THE Jon Egging Trust (JET) youth charity has launched a free education resource hub in partnership with the Red Arrows.

Dr Emma Egging founded JET following the death of her husband, Red Arrows pilot Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging at the Bournemouth Air Show in 2011.

This latest hub, called JET Inspired, is aimed at teachers and youth leaders.

“As a charity, we work with schools and youth organisations to support young people who may be struggling to stay motivated and focussed at school, often because of the life challenges they’ve faced,” says Dr Egging.

“When the pandemic hit we were suddenly unable to support our students face-to-face so we knew we needed to take an innovative approach to reaching out to existing students as well as expanding our reach to new schools.”

JET Inspired was developed in response to Covid-19 as a way to grant wider access to JET’s education programmes.

It offers access to a series of behind-the-scenes films which explore how the skills and techniques used by the Red Arrows to deliver their displays can be translated into the classroom.

Each video is accompanied by free-to-download lesson plans, activities and resources aligned to Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the PSHE National Curriculum.

The digital build was supported by aerospace leaders Northrop Grumman who have also helped deliver outreach days to local JET students at RAF Waddington since 2014.

Nick Chaffey, Chief Executive, UK, Europe and Middle East, Northrop Grumman, said: "We’re passionate believers in the extraordinary value of keeping young people inspired and engaged in education; a challenge made all the more difficult by the impact of Covid-19 on children’s lives.

"As long-time supporters of the Jon Egging Trust, we’re delighted to be backing this important initiative."

During the official launch of JET Inspired at RAF Scampton, local JET students took part in a series of leadership activities with the current Red Arrows team, before having the opportunity to watch a full practice of the Reds’ new 2021 display.

The Red Arrows are set to perform at this year's Bournemouth Air Festival.