YMCA DLG Alternative Education Prospectus 2016-2017

Alternative Education Programme

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YMCA DownsLink Group is working in partnership with:

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About YMCA DownsLink Group YMCA DownsLink Group is committed to transforming local communities so that all young people truly belong, contribute and thrive.

We provide a place and space for young people to feel safe and be supported through training, learning, counselling and mediation that will lead to better life chances and a positive future.

Our aim is to change more lives and make a bigger impact through growth and continuous improvement.

Our services include housing provision and support, sports programmes, youth projects, after school clubs, counselling and mediation, education and employment advice, family support and employment and training opportunities for young people.

For more information, please visit www.ymcadlg.org

Over 10,000 young people are accessing YMCA DownsLink Group’s services each year across the three counties of Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Contact Details For more information on the courses in this prospectus, please contact Yolandi Taylor on 01273 439222 or email: Yolandi.Taylor@ymcadlg.org

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Education Provision YMCA DownsLink Group recognises the significance for our students of the five outcomes set out in the Government Green Paper ‘Every Child Matters’ (2003). We work towards ensuring they are safe, healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and enjoying economic well-being.

We can offer placements to: • Young people aged 14-18 within our exciting vocational and alternative education programmes • Young people aged 12-18 who are in need of residential and education packages

The aims of the provision places specific emphasis on: Being Safe

Making a Positive Contribution

• Preparing students for further study, the world of work and to become active citizens

• Developing personal and moral values, respect for shared values and for other cultures, religions and ways of life

• Providing a safe environment • Providing qualified teaching and support staff

Being Healthy • Providing a variety of activities • Developing lively, imaginative and enquiring minds • Encouraging and promoting a healthy life style

Enjoying and Achieving • The development of Numeracy and Literacy skills • Students learning and achieving to their full potential • Encouraging students to explore, to question and to challenge • Offering a broad and balanced entitlement core of experiences to all students

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Enjoying Economic Well-Being • Providing continuity and progression from the point of transfer to the time of leaving • Acquiring knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and a world of rapid and continuous technological change • The curriculum will promote knowledge and understanding; mastery of intellectual, physical and interpersonal skills and personal qualities, values and attitudes • We will provide appropriate tasks and teaching techniques to support high expectations and appropriate challenges, whilst paying due regard to the disaffection and self-esteem issues some of our students might feel about their previous educational experiences

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Social Skills

The Learning Environment

• Helping students to develop their social skills and to be confident and respectful, both in their interactions with other people and as self-advocates

• Being an inclusive environment which encourages the development of self-esteem and a positive self-image • Increasing their awareness and understanding of their environment and the wider world

• Developing positive personal and social values • Students developing as much independence as possible, both in their learning and in their personal development

• Systems which will enable them to make choices and decisions and to exercise some control over their environment and themselves

• Ensuring students develop appropriate and effective communication skills

• Providing equal opportunities for all students regardless of gender, aptitude and cultural, ethnic or religious background • Developing an understanding of the world in which they live • Appreciating human achievements and aspirations • Taking their place in society as informed, confident and responsible citizens

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2. To establish standards 3. To promote continuity and coherence 4. To promote public understanding Whilst recognising that some students may, for various reasons, not be able to benefit from a full National Curriculum Entitlement, these four main purposes underpin all learning, and planning for learning. This commitment is in place with the aim of moving students towards the opportunity for fuller entitlement. Our provision believes in and is committed to the inherent and overarching values represented within the four main purposes described above. This is reflected in all planning, delivery, assessment and recording of learning activities linked to and mapped against the National Curriculum Programs of Study, Attainment Targets, and Level Indicators. Vocational skills are an important part of a rounded educational experience and will equip students with important practical and functional skills. It is also recognised that such experiences can be valuable to draw upon in an academic setting.

