February Highlights from the On Track Team

At The Matthew Project, our On Track service supports young people across Norfolk who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET), or who may be at risk of disengaging.

Through group activities and one-to-one support, the team helps young people build confidence, learn new skills and explore future opportunities.

February was a busy and exciting month, with young people getting involved in everything from creative workshops and careers events to wellbeing sessions and trips out. Here’s a look at what happened.

Early February

2nd February - Creative Image Transfer Workshop (King’s Lynn)

The month started with a creative session for young people from King’s Lynn & West Norfolk SPACE.

Ali from CREA delivered a hands-on image transfer workshop, where 10 young people experimented with creative techniques and made their own artwork.

A big thank you to Georgie from the YMCA for coming along to support the session and help make it such a positive experience.

5th February – Mental Health Focus Group (Norwich)

Young people from Norwich SafeSPACE took part in a mental health focus group with Mental Health UK.

Four young people shared their thoughts and experiences to help improve mental health support for young people. It was a great opportunity for them to have their voices heard.

Mid-February

10th February – Careers & Apprenticeship Event (King’s Lynn)

Five young people from King’s Lynn & West Norfolk SPACE attended a Careers and Apprenticeship Event in King’s Lynn, where they had the chance to meet over 45 local employers.

Events like this help young people discover different career paths, learn about apprenticeships and think about their next steps.

12th February – Healthy Relationships & Sexual Health Session (Norwich)

Six young people from Norwich SafeSPACE took part in an informal and informative session delivered by The Magdalene Group.

The session covered healthy relationships, contraception and sexual health, creating a relaxed space where young people could ask questions and learn useful information.

A big thank you to Iulia and Aggie for leading such an important session.

Half-Term Adventures

18th February - Trip to the Sealife Centre (Great Yarmouth)

During half-term, 11 young people from SafeSPACE and the Central Great Yarmouth Coaching project visited SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.

The group saw some amazing sea creatures and finished the trip with chips for lunch - a great way to end the day.

Trips like this are a brilliant chance for young people to try new experiences and build friendships with people from different areas of Norfolk.

Late February

25th February – Bowling Trip (King’s Lynn)

Four young people from King’s Lynn & West Norfolk SPACE went on a bowling trip.

26th February – Gardening and Planting (Norwich)

Five young people from Norwich SafeSPACE took part in a gardening session. The group decorated plant pots and planted house plants to take home.

They also planted potatoes in a grow bag in the car park, which everyone hopes will grow well in the coming months. If they do, the potatoes will be used in the kitchen at our Oak Street centre!

Want to Get Involved?

If you’re aged 13–24 and living in Norfolk, and you’re not currently in education, employment or training (or you feel like you’re struggling with it), the On Track team may be able to support you.

You can learn more about the service and make a referral here: https://www.matthewprojectyoungpeople.org/on-track