Raise the Youth Prospectus 2016

Education & Wellbeing

Prospectus

2016

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Introduction

Raise the Youth are a specialist provider of education.

We have a skilled team and use a range of methods which empower young people to make positive progress with attendance, learning and life.

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Contents Executive Head’s Statement.................................................................. 4

How Young People Make Progress........................................... 10 – 30

Our Team..................................................................................................... 5

Referral and Assessment...................................................................... 12

Executive Summary.................................................................................. 6

Provision Plans.......................................................................................14

Our Vision, Values and Beliefs............................................................... 8

Education & Qualifications.................................................................16

Facilities.....................................................................................................32

Core 7 Areas of Learning.....................................................................16

Progress Towards the Future...................................................... 34 – 37

Curriculum.............................................................................................. 18

Life at Raise the Youth...........................................................................38

Educational Support............................................................................22

Qualification Achievements.................................................................43

Person-centred Support......................................................................24 Safeguarding, Policies and Procedures............................................30

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Executive Head’s Statement A warm welcome to the leaders and positive citizens of our next generation As one of the founders of Raise the Youth Foundation CIC Ltd, I am thrilled to introduce you to our organisation and I hope this prospectus provides you with an insight into what we do and what we can and will do for young people from Greater Manchester.

We are a not for profit organisation and we specialise in enabling young people aged 11-25 to reengage in learning and gain skills, knowledge, qualifications while developing healthy values and improving their emotional wellbeing.

I was a reluctant learner with a range of challenges in life and learning. During the five years we have been supporting young people, I have met a number of young people who are talented and passionate but their history and current circumstances have affected their confidence and self belief and this has put a dent in their motivation. My life experience has allowed me to have empathy for the situations the young people face and the nurturing “family-unit” environment we have created has made a space

Jason Steele Executive Head

potential.

The children attending will receive a personalised education plan as well as a package of support from an experienced, supportive team who will ensure your children have an enjoyable experience. I

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have over 20 years of experience in developing young people and families and the team we provide brings a wealth of skills and experience – we have skills in youth justice, sports and fitness, creative arts and media. We have person centred and creative counsellors, qualified teachers, youth workers,

Creating positive change, supporting progression and enabling joy, wellbeing, success and community spirit to all.

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where they feel safe, have time to heal and develop, find their talents and be inspired to reach their

careers guidance staff, musicians all with the experience to meet the needs of young people who have previously struggled in education. We have a track record of making progress with young people who have struggled elsewhere.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the ‘youth work community’ who have helped myself and many others who were angry and dissatisfied and had no aspirations. They inspired me to work hard and believe in the principle of community. They inspired the belief in me that “you can if you think you can” and that positive things happen when you “apply yourself and take action”. I am proud that the team here apply these principles in practice and now the young people are inspiring each other to do the same.

It takes a community to raise a child. We want Raise the Youth to work with you to do the same – to inspire the community to grow as the young people develop into inspiring citizens.

Thanks Jason Steele

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Our Team

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Executive Summary About us We’re a not for profit organisation who want to help young people and communities grow and develop.

The young people we work with We work with targeted young people aged 14-25 who need support with wellbeing, decision making and motivation in order to achieve qualifications, which in turn will provide a pathway to a positive adult life.

The team We are a range of professionals who can meet the wide ranging needs of our children. This includes teachers, a support and development team and trade professionals.

Our philosophy We want to do education differently – to deliver education in a way that works for the young people who attend, so our curriculum and methods are developed to inspire young people – not force them down a track that hasn’t worked previously and probably wouldn’t do again. Our values shine through – fairness, equality, person centred approaches, democracy, reaching high, working hard – we want to develop good inclusive citizens who make the world a better place.

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Our resources We have a main facility equipped for online learning, group learning, 1-1 support, group social education, cycle repair. We have a fully equipped kitchen on site and a music / DJ / media studio. Off site we have community open space projects to learn vocational skills and a gym with weights, boxing, martial arts, dance, yoga and more. We have the technology! We have vehicles. Our resources are getting stronger and better.

