Norfolk Taskforce
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, skills, and brighter futures for Norfolk’s next generation.
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).
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.
SUPPORTED BY BIRKETTS.
Birketts has been at the heart of Norwich since 2004 and is firmly established as one of the city’s top-tier law firms. Their office at Kingfisher House, officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Norwich in January 2009, is home to a dedicated team of highly skilled lawyers and solicitors.
The Norwich team delivers expert legal services across business, property, employment, family, and specialist areas.
We are 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.