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Organisation
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council Community Hubs
94
Project Details
Families First -
Target Cohort
New
Tier
Venue / Area
(Borough
wide /
targeted)
Contact Details
(Name, Address, Phone Number
and e-mail)
Project Funding
(Source, Amount
and End date)
Universal provision
open access to all at
point of registration.
Overarchi
ng
Blaenau Gwent
Ruth Parry – Families First Operational
Manager
01495 355584
Welsh Government
[email protected]
March 2015
FF is in essence an innovation programme promoting the development by
local authority areas of effective multi-agency systems and support for
families, particularly those living in poverty. The programme has key
Families identified
priorities around worklessness, parenting, school attendance and attainment. through access criteria
Families First also facilitates dedicated support to families of children with
assessment tool.
disabilities.
Families working with
FF places a strong emphasis on prevention and intervention. Build selfSocial Services as part
sufficiency and meet children’s needs through whole family, strengths based
of Child in Need Plan
approach.
All ages
£725,350.95
Heart of the Valleys Integrated Children’s
Centre
High Street
Blaina
Blaenau Gwent
NP13 3BN
FF delivers Team Around Family (TAF) support services including; Youth
Work, Play, Parenting, Debt/Financial Management, Health (Including sexual
health), Family Support, Volunteer Support and Basic Skills.
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council
ICC BlainaServices provided by ICC Blaina include - Family information service,
registetred childcare provision, language and play sessions, afterschool and
holiday childcare, inclusive play provision, support for parents, antenatal
groups, breast feeding support and baby clubs.
Training suite available offering training and development courses.
Universal provision
Overarchi
open access to all at
ng
point of registration.
Families identified
through access criteria
assessment tool.
Families working with
Social Services as part
of Child in Need Plan
All ages
Blaenau Gwent
Ruth Parry – Families First Operational
Manager
Welsh Government
£725,350.95
01495 355584
[email protected]
Heart of the Valleys Integrated Children’s
Centre
High Street
Blaina
Blaenau Gwent
NP13 3BN
NYAS
National Advocacy Service -
Young People in BG up Overarchi
to the of 25
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Blaenau Gwent
Providing information, support, advice, advocacy and legal representation to
children and young people aged 0-25.
Jasmin Thorn 07920 213638
[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
NYAS helps all children and young people who are - In need or despair, In
trouble, In care or leaving care, who are homeless, with difficulties at school,
whose parents are separated or divorcing and who are simply not being
listened to.
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 8:00pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4.00pm
Messages can be left at all other times and will
be responded to quickly
If you are in need of support call our Helpline
Helpline: 0808 808 1001
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council – Social
Services
Direct Referral Team -
Children and Young
Overarchi
People Under the age of
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Social Services in Blaenau Gwent support those people who need Social Care,
18
including those in need of protection, to develop their abilities to live as
independent and fulfilled lives as possible.
Providing support for children and young people under 18 and their families,
young people who the council has looked after, adults or older people with
physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health or drug / alcohol
related problems and carers.
Children Services providing support and information on – Assessment of
children in need and their families, children with disabilities team and
services for children with visual impairment.
Blaenau Gwent
Direct Referral Team 01495 315700
[email protected]
Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council
Blaenau Gwent
Learning Zone Ebbw
Vale Campus
Proteus Project -
11 - 16
4,5
Blaenau Gwent
State Pupil Referral Unitl for boys and girls aged 11-16. This covers a range of
provision including ‘community tuition’ for pupils who are unable to attend
school for medical reasons. (KS1-KS5) All provision for pupils other than at a
school is now managed under one project called Canolfan Yr Afon. This brings
together a number of approaches for pupils in difficult circumstances as well
as some elements of provision for pupils requiring alternative curriculum
approaches especially where social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
have also been identified.
Coleg Gwent Up to 16,000 learners enrol every year onto 14-19 pathways, post 19 skills,
pathways to apprenticeships, work based learning and Ufi programmes.
Specific NEET programmes include a one year rolling multiple entry
vocational skills programme along with a variety of personal development
and vocational taster programmes.
Ian Roberts (01495 357710)
Local Authority
[email protected]
Canolfan Yr Afon
Ponygof
Ebbw Vale
NP23 5AZ
14 - 65 across SE Wales. Overarchi
ng
Specific NEET
programmes for 14 - 25
yr olds who are NEET
or at risk of NEET
Ebbw Vale
Julie Holt - Head of Learner Services/Pennaeth
Gwasanaethau Dysgwyr
Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
Lime Avenue
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6GL
Telephone 01495 333000 (Campus)
College Admissions 01495 333777
Email / Ebost: [email protected]
Website / Gwefan www.coleggwent.ac.uk
Keith Backhouse, Campus Director, Pontypool
Campus
Blaendare Road, Pontypool, NP45YE
Tel/Ffon: 01495 333637/3103
E-mail / E-bost:
[email protected]
Core Funding
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council
Floating Support Service -
Resident in Blaenau
Overarchi
Gwent and require time
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Blaenau Gwent Borough Council uses 8 support providers: Gofal Cymru,
limited housing related
Social Services Dept, Families with Support, United Welsh Housing
support with Achievable
Association, Linc Cymru, Mencap Cymru, Gwalia Care & Support, the Wallich,
goals.
Cartrefi Cymru and Hafan Cymru. Their experienced and well trained staff
Post 16
can offer you a wide of support to meet your needs. Which include Advice
with budgeting/managing your money, Helping to get advice on grants and
benefits and support to improve confidence and self-esteem.
Blaenau Gwent
Michelle Wyatt
Rolling
Floating Support Manager
Social Services Directorate
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
107-110 Worcester Street
Brynmawr
NP23 4JP
01495 354681
[email protected]
[email protected]
Blaenau Gwent
Tenancy Support
Gwalia -
16-25 who are
Overarchi
homeless,
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Providing social housing throughout Blaenau Gwent , supporting young
inappropriately housed
people between the ages of 16-25 who are homeless, inappropriately housed
or tenancy at risk
or tenancy at risk. Referrals are made by the Blaenau Gwent Supporting
People Team via a managed waiting list.
Blaenau Gwent
TS House, 9 Brynteg Road, Blaina , Gwent,
NP13 3HN.
TEL- 01495 292311
MEIC -
Service for children and Overarchi
young people for 0
ng
Helpline service for children and young people for 0 years up to the age of 25 years up to the age of
years in Wales. From finding out what’s going on in your local area to help
25 years in Wales.
dealing with a tricky situation, MEIC will listen even when no-one else will.