The process Assessment We spend time to find out what young people need, what their goals dreams and aspirations are, find out the things standing in the way of progress.

Planning We agree a plan to help young people reach their goals with the young people themselves, parents and other people involved with the family.

Education curriculum We help young people gain a range of academic qualifications, employment focused qualifications, wellbeing qualifications, participate in exciting projects and work experience and develop well rounded people with an open mind and a wide view of the world. We cover the Core 7 key areas of learning...

Support We provide support with motivation and engagement, travel, wellbeing, behaviour, learning, health – anything that is needed to help them feel good and make progress. We keep young people safe and we have partners who help us to do this.

The future We help young people build dreams and have aspirations, provide advice and signpost young people into other services, colleges, and training providers.

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Our Vision, Values & Beliefs The greater danger It takes a community to raise a child, to support the family, to weather the storms

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industry together to Raise the Youth.

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There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.

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Our Mission

To maintain and develop cooperation, partnership, and collaboration with Greater Manchester people, neighbourhoods and communities to raise the youth and invest in the future.

Values

Our ethos

n Promote British values

n Focus on making progress right here, right now instead of

of democracy and cooperation. n Learn about and respect those with different cultures, beliefs, religions, values, habits to help all people integrate and avoid conflict.

worrying about the future. n Praise and positive reinforcement motivates young people to leave their comfort zone, try new things, challenge themselves. n Aim high – reach for the stars – a ‘growth mindset’ will inspire self belief. n Have a clear target and head towards the sunshine – personalised education plans inspire each individual to reach their target.

We provide a personalised, compassionate education environment where young people have time to overcome the challenges they have faced in other educational settings Experiences in previous education have possibly left them feeling demotivated and with a negative attitude towards learning, so our first priority is to give young people the time to heal and re-engage with education.

Time to

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CHANGE

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How Young People Make Progress Overview

Young person struggling in education

Parent, support worker or education

Education and

Provision plan

provider contact

support assessment

agreed

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Page 16 Personal development,

Skills and

wellbeing and

qualifications

behaviour change support plan delivered

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Progress reviewed

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Working towards the future

Progress into work, further learning or back into school

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How Young People Make Progress Referral and Assessment Referral

Assessment

We have a successful history of engaging and educating the following priority groups:

n E xcluded or at risk of being excluded.

nD isengaged and not attending education.

n E xploited and at risk of exploitation.

nC hallenged with isolation and mental illness.

nA t risk or already involved in criminal gangs.

n S uffering, suffered or survivors of abuse.

The Outcomes Star™ is a unique suite of tools for supporting and measuring change when working with people. Raise the Youth use the star online tool to assess and measure progression and change in children and young people. We use the following stars at Raise the Youth:

nW ithin care and particular those with significant attachment difficulties and

• Teen Star

• Drugs and Alcohol star

• Wellbeing Star

• ADHD - Attention Star

• Community Star

• Independent Living

• Work Star

• Sexual Health Star

• Star Youth Star

multiple placement moves.

Lexia Reading Strategies is a reading skills assessment to ascertain reading levels and

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specific areas of strength or development needs.

runaways.

The program focuses on fundamental literacy skills, starting at first grade skill levels,

n S ocialised to become pro-criminal.

with a more mature, age-appropriate interface and a range of content that covers basic phonological awareness through advanced decoding skills, vocabulary development, and comprehension activities.

Lexia Strategies helps to identify the remedial needs of each student and differentiate the instructional intensity needed to accelerate reading skills development.

Parents can request our services but young people are also signposted into our services by social workers, YOT workers, family workers, housing

Kudos Inspire is used to match a child’s skills,

staff, local education

abilities and interests with future vocational

authorities, children’s

options and further education.

residential workers and schools.

