Carol Henwoodcarol.henwood@plymouth.gov.uk

PLYMOUTH CU!

• 4,500 + passports are now in circulation

• 35 schools have become members of CU

• 80+ Public Learning Destinations

• Endorsed by the LA as an element of the Plymouth Promise

THE PLYMOUTH PROMISEThe Plymouth Promise

All Plymouth Children and Young People to:

• Be provided with platforms to express their views on Plymouth issues.• Have their academic, creative and sporting talent celebrated at school

and by the city.• Experience the opportunity to take part in an annual Plymouth creative

arts event.• Enjoy at first hand the heritage sites of our maritime city and its

surroundings as part of their learning.• Have access to a residential experience.• Be offered the opportunity to help others through voluntary activity.• All 5-14 year olds to have the opportunity choose and accredit some

aspects of their learning through the “Children’s University.”• Be able to take part in “Summer Mix ” programme of accredited

educational and recreational activities during the school holiday period.

CU LECTURES

• Free lectures at least bi monthly for children and families

• Collaboration with Plymouth University and other partners

• Targeted to specific groups • Advertised through schools and local media

PYROMANIA

BENEFITS

• Raising aspiration for children and parents• Raising profile of CU • Positive feedback from parents• Partnership working• Platform for providers to advertise• Interest from beyond Plymouth –

Tourism/Chamber of Commerce

LECTURES SO FAR• Polar exploration • The Truth behind finding Nemo• A year in Madagascar• The Wildlife of Plymouth• The Natural History of Borneo• Entomology• Pyromania• Visit to the Lord Mayors Parlour• Behind the Scenes at the Theatre Royal• Pond Dipping and bug hunting• B and Q workshops • Ford Park Cemetery at Night!• Immersive Vision Theatre• A tour of the West Devon Records Office• Young Photographers Day• Tour of HMS Courageous • Underwater Marine photography

TIPS/ADIVICE

• Choose venues carefully• Engage the big players in your area• Involve/invite elected members• Link to other events• Target specific groups or schools• Consult with families• Use the events to promote the CU