The New Opportunities Fund last week announced funding totalling 15m in England, nearly 2m in Scotland, nearly 1m in Northern Ireland and more than 350,000 in Wales for out-of-school clubs.
The Fund's chief executive, Stephen Dunmore, said, 'These activities being supported by the NOF help to develop the confidence and self-esteem of many young people for whom school life can be difficult. No-one should underestimate the importance of introducing some pleasure, interest and even fun to the educational lives of young people. Our support for these projects is a real boost for learning.'
Initiatives in England backed by the latest funding include one by Manchester Sale Rugby Club, which received 385,000 for a scheme to raise anti-drug and anti-smoking awareness among children at ten Lancashire and Cheshire schools. The professional players aim to provide positive role models and to introduce a range of sporting activities such as high-tech fitness training.
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