Agency Info

The BEACON project is designed to engage with young people aged between 13 and 19 (12 to 19 for L.I.F.E.) who have been or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Students who are at risk of fire setting behavior, or may be involved or close to becoming involved in anti-social behaviour are also eligible.

It is one of a number of programme's developed by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service to assist in achieving a safer healthier community. It is recognised that a multi agency approach to these issues ensures a more in-depth analysis and response.

Aim

Giving students the opportunity to take part in an educational learning experience outside of the school or peer group environment.

The course is delivered with the aim of encouraging self-development of the students by instilling fundamental Fire Service principles of self-discipline, leadership, and teamwork.

Objectives

• To reduce the number of pupils being excluded from mainstream education, by proactive intervention.
• Positive engagement with disaffected/socially excluded groups of youths in order to reduce and stop crime, anti social behavior and arson.
• Engage & Educate young people to create safe citizens.