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Get Hooked on Fishing (GHOF) Programme. Registered Charity No 1101901 Get Hooked on Fishing (GHOF) N E Lincs since May 2007, has delivered a variety of youth engagement activities in the North East Lincolnshire Region. The main / core activity is centred on the delivery of coarse / sea / game angling and environmental awareness sessions. Additional youth engagement activities have been successfully developed, such as Laser target shooting, wildlife walks / talks, photography and video. The delivery of all sessions is through the projects qualified and CRB checked Level I & II Coaches.
All session activities are purely used as engagement vehicles designed to develop the young person's interpersonal social and practical skills. The project has had a significant impact with many young people and their families. It has also provided many tangible benefits to the community. Get Hooked on Fishing N E Lincs works in partnership with Shoreline Housing Partnership, the principal stakeholder and funders since May 2007. Additional key partners are the North East Lincolnshire Council, Immingham Town Council and the Environment Agency. The North East Lincolnshire Council provides the Project with office space within the Directorate of "Children and Family Services" and gives the project financial management and support. LOCAL WEBSITE INFORMATION The www.ghof-nelincs.com website has the very latest information about, events, courses important referral / volunteer downloads etc. It offers parents, schools, agencies and young people a flavour of the various Get Hooked on Fishing Programmes. There are articles, good experience stories and photographs which will be taken during training sessions by the students. The website will also feature movie downloads using the latest digital video cameras.
A very important part of the website is the DOWNLOAD CENTRE link for parents, schools, youth clubs and local agencies. This is where important information such as referral forms, posters, volunteer forms etc can be downloaded to publicise Get Hooked on Fishing to young people.
To view the download documents YOU MUST Log in with your preferred USERNAME and PASSWORD of your choice. Then you will be able to download the documents and print them out.
The NEWS link will show that there are some Module 1 events already planned for the summer holidays. There are some places available. Bookings will be made on a first come first served basis however there is some set criteria, so please read the document carefully.
NORTH EAST LINCS IS THE 10th GHOF The Get Hooked on Fishing (North East Lincolnshire) is the 10th project in the UK and by 2010 there will be 30 such projects which will cover the whole UK. It may be worth viewing the national website to see what remarkable achievements the project has had with young people and the effects the programme has also had in local communities. www.ghof.org.uk
STRUCTURED DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS GHOF Taster and Module 1, 2 & 3 Sessions offer the student clear pathways to progression. For some candidates, there is also an opportunity at an additional cost to achieve NOCN (National Open Collage Network) nationally recognised Angling and Wildlife Accreditation or to become a Licensed Angling Coach. The Module part of the programme is open to young people aged between 8 to 19 and Modules are only available to young people without any criminal convictions. Other programmes exist to cater for other age ranges or for those young people who have convictions. Primarily however, GHOF is a preventative programme for 10 to 16 year olds.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT All sessions utilise a structured personal development programme tailored to meet the individual needs of the student. Peer mentoring is central to the core objectives of GHOF and is encouraged and developed throughout all sessions. Successful peer mentoring promotes and allows the long term integration of young people within future projects and significantly increases their self esteem, self worth, communication skills and contributes to their own personal development.
SESSION CONTENT All sessions begin with health and safety talks and include in depth talks / demonstrations relating to the environment and wildlife etc. Computers may also be used (fishing simulators) enabling students to harness literacy, numeracy, sciences and biology skills. In some sessions, students will be encouraged to use computer based technologies to research their own project work further developing (curriculum based) learning and educational skills. Licensed Angling Instructors ensure all education is delivered in a fun and dynamic way and is tailored to suit each student's individual needs. To assess learning has taken place, GHOF have developed a number of different audio, visual, written and PC methods which reinforce that effective learning has taken place. The student's are expected to complete a portfolio and demonstrate their new skills in various practical fishing exercises.
EQUIPMENT All equipment, bait and pegging fees are included. Students owning their own equipment are allowed to bring it, however no liability for its loss or damage will be the responsibility of GHOF.
TRANSPORT GET Hooked on Fishing is able to offer TRANSPORT FACILITIES. Please contact Project Leader for availablility.
VENUE/S All currently planned sessions are held at Homestead Lake in Immingham 9.30 - 3pm. All candidates must bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing for the prevailing weather conditions. If the Agency preferrs to use another local venue it can be arranged.
CONSENT FORMS ARE CRITICAL All forms must be fully completed and received at least a week before a booking date is finalised. NO CONSENT FORM - NO SESSION.
COSTS Variable costs apply as CRB Checked Licence Level II Angling Coach's are paid to nationally accepted rates for all sessions. The ratio of coach's per student/s can change due to a number of factors (e.g. those individuals / groups who may need or require a higher degree of attention for various reasons). At present, sessions are subsidised due to funding which has been made available through Shoreline Housing Partnership.
CONFIRMATION A booking by E-Mail will confirm the candidate/s name and the agreed date of the session. ALL candidates must understand that if they do not behave or attend school during the interim period, they may not be able to attend further sessions.
YOUTH WORKERS, PARENTS, ASSISTANTS GHOF welcome youth workers, parents etc to attend and assist at any of the sessions. Youth Workers / Assistants must agree to or have been CRB Checked. Volunteers / Assistants may also wish to become Level I & Level II Angling Coach's and funding is available.
GRANT FUNDING Once the subsidies from GHOF have ceased, assistance will be given to all groups etc to identify grants enabling the future development of long term sessions throughout the year.
If you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.
Kindest Regards
Mark Fenty
Get Hooked on Fishing Co-ordinator |
