladies fastpitch team and T-Ball for the under 8s both of which have grown very quickly over the summer. In July 2013 the club hosted the first ever Leicestershire Schools Baseball Championship at Western Park and ran an introduction to baseball zone at the Western Park Festival. Looking ahead the club are proposing to run sessions for beginners at New College Leicester and they are always on the lookout for new members For more information visit or info@leicesterbluesox.co.uk 16 Community Link

17 Leicester Forest Cycling Club Come and join a world leading sport The Leicester Forest Cycling Club is one of the most respected clubs nationwide. Since it was created by a group of enthusiasts in 1923 it has always been a well organised, well structured and disciplined club. It is a friendly club who cover the whole spectrum of cycling. The club has recently become a British Cycling Go-Ride Club and has started youth coaching for 5 16 year olds on a Tuesday evening at New College Leicester. These sessions are aimed at giving youngsters an opportunity to learn some basic bike-handling skills at an early age, with an element of entry level racing and the emphasis on enjoyment. For more information visit or coaching@leicesterforest.org.uk New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 17

18 Satellite Centre for 7 11 year olds Supporting gifted and talented Leicester City are offering an exciting opportunity for local grassroots players aged 7 11 years to participate in expert LCFC coaching sessions. The sessions will be run by LCFC coaches and attended by LCFC Scouts and Academy Coaches. Gifted and talented players will be recommended for LCFC Academy development centres. Venue: New College Leicester Learning and Sports Village, Football Development Centre, Glenfield Road Cost: 18 for 6 sessions: For more details on LCFC satellite centres please contact: LCFC Ticket office (Monday - Friday 9.00am 5.00pm. Limited spaces available) Matt Willcock, Senior Football Development Officer and Academy Coach, Leicester City Football Club in the Community King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Telephone or matthew.willcock@lcfc.co.uk 18 Community Link

19 Leicester Riders Shoot 2 the Future Riders in the community The Shoot 2 the Future Project aims to engage young people between the ages of 14 and 25 with the game of basketball, providing a positive activity on a Friday evening. The sessions at New College Leicester take place every Friday evening from 7.00pm 9.00pm. Russell Levenston, Managing Director of the Leicester Riders, is excited to see the sessions running a year on from the launch of the programme and recommits the Leicester Riders support to developing the project further. "Last year Shoot 2 the Future took off faster that we ever thought it would. It really demonstrated the need for more free basketball sessions in the city of Leicester. We have been fortunate to find great partners that want to support the sessions and keep them running for as many people as possible. The messages we are able to deliver to the young people at the sessions are very powerful and you can see the positive results in areas we have delivered. The sessions are delivered by Leicester Riders professional coaches alongside their elite players acting as role models in partnership with Leicestershire Police. For more information and how you can get involved contact the Leicester Riders office telephone or info@leicesterriders.co.uk New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 19

20 For a fitter, healthier and happier life Mind...Nutrition...Exercise...Do It! Join Mend today. The healthy lifestyle programme where children and their families get fitter, healthier and happier for FREE. New programmes in partnership with Leicester Tigers coming to New College Leicester for ages 5 7 years and 7 13 years. MEND is a fun, free 10-week programme, running twice a week for children and parents. Is your child a healthy weight? Lots of parents don t realise their child is overweight but 1 in 3 kids are. Check if your child is a healthy weight at or call our team. If you think your child is over a healthy weight, book your place today on the Leicester Tigers MEND programme at New College Leicester. Call or visit For more information please contact David McDonald, Leicester Tigers, david.mcdonald@tigers.co.uk 20 Community Link

21 Together Everyone Achieves More Ltd Changing lives through sport Together Everyone Achieves More Ltd (TEAM) is a non profit making organisation set up to organise youth led team recreational and sporting opportunities for young people. Their aim is to raise standards and aspirations of young people through sporting and recreational activities, whilst also providing educational, volunteering and employment opportunities. Alongside the sporting and recreational activities, they encourage participants, to gain accreditations in coaching, officiating and mentoring; enabling young people to play a more active role within the community and providing opportunities to volunteer / work for their organisation or others providing similar services. They hope to increase self-esteem and confidence and make young people more aware of the need for healthier lifestyles. TEAM provides opportunities for young people from different cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds to share experiences, increasing appreciation of others; encouraging involvement in sport; building knowledge and understanding; developing group social and leadership skills and team building qualities, all of which enables the successful transition to adult life. For more information please telephone Dave Harris on either or New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 21

22 UK Dodgeball Association Join the fast growing sport of Dodgeball The UKDBA in January 2013 was pleased to begin a long term partnership with New College Leicester. The College is currently a central base which hosts adult tournaments, the Leicestershire League, coach education courses and tutor training workshops. These will be ongoing events to which will be added to each year as the sport grows. UKDBA are also working hard with the college to create opportunities for under 18s and under 12s to participate in what is a fast growing sport. UKDBA are also working with the college to create a dodgeball leadership academy and will be providing leadership training for students across the city. UKDBA are seeking right now an enthusiastic individual to help drive forward these initiatives in partnership with UKDBA and New College Leicester. For more information visit or Ben Hoyle at ben.hoyle@ukdba.org 22 Community Link

23 Young Heroes Basketball A Junior Basketball Club for all Young Heroes is a basketball club for young people aged 8+ and is affiliated to Leicester Riders Basketball Club. Head Coach of the club is Dave Harris, former professional and international basketball player who played for several clubs including Leicester Riders where he was also Head Coach. The club currently has 5 youth teams competing in England Basketballs regional Divisions at under 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s and 18s. Young Heroes are holding coaching sessions at New College Leicester prior to the team s fixtures at New College on Saturdays. The sessions take place from 10.00am 12 noon. For more information visit or telephone Dave Harris on New College Leicester Learning & Sports Village 23

24 Wayne Allsopp Business Development Manager New College Leicester Learning and Sports Village Greencoat Road Leicester LE3 6RN Tel: Follow