Our Aims

Our work improves community safety by making a contribution to preventing and reducing crime. Research officers of the Inner London Probation Service concluded in a report (see link on this page) that offenders who attended Ilderton:

• re-offended markedly less
• were less likely to be sentenced to custody for re-offending
• were especially less likely to commit taking and driving away offences.

Training and employment aims

• To interest young people in achieving variety of experiences and qualifications
• To provide accredited pre-vocational training programmes in car maintenance, motorbike and moped maintenance, personal development, numeracy and literacy skills
• To provide support in the transition into further education and training
• To provide support in career planning, job search, placements and interview techniques

Safety aims

• To provide education on the principles of road safety, including understanding the legal aspects and requirements of car or motorbike ownership
• To introduce young people to safe driving skills
• To introduce young people to health and safety at work

Personal development aims

• To promote awareness of the consequences of car crime and its effect on the community and individuals
• To create initiatives that will challenge existing attitudes towards offending
• To provide advice and counselling
• To provide facilities for organised and constructive leisure activities, encouraging teamwork, self-esteem and motivation