Our schemes of work fully embrace the seven key areas of learning as identified by DfES. These are: • Aesthetic & Creative • Technological • Linguistic

• Human & Social

• Mathematical • Physical • Scientific

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Developing Key/Functional Skills Developing Key Skills is very important for young people who for many reasons might fall behind in a mainstream education setting. We recognise their need to develop skills relating to: • Communication

• Working with others

• Application of number

• Improving own learning and performance

• Information technology

• Problem-solving

It is more likely that our young people have missed much of their mainstream education and are carrying psychological barriers to learning. It can be very hard for them to learn such skills incidentally through the vehicle of National Curriculum programmes of study. The development of skills, which will prepare them for successful independence, is a priority both for them and for the aims of the school.

Additional priorities cover: • Organisation and Study Skills • Personal and Social Skills • Daily Living Skills • Leisure and Recreation Skills

Reviewing and Assessing Our aim is to effectively ensure that mainstream/community achievement and engagement is recognised and praised for the motivational benefits it brings to the student. We also value the expectations of acknowledgement that many young people within care miss out on due to multiple placements and the problems of coordination linked to multi agency working.

Each student will receive:

Policies and Procedures

• Individual Education Plan

The following policies and procedure are available for viewing:

• End of Term Report

• Complaints

• Assessment End of Topic

• Curriculum

• Review to Statement of Education Needs

• Bullying • Medication and First Aid

Reporting Processes YMCA DownsLink Group will produce the following reports: • Individual Education Plans • Personal Education Plans • Review of Education Statements • End of Term Reports • End of Year Reports • Transition Plans

• Health and Safety • Equality and Diversity

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Early Intervention Key Stage 3 A programme of study to re-engage learners back into a learning environment, aiming to get them back into full time education to sit GCSE’s.

Course Content

This enables us to re-engage the young person back into learning by seeing achievement and success quickly and regularly.

Contains a mix of theory and practical work in a number of different activities tailored to the young person and school/ commissioning agent.

Young people will benefit from this course as we look at their personal, social and health education which are integrated into the course looking to develop the whole person.

The young person would work towards AQA Awards which are non-accredited units but they do receive certificates for every unit completed.

Accreditation Details (if applicable) The AQA Awards are not accredited but learners will gain certificates for every unit they complete. We have found that the external reward of a certificate allows the learner to see success quickly and improves self-esteem.

This can be discussed if providers would like an accredited course.

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Functional Skills

We work with the OCR exam board to offer Functional English, Maths and ICT at Entry level and levels 1 and 2. The programme is delivered by highly skilled tutors and is task based learning. The student will experience different ways of learning and use practical activities to gain understanding.

Course Content The programme offers the learner the opportunity to gain confidence in Maths, English and ICT skills. They will experience a different environment in which to learn which is centered towards them.

We would look to incorporate Maths and English into everyday environments. For example we have had young people write hip-hop verses and then looked into grammar, writing for purpose and rhyming patterns.

Other Information During the course learners would also have the opportunity to complete Laser Units in English and Maths which is a credit based accreditation.

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for the use of Maths we would aim to see what the learner was interested in, if interested in sports then we would watch a game and have them create the statistics for that game.

The course will benefit any young person that lacks confidence and understanding of English, Maths and ICT. This course allows them to learn the key skills within in the context of practical activities and shows them how to use the skills in day to day situations.

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Basic First Aid

This course provides basic first aid skills. It will consist of basic lifesaving skills, focusing on immediate priorities and effective simple care that can be performed until professional medical assistance arrives.

Course Content

Accreditation Details (if applicable)

Students will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:

This course meets with recommendations for training an ‘Appointed Person’ in basic first aid skills detailed in the HSE Approved Code of Practice L74. Learners who are successful in completing the course will be awarded an A4 certificate.

• Importance of self-protection and use of barriers • Primary Survey • Unconscious casualties and Recovery Position • Adult CPR • Chain of Survival • Basic bleeding control

Other Information The course uses the following training methods:

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Pet and Animal Care

This course will allow the learner to gain better understanding of how to care for different animals through both theory and practical work. They will gain experience and knowledge on how to handle animals and what equipment to use for grooming, feeding and health checks.