We won’t judge you and will help by giving you information, useful advice
and the support you need to make a change.
Contact us in Welsh or English – it’s up to you! We are open 24hrs a day, 7
days a week. You can contact us by phone, email, SMS text and instant
messaging. MEIC is confidential, anonymous, free, and just for you.
Supporting
people
funded
Email- [email protected] or
[email protected]
RSL - Support care leavers with supported living, assist them with their
transition with independent living.
MEIC Cymru
Dafydd Davies or Myra Beard
All Wales
Phone/ Ffôn: 080880 23456
SMS txt: 84001
IM/webchat: www.meiccymru.org
Contact Details
Phone Number: 080880 23456
Email Address: [email protected]
Website URL: www.meiccymru.org/
Welsh Government
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Only Girls Allowed -
Young women aged
between 16 - 24 who
This activity will work with young women aged between 16-24 who are not in are not in employment,
employment, education or training. The activity will take place once a week
education or training.
for 12 weeks in both the gym and community room @ Ebbw Vale Leisure
Centre. The activity aims to build confidence and self-esteem among its
participants. The community room time will be used to help support and
develop the prospects and job readiness of the participants. This will include:
Education and Vocational opportunities, volunteering opportunities, CV
writing, Interview Skills and Mentoring. The activity will be run by Steve Jones
- [email protected].
1,2,3
Build Your Future -
NEET young people
between the ages of 16This activity is aimed at 16-24 years old and will take place twice a week over
24
a 12 week period. The activity will focus on; on the job training and
employment support sessions that will help to improve confidence, selfesteem, raise aspirations, develop communication skills and support participants to access: further learning, training (accredited and non-accredited),
paid employment, vocational experience, that could include: creative industries, mechanical engineering and motor industry based activities,
construction, health & safety, 1st Aid in the work place, CSCS card and effective communication skills. This activity is run by Louise Roberts [email protected]
1,2,3
Lift for Life -
1,2,3
This activity will work with young men aged between 16-24 who are not in
employment, education or training. The activity will take place once a week
for 10 weeks in both the gym and community room @ Ebbw Vale Leisure
Centre. The activity will be used to build confidence and self-esteem in
participants. The community room time will be used to help support and
develop the prospects and job readiness for the participants. This will
include: Education and Vocational opportunities, volunteering opportunities,
CV writing, Interview Skills and Mentoring. This activity will be run by Steve
Jones - [email protected].
Young men aged
between 16-24 who are
not in employment,
education or training
Ebbw Fawr Valley – Steve Jones - [email protected].
CF LSOA’s
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
CF – WG – March 2015
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Ebbw Fawr Valley –
CF LSOA’s
Louise Roberts [email protected].
CF – WG – March 2015
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Ebbw Fawr Valley – Steve Jones - [email protected].
CF LSOA’s
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
CF – WG – March 2015
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Sports Inclusion -
Young people at risk of Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley –
offending aged 10 - 17
ng
CF LSOA’s
This activity will be to support young people at risk of offending aged 10 – 17.
The activities carried out will be diversionary to promote constructive use of
leisure time and will work with the young people to develop a more positive
outlook on life and their future prospects. The activity will delivered over a 12
week period and will offer the following information, advice and workshops
to the participants: • Sports Leadership Awards • Drugs and Alcohol
workshop and support • Health & nutritional advice • Solvent Abuse • Crime
and Consequence • Sexual health awareness. The activity will be run by Greg
Paulsen - [email protected].
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Integrated Club -
Breakfast Club Will initially be developed in the Hilltop area and will specifically work with
young people aged 12-14 years old who are not attending school. The young
people will be provided with a balanced breakfast and then transported to
school via mini bus. The activity will run from the Hilltop Log Cabin and
referrals will be made into this activity from the Educational Welfare Officers
and the school. The activity will be run by Nicola Dobbs [email protected].
CF – WG – March 2015
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley – Carl Bainton - [email protected] CF – WG – March 2015
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CF LSOA’s
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
This activity aims to improve the confidence and communication skills of
children and young people with disabilities so they are able to build relationships more easily with adults and other children. This activity aims to deliver
activities that are integrated and allows both groups of children (with and
without disabilities) to interact, learn from each other and improve
teamwork and social skills within the provision setting.
This activity is run by Carl Bainton - [email protected].
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Greg Paulsen –
[email protected].
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Young people aged 12 14 years old who are
not attending school
4,5
Ebbw Fawr Valley –
CF LSOA’s
Nicola Dobbs [email protected]
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
CF – WG – March 2015
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Junior Aspirations -
Year 6 pupils
Post 16
4,5
Ebbw Fawr Valley –
CF LSOA’s
This activity is aimed at Primary Schools and raising the aspirations of year 6
pupils, giving them a better understanding of employment, training and
learning opportunities available to them. The activity will give local
businesses and education providers the opportunity to visit participating
schools and give presentations on their areas of work reinforcing the
importance of education. The activity will take place over an 8 week period
and will include visits to further and higher education institutions. The
activity will be run by Steph Watkins - [email protected].
Barnardo’s
Community Connections The project aims to promote independence and reduce social isolation of
young people who have a disability and / or additional needs. This will be
achieved by providing a tailored package of support that will encourage and
enable individuals to increase their confidence, develop their independent
skills and extend their social networks.
Steph Watkins [email protected]
CF – WG – March 2015
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
14 - 21
Overarchi
ng
Blaenau Gwent
Joanne Harper
Barnardo’s Blaenau Gwent Community Links
7 Bridge Street
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6EY
01495 307950
[email protected]
Big Lottery
November 2015
Learn About
Traineeships – Engagement
The Engagement Traineeship encompasses:
i. the identification and addressing of a learning barrier (or barriers) that
prevents the Learner immediately participating in vocational or other
learning at level 1, 2 or 3 or progressing into employment; through
ii. the use of employer work placements, community projects, voluntary work
and centre based learning opportunities which aim to confirm or
contextualise an occupational focus; affording
iii. an opportunity to provide Learners with the breadth and flexibility of skills
they need to enable them to progress, at the earliest opportunity, to either
employment or further learning at a higher level; and
iv. delivery of qualifications as permitted at Entry Levels 1 to 3 with particular
emphasis on Essential Skills Wales.
