Open Access and Targeted Youth Clubs
The project aims to engage young people and provide fun, informal learning opportunities for young people in their leisure time. Young people work alongside staff to plan their own programme of activities based upon their interests and needs.
The frequency with which we deliver in any given area is determined by local needs and priorities as agreed in Service Level Agreements with parish councils. Current agreements are in place with:
Duston Parish Council
Hartwell Parish Coucil
Kilsby Parish Council
Litchborough Parish Council
Spratton Parich Council
Outcomes:
Virtual baby project
This project aims to provide young people with a simulated experience of the demands and responsibilities of parenthood/caring for a young child. We have experience of delivering this project to young people aged 13-19 both male and female including young people with special educational needs.
Young people can also take part in a homecare period, where the young person has to care for the virtual baby for a 24-72 hour period. This homecare period can be delivered through a residential at an additional cost. This can be delivered countywide and generally delivered over 6-12 weeks (approx. 48-72 hours) depending on the needs of the group.
Outcomes:
Delivery team: Youth Workers, Drug Workers, First Aid professionals
Group size: Maximum 8, minimum 4
Age group: 14 plus, can be delivered to young students
Driving Project
We deliver a project aimed at reducing road casualties by raising young peoples awareness of road safety issues from the perspective of a vehicle driver, passenger and pedestrian.
The programme looks at the impact of distractions including alcohol and drugs on driver ability.
The programme is delivered interactively using a combination of methods including games, PowerPoints, virtual reality goggles and a simulation experience.
It is ideally delivered over 2 x 2 hour sessions.
Outcomes:
Delivery team: Youth Workers
Group size: Maximum 8, minimum 4
Age group: 13 plus, can be delivered younger than this but without the VR element
Volunteer Passport
It can be delivered flexibly over 2 full days or a number of evenings and can acknowledge prior learning in the place of some of the modules.
Outcomes:
Delivery team: Youth Workers, Drug Workers, First Aid professionals
Group size: Maximum 30, minimum 6
Age group: 13 – adult