REACH

Excluded from School? If the answer is yes, the Reach project could be for you. The project is curriculum based but is adaptable to suit young people's needs and personal situation. The project addresses behavioural and social difficulties in order to overcome learning barriers.

What does the project involve? What makes it any different to school?

Group Work: Group work underpins methods of work with young people attending the REACH Project. Subjects covered in sessions include...
- Positive and negative experiences of school
- Trust and what happens when we break it
- Substance misuse
- Stress management
- Sexual health

Outdoor Education: The REACH Project works closely with Peak Pursuits to deliver a weekly programme of activities that includes...
- BCU accreditation in Canoeing
- NVQ accreditation in Mountain Biking
- Certification in Climbing
- Certification in Snowboarding
- Certification in Archery
- Certification in Orienteering
- Certification in Fencing

Rock Climbing

Young person rock climbing

One to One Support: Young people participating on the REACH Project are offered continual 1-2-1 support when needed, and Richter scale motivational/emotional assessment on a regular basis.

Input from External Agencies: The REACH Project also encourages direct input from suitable external agencies. This includes formal and informal sessions delivered by…
- Connexions Service
- Youth Offending Service
- Community Health
- Planet Sound Community Arts
- Media Divas
- ADSIS

Why bother?

To develop self-esteem and confidence.
To develop independence and responsibility.
To explore and understand attitudes, values and beliefs.
To foster meaningful, significant and satisfying relationships.
To develop ambition based upon personal strengths.

A 15 year-old permanently excluded from school for carrying weapons, and drug related offences, always in conflict with teachers and did not want to learn or attend school, felt confused and angry.

What do I achieve?

ASDAN Bronze/Silver Award
Duke of Edinburgh's Award

What makes the staff at the REACH project any different? Will I just get excluded again?

The REACH Project firmly feels that further exclusion is counter productive. Therefore, staff work hard to seek alternative sanctions to behaviour that is often disruptive, offensive and occasionally aggressive. With this approach, the project has achieved zero exclusions throughout its three years.