Swindon AP Directory 2017 Entry Proforma for STEP

Swindon Alternative Provision Directory 2017/18. Provider information.

Provider Name;

Swindon Ten – Eighteen Project (S.T.E.P.)

Contact details;

Tel: 01793 714042

Email:

Venue/address;

Nythe Centre, The Drive, Nythe, Swindon. SN3 3RD

Directions/access by public transport;

Accessible by bus. Bus stop nearby. Free parking to the front of Nythe Centre (single-storey building). Minibus transport is available within the main areas of Swindon for young people referred.

Length of Programme and admission details;

14 week therapeutic evening programmes. Admission is by referral from a professional/organisation using an Early Help Record or STEP’s own form.

Eligibility criteria/pupil profile;

STEP works most efficiently with those young people aged 7 – 18 with moderate needs who would benefit from structured, activity-based group work.

STEP does not provide one-to-one work so the young person must already have the ability to cope in a group environment.

Qualifications/Accreditation;

Certificate of attendance awarded on completion of the programme.

Summary outline of programme including key aims;

Children and young people are referred to STEP for many different reasons, including: friendship issues, bullying, struggling at school, anger, stress, anti-social behaviour, low self-esteem, poor communication and making unsafe choices. There is a threshold to meet for young people to be offered our service, so please give as much information as possible. We may request more if needed, and reserve the right not to process the referral further following the initial assessment.

Young people complete a 14 week programme, and progress is reviewed throughout. Sessions are tailor-made to meet the identified needs of the specific group of young people, who each set their own targets to work on. Key therapeutic aims include; Managing anger, Stress management skills, Managing risk, Dealing with difficult situations, Communication skills, Working with others (teamwork), Friendships / Peer pressures, Keeping safe (home, school, community), Healthy Lifestyles (food & exercise), Appreciating your personal qualities / skills (learning to like you for who you are), Emotional Health and Well-being.

Sessions are all activity-based e.g. art, games, sports, worksheets, discussion, and young people attend one group per week, 6-8pm. Unfortunately, if a young person is unable to attend on a particular evening, we cannot usually accommodate swapping due to the careful allocation based on group theme, risk, numbers, needs and/or abilities of young people.