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UNDERSTANDING

As well as the capacity to learn, we use our assessments to tell us what aspects of a child’s life may slow down their progress.

Assessment

Behaviour Wellbeing & Resilience

Family Life

Ability to Learn Strengths & Attitude Difficulties to Learning

The Future

Parent's View

Physical Health

Our findings are added to the personal education plan and can be added to their education healthcare plan.

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How Young People Make Progress Provision Plans

Once our assessment has been completed we map out a pathway to the future ensuring there is enough support to overcome the potential pitfalls.

Supportive relationships

Freedom A nice home

Romance

Learning, Education & Qualifications Wellbeing & Resilience Family Relationships Behaviour

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Visualise it, believe in yourself and you're halfway there!

Good health

A career Safety

Success

A family A steady income

Support Substance Misuse Physical Health Sex & Relationships

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How Young People Make Progress Education & Qualifications

We won't tell young people that it's easy, we tell them it's going to be worth it!

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Core 7 Areas of Learning

Growth mindset

Our whole organisation is focused on creating a positive now and a bright future for our young people. We offer the Core 7 areas of learning and an exciting, well rounded curriculum enables them to develop holistically. n Creative education through Studio RTY, music, graphic and website design, filmmaking, photography. n Linguistic education through English and literacy, songwriting, reading, developing positive affirmations. n Mathematical education – mathematics, numeracy, making beats and bars.

n Scientific – learning about the human body, horticulture, food tech, visits and working with TIC centre, mobile phone repairs, substance misuse sessions, bike maintenance. n Technological – teaching ICT, using multimedia equipment. n Human and Social – developing positive thinking, problem solving, health and social care qualifications. n Physical and aesthetic – groundwork and environmental work, graphic design and artwork, painting and decorating, the beauty of world and spirituality, mindfulness, PX2, physical education.

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How Young People Make Progress Curriculum

Elements of our Timetables n F unctional skills. Literacy, numeracy, and information,

communication, and technology Entry level through to Level 1 & 2 (level 2 being equivalent to grade C GCSE) n V ocational Studies. Provide theory and practical based

work experience and learning within industry.

Topics range from Construction, Horticulture and landscaping, mechanics and bike maintenance, health and social care, youth work, hair and beauty, business

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administration, sports and fitness, and creative arts

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industry. n G CSEs. For the more academic learner; English, Maths, ICT,

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GCSE / FS English

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GCSE / FS Maths

Business Studies & Physical Education are available to our pupils who can prove they are proficient in these subjects. n P hysical development and wellbeing. Sports, fitness,

and martial arts. To improve fitness, health, lifestyle

Arrival & Breakfast

and personal control and discipline. Supported by a varied array of nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation.

Tutor, SEAL & Mindfulness

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GCSE / FS English

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n P ersonal, health, citizenship, social, economic education.

Level 1 and 2 qualifications, issue based drama / filmmaking, personal wellbeing studies, community action projects, personal finance and independent living, health and nutrition,

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n E xpressive arts and design. Music and music production,

graphic design, web design, filmmaking and photography. n P lanned daily interventions. To support wellbeing,

behaviour, and functional and social skills development. n W OW Fridays offer young people the chance to vote for

participation in new and exciting learning opportunities such as, educational visits to local, regional, and national museums and places of interest and / or to plan, develop, and celebrate local, national, and global events and important days.

We enjoy a day each month to celebrate being a young person in modern day Britain and we debate and discuss issues that impact on children and citizens in our country and around the world.

This is to enable young people to have a chance to share their views, wishes, and feelings and to contribute to the design and development of school life.

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1110 GCSE / FS Maths

GCSE / FS English

GCSE / FS Maths

B R E A K

GCSE / FS Maths

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Creative Media

ICT / Computing

Vocational Skills

Introduction to Social Science

Construction / Health & Beauty

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Vocational Skills

PSHE

Citizenship / Careers / H&S Carousel

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Construction / Health & Beauty / Business Studies

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Science

ICT / Computing

D E P A R T

Construction / Health & Beauty / Business Studies

Work Experience

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I didn't learn anything in school because there was always too many people in my class and they wanted us to do too much in one day, it was hard and I gave up.