Course Content

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be involved with working at a rescue centre and a farm where they will gain experience in caring and handling many different animals. Other topics they will cover include animal behaviour and signs of health and illness. They will also cover personal development, drug and alcohol awareness, sex and relationships and teamwork.

The learners will have the opportunity to learn how to handle and care for a variety of different animals.

They will visit and work with local animal businesses such as rescue centres, farms and pet shops. There will be a mix of theory work and practical work. Learners will gain knowledge on what is involved in animal welfare and how to promote this.

Other Information All students will need a tetanus injection to work with the animals and will need suitable clothing and footwear to take part in the work experience.

Learners will gain the Laser Level One Diploma in Learning, Employability and Progression if they complete the full course.

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CREDITS

Laser Units over 41 a completed year:

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Bronze Arts Award

The Bronze Arts Award will help support young people in deepening their engagement with the arts, build creative and leadership skills, and to achieve a national qualification. It’s about being inspired and trying something new. They will have the chance to attend events and research their role models/heroes to create an artistic portfolio.

Course Content

Accreditation Details (if applicable)

Students will build and create a portfolio of their work in their own style and format that shows off their personality and artistic skills.

The work can be shown through sketches, videos, photos, music etc.

The Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification at level 1, 2 and 3, which is the equivalent to a GCSE grade D-G. The Bronze Arts Award is also on the Foundation Learning Tier.

As well as a recognised qualification, achieving the Arts Award says something unique about the student and the skills they have gained in creativity, communication, leadership and art form development.

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Environmental & Bushcraft

This course is based at YMCA DLG allotment site, where the learners will experience preparing the land for planting and growing vegetables and plants.

They will also practice different horticulture techniques while working to upkeep the allotment.

Course Content This course will contain a mixture of theory and practical work. The students will gain experience in both horticulture and agriculture techniques.

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able to see the benefits of their work throughout the course from preparing the ground, planting seeds and caring for the vegetables and plants as they grow. They will also learn the art of bushcraft including making a fire and woodwork skills.

Other Information

QUALIFICATIONS

Students will be required to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for outdoor work. This course is ideal for young people who want to progress onto agricultural and land based courses at FE colleges.

Laser Units over 39 a completed year:

Learners will gain Laser Level One Diploma in Learning, Employability and Progression if they complete the full course.

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Preparing for the World of Work

This course will allow students to gain knowledge and experience in life skills that will help them to focus on their future.

Course Content

The course will also cover all aspects of getting a job or continuing with education. The course will also focus on personal, social and health education, in particular sex and relationships, drug and alcohol awareness and personal development.

The course will be based around learning different life skills such as budgeting and managing money and preparing for work.

These units will enable the students to gain knowledge of the best ways to budget their personal money and how to apply for work.

Other Information

QUALIFICATIONS

This course is ideal for young people who need more time to think through what they would like to do in the future. We would be looking to give them every opportunity to learn and gain experience in different

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First Aid Health & safety Level 1 Barista Training

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Bike Technology and Maintenance Learners will build a bike from recycled parts, complete a road worthiness check and undertake a bike safety workshop before heading out on a bike ride with their new bike.

They will gain the knowledge and experience of how to strip a bike down and rebuild it. They will repair bikes to sell which will allow them to experience how to run a small enterprise scheme.

Course Content

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This course is mostly practical work with the students learning how to fix bikes and rebuild them from recycled parts.

will be given a full induction into workshop safety. They will set up their own small enterprise selling the bikes that they have fixed and built. The course will also cover personal development, drug and alcohol awareness, sex and relationships and teamwork.

Other Information This course is very practical and will require the learners to have a real interest in bikes and maintenance.

The students will gain Laser Level One Diploma in Learning, Employability and Progression if you complete the full course.

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Motor Vehicle – Level One

Students will learn key skills and gain an in insight into light vehicle technology.

This qualification is ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue a career as a service technician and anyone keen to develop knowledge of the Motor Industry from a repair and refit perspective. Level 1 is the first step on the progression route from novice to qualified mechanic, a journey which will present a host of employment opportunities from fast fit to Formula One.

