“Building-People-Bridges”
The
“Building-People- Bridges” project provides an opportunity to support
children and their families and to make improvements in the environment,
education and relationships of those who are associated with the project.
A
partnership model has been developed to support the needs of children and
families attending
The
After School Club, called the “Bridge”, will be supported by two specialist
workers, including a project co-ordinator, who will be employed by the YMCA in
This
school and YMCA staff team will be supported by the expertise offered through a
multi-disciplinary approach.
Aims and Objectives
The
aims and objectives of the “Building-People-Bridges” project and the mission
statement is outlined below. This plan is integrated into the original Extended
Schools’ Project for the Newtownbreda and Belvoir areas initiated and
sponsored by SEELB from 2004 until 2006.
To reduce
underachievement.
To improve
the life chances of children and young people.
To enhance
their educational development.
To foster
health, well being and social inclusion.
To integrate
delivery of the support and services.
Objectives:
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To
develop and deliver services in the community that will contribute to improving
their learning; health &
well-being; personal fitness; and character development.
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To
improve the quality of the environment for the children and parents in Belvoir.
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To
take forward initiatives, which support learning in the community.
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To
improving the range of services and choice for families in partnership with
other statutory agencies and organisations
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To
ensure staff are supported and developed to enable them to deliver high quality
care and adapt to new ways of working.
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To
engage with and listen to the community so that they are fully involved and
influence how the school delivers and develops services.
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To
ensure that services delivered by the school are safe and effective and are
continually improved.
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To
use technology to support delivery and development.
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To
demonstrate organisational effectiveness.
As
outlined in the objectives above the school is fully committed to working in
partnership with other organisations to develop and support innovative
developments that will contribute to the improvement of learning, health &
well-being, personal fitness and character development for families.
The
project allows the school to achieve these objectives through the collaboration
of professionals within education and supported by the statutory and voluntary
agencies. These groups will work together to provide support for children and
families, leading to improvements in the environment, relationships, educational
attainment, health and well-being of families.
The
“Bridge” After School Facility:
To
provide an after school facility for children.
To
operate on a daily basis from
To
develop a summer programme for children in conjunction with YMCA that will
operate from
To
have a daily learning programme that consists
of Health, Wellness & Fitness, Homework Support & Character Development.
To provide
three or more times per week modules in Arts & Humanities, Literacy, Social
Competence & Conflict Resolution.
To have on
one or more times a week Science & Technology modules.
To
operate a Community Service Module linked to
Engage with Age in Belvoir.
To have
family mornings, afternoons, nights or events related to education and health.
To have an
emphasis on “Families Reading Together” to support literacy in Belvoir
Estate.