We offer qualifications in the following routes at Entry Levels 1-3:
IT – Users •IT - Practitioners (repairs & maintenance) •Creative/Multi-Media
(Music, music technology, film making, photography, design, web-design,
printing) •Performing/Performance Arts •Sport •Health & Social Care
•Customer Care •Business Admin •Land-Based/Environmental •Work Skills
•ESW - (Communication, Application of Number, ICT) •Key Skills – (Problem
Solving, Improving Own Learning & Working With Others) •Health & Safety
•Food Hygiene •Manual Handling
16 - 18
2,3,4,5
We deliver this
peripatetically
throughout the
borough where
required.
We also have a
centre in Brynmawr
(20 Beaufort Street)
Initial Contact:
Diane Harding
66-67 Tredegar Street,
Risca. NP116BW
T: 01633 619356
M: 07712 816270
[email protected]
We also work with
Growing Space for
environmental
project work at:
•Gelli-Grug
allotments in
Cwmtillery
•Tai Calon Tree
Nursery in
Brynmawr
•Maes y Derwen in
Tredegar
On-going funding from
the Welsh Government
Learn About
Traineeships – Level 1
(Pre-Apprenticeship Programme) encompasses:
i. The identification and addressing of a learning barrier (or barriers); through
ii. The use of employer work placements, community projects, voluntary work and centre
based learning opportunities to deliver a Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)
qualification (see clause K3), relevant to the career aim of the Learner, prior to progressing,
at the earliest opportunity appropriate to the Learner, to either employment or further
learning at a higher level.
All Learners entering a Level 1 Traineeship must undertake an initial and diagnostic essential
skills assessment, unless evidence is available following progression from the Engagement
Traineeship.
We offer qualifications in the following routes at Level 1:
•IT – Users •IT - Practitioners (repairs & maintenance) •Creative/Multi-Media (Music, music
technology, film making, photography, design, web-design, printing)
•Performing/Performance Arts •Sport •Health & Social Care •Customer Care •Business
Admin •Land-Based/Environmental •Work Skills •ESW - (Communication, Application of
Number, ICT) •Key Skills – (Problem Solving, Improving Own Learning & Working With
Others) •Health & Safety •Food Hygiene •Manual Handling •CSCS
16 - 18
2,3,4,5
We deliver this
peripatetically
throughout the borough
where required.
We also have a centre in
Brynmawr (20 Beaufort
Street)
We also work with
Growing Space for
environmental project
work at:
Gelli-Grug allotments in
Cwmtillery
Tai Calon Tree Nursery
in Brynmawr
Maes y Derwen in
Tredegar
Placements with
employers are used
extensively i.e. young
people are placed into
the workplace to gain
real work experience
and to gain vocational
skills so they can
complete their
qualifications.
Initial Contact:
Diane Harding
66-67 Tredegar Street,
Risca. NP116BW
T: 01633 619356
M: 07712 816270
[email protected]
On-going funding from the
Welsh Government
Learn About
Work Ready
18 - 24
Work Ready provides new skills and qualifications, renewed confidence and extra support.
Your benefits will not be affected, and if you are eligible, you could receive money to help
NB we can work with anyone
pay for travel and childcare support.
post-18
Eligibility:
Must be 18+, unemployed and receiving benefits from the Department for Work and
Pensions.
There are two programmes within Work Ready:
1. Learning for Work
A part-time course that runs for a maximum of 24 weeks. It provides basic skills (ESW
qualifications) and confidence building. You can try out different jobs and get involved in
community projects and voluntary work.
2. Routeways
A full-time course that runs for a maximum of 10 working days. It provides training specific to
meet job opportunities that employers have and is designed with the employer to meet
these needs. An interview is normally guaranteed at the end of a Routeway programme.
If you need extra skills, then this will be taken care of by your training provider.
Referral to Work Ready is through the Jobcentre.
We offer qualifications in the following routes at Entry, Level 1 & Level 2:
IT – Users
IT - Practitioners (repairs & maintenance)
Creative/Multi-Media (Music, music technology, film making, photography, design, webdesign, printing)
Performing/Performance Arts
Sport
Health & Social Care
Customer Care
Business Admin
Land-Based/Environmental
Work Skills
2,3,4,5
We deliver this
peripatetically
throughout the borough
where required.
We also have a centre in
Brynmawr (20 Beaufort
Street)
We also work with
Growing Space for
environmental project
work at:
Gelli-Grug allotments in
Cwmtillery
Tai Calon Tree Nursery
in Brynmawr
Maes y Derwen in
Tredegar
Placements with
employers are used
extensively i.e. young
people are placed into
the workplace to gain
real work experience
and to gain vocational
Initial Contact:
Rhiannon Perry
66-67 Tredegar Street,
Risca. NP116BW
[email protected]
Tel: 01633 619356
Mobile: 07860 410677
On-going funding from the
Welsh Government
Learn About
Community Work Placement
Community placements and volunteering for post-Work Programme 18 to 24
year olds to get work experience that provides a community benefit.
Also weekly job search support
18 to 24
2,3,4,5
We deliver this
peripatetically
throughout the
borough where
required as it is
delivered via
community based
work placements.
We also have a
centre in Brynmawr
(20 Beaufort Street)
for the weekly job
seacrh sessions.
We also work with
Growing Space for
environmental
project work at:
• Gelli-Grug
allotments in
Cwmtillery
• Tai Calon Tree
Nursery in
Brynmawr
• Maes y Derwen in
Tredegar
Placements with
Initial Contact:
Rhiannon Perry
66-67 Tredegar Street,
Risca. NP116BW
[email protected]
Tel: 01633 619356
Mobile: 07860 410677
Learn About
Essential Skills in the Workplace (ESiW)
ESiW supports young people in employment that require additional basic
skills support/Essential Skills i.e.
Communication (literacy)
Application of Number (numeracy)
ICT
Support can be from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
Where a young person has Essential Skills deficits it can endanger sustained
employment. Also, it prevents them being able to access Apprenticeships.
Although this programme supports employed young people it also supports
those at risk of becoming NEET as it helps support them while they are in
work to overcome barriers caused from poor Essential Skills/basic skills as
well as stigmatisation and fear of being identified that they have poor
reading, writing and mathematics skills.
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Youth Club Activities Communities First Ebbw Fawr also run youth clubs; please contact Carl
Bainton - [email protected] for further details.