Course Content All our courses involve students studying both the theory and practical aspects of light vehicle maintenance including health and safety and other skills associated with working in a garage and this blend ensures a diverse range of learning opportunities for our students.

Students will complete units in the following •

Light vehicle construction and routine maintenance

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Operating principles and maintenance of light vehicle transmission systems and electrical and electronic systems

Other Information Our Full-time courses are all Vocational VRQ courses and are certified and recognised by the Institute of the Motor Vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS

CREDITS

Laser Credit

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ABC Level Diploma

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Build My Ride

This course is designed to give young people an introduction to motor sport engineering through a range of engaging and fun activities and formal qualifications.

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Course Content

Students will work primarily on go karts and will learn the basics of building chassis, modifying a range of engines, aerodynamics, wheels and tyres and race craft. Culminating in taking go karts racing and a progression to our full time Motor Vehicle Studies programme.

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Other Information On completion of this course they may wish to continue their studies at YMCA and move on to the VRQ Award in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Level 1 or 2.

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Diploma in Engineering Skills

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Hospitality and Catering This course will allow the students gain a better understanding of the hospitality and catering industry.

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Throughout the course the students will be able to learn new cooking skills while planning, preparing and cooking healthy meals.

Other Information The students will gain a Laser Level One Diploma in Learning, Employability and Progression if they complete the full course.

at customer service in the hospitality industry. They will also complete their Level One Food Hygiene certificate. The learners will gain an understanding of how to work in a kitchen environment safely and using the correct procedures.

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Health & Safety

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Sport Active Leisure The learners will participate in a variety of team and individual sports, learning the rules, skills and tactics of each sport. They will also gain the knowledge of living a healthy lifestyle.

Course Content This course allows the learners to learn new sports, improve their skills, and fitness levels.

Learners will take part in a range of different sports and activities.

They will learn how the body works through sport, and how to live a healthy lifestyle. They will take part in a number of fitness tests and learn about a balanced diet.

Learners will also cover personal development, drug and alcohol awareness, sex and relationships and teamwork.

Other Information

QUALIFICATIONS

This course will be a mix of theory and practical work. Learners must wear appropriate clothing and footwear to take part in the sport and activities.

Laser Units over 40 a completed year

Learners will gain the Level 1 Diploma in Skills Towards Enabling Progression if they complete the full course.

CREDITS

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Fundamental Skills in Carpentry and Painting Through this course, learners will gain skills in carpentry, basic usage of woodworking tools, furniture restoration and painting and decorating. Learners will have the opportunity to take part in a social enterprise scheme, which will allow them to sell their restored furniture in YMCA charity shops.

Course Content Learners will be working in a practical workshop, they will be taught woodworking skills and will be introduced to basic furniture restoration techniques.

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select pieces of furniture to restore and repair which they will then sell in the YMCA shops. This will help them gain experience in retail, customer service, money handling and stock management. Learners will also be taught different painting techniques to help restore their pieces of furniture.

Other Information Learners will gain experience and skills in trades that can assist them in gaining apprenticeships and further training at FE colleges.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Dance - Level One This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in dance or enjoys dance and would like to develop their technique and performance skills.

The course aims to equip students with the necessary skills they need to progress onto working in this exciting industry.

Course Content

The courses will be a mix of theory and practical, developing skills to become a creative and reflective artist. They will also be challenged as a creative artist, being given the opportunity to develop their choreography skills in solo and group performance.

Learners will be introduced to a wide range of styles including Street Jazz, Contemporary, Jazz and Ballet.

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A range of different dance genres

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Progression Opportunities

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Hairdressing – Level One The young people will gain practical experience of working in hairdressing. The course provides an introduction to the hairdressing industry but requires the learner to be serious about having a go. This course contains a mix of theory and practical work.

Course Content Students will be learning about the hair and beauty sector as well as getting handson experience in working with clients and preparing the working area, shampooing and conditioning hair.