Here at Raise I enjoy every lesson, they are more fun and I understand more.

Young person aged 16

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How Young People Make Progress Arts & Creative Media

Studio RTY is a young person led multimedia zone. It can provide a creative curriculum of arts and based qualifications and is used for creative therapy.

A young person’s passion for music can lead them to the studio and while there they can; n Learn how to write n Learn about personal safety n Learn how to make better decisions n Gain qualifications n Record a song n Learn how to DJ n Make or star in a movie n Learn how to play an instrument n Improve their ICT skills The mix of educational lessons, sport and creative studio time help young people to remain energised and focused throughout a day. They want to come to school.

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How Young People Make Progress Resources

Adobe Creative Cloud Industry standard creative arts media software running on state of the art Apple iMacs, Macbook Pros and iPads.

Hardware & Software MyMaths. An interactive online teaching and homework website that builds pupil engagement and

BehaviourWatch is an

consolidates maths knowledge.

advanced web-based

Dragon voice recognition soft wear and computers.

Guroo functional skills assessment and learning support.

Prowise interactive touch screen equipment with connected tablets and PCs.

system which allows us to centralise our recording systems and log incidents online, eliminating the need for paper-based reports.

Logic Pro professional music and recording equipment software.

When incidents are logged

Axis education materials covering all Core 7 areas of learning (see page 17).

automatic emails will alert

Comprehensive in-house thinking, behaviour and wellbeing programme and packs.

relevant staff and intelligent analysis enables quick

PX2 and Mindbuzz books and resources; highly successful Pacific Institute programmes that enhance

identification of areas of

children’s thinking, planning, behaviour, goal setting and life actions.

concern. We can completely tailor the system to suit individual or group needs.

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How Young People Make Progress Educational Support What Makes Education Work n A skilled, qualified and friendly learning support team who young people can relate to – some of the team were Raise young people themselves in recent history. n Smaller classes which are less overwhelming and provide fewer distractions. n Our mixed timetable and a practical, active classroom helps to retain young people’s energy and focus. n Snacks, drinks and refreshments help to maintain energy and concentration. n Interactive lessons featuring group involvement and changes of staff to mix things up. n Regular breaks: short bursts of learning ensure attention is focused and progress is made. n Use of interactive resources such as IT and floormats help learners with diverse learning styles.

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How Young People Make Progress Person-centred Support – Behaviour

supervise, guide and support children.

Young people operate in a token economy where positive behaviours are rewarded.

We have some "red lines� to maintain safe behaviour but we provide opportunities to

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When I went to school I use to get a phone call home nearly every day because of my behaviour, I have only had one at Raise because I'm behaving better because staff respect me, so I respect them and don't want to get in trouble.

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Young person aged 12

put things right and jump back onto the journey. We help us in managing both.

It's relationships, not programs, that change children...

Young people thrive when adults care about them

NO R ESPECT

GAIN RESPECT

want parents and partners to

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on a one-to-one level, and when they have a sense

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of belonging to a caring community.

When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over.

He does not need punishment; he needs help.

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LO S E R E S P E C T

We have a team who

Street Talk Street Talk is an issue based six-part drama written, shot and edited by young people at Studio RTY.

We use creative methods to explore behaviour and choices. Street Talk is one of these methods. We create films using fictional characters and fictional circumstances to explore feelings, actions, choices, consequences.

Take a look here: youtube.com/studiorty

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How Young People Make Progress Person-centred Support – Wellbeing Our curriculum The wellbeing curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of our children and young people and listening to the views, wishes, feelings and experiences of their parents, carers, and significant others.

