ABOUT US ABOUT US Degrees of Opportunity is a collaboration of organisations supporting young people, providing greater choices and opportunities. We aim to reward and celebrate the achievement of young people, and providing them with a pathway to further develop their skills and leadership qualities beyond the programmes that they are currently engaged in. Supporting young people to overcome challenges more effectively is why we are launching Degrees of Opportunity. There are lots and lots of projects and programs seeking to engage young people in constructive activity, from entrepreneurship to volunteering, from sport and culture to environmental action, from confidence building to personal skills development... even sailing around the world in tall ships. For young people seeking opportunities for higher education, many organisations offer opportunities to young people, and many are doing an excellent job. However, can we find a way of encouraging young people to engage even more, and recognise and reward them for what they achieve? What if… All the projects in one city agreed to collaborate by promoting themselves as a “menu of opportunities" for young people, and then encouraged their young people to take part in more and different activities. Young people could be rewarded for their personal achievements, with recognition and opportunities? WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO What Is It... ...and How Does It Work? Degrees of Opportunity is an umbrella organisation encompassing dozens of charitable and non-charitable organisations around the UK. Some of these organisations have music programs, others assist with traditional subjects, yet others work in the areas of sports. We have brought all these organisations together under one flag to make it easy for you, a Student of Life and of the Street, to find the program you require to learn the skills you need to survive. Degrees of Opportunity is About Survival Skills Either you’re naturally good at something, or want to be trained in it. What good is learning anything if it doesn’t improve your ability to survive? That’s the essence of street smarts, and of the Degrees of Opportunity program. We will put you in touch with the correct organisation to help you get an accredited validation for your skills and any new things you learn under this program. In this way, just like attending a traditional university, you can make your way through the Curriculum of Life and improve those skills necessary to your success and surviva l Our Team OUR TEAM OUR TEAM Our team has a broad range of expertise and a shared passion to make a difference to young people. Get in touch to find out more about what we do. Anne-Marie Waugh CEO/ Program Manager Mariet Babu Program Assistant Dinah Marie Benitez Team Co-Ordinator Darius Jemmott-Brown Ambasador Rafael Cariño Technical Manager

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Welcome to DEGREES OF OPPORTUNITY Welcome to "Degrees of Opportunity", a transformative initiative by RollaDome All Skate, dedicated to empowering young individuals aged 16-24 year olds. Our programme transcends the traditional pathways to fullfilling personal potential, employment, education; it's a journey of self-discovery and growth, through self design and a community to support. At RollaDome, we believe in the transformative power of sport, not just as a physical activity, but as a catalyst for personal development, instilling values, and fostering a sense of community. We offer more than skating lessons; we offer life lessons. Through each glide and twirl, participants learn, grow, and evolve, transforming every spin and fall into opportunities for personal development and well-being. "Degrees of Opportunity" is not just another programme. It's a concept, a mission to connect, unify, and amplify the efforts in youth empowerment. It's about creating a collaborative ecosystem that brings together various organisations dedicated to the betterment of young lives, forming a collective that's greater than the sum of its parts. Our approach is holistic, focusing on individual aspirations and tailoring pathways that resonate with each participant's goals. From personalised programme induction to ongoing mentorship and support, we ensure that every step of the journey is comprehensive, supportive, and transformative. Personal Achievement Real Skills Validated Training Accredited Achievements WHAT'S DIFFERENT ? WHATS DIFFERENT? Degrees of Opportunity is a co-created programme working alongside young people who are not in education, employment, or training. This is not just another program in the landscape but a connector, unifier, and amplifier of existing services and organisations. JOIN US REGISTER AS PARTNER REGISTER AS YOUNG PERSON

YOUR PATHWAYS YOUR PATHWAYS Degrees of Opportunity, is a way for young people to expand on their range of opportunities, and the breadth of engagement...not just in one activity provided by one organisation, but through encouraged engagement in a range of activities offered by several organisations.​ ​ Anchor 1 COLLABORATION COLLABORATION ​At Degrees of Opportunity, we are dedicated to recognising the achievements of young people and encouraging their journey forward, using the skills, interests and personal qualities they have developed through their engagement in differing activities, programs, life skills, and projects. TURNING INTEREST INTO ACTION TURNING INTEREST INTO ACTION Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Degrees of Opportunity emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 2000, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support. Contact us to learn more and get involved. PERSONALISED YOUR ROUTE TO SUCCESS PERSONALISED YOUR ROUTE TO SUCCESS Degrees of Opportunity will not be a new youth services provider competing with others, but a collaborative scheme for working together, reaching out to young people, providing more opportunities, better rewarding and celebrating achievement by young people, and for providing them with a pathway to further develop their skills and leadership beyond the programmes that they are engaging in. ​ We believe that such an approach will: • Add value to the often excellent work being done. • Provide opportunities for engaging young people further and for further developing their skills. • Develop a creative collaboration amongst youth activity providers to do more and better. The Future is Bright DEGREES OF OPPORTUNITY Selecting modules to compile your 1st year at Degrees of Opportunity (Online) Applicants meet with Degrees of Opportunity to formally discuss and complete their application online. Take the first step - it's fast and easy! Complete and submit your free application online CHOOSE MODULES ENROLMENT APPLY FOR ADMISSION We will, as part of enrolment, support you to create your educational plan identifying modules that are required to support your/the degree. Introduce Degrees of Opportunity culture and values so you are prepared before your first day. Assign relevant material, introduction to mentor and digital progress tracking system. Begin participating in core modules, i.e Finance, Numeracy & L:iteracy, IT. PLANNING ONBOARDING GETTING STARTED Students can achieve their Degree by choosing to participate in a variety of projects and programmes, run by different companies, organisation or government platforms. Register Refer