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will also have a chance to work towards their Laser Level 1 Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression, which focuses on Hairdressing. This will allow learners to smoothly progress onto a Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification, either through a FE Provider or an Apprenticeship.

Other Information Students will work in a suitable environment and they will have to follow strict health and safety regulations. There will be opportunity to experience working within a working salon. Their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are embedded throughout the day, as well as working practically on given activities.

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Vocational Tasters Not sure what your students want to do when they are older? Struggling to find a vocational interest? Then this might be the course for them! They will gain practical experience of different vocational areas they are interested in. Students will help shape this course and they will get involved in organising venues and visits.

Course Content Preparing for the world of work will be a strong theme throughout this course so expect visits to employers and trips to local FE Colleges and providers to help them decide what they want to do when they leave school.

Learners will be involved in team building activities, for example den building in a forest. They will also go on trips to galleries and graffiti workshops. We might head to a local leisure centre for a boxercise class and swim or spend a morning with an employer of interest and interview some of their staff then head to meet the Youth Employability Service to find out about apprenticeships.

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QUALIFICATIONS CREDITS We have links with local Leisure Centres, Wave and Freedom, offering access to different sports and fully functional fitness rooms. We will use Level 1 Learning, 15 the South Downs and Friston Forest for outdoor activities, an allotment Employability andevery pound For for gardening. Motor vehicle course will take place in a working garage. Progression (LEAP)

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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze A Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. The programme will be full of activities and projects that get the students buzzing, and along the way they will pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with them for the rest of their life.

Course Content

The students will find themselves helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition. Within the expedition section learners will learn new skills such as campsite cooking, map reading, communication, team work and camp craft.

The learners achieve their Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections - volunteering, physical, skills, expedition.

Other Information As part of the programme the students will develop the skills and attitudes they will need to become more rounded and confident. They will gain new talents as they achieve their Award including: Self-belief, confidence, a sense of identity, initiative, a sense of responsibility, a real awareness of their strengths, new talents and abilities, the ability to plan and use time, the ability to learn from and give to others in the community, new friendships, problem solving, presentation and communication skills, leadership and team working skills.

Many Universities and Colleges acknowledge having a DofE Award, students can include it on their Personal Statement and Curriculum Vitae.

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Sports Leaders Sports Leaders inspires learners through sport qualifications, this will help build learner’s confidence, leadership skills and communication. Sports leaders is a practical qualification with some theory work included.

Course Content Sport Leaders Level 1 is for learners aged 13+. This course will enable the learner to develop their general leadership skills that can be applied to a variety of sports and recreational games. This course will contribute to the personal development of the learner.

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Level 2 is for learners aged 14+. This course will develop the learner further by improving and developing their organisation, motivation and communication skills focusing on positive role models, using leadership skills in a variety of settings. Sports Leaders Level 2 is a pathway to volunteering, which can increase the learner’s chances of gaining employment in sport coaching environment.

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Personalised Curriculum (1:1 provision) This course is based around the learner’s needs. The course is an intensive tuition on a one-to-one basis covering a host of subjects, including literacy and numeracy.

Course Content

Subjects can include sport, construction, horticulture, motor vehicle, painting & decorating, hairdressing, arts & crafts, design , literacy, numeracy and PSHE.

The content of the course will be determined by the needs of the learner, and will be made up of a number of credits depending on what the learner aims to achieve.

Other Information Learners will be able to complete the full Level 1 Diploma in skills towards Enabling Progression if they complete the full course, and gain enough credits.

