Dean

Educational Programme Director | Manchester 🏙️ | European 🌍 | Fairer world | educational equity & social justice | Believer in change, driven by Ubuntu 🏳️‍🌈

[Dean @DT_L]

A little cheeky surprise from @bld_bro has really made my day! Thanks guys #KeyRing #NHDC #SmallThingsCohny #Appreciation

[City Year UK @CityYearUK]

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We are looking for an exceptional leader to guide our organisation into its next chapter.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a mission-driven organisation at a pivotal moment, working alongside an inspiring network of staff, volunteers, partners and supporters.

If you’re passionate about creating better futures for young people, we’d love to hear from you.

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#CharityLeadership #ChiefExecutive #Education #YouthService #SocialImpact

[Dean @DT_L]

Last nights review of Cosi Fan Tutte by @E_N_O at @BridgewaterHall for @canalstmancs and @UnlockMcr. Give #Manchester Mozart played and sung like that, and it’ll take care of itself. Tickets still left for this afternoons performance #Opera #RT

https://t.co/J3an049W5W

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

I find myself agreeing with a lot of what Kemi Badenoch is saying about children and social media. It seems to me parents would welcome a cross-party consensus around much bolder action.

[City Year UK @CityYearUK]

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 – 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳, 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴.”
– Ayeza Fatima (18), City Year Mentor, Greater Manchester

City Year UK’s young mentors and staff warmly welcome the new 10-year National Youth Strategy from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which rightly places young people at the centre and responds to their real, day-to-day needs.

As a youth and education charity tackling educational inequality through full-time mentoring in schools, we see firsthand the difference a trusted adult can make. Having someone outside of home who listens, believes in you, and champions your potential can be transformative – in the classroom and far beyond.

We’re excited by the strategy’s commitment to expanding access to trusted adults, youth hubs and enriching opportunities, and we’re ready to play our part in turning this ambitious vision into action. Keeping young people at the heart of delivery will be essential to ensuring it achieves real, lasting change.

#NationalYouthStrategy #CityYearUK #MentoringMatters #EmpoweringYouth

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

Last night was one of my best nights out at The Theatre watching Victoria Woods #AcornAntiques by @hopemilltheatre hilarious from start to finish - it was meant to be for “one night only” but they are showing it again in Manchesterford on 16th Nov, tickets https://t.co/2F8anfyjPx

[Canal Street 🏳️‍🌈 @canalstmancs]

Our review here https://t.co/ugMNq1RCPx

[Dean @DT_L]

@sianwilliams100 @thetimes @Telegraph @DailyMail @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds Oh my @sianwilliams100 I’ve had to take a break from work for a moment to listen to this wonderful interview. Huge kudos to Geoff and Charlie. Geoff is such a hero!!!!!! 🦸‍♂️ thank you for bringing us this story ♥️

[Dean @DT_L]

As a curtain-raiser for @E_N_O future in the Northwest, this Albert Herring @The_Lowry feels both symbolic and sincere, a smart, funny, and human statement of intent. @canalstmancs @UnlockMcr @ancoatsplus

[Dean @DT_L]

❤️ love LOCK 84, AT THE REACH AT PICCADILLY, and ideal now they are on the @CanalStCard 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 20% off drinks at the bar! #ManchesterPride

[Dean @DT_L]

Here with @canalstmancs and @UnlockMcr for #DearEngland press afternoon!!!! ⚽️ 🥅 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @DearEnglandPlay #Salford look out for the review tomorrow!

Had a wonderful pre-dinner meal at @The_Lowry restaurant and with the @CanalStCard a cheeky 10% discount!

[Dean @DT_L]

It’s been a while, but what a production to break the seal! With @canalstmancs at @rxtheatre #pressnight #manchestertheatre @msm4rsh @NatalieAbrahami @GraemeHawley73

[City Year UK @CityYearUK]

A Day in the Life of a City Year Mentor⭐

Join Freya, a City Year Mentor at our partner school @q3langley as she guides you through her day mentoring young people in school. 🚀

Watch the full video👇
https://t.co/BIfpP4uJNv

#DayInTheLife #CityYearMentor #Education

[Dean @DT_L]

Looking forward to seeing this! @canalstmancs @ancoatsplus

[William Whelton @WilliamWhelton]

❤️ Our first @hopemilltheatre production @The_Lowry 👀 🎄

[William Whelton @WilliamWhelton]

❤️ Our first @hopemilltheatre production @The_Lowry 👀 🎄

[Dean @DT_L]

Look out for my review tomorrow of Midsummer Nights Dream by Benjamin Britten presented by @Opera_North i’m expecting drama, magic, and a bit of fairy mischief! ✨💅 for @canalstmancs & @ancoatsplus #Salford #Opera #Manchester #ReviewNight on at @The_Lowry

[Q3 Academy Langley @q3langley]

Yesterday @q3langley for our annual Remembrance Service held on Armistice Day 11th November 2024. #LestWeForget

[Dean @DT_L]

I’m so proud of the @CityYearUK team at @q3langley. They are so committed to social cohesion and youth empowerment.

[Q3 Academy Langley @q3langley]

Well done to our Time 4 Tea winners of the @CityYearUK fundraiser !

[Dean @DT_L]

It’s a huge loss to see the end of @NCS a programme that’s empowered young people to bridge divides and build skills. I hope @UKLabour can develop something else as good for social cohesion and youth empowerment

[David Cameron @David_Cameron]

I am deeply saddened and disappointed that the new Labour Government has decided to close down National Citizen Service, @NCS.

I began pilots for NCS in opposition, to help build bridges across social divides. Young people from different backgrounds, different areas of the country, different ethnicities, faiths and sexualities would mix and work together – sometimes for the first time. In doing so, they were taken outside their normal comfort zones and had to work together, planning and delivering projects for their communities and learning vital practical and life skills along the way.

In government, we set up the full-scale programme, with cross-party support. It was the Big Society in action – a fantastic example of the positive and inspirational role young people can play in our modern, vibrant society. Lifelong friendships were built; resilience and self-confidence were nurtured; volunteering was encouraged; young people gained the creativity and soft skills needed to get on in life – and all could, and did, take part, ensuring that the opportunities offered were not the preserve of a privileged few. It was a programme that did a huge amount for social cohesion. Young people from BME backgrounds were particularly well-represented.

Since then, over one million young people have benefitted from the NCS experience. Indeed, it is a proud achievement and I still regularly get stopped in the street by parents who tell me what a positive difference NCS has made in the lives of their children; or by young people who have enjoyed taking part. The results speak for themselves, with an approval rating of over 90 per cent.

Much like young people, organisations need to grow, evolve and adapt to new challenges and changing times. NCS has constantly adapted to meet the times, not least during the pandemic, which impacted young people in such a devastating way. NCS has never been more vital, empowering our young people to be united in their diversity, with the skills to get on in life and the compassion to support each other.

But rather than be supported to become properly embedded in the fabric of our country and benefit generations to come, Labour are closing NCS for good. It is a deeply backward and regrettable step.