16 - 24
NB we can work with
anyone post-16 who is
employed
4,5
We deliver this
peripatetically
throughout the
borough where
required.
We also have a
centre in Brynmawr
(20 Beaufort Street)
Initial Contact:
On-going funding from
the Welsh Government
Andrew Jones
66-67 Tredegar Street,
Risca. NP116BW
T: 01633 619356
M: 07720 593044
[email protected]
Current contract ends
31st December
2014
The training is
mostly delivered in
the workplace but
can be off-site if the
employer and/or
candidate prefers
11-25
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley – Carl Bainton - [email protected] CF – WG – March 2015
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CF LSOA’s
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Prepare to Volunteer -
14-24
This activity will prepare young people aged 14-24 to participate in regular
volunteering opportunities, increase their opportunity to learn by remov-ing
barriers, gain new experiences and qualifications that will help them in the
long term and make a positive contribution to their communities. The
participants will be encouraged to take up a variety of volunteering
opportunities within their chosen field.
This activity is run by Nicola Dobbs - [email protected]
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley –
ng
CF LSOA’s
Nicola Dobbs [email protected]
CF – WG – March 2015
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Come Dine with Us -
14-25
This activity will support young people to follow healthier lifestyle by
providing advice and practical cooking sessions that focus on healthy eating,
cooking and nutrition. A range of activities will be provided to gain the
appropriate skills needed in order to lead healthier lifestyles. There will also
be opportunities to access Agored Cymru level 1 in Food Hygiene plus level 1
in event planning which will equip to organise an event for the community
using the cooking skills learnt though the activity. An intergenerational event
will take place at the end of each 12 week programme.
This activity is run by Becky Jones - [email protected].
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Risky Business This activity will raise awareness among young people aged 11-25 on the
dangers of engaging in risk taking behaviour such as, substance misuse
(including smoking, alcohol consumption and illicit drug use), engagement in
criminal activity, self-harm, unhealthy relationships, dangerous driving, and
sexual risky behaviour (protected or otherwise.) . Interactive group
workshops will be facilitated for young people to participate in informal learning and be signposted to services which are available for additional support.
This activity is run by Ffion Morgan - [email protected].
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley – Becky Jones - [email protected]
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CF LSOA’s
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
CF – WG – March 2015
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
11-25
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley – Becky Jones - [email protected] CF – WG – March 2015
ng
CF LSOA’s
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Young Ambassadors -
14-24
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley –
ng
CF LSOA’s
This activity will support young people aged 14-24 to train to become Young
Ambassadors to implement an anti-bullying Kite Mark, providing young
people with the opportunity to learn about their rights and become a positive
role model to their peers. Young Ambassadors will act as role models,
speaking to groups of young people informing them on their rights, making a
contribution to their community, and inspiring others.
This activity is run by Ffion Morgan - [email protected].
CF – WG – March 2015
Ffion Morgan [email protected]
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
GRAB -
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley –
ng
CF LSOA’s
This activity will support identified groups and/or individuals who are being
bullied, or are presenting bullying behaviours. Pupils will be educated on their
rights and responsibilities, their behaviour and impacts. This will be achieved
through 1:1 support, group sessions, buddy training and through a series of
workshops which identify risks to pupils being bullied through peer pressure.
This activity is run by Ffion Morgan - [email protected].
Ffion Morgan [email protected]
CF – WG – March 2015
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Informed Choices This activity is aimed at young people aged 14-16 to raise aspirations for
further learning. It will also support participants to plan and prepare for their
chosen career/employment by producing an action plan and basic CV.
Participants will be informed about further and higher education. The activity
will be delivered through a variety of workshops in the schools over the
course of the academic year. In addition, a selection of pupils will attend a
visit to University to further challenge the perceptions and offer a more in
depth insight into University life.
This activity is run by Steph Watkins - [email protected].
14-16
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley –
ng
CF LSOA’s
Steph Watkins [email protected]
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
CF – WG – March 2015
Communities First
Ebbw Fawr
Work Preparation -
16-24
Overarchi Ebbw Fawr Valley –
ng
CF LSOA’s
This activity is aimed at young people aged 16-24 to gain the skills and
experiences needed to take their first step onto the job ladder. The activity
will help to promote routes into employment, such as volunteering,
temporary work, work experience, apprenticeships and Jobs Growth Wales
placements and overcome barriers by providing learning activities such as CV
writing and interview skills, team working and communication skills. This
activity is run by Steph Watkins - [email protected].
Steph Watkins [email protected]
CF – WG – March 2015
Kathryn McDonald –
[email protected]
Carol Madgwick –
[email protected]
Communities First Team 44 Church Street,
Ebbw Vale 01495 304352
CVCPA Cynon Valley Crime
Prevention
Association
PUPIL (Pupils Understanding Problems In their Locality) Is an ESF funded
project to develop the teamwork and employability skills of the young people
with whom it engages. The Project has four main sections: A residential,
Weekly Meetings, A Celebration Event and the opportunity to gain
qualifications.
11 - 19
4,5
At risk of becoming
NEET
SEN
Blaenau Gwent
Eleanor Jones
Bridgend,
Caerphilly,
Schools Project Manager
Merthyr Tydfil
The Old Police Station
Rhondda Cynon Taff Windsor Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8LN
Torfaen
(01685) 886915 [email protected]
ESF Priority 1
Currently Dec 2013
Lacking in Self Esteem
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
Young Leaders North & South Ebbw Fach Supporting YP in accessing volunteering opportunities with: Street Games delivering sport activities on the street in "hot spot" areas, Kids clubs placements in voluntary sector children’s clubs, Craze - placements in
voluntary sector youth clubs, 5x60 schemes - peer to peer sport leadership,
Time banking Wales - T4YP - volunteering for awards, Millennium Volunteers Record of volunteering Award.
