Birmingham Connect

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Birmingham Connect

‘Birmingham Connect’ will use the power of sport, and excitement of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) Birmingham 2022, to promote social integration of young people aged 12-14 years in Birmingham. Pairing schools across Birmingham will encourage meaningful social mixing to improve attitudes and perceptions held of people from different backgrounds; driven by young people who will catalyse change.

Description

YST in partnership with Team England and local delivery partners want to engage schools and young people to encourage a local identity and sense of belonging across Birmingham; focus on what people have in common; build understanding and mutual trust; change perceptions, attitudes and behaviours; focus on integration, inclusion, and interaction; and ensure participating children and young people, teachers and families have fun trying different sporting and cultural activity. We believe this will drive significant positive change on the longer-term integration of schools and communities across the city – resulting in a legacy of learning, participation, connection, and pride.
The Reach

20 schools recruited in Birmingham
10 ‘twinned’ pairs selected by differences in ethnic diversity, disability, and disadvantage
100 young people recruited and trained as Connectors (social integration ambassadors)
40 teachers trained to support Connectors
20 school-led Connect-WITH events engaging 1600 young people in meaningful social mixing – through sport, art and cultural events - watch highlights of our taster event here
1 Connect-All event to reach 500+ friends and family of 100 Connectors in meaningful social mixing – through sport, art, and cultural events.