It is especially focused upon promoting the spiritual, moral, cultural, and physical development of children and young people, and to ensure they have the necessary skills, knowledge and values to become a happy, safe, successful, and contributing citizen in modern day Britain.

The programme consists of children learning the following subjects: n Social skills for work, leisure, and life. n Understanding drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and substance misuse. n Understanding sex education and relationships.

Clear-headed & focused

n Emotional intelligence – thinking and behaviour. n Understanding citizenship, community and country, rights and responsibilities, and global citizen. n Tackling issues – yourself, family, conflict, and anti-social behaviour. n Mindfulness – coping with stress and anxiety

Supporting intervention and partnership As part of the wellbeing offer children and young people will be assessed, observed, and their behaviour will be monitored and, where required, interventions will be implemented by Raise to enable them and significant others to improve their behaviour and wellbeing.

Where more acute and complex behaviours / issues arise, Raise will work with children and their carers, and signpost and complete referrals to statutory agencies

Fit & healthy

such as early help teams, substance misuse organisations, social care, criminal justice, and health departments etc.

All children and young people can access this comprehensive wellbeing curriculum and ensure they have the knowledge and confidence to gain qualifications.

Welfare fund We have a welfare fund to help young people with crucial sticking points. This helps families to cope with ‘down’ times. Our welfare fund policy can be found on our website: www.raisetheyouth.co.uk /safeguarding-policies-procedures.

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How Young People Make Progress Person-centred Support – Wellbeing

We offer a range of wellbeing qualifications so that young people have evidence that they are ready for the future

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A Journey from Beginning to End We have a variety of programmes to build into the young people’s journey, giving them the skills and mindset to be successful, developing positive, motivated and pro-social citizens.

Pacific Institute; Mind Buzz and PX2 -

Something to Lose – a programme built on

Project Chameleon - an intense 10 week

teaching the art and science of goal-setting,

solution focused and cognitive behavioural

diversionary project delivered in various

to discover what the right thing is and how

strategies to encourage young people to

settings to children and young people by

to act on it. Delivered with a vibrant and

consider the outcomes and consequences

police officers to tackle crime and antisocial

interactive approach pacifically to engage

to the way they think and behave.

behaviour via an interactive workshop.

young people with poor motivation and a

Teaching young people the rule of law,

negative attitude to learning.

tackling crime, anti social behaviour, and how to manage issues that children and young people face in todays British society.

STUDIO

TRANSIT Transit - providing life skills, activities and

SOS Connected, a programme designed to

Studio RTY - a unique, innovative young

social education via a summer programme

increase and improve engagement of hard

person led multimedia based environment

to maintain our relationships with young

to reach young people and those who have

designed by young people for young

people thus aiming to have an instant

isolated themselves or have been excluded

people. Giving young people a chance to

impact in the new school term. A holiday

from mainstream services and provisions.

get creative, learn new skills and express

programme to maintain engagement,

Our assertive, caring and persistent

themselves in a multitude of cutting edge

structured and positive use of time,

approach has resulted in a considerable

activities.

discipline, and continue progress.

amount of children and young people throughout Greater Manchester returning to education, accessing needed support services, and making positive change.

BehaviourWatch is an advanced web-based system which allows us to centralise our recording systems and log incidents online, eliminating the need for paperbased reports. When incidents are logged automatic emails will alert relevant staff and intelligent analysis enables quick identification of areas of concern. We can completely tailor the system to suit individual or group needs.

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How Young People Make Progress

Person-centred Support – Safeguarding, Policies & Procedures We keep our children safe by recruiting appropriate staff and training and supervising their progress. We work with parents, young people and local agencies. If there are any safeguarding concerns around your young person or you can think of ways in which we could up level our service then we are always happy to respond.

Policies held by Raise the Youth Foundation CIC We have a range of policies and procedures to ensure your children are safe and healthy to ensure we deliver an effective, holistic programme.

All policies are available to download at www.raisetheyouth.co.uk.

