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The Flying Fish project aims to: 

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• raise the aspirations and life chances of young people leaving care
• equip them with the skills and abilities to make the most of their potential
• raise their sense of self-worth and self-belief
• secure employment, training or further education

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Who Benefits?

Benefits for the Young Person- why do a work placement?

• It gives you evidence of the skills you need for employment
• Shows employers that you are ready for work
• Proves you are capable of maintaining a job
• May help you stand out from the crowd
• Helps you test career options
• Improves your knowledge of yourself
• Build your confidence by working with others
• Develop skills employers are looking for i.e. time-management, team – work, reliability, and communication
• Helps you to be able to starting earning
• Gives you a chance to put academic knowledge into practice
• Gives you key skills that can be added to your CV and discussed at interviews

Benefits for the Business

• Support and enhance personal and professional development of existing staff team
• Increase motivation in the workplace
• Increase morale amongst staff team
• Improve public image/corporate responsibility
• Provide cost effective recruitmentCreate a more diverse workforce
• Improve communication and team building skills

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To find out more about the project, watch the short film below...

This film was made by The Presentation Group

Flying Fish Annual Celebrating Achievement Dinner

Leicestershire Cares host an event each year to celebrate the achievement of pupils who pass one or more GCSE. The event aims to praise and recognise the exam success of care-leavers, which in turn inspires them to want to achieve more. Young people who attended the dinner have said they felt proud and special to have an event dedicated to celebrating their exam results.

In previous years the event has been supported by John Laing Foundation, Marriott, Next, Office Depot and Leicester City Council.

• Flying Fish in the News:

Leicester Mercury Article on Jamie's success through the Flying Fish Project

 National Community Newswire article

Profile on National Mentoring and Befriending Site