Supporting the YP in gaining accreditation in: Young Leaders Ambassador
qualifications for 11-14 year olds, Play work training NVQ level 2 foundation,
Youth Work level 2 and 3, Community Leaders level 1 and 2, ASDAN Bronze
Awards - Bespoke to learners, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
YP from key stage2/3/4
(aged 11 - 16) identified
as at risk of disengaging
from formal routes of
education
4,5
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
SCHOOLS PROJECT North & South Ebbw Fach Engaging YP in Learning Activities; promoting self development and raising
aspirations
Encouraging the YP to increase their attendance and improve behaviour in
School
An early intervention
programme to engage
pupils of Abertillery &
Brynmawr
Comprehensive Schools
with low attendance
records or at risk of
exclusion key stage 3/4
2,3,4
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
Encouraging the YP to attend out of school hours learning provision (OSHL)
11 - 16
Assist the School in the reduction of half day absence rates
Reinforce the importance of learning and lowering exclusion rates
Assist in the development and delivery of appropriate ASDAN qualifications
Encourage YP and work with partners to introduce phased reintegration into
mainstream education
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
FAMILY LEARNING PROJECT – WINCHESTOWN North Ebbw Fach
Engaging YP aged 11-16 at risk of underachieving
The Project will provide tailored interventions, linking school, family and
community
Enabling young people (KS 3 & 4) and their parents/ families to navigate
through informed, self chosen learning paths
Raising aspirations and motivating people into taking steps towards learning
and training will encourage parental investment in children and help their
progress from early development to GCSE and beyond thereby increasing Key
stage results and reducing the number of adults without qualifications
A family focussed multiagency learning
intervention project
delivered to YP (KS 3 &
4) from Winchestown
Learning Centre
11 - 16
2,3,4
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
YOUNG VOICES YOUNG CHOICES North & South Ebbw Fach Structured weekly activity for YP to gain alternative qualification in Bronze
award ASDAN
Once weekly training programme will be co-ordinated and facilitated by
Ebbw Fach CF Youth Team (core group of 8 YP)
Engaging YP 14 - 16
YEARS AT RISK NEET in
learning activities;
promoting selfdevelopment and
raising aspirations to
achieve full potential
2,3,4
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
Participants supported by CF staff and key partners to plan, prepare and
deliver a youth conference
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
POSITIVE CHOICES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE - North & South Ebbw Fach -
Engaging YP 11 - 18
YEARS AT RISK
2,3,4
Engage young people to develop skills and knowledge to improve their
lifestyle and general wellbeing, which in turn reduces their chances of
developing long term illness by addressing issues around sexual health
increase uptake of C-card, increasing physical activity, healthy eating and
cooking etc. The skills and knowledge that they gain can be transferred into
their home life and it is anticipated that they will become inspired to
continue to cook, eat and grow healthy food
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
CHOICE CLUB North & South Ebbw Fach Mentoring and support by youth workers followed by specialist support and
training by partners
Assist YP with Job searches, application forms, CVs, interview preparation
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
Targeting young people
aged 16 - 24 years
claiming JSA; supporting
them in being more
employable: developing
communication skills,
self-esteem, confidence
in applying for jobs.
2,3
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
TRY IT North & South Ebbw Fach -
Targeting YP 14 - 16
YEARS AT RISK
2,3,4
The project will provide out of school and youth club engagement for young
people to support personal development and entrepreneurship, building on Identify a small number
young enterprise concepts, whilst ensuring that work compliments the school of participants as a pilot
curriculum i.e. Schools' Enterprise Fortnight
study to identify the
feasibility of this
approach to enterprise
development with
young people
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
DO IT North & South Ebbw Fach -
Targeting YP 16 - 24
YEARS CLAIMING JSA
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
2,3
Links with young entrepreneurs through the Try It project will progress to
engage with Do It.
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
The Project is designed to increase the number and strength of local social
enterprises through tailored support, peer mentoring and volunteering.
01495 325209
Communities First
Ebbw Fach
VOLUNTEERING AS A ROUTE TO EMPLOYMENT North & South Ebbw Fach -
Engaging YP 16+ YEARS
CLAIMING JSA OVER 12
The project increases the level and quality of volunteering experiences within
MONTHS in
local organisations
volunteering
opportunities
The Ebbw Fach CF Youth Team will assist in brokering relationships between
individuals and organisations enabling volunteers to access a wide variety of
experiences, personal development and training opportunities by mentoring
young people, the team will assist them in identifying and overcoming
barriers to work.
2,3
Ebbw Fach Valley –
North & South
Cluster areas,
Blaenau Gwent
Helen Madden
Welsh Government
[email protected]
2015
St Illtyd’s Resource Centre, Llanhilleth
Institute, Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JT
01495 325209
Communities First
Tredegar
4Walls Mental Health Drop-in and appointment provision being delivered in
Tredegar Health Centre by Torfaen Mind
Communities First
Tredegar
Mental Health Drop-in
and appointment
provision being
delivered in Tredegar
Health Centre by
Torfaen Mind
1,2,3,4,5
Although open to all,
CAB outreach services 1,2,3,4,5
will particularly benefit
CAB sessions run in Tredegar by CAB for debt, benefits and consumer advice.
disabled people;
(Shared Outcoem Project)
families with children
(including lone parents),
people with changing or
reducing welfare
benefit entitlement,
people experiencing
problem debt and
people requiring
assistance and
representation at
tribunals and appeals,
unemployed,
particularly long term
unemployed people and
workless households
living within the defined
Cluster area
CAB -
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Sarah James Health Officer
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Gillian Snelgrove Prosperity Officer
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Communities First
Tredegar
Job Club -
Job seekers in the
cluster
1,2,3
Weekly drop-in session in Tredegar Library plus more structured sessions will
include self-esteem, skills building and employment related training. The aim
of the job clubs are to encourage those who are presently not in work to up
skill by applying for jobs, write and update CV’s, and also be taught the skills
necessary for work and coping with the working environment. This runs in
the Library every Wednesday 10am-noon for more information contact
Gillian Snelgrove on 01495712069.
Communities First
Tredegar
Work4Tredegar -
Jobs Growth Wales Mentor Mentoring Young People into employment and JGW placements
Gillian Snelgrove Prosperity Officer
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712061
Lone parents who are
presently not working
1,2,3
4 week intensive pre-employment programme including team building, selfesteem, employment related training and work experience.
This project will provide an intensive four week courses to improve
employability. The target audience will be female lone parents.The courses
will include Training, CV and application form writing, Job hunts and
interview skills, Team-work and problem solving, as well as the inclusion of
coping mechanisms e.g. time management, stress and development of
routines.The course will also highlight the benefits of volunteering, and all
attendees will receive a personalised plan to encourage take-up of
volunteerring opportunities to increase employability .Information on
childcare providers will be given and a visit to a child minder will be arranged.
For more details contact Gillian Snelgrove on 01495712969.