Alternatively we can email or post them to you, or you can pick copies up from our office at 54 – 56 Holmeswood Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3HS. Please email hello@raisetheyouth.co.uk or call 01204 431 946 to arrange, we will be happy to help. n Access to Fair Assessment Statement n Active IQ / Lifestyle College Internal Verification n Anti-Bullying n Behaviour n Code of Conduct n Complaints

and Maladministration n Health and Safety Arrangements

n Risk Assessment

n The Use of Young Persons Images

n Safe Driving

n Internal Verification

n Safer Recruitment

n Internet Access

n Sanctions

n Learners Appealing Against Assessment

n Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Decisions

n Sex and Relationships

n Curriculum

n Manual Handling

n Disability

n Medicines

n Disciplinary and Grievances

n Mobile Phones

n Drugs and Alcohol

n NOCN Guidelines for Dealing with

n Sickness n Smoking n Staff Training

Suspected Malpractice

n Educational Visits

n Equality and Diversity

n Sub-contractors

n Positive Handling

n Supervision and Personal, Professional

n PREVENT

n Examination

Development

n Promoting British Values

n Ex-Offenders

n Pupil Attendance

n Fire Safety

Data Protection

n Food and Refreshments

n Supervision of Young Persons n Volunteering

n Quality Assurance in Recording and

n First Aid

n Stress in the Workplace n Studio

n PHSCEE

n Environmental

n Rewards

n Raise School Safeguarding

n Welfare Fund n Whistle Blowing

n Guidance for Dealing with Malpractice

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School Safeguarding Policy We believe the safety of young people is paramount. Everyone contributes to the safety of young people. Staff observe and speak to young people, parents and other organisations so they can identify concerns early, provide help a prevent problems and difficulties escalating. Like any school we work with partners to keep young people safe and we follow guidelines set by statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015. This means we work with social care, health services and the police to promote welfare and prevent and protect young people from harm.

Behaviour and Sanctions Policy We have a “respect steps” policy. This is a 4 step process to deal with behavioural issues restoratively and ensure issues are challenged but resolved in a way that is fair to all parties. This process promotes good communication and personal responsibility. Young people’s views are heard and they are given the opportunity to resolve any issues and get back on track.

Complaints Policy We value the views of others and if parents or partners are not happy we want to know how to make things better. Our complaints policy clearly states what the process is and how long it will take. Our aim is to resolve any problems and improve communication and secure a fair outcome.

Anti – Bullying policy We feel that bullying is not only harmful to those involved, but also develops negative patterns of behaviour for the future. Bullying is anti-social behaviour and will not be tolerated without intervention. Our anti-bullying policy clearly shows how we respond to the issue and it links closely to our behaviour policy, internet access policy and safeguarding policy.

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Facilities On-site we have... n Bright and welcoming traditional style classrooms featuring motivational art and factual posters, all equipped with interactive whiteboards, PCs, iPads, Apple Macs and other state of the art learning tools. n Private meeting rooms for assessments, interventions, PX2 mindfulness sessions and more. n Creative arts studio and therapeutic zone (see pages 16 - 17 for full details). n Fully equipped kitchen for preparing food throughout the day and offering young people the chance to learn about cooking, food safety and cleanliness. n Outdoor bicycle repair workshop. n Dining room to encourage pro-social lunchtimes for all young people and staff. n Clothes washing and drying facilities.

Off Site we have... n Daily visits to Total Fitness – evening and weekend access available to all students. n Jump Nation trampolining trips. n Evolve Parkour and OCT Centre at MediaCityUK. Parkour and freerunning, freestyle fitness OCT (Obstacle Course Training), trapeze, personal training programmes. n Outdoor vocational work experience classroom. n 5-a-side and freestyle football tricks at Soccer Dome, Trafford and Premier 5s, Bolton. n BMX and cycling at Manchester’s Olympic standard velodrome. n Air tunnel flying at Airkix. n Challenge4Change activities build teamwork and problem solving skills in a fun and safe indoor assault course environment. n Visits to Octagon Theatre, Bolton, plus other Manchester theatres and cinemas. n Golfing and pitch and putt. n Thai boxing and mixed martial arts at various certified centres across Greater Manchester. n Educational trips to farms, seasides, museums and many more.

