How to apply for a place at Roots and Shoots
• We take referrals from the Connexions services, Schools, Social Services, Youth Offending Teams and directly from potential trainees and their parents or carers.
• The potential trainee needs to be 16-19 years old.
They need to live in one of the boroughs served by the Central London Learning and Skills Council.
• Be at a “disadvantage” in education or the workplace, through: social background, disabilities, learning difficulties, school non-attendance or other.
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Referral Route
• A visit is arranged for the young person, they will be given a tour of the site and have a full explanation of the courses
• For interested persons an application form will be supplied and an assessment date set (sometimes this is possible on the visit)
• We will gather any supporting information needed
• A decision will be made as to whether we offer a place following a team discussion
• The young person will be informed
• This process normally takes between one and two weeks to complete
Connexions Staff
ConneXions staff can apply for access to a downloadable application form on behalf of their clients by using the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of this page, or visiting the dedicated Contact Us page.