The aim of the M.A.G.I.C. programme is to give young people an insight into effective communication and interpersonal skills with the on-going benefit of the positive contribution that our future generation can make to enhance the quality of community life. It helps young people with self-development, increases their self-esteem, self-awareness, goal achievement and encourages the qualities that make them highly employable. What is M.A.G.I.C? Motivation Assertiveness Goal Achievement Initiative Confident Communication. M.A.G.I.C. is delivered at 4 levels: Level 1: Key Stage 3 (11-14) Level 2: Key Stage 4 (14-16) Level 3: 6th Form, College, EET, NEET, (16-18) Level 4: University, EET, NEET (19-21) Also available at all levels to: Young people at risk from exclusion, excluded, or self-excluded Young people underachieving in education Disadvantaged & Disengaged young people Young offenders

1. Delivery of national strategies For Children and Improved self esteem
Children and young people meeting five Every Child Young People Improved motivation, assertiveness, initiative,
Matters outcomes active listening skills
Impact on GCSE/A Level targets Greater confidence
Improving the life chances of all children and young Good habits for learning
people Social and life skills
For the Local Authority
… leading to …
Goal attainment
Reduction in nuisance and low level Confident communication
crime Increased employability
Possible employment as tutors,
BENEFITS OF
Improved behaviour towards others
mentors and coaches Removal of personal barriers
Improved image of children and young Higher aspirations
people
Children and young people valued as a
resource for community development
M.A.G.I.C. Better ability to visualise ‘future self’
Improved engagement with schools
and community
… resulting in …
Greater achievement in a wide range
For the Community of areas.
Improved life chances
Higher attainment in school
For Parents/Carers For Schools and staff
Children and young people are engaged in positive Learners are better prepared for formal learning
activities in a safe place Improved behaviour in lessons
Activities can be shared with siblings, parents/cares Improved conduct in school and local community
Improvement in self-image leads to more positive Potential contribution to the five Every Child Matters
behaviour outcomes
Happier children and young people and families Contribution to the extended schools core offer
Positive impact on the curriculum