Andrew O’Reilly, a teacher at Tamarside Community College, Plymouth, has used angling to engage with young people disengaged from formal learning. He has recently developed an AQA qualification to introduce a starting point from re-engage young people into formal learning: Dreamstore is supporting the new AQA with equipment and day tickets to local trout fisheries.
Martyn West, a Peterborough police constable, used his qualification to work with young people as part of the NE Peterborough Community Liaison team. Dreamstore assisted with the provision of coarse angling equipment sourced from a leading wholesaler.
Ruth Murchie is a youth leader at Priory Hall Youth Centre working with disengaged youth in Essex and gained a Level 2 qualification to coach sea angling. Southend is close enough for daytrips. Dreamstore assisted with the provision of sea angling equipment sourced from a leading wholesaler.
Lynda Lythgoe wished to introduce more women of all ages to angling at one of the largest clubs in the North West, Warrington Angling Association.
Patricia Mansfield wished to develop angling as the basis of an alternative education provision for young people at Lord William’s School, Oxon. In 2006 she introduced an OCN course for pupils who were disengaged from other aspects of curricula activities. Dreamstore assisted with travel costs in the first year to help establish interest and encourage enthusiasm among staff and pupils alike.
The British Disabled Angling Association (BDAA) initiated a coach team development programme through Dreamstore Academy. In two years, 2005 and 2006, it doubled it coach team to 20 and have joined with Dreamstore in the innovative and hugely successful Education Action Zone. The BDAA has taken a lead in delivering to SEN schools, and is a key partner with Dreamstore UK in tackling participation for people with disability.