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YMCA DIALOGUE Counselling and therapeutic support for children, young people and families

Trainings & Workshops The following courses are for workforce, parents and carers Young People’s Mental Health issues Not Just A 1 in 10 To identify risk and resilience factors To recognise signs of when common sadness becomes depression To recognise signs of when normal stress turns into concerning anxiety Experienced a forum for discussion of individual experiences and strategies To identify useful resources and websites

Living with Self Harm If The Hurt Could Talk What Would It Say? To raise awareness of self harm from a young person’s perspective, drawing from a collection of stories and poems To explore some of the reasons why young people self harm and challenge the myths that surround them Identify what works for a young person who self harms, exploring strategies and ways forward in getting the right help To develop helpful responses to a young person’s disclosure and explore how hearing their stories impacts us and how we go about looking after ourselves

Bereavement & Loss When You Don’t Know What To Say Talking about it helps; you can’t make it worse – the worst has already happened Understand our own response; how we grieve, how children & young people grieve and how we can respond to the event/disclosure Recognise changes in a young person’s behaviour Understand the role of individuals and communities in supporting bereaved young people and what resources we can access

Making Friends With Your Stress Feeling stressed is normal!

Better understand why and how we stress ourselves Understand/share how we feel & behave in response to stress Be better able to support young people who experience stress Be aware of other resources that may help

YMCA DIALOGUE Counselling and therapeutic support for children, young people and families

Exploring ADHD Is a psycho-educational workshop that can run as either a 6 week supportive/educational group or a stand alone half day training. It’s aims are: To ask what is ADHD and how did it originate To inform attendees about the signs and symptoms of the condition To explore the myths surrounding ADHD To increase participant’s self-awareness around the issue To present diagnostic criteria with sub-types and co-morbid conditions To instigate a better understanding of executive functioning and how ADHD can interfere To offer strategies and tools for the toolbox: how can participants better help young people

Building Resilience This can run as either a 6 week supportive/educational group or a stand alone half day training

Various Stand Alone Workshops (3hrs or shorter) Resistant Eaters/Conciliation Skills/Non-violent resistance techniques/Issues around Sleep/Oppositional Defiant Disorder/Transition/Behaviour/Attachment

A Short Guide To The Adolescent Brain Bust some myths around teenagers and the teenage brain What do we mean by Extended Adolescence?

Gain an evidence-based insight into latest research around what goes on in the developing brain and how it affects their present and their future Understand better how childhood trauma impacts on the brain & body into adolescence and adulthood

Living Compassionately with Adolescents Won’t Somebody Just Listen!

Increase self-awareness about your own responses to adolescents and where that may come from Gain more understanding of biological, psychological and social development of this age group Evidence-based insight into the workings of the adolescent brain Discuss Attachment issues/Childhood Trauma and the impact on teenagers Learn more helpful strategies and how you can help yourself and the adolescents around you to build more resilience

YMCA DIALOGUE Counselling and therapeutic support for children, young people and families

Anxiety & Depression Down But Not Out 75% of adult mental health issues begin to develop before a young person reaches 18 years old Anxiety and depression/low mood, often co-existing, are the most prevalent and pervasive mental health issues for children & young people living in our communities This workshop will clarify what is happening for young people living with anxiety and depression We will raise self awareness of the issues and the stigma often surrounding them It will be a forum for discussion of individual experiences and shared strategies that we can use when living and working with young people We will discuss risk and resilience factors and identify useful resources and websites

The following course is for Workforce, Parents and Carers and Young People (Max 12 per group) Mindfulness – 6 week model Research has shown that practicing Mindfulness improves emotional wellbeing. Evidence includes reducing stress and anxiety, sleeping better, improved concentration and creativity, feeling able to take better care of ourselves, improved ability to deal with problems and difficult situations and improved relationships.

The programme is a six weekly one hour sessions model built around the 8 week MBCT programme and Mark Williams ‘Finding Peace in a Frantic World’ Model; including some extra resources for working with Children and Young People.

The programme will be delivered through 6 one hourly sessions with a mixture of teaching and guided Mindfulness sessions.

20 – 30 minutes a day of homework will be allocated each week consisting of daily practice of the Mindfulness session covered that week as well as tasks to complete to compliment the Mindfulness work and show how to ease Mindfulness into the staffs and young people’s life’s.

Outline of Course: Session 1 – Waking up to the autopilot and Focus the Mind Session 2 – Keeping the body in mind/exploring barriers Session 3 – Mindfulness of Body and Breath/Mindful Movement Session 4 – Staying present/ Moving beyond the Rumour Mill Session 5 - Dealing with Difficulties Session 6 - How Can I Best Take Care of Myself?