Communities First
Tredegar
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Gillian Snelgrove Prosperity Officer
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712062
Young People living in
the Cluster area who
are presently seeking
work or at risk of
becoming NEET
2,3
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Jon Jones Jobs Growth Wales Mentor
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Communities First
Tredegar
Cookery with young people Teaching basic cookery skills, budgeting and healthy eating advice.
Communities First
Tredegar
Money Counts for young people Basic budgeting and financial awareness
Communities First
Tredegar
Volunteer2Learn Encouraging young people to consider training options and using
volunteering to up skill whilst gaining qualifications.
Communities First
Tredegar
NEET Gym Project A project to increase the physical fitness of NEETS but also an engagement
tool into other linked projects.
Young people aged
between 11 and 25 who
live in the Tredegar
Cluster that presently
are unable to cook a
healthy meal.
2,3
Young People (11 - 25)
who reside in the
Tredegar Cluster area
and have experienced
financial
literacy/capability
issues.
1,2,3,4,5
Young People living in
the Cluster area who
have no quliafication
and are at risk of
becoming NEET.
4
16 - 25 year old NEETS
or those at risk of
becoming NEET who
live in the Tredegar
1,2,3,4
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Polly Bainton Youth
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Sam Jenkins Youth
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Polly Bainton Youth
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Tony Walters Youth
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Communities First
Tredegar
11-16 Health and Well-being Project -
11 - 16 (Years 7 – 11)
young people who live
A project which aims to increase the physical fitness of young people but also in the Tredegar Cluster
includes an aspect of reducing risks.
1,2,3,4
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Tony Walters Youth
[email protected]
Laura Wheeler PEEP
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Communities First
Tredegar
PEEP Supporting young people to reach their academinc potentail in Tredegar
Comprehensive School, utlising an holistic approach to improve attainment
while coordinating learning in the school and in the community. The aim of
this project is to provide Numeracy and Literacy support for young people in
Tredegar Comprehensive School to those young people who have been
identified by the school as needed extra support but are neither within the
Additional Educational Needs nor receiving pastoral help from Oasis. This
project provides an holistic overview of the Communities First school based
learning programme.
Communities First
Tredegar
PX2 Emotional support for young people to address absentee issues and improve
self confidence. This project aims to encourage higher attendance for key
stage 3 & 4 pupils in conjunction with specific strategic partners (Families
First). It has the added value of being an early NEET intervention project.
PX2 is a specifically designed programme for young people from the Pacific
Institute which promote positive and effective learning patterns by increasing
self-motivation, confidence and helping young people to set positive learning
and life goals.
Young People in school
on FSM who have been
identified by the School
as needing extra
support to reach their
potental.
3,4,5
Tredegar
Comprehensive School
pupils (KS3) who reside
in the Cluster area are
on FSM and lack
confidence and selfesteem
2,3,4
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Laura Wheeler PEEP
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Tony Walters Youth
[email protected]
Laura Wheeler PEEP
[email protected]
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Welsh Government
2015
Communities First
Tredegar
Learn for Me Entry level courses (CQFW 1) for individuals with low/no qualifications.This
project will provide a variety of courses for adults in local accessible venues
with the aim of reducing the number of adults without any
qualifications.Through Adult Education we will aim to raise the learning
potential and opportunities of individuals in the Tredegar Cluster
Communities First
Tredegar
Learn for Work More formal accredited (CQFW 2+) work-related courses
Communities First
Tredegar
Attendance and Community Support - Young People
Young people attendance support - removing barriers to access school (KS34)
Adults (16+) residing in
the Sirhowy 2 Lower
Super Output Area,
inclusive of any
referrals from Families
First and Flying Start
programmes form the
wider Tredegar Cluster
area that have Basic
and Essential skill needs
and or no qualifications.
2,3
Adults (16+) residing in
the Cluster Area,
inclusive of any
referrals from Families
First and Flying Start
programmes who have
limited or no recognised
qualifications.
2,3
KS 3, 4 Pupils living in
the Tredegar Cluster on
FSM
2,3,4
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Lee Macpherson Learning Lead Officer
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Lee Macpherson Learning Lead Officer
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
James Richards Attendance Support PDG
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Communities First
Tredegar
Literacy and Numeracy Support Literacy and Numeracy support for FSM/CF Pupils in Tredegar
Comprehensive School. (KS3-4)
Communities First
Tredegar
Homework Club Homework provision increasing quality of course work submission and OSHL
(KS3-4)
Key Stage 3 pupils who
require further literacy
and numeracy support
who are on Free School
Meals or from the
Cluster Area
4
KS 3, 4 Pupils living in
the Tredegar Cluster on
FSM attending
Homework Clubs
4,5
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Lesley Williams Literacy PDG
[email protected]
Amy Jones- Numeracy PDG
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Lesley Williams Literacy PDG
[email protected]
Amy Jones- Numeracy PDG
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Communities First
Tredegar
Reading Circles Primary school focused reading literacy programme, engaging with eFSM
pupils to develop reading age to 9.6years. (KS2)
Pupils in Years 5 and 6
in the Participating
Tredegar Cluster
Primary Schools on Free
School Meals, and
identified as needing
additional support
withsupport with
reading and transition
to KS3
4,5
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Lee Macpherson Learning Lead Officer
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Communities First
Tredegar
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council
LIFT -
People living in the
Tredegar Cluster who
Specific employment mentoring and training project to assist people who
have been unemployed
have been unemployed for over 6 months (and who live in households where for at least 6 months
there has been no work for 6 months or more) and who are not on the work
and living in a
programme.
household where no
one is working. Those
who are furthest from
the labour market and
who are not on the
Work Programme.
Youth Service Blaenau Gwent Youth Service gives information, guidance and advice to
young people aged 11-25. We are a team of qualified youth workers and
work in different places across Blaenau Gwent to offer support to young
people. Our approach is to treat young people with respect, promoting and
respecting their rights to make their own decisions and choices and working
with them to help them stay safe.
We work both in and out of schools offering support, a different way of
learning and a chance to get involved in different activities.
Some areas of work include – Oasis youth workers in schools, school
councillors, D of E (Duke of Edinburgh), Prevent 14-19, youth clubs, sexual
health and wellbeing, Kooth.com, various summer projects, training for youth
workers and accredited courses for young people.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Leading youth Charity the DofE gives all young people the chance to develop
skills for work and life, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future. Find
out more about doing your DofE, volunteering for us and supporting our
Charity. DofE is available for young people between the ages of 14-24.
