STEP (SWINDON) 

STEP deliver a range of therapeutic programmes to in excess of 400 young people in Swindon. Funding is towards delivering their Positive STEPs programme in 3 secondary schools in Swindon.

Grant to Swindon 10 - 18 Project (STEP)

The organisation use the funding to run two therapeutic online and face to face group sessions to provide support for children affected by mental health issues.

To support staffing costs for addtional support and supervision.

Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province

NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more

NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.

Additional staff costs for therapeutic service to young people in Swindon

Funding will meet the costs to safely re-establish therapeutic work with younger children to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing post COVID19.

STEP deliver a range of therapeutic programmes to in excess of 400 young people in Swindon. The grant pay for AQA accreditation for young people attending STEP programmes.

STEP provides therapeutic intervention work to vulnerable children and young people who are experiencing a range of problems. Funding will go towards #GirlsUnited providing tailored programmes in ....more

STEP provides therapeutic intervention work to vulnerable children and young people who are experiencing a range of problems. Funding will go towards #GirlsUnited providing tailored programmes in secondary schools for girls identified as vulnerable and/or at risk of exploitation.

1) Build skills and confidence We will deliver sessions that are underpinned by AQA short course qualifications including (but not exclusively): Raising self-esteem of young women positive ....more

1) Build skills and confidence We will deliver sessions that are underpinned by AQA short course qualifications including (but not exclusively): Raising self-esteem of young women positive attributes, cycles of feeling, positive female role models, ambitions for adulthood, friendship qualities, future lifestyle choices, body image and self-esteem. Self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness self-image and body image refection through media, peers and partners, identifying ways to increase self-esteem and confidence, family life, relationships, positive self-image. Managing change coping, transition, strategies to manage change, healthy lifestyles. Building resilience in own life vulnerabilities, positive influences, aspirations Relationships and staying safe emotional aspects of relationships (loving and abusive), decisions affecting personal safety, sexual exploitation. Participants feedback / worker observations will identify that young women have the skills necessary to manage change / transition, have increased resilience and self-confidence and skills required to remain safe. 2) Improve health and well-being We will deliver sessions that include the following key areas of focus (utilising NHS framework of 5 ways to well-being in session planning); Understanding the 5 ways to well-being Connecting with others to be happier, exploring reasons for social isolation Being active, how exercise can help well-being Mindfulness and reducing stress meditation and yoga Learning outside of the classroom - ways to keep learning for positive well-being Take notice Emotional well-being managing emotional experiences, bullying (physical and emotional), positive friendships, physical and mental illness. Participants feedback / worker observations will identify that they have skills necessary to manage and improve emotional well-being. 3) Build social networks for women and girls By delivering group sessions we will; Explore the positive effects of social inclusion Friendships formation and maintenance Encourage group work practices throughout all activities

Swindon STEP provides therapeutic intervention work to vulnerable children and young people with a range of behavioural problems. Funding will meet the costs of support and therapy work for young ....more

Swindon STEP provides therapeutic intervention work to vulnerable children and young people with a range of behavioural problems. Funding will meet the costs of support and therapy work for young women and girls.

Swindon STEP provides therapeutic intervention work to vulnerable children and young people with a range of problems. Funding will meet the costs of running a programme to enable young people who ....more

Swindon STEP provides therapeutic intervention work to vulnerable children and young people with a range of problems. Funding will meet the costs of running a programme to enable young people who have completed a STEP programme to undertake other youth volunteering.

This project will provide therapeutic sessions to children young people from Swindon with mental health issues. The project will improve their self-esteem, improve their emotional wellbeing and ....more

This project will provide therapeutic sessions to children young people from Swindon with mental health issues. The project will improve their self-esteem, improve their emotional wellbeing and increase coping mechanisms for managing their behaviour.