Girls Inspired

The AEF Girls Inspired project is a bespoke ASDAN accredited course that runs over 12- weeks in selected secondary schools across Essex and Thurrock for young females (11-16yrs old).

Each course can vary dependent on needs of the school, presenting issues and challenges faced by young females and agency input.

The Girls Inspired project, is a bespoke project delivered in selected secondary schools and community locations across Essex. Specialist sports and mentoring coaches work with young females 11- 25 years who are identified as vulnerable to exploitation or criminality.

The project aims to:

• Increase positive mental health and self-esteem
• Increase understanding of risk-taking behaviours and vulnerabilities
• Build resilience and create a safe environment to achieve a sense of belonging
• Provide greater awareness of the dangers of social media
• How to stay safe in the community
• Raise aspirations in education and inspire young leaders
• Provide learning and post course access to low-cost opportunities

“Girls Inspired has made me feel more determined to work hard and achieve things I never thought possible.

I want to do well and be confident as I get older.”

— Young person, Girls Inspired participant