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Take notice

Keep learning

Give

Be active

Connect

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Progress Towards the Future COLLEGE

Your dreams could be just around the corner!

APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION

BACK INTO MAINSTREAM SCHOOL

BUSINESS PREMISES

CAREER IN THE CITY

DRIVING JOB

CARING FOR OTHERS

OWNING OWN VEHICLE

Like any journey it is easy to make a bad decision and go off track. We prepare our students so they can reach their destination and enjoy getting there. We prepare: n T he time it will take to get there. n T he qualifications they will need. n T he experience they will need. n T he skills they will need. n B elief in themselves. n T he journeys which can lead on after it.

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SPORTS COACHING

FULL TIME COLLEGE

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GOING TO UNIVERSITY

TRAINEESHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS

KJ RAIL APPRENTICESHIP

SELF EMPLOYMENT

FIRE SERVICE

FAMILY HOME BACK TO SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY RUNNING OWN HAIR SALON

STAYING FIT & HEALTHY

FACTORY WORK

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Progress Towards the Future

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I wouldn't have been able to get my full time job in construction without the skills and work experience I gained whilst at Raise.

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Supporting Young People to Create a Positive Future We have a dedicated highly experienced and qualified careers guidance lead professional within the organisation who supports the children and supports the team to ensure young people make positive decisions about the future and find positive destinations who can take them to the next level. ν We provide a range of vocational opportunities through a variety of qualifications and projects, including gardening, landscaping, hair and beauty, youth work, ICT, health and social care, sports and fitness, music and media using industry standard equipment. This also provides opportunities to use functional skills (maths, English, ICT) in a working environment. n We help young people build confidence in themselves within a work role by providing in-house work experience with our trades team. n We provide the skills and resources to create job opportunities Cascaid online careers guidance, NVQ 5 careers staff, CV writing classes, job search tools. n We provide practical opportunities to practice skills – delivering

Learn from the Past, Live in the Present

community projects and partnerships so young people can work with skilled staff and meet ‘working adults’.

and

Create your Future

n We create readiness for work – delivering workshops on appearance, hygiene presentation.ν n We provide inspiring workshops – delivered by local and national businesses to raise aspirations and raise awareness of opportunities. n We develop partnerships – identifying opportunities for apprenticeships and traineeships with supportive businesses and further or higher education opportunities with supportive colleges and training providers.

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Life at Raise the Youth

Discover

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Enjoy

Support

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The Key Features n

Transport to and from the education centre to encourage

attendance and attainment. n A welcoming and non-judgemental team and environment. n S maller classes to encourage interaction and maintain attention. n O ne to one sessions with their care mentor. n R eward scheme to promote positive behaviour and attitude. n R aise provides lots of healthy breakfast and lunchtime food shared

in a positive social and emotionally warm environment by young people who can also take part in preparing meals. We consider this to be an excellent pro-social experience. n W rap around care to support all aspects and challenges

they face within their lives. n A variety of peer mentors of all ages, gender,

backgrounds and professions. n L essons and activities created with their individual

needs in mind. n A n ‘expanded learning’ timetable built to ensure productivity. n O pportunities to develop new skills; football, music, media,

landscaping or construction and more. n O ff campus activities for new experiences encouraging positive

lifestyle choices outside of Raise such as trampolining, theatre and bowling. n F ull access to the local gym at all times of the day, involvement in a

variety of sports such as football, boxing, dance and theatre. n R esources and opportunities to develop their skills for future

career options, including work experience in construction, mechanics, music, social care and hair dressing. n I nspiring workshops delivered by local businesses and role models;

Barclays life skills, Tesco Farm to Fork. n B elief, drive and motivation from staff, young mentors and

previous service users who are now a part of the Raise team.