Contact Duncan Purvis for more info email training@ymcadlg.org or call 01273 222597

The following courses are for young people aged 11-25 5 Ways To Well-Being 1 hour workshop designed to fit into school/college/youth club timetable A guide through the 5 most impactful ways to improve mental & emotional well-being : Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning & Give Opportunity to consider and discover new way of looking after yourself Participants leave the workshop with a 5-point well being pledge to themselves

Understanding Self Harm 1 hour workshop designed to fit into school/college/youth club timetable Accompanying the training is a film made by Right Here Youth Volunteers and promotion of the booklet they designed for use by young people and adults Myth busting Why someone might self harm/how they might be feeling Alternative coping strategies/distraction techniques

Coping Better with Exam Stress 1 hour workshop designed to fit into school/college timetable What is stress?

How does it affect our body/feelings/behaviour?

Top revision tips (eg anti-procrastination, vary locations, breaks and rewards‌) Stress management techniques (body clench, deep breathing, visualisation)

Mental Health Awareness 1 hour workshop designed to fit into school/college timetable Participants will explore mental health – what it is, myth busting, common mental health issues and symptoms, sign posting Opportunity for participants to consider how to support any friends experiencing mental distress

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (The Impact of Social Media) If you have ever thought about any of these issues concerning a young person’s use of social media then this workshop is for you: Are they happy with their social media use?

Do people say they spend too much time online?

Do they find it hard to concentrate or get other things done because of social media?

Are they getting enough sleep?

Can they trust everyone in their networks to uphold their privacy?

This is a workshop led by youth volunteers who know how important social media is to them but are also aware of the ugly side of it too. It will encourage children & young people, professionals, parents & carers to think more about the impact of social media on everyday life.

Either a 2 hour workshop designed to fit into school/college timetable or a 2 hour workshop for workforce/parents/ carers. Accompanying the training is a short film made by our youth volunteers.

Contact Jacob Bayliss for more info and prices email jacob.bayliss@ymcadlg.org or call 07738040451

YMCA WiSE PROJECT Supporting children and young people to stay safe in their relationships

The following courses are for workforce Preventing and Disrupting the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young People (Level 1 - 1 day training) This course will increase your awareness of the prevalence of CSE, help you spots the signs and recognise what may make a young person vulnerable to this abuse and signpost you to relevant support & services.

Learning Outcomes: Gain knowledge of prevalence and forms of young people’s sexual exploitation.

Recognise vulnerabilities and risk indicators.

How to get support for young people who are exploited.

Be aware of Sexual Offences Act 2003 and other relevant legislation and guidance.

Child Sexual Exploitation: Working with young people at risk (Level 2 – 1 day training) This course will build on the key points explored in our basic level 1 CSE awareness course and provide workers with the confidence and skills to work with young people around issues relating to CSE. Participants must have completed the level 1 training to attend level 2.

This course explores ways of working directly with young people around CSE in more detail and encourages familiarisation with the resources that can be utilised. There is also an enhanced focus on online safety and police disruption techniques as well as an outline of the local picture of CSE with reference to serious case review recommendations.

Understanding consent Over the course of this half day workshop you will learn about the law in relation to sexual consent. We will break down the definition and use case studies to explore what having the freedom and capacity to consent means. We will look at the rights and responsibilities of individuals engaging in sexual activity and ways in which you can discuss these issues with children and young people by looking at practical tools and resources.

Contact Charlotte Amor for more info email charlotte.amor@ymcadlg.org or call 07841 067418

YMCA YAC Advice and support for young people aged 13-25

The following course is for young people age 11-19 (maximum 50) Homeless prevention workshops Increased homelessness among young people has been found to be because an increasing number of parents are unwilling to provide housing for them. Preventive work with young people is likely to be far more effective if the parent-child relationship is addressed.

Young people who are estranged from their families are more likely to suffer emotional and mental health issues, isolation, and substance and alcohol misuse and live on a poor diet.

