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NCS reveals details of new year-round offer

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Early plans for a new National Citizen Service (NCS) year-round offer have been revealed following the publication of the government’s Levelling Up white paper.
The NCS will offer residential stays alongside community volunteering and online training. Picture: NCS
The NCS will offer residential stays alongside community volunteering and online training. Picture: NCS

The NCS, founded by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2011, will move from its flagship residential offer over the school holidays to a year-round scheme expected to allow young people the opportunity to take part in residential breaks, community schemes and online training.

Mark Gifford, chief executive of the NCS, said the organisation's new format would “deliver life-enhancing experiences to help young people become world ready and work ready”.

“Our transforming agenda means we will be able to broaden our digital experiences as well as delivering adventures away from home and life skills to complement the school curriculum,” he added.

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