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Life at Raise the Youth LM LM is 12 years old and attends Raise the Youth full time.

He was within mainstream education but his behaviour became a concern for teachers and felt he was causing too much disruption to other students.

During his time at Raise LM has taken a real shine to the drums within the Raise studio: “They tried to teach me the drums in school, but I found it really hard, the teachers weren’t patient with me and stopped teaching me. When I came to Raise, they taught me step by step, didn’t give

"

JB

up on me and now I can play

JB is 16 years old and joined Raise the

Raise care and support me not only in my education but my whole life.

When we caught up with LM

Youth at 14 after struggling in all other

over lunch he shared:

JB, 16 years old

3 different sets.”

forms of education.

“The meals at school were

JB is one of our Raise peer mentors and

horrible, always the same

a young person to whom many of our

thing, sometimes I didn’t

young people look up to after seeing his

even bother going to lunch.

success and growth within Raise.

Here at Raise the food is

“I would recommend Raise to all young

delicious, homely food,

people, if I am capable of gaining

always cooked fresh and

qualifications anyone can do it.”

today I have something

JB attends Raise full time so experiences a full week’s timetable.

Spanish but tomorrow we will have something completely different like

“It’s so much more than a school, I used

Italian!”

to finish school and have nothing to do and be bored, with Raise we do loads during school and after. We recently just went to watch Manchester United play as a reward for our good behaviour!”

JB is in year 11 and currently completing his qualifications as he wants to gain an apprenticeship as a youth worker for Raise.

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I enjoy my lessons at Raise because the classes are much smaller and I can ask more questions.

LM, 12 years old

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Life at Raise the Youth

I've been at Raise for three years and they've helped me loads with bad situations.

I've gained loads of qualifications and met a load of people who are nice and funny.

(DM aged 15) I come to Raise every Thursday and Friday. I always feel welcome and I treat the staff and pupils like family.

(AP aged 15) Raise has helped me over the last two years and supported me through life's difficulties. When I was in a children's home they contacted me and tried their best to open my eyes and to make me see life in a more mature way. They helped me to gain strength and sort my head out. I came out a better person and now I'm back in school and I come every day. Raise is the best school I've been to.

(BB age 15) I've only been at Raise a short time. Everybody seem really nice and are really close. I've met new friends and feel welcome.

(EB aged 15)

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Qualification Achievements September 2015 – January 2016

85.7

83.3

% ENGLISH

% MATHS

PASS RATE

PASS RATE

100

OF 20 YOUNG PEOPLE

%

VOCATIONAL LEARNING

100

% PHSCEE

2

PASS RATE

Personal, Health, Social, Citizenship, & Economic Education.

10

4

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

OF 20 YP

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

%

ONGOING STUDY OF

PASSED

INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE

2

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

OF 20 YP

PASSED

HEALTH & SAFETY AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

PASSED

DJing

28

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

PASSED

SPORTS

5

OF 35 YP

OF 35 YP

PASSED

PERSONAL WELLBEING

3

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

OF 20 YP

OF 28 YP

LEVEL 1 AWARD CURRENTLY 80% COMPLETE

3

PASSED

HORTICULTURE

OF 14 YP

PASS RATE

OF 20 YP

PASSED

PASSED

%

WELLBEING

PASSED

PERSONAL WELLBEING

100

%WORKABILITY, TRAINING &

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

OF 28 YP

90

84.8

OF 20 YP

%

LEVEL 1 AWARD

PASSED AT LEAST ONE AWARD IN

HEALTH & SAFETY

4

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

OF 20 YP

PASSED

CUSTOMER CARE

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

13

OF 35 YP

PASSED

CUSTOMER CARE

AQA LEVEL 1 AWARD

LEVEL 1 AWARD

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