The aim of the session is to advise and support young people to make informed decisions about their future by planning a move, therefore reducing the risks to health, wellbeing and homelessness.

The workshop runs to fit in with lesson times (50 minutes to 1.5 hours). The workshop consists of a combination of interactive activities and quizzes, budgeting sheets as well as showing a short film that has been made by young people that are part of our service, giving a true reflection of youth homelessness within Brighton and Hove. Contents can be adapted for any locality.

Understand how to make creative and realistic plans for transition.

Have contact with information, advice and guidance specialists.

Make links between economic wellbeing and financial capability and other subject areas of the curriculum.

Empower young people with knowledge of independent living to help prevent youth homelessness.

Have a greater understanding of the reality of homelessness and moving out of home.

Have an awareness of where to seek advice and know what support is available to them Be able to recognise the advantages of planning a move and understand the costs of independent living.

The following course is for workforce (4 hours) Opening your doors to young people This 1 day training course provides front line workers and managers with the information and tools to adapt their services in order to successfully reach and engage young people.

The course outlines the importance of being an inclusive service for young people, barriers and preconceptions of working with younger client groups, adolescent brain development, strategies for working with young people, steps to service development and signposting.

Gain a knowledge of the difference and similarities between adult service users and young people; and how this informs practice and service delivery.

Explore the different skills needed to engage young people.

Identify potential barriers to service development in this area.

Gain a clear understanding of young people’s services in Brighton and Hove, and how to refer to these.

Contact Julia Harrison for more info email julia.harrison@ymcadlg.org or call 07894 405570

YMCA EDUCATION & TRAINING Enabling young people to achieve their full potential

What our partners say about us

We hope our students continue to be motivated and hopefully they will achieve their qualifications also.

“Brighton and Hove’s Inclusion Team work in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group and schools in the city to support a broad range of students’ learning and vocational needs. This working relationship has ensured that students, from across the secondary schools in the city, have remained productively engaged in their education, when they would otherwise be in danger of slipping out of full time provision. The young people involved face a variety of challenges from school phobia, mental health and issues related to their ability to socialise and participate in school. The emphasis is on reintegration into main stream education. The YMCA plays an important role in the educational offer that can be made to the students involved in this highly successful programme”.

I have sent an award certificate home to each of the students in order to recognise their progress.”

John Mann Intervention Manager, Brighton and Hove City Council

“It was great to finally meet you today and to see our students in action. There was a really good feel to the session and it was nice to see that good relationships had been established between the students. No doubt this was a testament to the hard work of you and your colleague.

I was really impressed by the students folder work and delighted to hear that they have every chance of achieving the LASER award and Sports Leaders Award. We have seen a real turn around in the students behaviour since they started the course, so would like to say a massive thank you for helping to get them back on track.

Samantha Twilley Assistant Headteacher, Priory School, Lewes

“Since September 2011 YMCA DownsLink Group has been providing education and learning activities for challenging young people on behalf of College Central.

Their flexible, student centred approach has enabled them to work successfully in vocational settings with students presenting a range of complex needs. Engaging practical activities are delivered within an assessment based framework that enables students of all skill levels to achieve qualifications.”

“YMCA DownsLink Group has gone from strength to strength in the seven years that Brighton and Hove City Council has been commissioning it to deliver vocational engagement opportunities for young people of secondary school age. As a result of their engagement with YMCA DLG many of these young people have been supported to turn their lives around and to explore the progression opportunities best suited to their learning needs and their future career choices.”

Ellen Cuerva Personalised Foundation Learning Manager, College Central

Kirsten Trussell 14-19 Engagement Team Manager, Education and Inclusion, Brighton and Hove City Council

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YMCA EDUCATION & TRAINING Enabling young people to achieve their full potential

Contact details For information on the courses in this prospectus, please contact: Yolandi Taylor, Alternative Education & Community Services Manager Email: Yolandi.Taylor@ymcadlg.org

We deliver our alternative education courses in a range of settings across Sussex and Surrey, get in touch to find out more.

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