Anyone's teen participated in NCS(national citizenship service)?

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Jellified · 20/08/2014 21:23

It's for 15 to 17 year olds and is the best Â£50 I have ever spent. Ds has come back more confident and happier than he's ever been.

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FunkyBoldRibena · 21/08/2014 13:11

We've got a NCS group coming tomorrow. We've had them before. Good groups of kids.

iwantgin · 21/08/2014 13:10

Yes, DS did it this summer.

Fab. I paid early too and got it all for £35.

DSS did it last year, and is still involved with the group they were fundraising for - so it's being more than just a one-off for him.

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Jellified · 21/08/2014 13:08

Brilliant isn't it. It seems that everyone who takes part really loves it. Good idea about the reference too.
Sadly ds will be too old next year. There's always ICS after uni though he may not be so easily persuaded at that stage!
Ds2 is keen to go now so may have another peaceful summer next year

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Leeds2 · 20/08/2014 21:45

DD just got back today from the first part of it. Very happy - her and me!

A friend, whose DD has completed it, told me her DD had cried on the last day as she had to come home!

Not very popular at DD's school. I think only about 7 of them are taking part. It is perceived as "nerdy" and "geeky." Time permitting, DD will be doing it again next year!

MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic · 20/08/2014 21:38

DS1 did it this year - he really enjoyed it, made some friends outside school and, more importantly, didn't spend weeks at home glued to the PC whilst I was at work We paid early and online, so it actually only cost us £35!

ruralmyth · 20/08/2014 21:30

Mine did last year after being strongly encouraged by me. Had a ball, did something useful, got something to write on CV, got a part time job on the strength of it, got someone other than a teacher who can write a reference.

Sometimes mothers are right

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