TIPS
Fewer opportunities is a definition very broad, as well as the inclusion topic itself. Some things to remember about it:
1. The term fewer opportunities refers to a situation of young people. Young people are not their labels. They will not carry the same label forever.
2. Within fewer opportunities and NEET, there are a huge range of varieties. Consider each youngster as an individual.
A young person can be considered included when they...
Smile
Voluntary take part in an activity
Can concentrate on a task
Observe the rules
Ask for help
Contribute to a discussion
Show patience
Take their own initiative
Make friends
Are accepted by the rest of the group
Show up on time
Help or praise another youngster
Are not afraid of physical contact
Are happy
Inclusion through sport is a process of experimental learning which includes:
Experience + Reflection = Learning
What? (for ex. happened)
So What? (to do about it)
Now what? (to do to next)
Youngster + Youth worker