Information, guidance
and advice to young
people aged 11 - 25
2,3
Tredegar
Communities First
area.
Mark McCrossen LIFT Lead
[email protected]
Philip Chater Lift Mentor
[email protected]
Welsh Government
2015
Tredegar Communities First
VTECC Centre,
Tredegar
NP223EL
Tel- (01495) 712060
Overarchi
ng
Blaenau Gwent
For more information, or to get involved
contact Blaenau Gwent Youth Service on
01495 355811
Various
http://www.blaenaugwent.gov.uk/leisure/16797.asp
http://blaenau-gwent.cliconline.org.uk/en/
14 - 24
2,3,4,5
Blaenau Gwent
Catherine Parker (01495 357864)
[email protected]
Local Area Network
14-19
EVI
Church Street
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6BE
Youth Service
Adult Education
Service
Adult Education -
16+
4
Blaenau Gwent
Provides a wide range of accredited learning opportunities, including basic
skills, GCSEs, arts and crafts, languages, ICT.
Kathy Smith
James St LAC
James Street
Ebbw Vale
N/a
Tel: 01495 303544
[email protected]
Working Skills for
Adults
Working Skills for Adults -
Working-age
5
Blaenau Gwent
Supports those individuals who are in full time employment or education , to
gain low-level generic transferable skills to improve their employment
sustainability
Ceri Waters
Rassau Resource Centre
School Road
Rassau
Ebbw Vale
NP23 5PP
Dec 2014
Tel: 01495 309951
[email protected]
Business Resource
Centre
Traineeship- Engagement phase Provision for young people 16 –18yr who are unsure of their chosen training
routeway. A generic, motivational, taster programme is designed to support
soft, key skill development., essential skills below Entry 3.
Young people
16 - 18yr who
are unsure of
their chosen training
routeway
4,5
Borough Wide and
surrounding areas
Traineeship Level 1 provision This provision is for focused learners 16 –18yrs and is attached to a
recognised QCF qualification at L1.Learner must be Entry 3 to progress to this
provision, the Length of provision based on individual learner need.
WG
Tel: 01495 355850 / 07814458045
[email protected]
Progression onto Traineeship L1or FE provision. Length of provision 1 – 26
weeks
Business Resource
Centre
Graham Rees
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
16 - 18
4,5
Borough Wide and
surrounding areas
Graham Rees
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
Tel: 01495 355850 / 07814458045
[email protected]
WG
Business Resource
Centre
Young Recruit -
16 - 24
4,5
Borough Wide and
surrounding areas
This provision is designed to support employers fund the employment of
young people. It supports a £50 allowance towards wages for a period of 12
months, allowing young people to be recruited. This provision is aligned and
supported by the apprenticeship programme, which funds the training
element.
Business Resource
Centre
Work Ready -
Flexible Apprentices Apprentices are employed individual who are working with companies to
develop their skills, knowledge and qualifications. Apprenticeships are
designed around a National Framework but that requires the completion of
tech cert, essential skills and a QCF qualification at L2 or L3.
WG
Tel: 01495 355850 / 07814458045
[email protected]
Post 16
4,5
Borough Wide and
surrounding areas
Work Ready is referred through the Job Centre and is 16hrs per week training
over 13 weeks, with the emphasis being on Jobsearching and Employment.
We are also able to provide support with Jobs Growth Wales, Young Recruits
and REACT Funding.
Business Resource
Centre
Graham Rees
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
Graham Rees
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
WG
Tel: 01495 355850 / 07814458045
[email protected]
Employed individuals
who are working with
companies.
4,5
Borough Wide and
surrounding areas
Chris Llewellyn
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
WG
Tel: 01495 355981
[email protected]
Flexible Apprentice requires the completion of the relevant QCF L2 or L3
qualification
Business Resource
Centre
Foundation Apprentices As Flexible Apprenticeship but the Tech Cert and Essential Skills plus a QCF
qualification are required.
Employed individuals
who are working with
companies.
4,5
Borough Wide and
surrounding areas
Chris Llewellyn
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
Tel: 01495 355981
[email protected]
WG
Business Resource
Centre
Apprenticeship -
Employed individuals
who are working with
As above but requires the Tech Cert, Essential Skills and QCF qualification at a
companies.
higher level.
4,5
Borough Wide and
surrounding areas
Chris Llewellyn
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
WG
Tel: 01495 355981
[email protected]
MPCT
Military Preparation
College
Military Preparation College Training Provider running engagement and level 1 Public Services provision
4,5
16 - 18 + 18 - 25 on
Steps to Employment
Rhymney but
targeting all of the
heads of the valley
area.
Hannah Lovelock
MPCT, Unit 6 Heads of the Valley Ind Est,
Rhymney,
NP22 5RL
WG
08442 438438 / 078
[email protected].
Shelter Cymru
Education Service To help young people have a positive leaving home experience.
Young people and
professionals working
with Young people
2,3,4,5
National
Resources available for use by professionals in schools, colleges, youth
service and other young people focused organisations/projects.
Rebecca Evans
25 Walter Road
Swansea
SA1 5NN
01792 469400
[email protected]
[email protected]
WG
S-180
Ongoing
We also deliver sessions, talks and workshops to young people in various
sessions.
Shelter Cymru
Advice and Support Confidential advice and support on issues such as: homelessness,
repossessions, housing benefit, harassment, rent arrears and disrepair.
All individuals
1,2,3,4,5
National
24 hour advice line: 0845 075 5005
E-mail advice:
[email protected]
Face to Face (Blaenau
Gwent):http://www.sheltercymru.org.uk/get/
displaysurgery.aspx?Parentid=2&subcat=55&countyi
d=1&officeid=1
Ongoing
Blaenau Gwent
County Borough
Council
Gypsy and Traveller Education Service - Blaenau Gwent
Gypsy and Traveller
Pupils
Aged 3 - 19
3,4,5
Blaenau Gwent
Rebecca Bevan - Gypsy and Traveller Family
Liaison Officer
[email protected]
LEA has a duty to
provide.
Rachael O’Connell – Gypsy and Traveller
Education Officer
[email protected]
Anvil Court
Church St, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent NP13
1DB
Tel: 01495357733
14+ Team
Beaufort Road
Ebbw Vale
Tai Calon
14+ team - Children social services
Supporting young people 14 – 17 who are considered to be in need of
support, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
and those in need of protection. We also work with care leavers 16 – 21 or
25 if in full time education providing advice and guidance.
