Every Child Mattters
27/02/09 10:42
I consistently get
asked how Dreamcatchers meets the Five Outcomes of Every Child
Matters so I have answered that below. Our work also meets (and
generally exceeds) the suggested outcomes for Aiming High, Youth
Matters and Secondary SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of
Learning). I will detail how in my next
blog.
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Being Healthy
We offer activities that promote a healthy lifestyle so that Children and Young People are able to enjoy good health, Including:
Staying Safe
Our projects contribute to young people being protected from harm and neglect and enable them to grow up and look after themselves, for instance:
Enjoying and achieving
We provide activities that help children and young people maximise their potential and develop skills for adulthood, for example:
Making a positive contribution
We provide opportunities for young people to use their skills and abilities in ways to enhance their own life and the lives of their community, including:
Achieving economic well being
We deliver projects that help young people overcome income barriers and achieve their full potential in life, such as:
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Being Healthy
We offer activities that promote a healthy lifestyle so that Children and Young People are able to enjoy good health, Including:
- Sports sessions
- Street dance classes
- Encouraging healthy eating habits
- Support projects on substance and alcohol misuse
Staying Safe
Our projects contribute to young people being protected from harm and neglect and enable them to grow up and look after themselves, for instance:
- Anti bullying projects
- After school clubs
- First Aid courses
- Self defence classes
Enjoying and achieving
We provide activities that help children and young people maximise their potential and develop skills for adulthood, for example:
- Drama and dance classes
- DJ workshops
- Music Production workshops
- Personal development programmes
- Accreditation and training opportunities
Making a positive contribution
We provide opportunities for young people to use their skills and abilities in ways to enhance their own life and the lives of their community, including:
- Recycling projects
- Conservation projects
- Environmental improvement projects
- Mentoring projects
- Reward activities linked to Pro social behaviour
Achieving economic well being
We deliver projects that help young people overcome income barriers and achieve their full potential in life, such as:
- Accredited personal development courses
- Preparation for work and training
- Financial literacy support for Young People
- Opportunities to learn budgeting skills
