Positive Changes
An initiative aimed at 14 to 24 year olds who are perceived to be a risk of disengaging from school.
Positive Changes is an inclusive programme focusing on Pre-employability training and personal development in young people aged 14-24 who may be disengaging from mainstream education.
We work closely with young people who are at risk of, or have already, disengaged from school. We provide opportunities for young people to engage in a range of training opportunities, employability skills, wellbeing support and overall personal development. As part of the programme, participants will have the opportunity to gain industry recognised and SQA qualifications.
Where?
Delivering in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire & Edinburgh
When?
The programme runs for 8 weeks, 2 days per week
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Positive Changes is funded by the Scottish Government through the innovative CashBack for Communities scheme.
CashBack for Communities Scottish Government programme which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and invests in projects delivering positive futures for our young people. The programme has strong links to the Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice in Scotland.
More about Positive Changes
The programme aims to provide opportunities for continued learning with a focus on vocational activities and personal development. It seeks to increase engagement in learning, confidence, motivation, and self-awareness, aiming for participants to return to full-time education or progress to further education or training.
Our aims are:
- To support young people at risk of disengaging from education and provide them with a positive environment for learning.
- To divert young people from antisocial, criminal behaviour and involvement with the justice system
- Present opportunities to participate in activities which improves young people’s learning, employability and employment options
- Address and work towards improving young people’s health, mental health and well-being
- Encourage young people to contribute positively to their communities
- Build personal skills, resilience, and benefit from strengthened support networks and reduce risk taking behaviour
- SQA SCQF Level 3 Wellbeing Award
- SCQF Level 3 Core Skills: ICT qualification
- We also offer 1:1 support to complete Level 3 and 4 Numeracy and Communication qualifications
- Pre Engagement Period
- Intro to Construction (including a site visit)
- Intro to ICT
- Intro to Hospitality
- Intro to Sport & Fitness
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness
- Gambling Awareness
- Introduction to Retail
- Social Media Awareness
- Employers Expectations
- First Aid (with certificate)
- Barrier Removal Support
- SQA ICT Core Skills
- SQA Level 3 Wellbeing Award
- Goal Setting
- Personal Development Sessions
- Progressions Support
The service includes targeted engagement, action/planning, delivery of group work along with progression and the aftercare. The programme is delivered in the community at various venues or at Action for Children premises. Each participant has a committed key worker, providing holistic 1:1 support and encouragement throughout their journey. Together they co-produce and jointly review a personalised support plan of agreed goals, actions, and outcomes.
Positive Changes is funded by the Scottish Government through the innovative CashBack for Communities scheme.
CashBack for Communities is a unique Scottish Government programme which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and invests in projects delivering positive futures for our young people. The programme has strong links to the Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice in Scotland.