The Virtual School prides itself in creating an enrichment offer incorporating a wide variety of arts and sports that our young people can take part in. Backed in research, the arts and sports have the power to change lives, have the ability to support healing and an opportunity to build belonging.
We organise lots of participation events, activities and trips. These are great fun but also help you to learn or improve some of your skills. They are a good way to try something new, get some certificates to add to your CV or make friends with other children in care.
These are great fun but also help you to learn or improve some of your skills. They're a good way to try something new, get some certificates to add to your CV or make friends with other children in care.
Current events
The Beacon Voices Choir
Leicestershire's Children in Care Choir is called The Beacon Voices. It's made up of children and young people in care and is open to any children and young people aged 7 to 18 years.
The choir sings at many events, including fostering information evenings, various celebrations and at their own summer and Christmas concerts.
Time and date: Mondays, 5pm to 7pm
Location: a venue in the city
Email: dawn.bagnall@leics.gov.uk
Care to Dance
We support care-experienced young people aged 7 to 25 with inclusive dance groups in Leicester or beyond.
At our weekly dance workshops you can learn different styles of dance and have opportunities to complete your dance leadership qualifications, alongside many performances and social events.
Leicester programme
Date: Thursday evenings
Location: Aakash Odedra Company, 32 Belgrave Road, LE4 5AS
We also have programmes more widely across the country should any young people live out of the area. If interested or you have any queries or if you would like to sign up, please contact:
Email: beth@caretodance.co.uk
Phone: 07868 897 816
Website: caretodance.co.uk