Norfolk Taskforce

THE NEED.

The challenges facing young people in Norfolk are urgent and growing:

  • 66% employers say that young people entering the workforce, lack the life skills needed. (Employer Skills Survey - 77,000 businesses, Dept of Education).

  • In Norfolk, rates of anxiety and emotional distress among young people exceed the national average.(Public Health England).

  • Schools report that students are increasingly disengaged, with a lack of resilience and confidence being key barriers to learning.

  • 1 in 5 young people in the UK are living with a probable mental health disorder. (NHS Digital, 2023).

Young people in Norfolk are facing urgent challenges. Our research shows East Anglia has the second lowest rate of mental strength in the country.

By joining us, you can help build resilience, mental strength and brighter futures for Norfolk’s next generation.

Norfolk Students

Our goals:

  • Deliver Game Plan to every secondary school in Norfolk.

  • Host the Norfolk Roadshow, bringing employability skills and showcasing local career pathways into a Live show at the Norwich Theatre Royal for 1300 pupils.

  • Celebrate and convene through events that unite students, teachers, and supporters. 

taskforce spotlight: BIRKETTS.

We’re delighted to be supported by Birketts, who are a founding member of our Norfolk Taskforce, to drive forward our work in Norfolk and across the UK.

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks.

We’re proud to have such a prominent local business be a member of our Norfolk Taskforce in our mission to reach every young person in Norfolk.

OUR NORFOLK TASKFORCE MEMBERS:

To find out more about becoming a member of our Norfolk Taskforce contact: beth@highperformancefoundation.org