Developing the leaders of tomorrow
A Warm Welcome to Marcus Kerr – The New Academy Manager at Clarion Young Leaders’ Academy
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Marcus Kerr as the new Academy Manager at Clarion Young Leaders’ Academy, Leicester.
Marcus Kerr joins the Academy with a wealth of experience in developing young leaders and creating a positive, ambitious environment for them to learn, grow and lead. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the Academy as we continue to invest in the development of the next generation.
As a former young leader at Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy, Marcus attended Rugby School in Warwickshire, studied at De Montfort University in Leicester and had a seven-year career in software engineering.
Marcus will work closely with Clarion Leadership Instructor, Mr Godfrey, and Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy. He will also develop partnerships with local schools and businesses to build on the excellent work already taking place at Clarion.
Speaking about the appointment, Marcus said: “I am honoured to take on the full-time Academy Manager role at Clarion Young Leaders’ Academy. I can think of no better way to invest my time.”
To find out more about how to join and what’s happening at the Academy, please contact Marcus at marcus.kerr@eyla.org.uk.
Our Mission
Clarion's mission is to nurture and develop the leadership potential, health and well-being of children and young people, especially Black and minority youth.
What We Do
We meet on Saturdays and run workshops, seminars, lectures and experiential activities. Students are assessed on entry and engaged in our own bespoke curriculum; they also have access to workshops and academic tuition after school.
The Leadership Programme
Children and young people join Clarion for different reasons but whatever the need, each student is placed on the Leadership Programme.
This provides them with a strong foundation, helping them to succeed in higher education and adulthood, while also empowering them to become agents of change in their communities.
The Scholars Programme
A boarding school bursary programme accessible to those enrolled on our Leadership Programme and not aimed at the academically elite.
Our goal is to identify suitable boys and girls and give them the preparation and support to succeed at entrance exams, interviews and thereafter through their experience as a boarder.
