Xers Motocross Project

The Xers Motocross Project is a new "education otherwise" educational service that teaches young people how to maintain, repair and ride Motocross bikes in a safe and stimulating environment.

Providing an alternative vocational curriculum, it is designed to enable young people, who struggle in mainstream schooling, to develop their self esteem, confidence and build a true sense of achievement, whilst at the same time obtaining valuable nationally recognised qualifications.

"I enjoy Xers because I like motorbikes and when I first came here I didn’t know much about the mechanical side. In the last four months my knowledge has grown. I like the staff that teach me. We are currently working on a new project which I enjoy as I have given positive feedback into it which is being put to good use." - Ricky Fearon

"Best thing that has happened to me since leaving school ."

"I am prepared to work whilst I am at crossers."

"I like coming to Xers because it keeps me busy and out of trouble. I am also achieving AQA’s from Xers, which makes me very proud of myself." - Luke Whetton

"I enjoy missing school because I am learning new skills while I am here."

"There are smaller groups. This means that it is easier to learn and focus on the work set."

"I feel a greater confidence in my self whilst developing my social skills."

"The staff have very good vocal/listening skills, and the students can clearly see that they enjoy working with the youth of today."

"We all love putting forward the ideas that we have for the projects we work on."

"Their seems to be a understanding within the group (we can understand one and others ideas/views)."

"We experience great enjoyment whilst working on the group projects."

"Good friends."