Angling has some distinctive attributes that make it a particularly useful tool for young people’s personal and social development.
We offer a holistic approach that acknowledges young people will require assistance on multiple fronts in order to re-integrate into society. A lot of young people missed out on a period in their live when social development would have taken place.
Due to the nature of angling young people can develop intergenerational relations through coaching whilst also developing soft outcomes that are important to social development. This then grows confidence, self-belief and a renewed interest in formal learning.
Angling is particularly suited to helping young people with additional welfare needs and behavioural or learning difficulties, especially those with ADHD. Young people suffering behavioural or learning difficulties, experiencing bullying, or bereavement, who have difficult family circumstances, low attendance, or are experiencing difficulties making friends, can benefit from the additional personal support provided by us.
Our programmes are particularly effective at providing solutions for re-engaging this cohort by raising self-esteem, efficacy and aspirations alongside assisting them to meet basic levels of attainment and education. Angling contributes to preventative and restorative measures in recovery from physical illness are metal health issues.
Angling makes a distinctive contribution to health and well-being by incorporating a range of physical activity levels that encourages activity amongst the inactive. It also incorporates therapeutic engagement and contact with ‘blue-green spaces’, whilst facilitating relationship.
Participation in angling capitalises on both these benefit areas, while also incorporating a number additional benefits for those suffering from mental ill-health