If you need a quality driven delivery partner either as a prime or subcontractor, please get in touch and we will be happy to collaborate with you. We are continuously looking at projects and collaboration opportunities which enhance our curriculum and the learner’s experience who are enrolled with us. We would like to hear from you if you have any ideas or would like to be on our radar for future projects. ​ ​ ​ Degrees of Opportunity have a fundamental belief in being the primary source of support for all the people it places into employment to enable a truly long term development solution that doesn’t end when someone finds work. If you are an organisation or a training provider interested in partnering with us please contact our business development team on dofo@rolladome.org.uk or by telephone on 020 8838 1171. Register Organisations Creating Opportunities for Youth Organisations Creating Opportunites for Youth Degrees of Opportunity is on a mission to unlock a world of exciting opportunities for young people. We're committed to partnering with organizations to ensure that every young person can discover and seize the amazing possibilities that await them. ​ WORK WITH US WORK WITH US OUR PARTNERS OUR PARTNERS Degrees of Opportunity is currently working with a range of partners and stakeholders including: Our Partners

Degrees of Opportunity Privacy Policy (Participants) ​ As an organisation, the Degrees of Opportunity must meet its contractual, statutory and administrative obligations. This policy describes how and why Degrees of Opportunity uses your personal information, how we protect your privacy when doing so, and your rights and choices regarding this information. It applies to participants in any of our programmes. However, the information we will process about you will vary depending on the programme you are engaged with, your personal circumstances and what information you choose to disclose to us. We promise to respect any of your personal information which is under our control and to keep it safe. We aim to be clear when we collect your information about what we will do with it. Degrees of Opportunity is the data controller for this information. ​ Our use of personal information allows us to make better decisions, operate more efficiently and, ultimately, helps us to develop and deliver innovative solutions to society’s problems. ​ Our contact details Name: Degrees of Opportunity Phone Number: 0737 6022630 E-mail: anne.waugh@civa.org.uk Website: degreesofopporunity.me ​ The type of personal information we collect We currently collect and process the following information: ​ Personal identifiers, contacts and characteristics (for example, name and contact details, and date of birth) Employment or education status (for example, whether you have a job, are attending an education or training course, or none of these) Financial data (for example, your bank account details) We may also collect and process the following sensitive personal information, should it be disclosed to us: ​ Previous involvement in criminal activities A disability Your physical and mental well-being Whether you have previously been or are currently in care A history of abuse How we get the personal information and why we have it Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you for one of the following reasons:​ You have applied to be or are a participant in a Degrees of Opportunity programme We may also receive personal information indirectly, from the following sources in the following scenarios: From a partner organisation, where they have introduced you to one of our programmes We use the information that we collect in order to: Assess any application you make to be considered for one of our programmes, Communicate with you, Respond to your enquiries, Provide updates in respect to our services, Provide you with information in connection with your engagement with us from time to time, Benchmark any progress you make through one of our programmes, and Provide you with a grant so that you can undertake agreed activities We may share this information with other organisations or individuals associated with the programme for which you have applied so that they can use it to: Assess any application you make to be considered for one of our programmes, Communicate with you, Respond to your enquiries, Provide updates in respect to our services, Provide you with information in connection with your engagement with us from time to time, Benchmark any progress you make through one of our programmes, and Provide you with a grant so that you can undertake agreed activities We may also share this information with courts and law enforcement agencies, should we be required to do so, to comply with a legal obligation, to enforce a contract or to protect your rights (or those of a third party). In the event of a change of structure of Degrees of Opportunity, such as a merger with another organisation, we may also share this information with third parties in order to implement such a change of structure. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are: Article 6(1)(b) which relates to processing necessary for the performance of a contract Special category data ​ Where the information we process is special category data, for example, your health data or your previous involvement in criminal activities, the additional bases for processing that we rely on are: Article 9(2)(d) which relates to not for profit bodies carrying out their legitimate activities How we store your personal information ​ Your information is securely stored on Degrees of Opportunity computers and/or in paper files at our registered address. We keep all your personal information for the duration of your relationship with Degrees of Opportunity and for a period of up to five years afterwards or longer if required where there is a dispute or court proceedings. We will then dispose of your information by deleting it from our computers and shredding any paper files. Your data protection rights ​ Under data protection law, you have rights including: ​ Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete. Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances. Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances. You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. ​ ​ ​ Please contact us at anne.waugh@civa.org.uk if you wish to make a request. If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at anne.waugh@civa.org.uk . ​ You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Helpline number: 0303 123 1113 ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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