Develop customer care skills through an OCN In Customer Care
Volunteering to gain work experience, Help to write CV's and complete
application Forms. Increasing interview skills and confidence. Helping people
to find employment through job search. Helping to people to increase self
awareness and helping people cope with challenges of finding the right
career and staying in employment. Activities can be delivered either through
1-2-1 support or through group courses and activities.
14 - 17 young people in 1,2,3,4,5
need of support and
protection.
Blaenau Gwent
Lori Moruz (01495 355520)
14+ team
Family Resource Centre
Beaufort Road
Ebbw Vale
NP23 5LH
Local
Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Chole Williams
[email protected]
Tai Calon,
Solis One,
Rising Sun Industrial Estate,
Blaina,
Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3JW
0300 303 1717
Bridges into Work
Tai Calon
Care Leavers 16-21 or
25 if in full time
education.
Tai Calon Residents or
Residents Children
2,3,4
The Prince's Trust
Cymru
Youth Service
A range of programmes across the local authority to support young people
Young people aged 13aged 13-30 into education, training, employment or to start to their own
30 who are at risk of
business. Programmes include:
underachievement or
- Fairbridge: (13-25 years) a range of adventurous activities and 1-2-1
exclusion from school
personal development support for young people facing significant challenges or young people who
in their lives. Up to 12 young people take part in a range of activities
are unemployed.
designed to help them build confidence and take positive steps towards
Particularly those young
education, training and employment.
people who are:•
- Get Started: (16-25 years) short programmes delivered along a sports or
Leaving care
creative industries theme designed to inspire and motivate young people and
• Young and exsupport them into education, training and employment.
offenders
- xl: (13-19 years) an informal personal development programme for young
people who at risk of underachievement and exclusion from school.
- Team: (16-25 years) a 12-week personal development programme for
teams of up to 15 young people who want to build their confidence, meet
new people, develop new skills and gain qualifications through challenging
physical activities, a community project and team challenge.
- Get into: (16-25 years) programmes to prepare young people for the
workplace delivered in growing sectors across Wales like construction,
engineering and manufacturing and retail. The programmes offer young
people an opportunity to develop key workplace skills, entry-level
qualifications and complete on-the-job training with key employers.
Oasis Young people work on a group and one-to-one basis, and can be referred to
the project by anyone who feels that this intervention would be beneficial to
the young person. Oasis provides a safe and confidential space (adhering to
safeguarding boundaries) within the school setting, where young people can
receive information, guidance and support on a variety of issues. Where
appropriate young people are offered accredited learning when working with
the youth worker. Young people can be referred to Oasis for many reasons
some of these are, anger management, confidence and self esteem issues,
bullying, sexual health, self harm etc, including social and emotional support
on issues which maybe proving to be a barrier to learning, affecting their
attendance and impacting on their ability to reach their potential.
The aim of the project is
to support young
people aged 11 to 18 to
remain in full time
education and to reach
their full potential.
Young people
participate in the
project on a voluntary
basis and work towards
an agreed action plan.
2,3,4,5
Blaenau Gwent
Contact the Outreach, Assessment &
Outcomes Team
Keyon Davis
Job Ambassador – Blaenau Gwent
[email protected]
Tel: 07436 797320
Laura Stutins
Outreach Executive – South East
[email protected]
Tel: 07956 070405
4
Blaenau Gwent
Claire Madden
Youth Service Development Officer
Youth Service, EVI Cultural Centre, Ebbw Vale
Institute, Church Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau
Gwent. NP23 6BE
Tel: 01495 357863
Fax: 01495 353359
Mobile: 07581 628601
[email protected]
Blaenau Gwent Youth Service
Families First
Bridges into Work
Bridges Into Work -
Working-age
3
Blaenau Gwent
Supports those individuals who are economically inactive or unemployed: to
provide low-level generic transferable skills to improve employability.
Ceri Waters
Rassau Resource Centre
School Road
Rassau
Ebbw Vale
NP23 5PP
Dec 2014
Tel: 01495 309951
[email protected]
Family Learning
Family Learning -
Parent /carers of a child
under 14Yrs
3,4
Provides literacy and numeracy courses for parents and carers within a
school setting.
Primarily
Community First
and other areas of
significant
disadvantage
Claire Gough
Rassau Resource Centre
School Road
Rassau
Ebbw Vale
NP23 5PP
March 2013
Tel: 01495 309951
[email protected]
BGCBC
Tools 4UR Future -
Y11 (30 spaces per
year)
4
BRC, Tredegar
EAS 14-19 Learning
Pathways
Julian Assinder
14-19 Grant/school
funded
[email protected]
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
01495 355868
BGCBC
EAS 14-19 Learning
Pathways
Level 1 courses (2 year course)
Beginning in Y10
Hair & Beauty OCNs
18 spaces
Automotive C&G E3
22 spaces
Construction C&G Level1
30 spaces
4
Hair & Beauty –
Coleg Gwent
Automotive and
Construction –
Business Resource
Centre
Carol Inglefield – Coleg Gwent Tel:
01495334350
Julian Assinder
[email protected]
Business Resource Centre
Tredegar
NP22 3AA
01495 355868
14-19 Grant funded
BGCBC
EAS 14-19 Learning
Pathways
Learning Coach Deployment in all 14-19 course providers (inc. BRC, Coleg
Gwent, all schools)
14 - 19
2,3,4
All learning
providers
Plus
Schools contacts & learning providers
Further details contact
14-19 Grant funded
Theresa van Drunen
Assistant Manager for 14-19 Developments
Rheolwr Cynorthwyol dros Ddatblygiadau 1419
CBS Blaenau Gwent CBC
Central Depot, Barleyfield Industrial Estate,
Brynmawr, Gwent NP23 4YF
14-19 team members for hard to reach learners
01495 357731
01495 355305 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
BGCBC
EAS 14-19 Learning
Pathways
14-19 Quality Assurance Procedures
14 - 19
2,3,4
14-19 Team
14-19 Team, schools, learning coaches and
learning providers for further details contact.
(intervention process with support agencies)
Theresa van Drunen
Assistant Manager for 14-19 Developments
Rheolwr Cynorthwyol dros Ddatblygiadau 1419
CBS Blaenau Gwent CBC
Central Depot, Barleyfield Industrial Estate,
Brynmawr, Gwent NP23 4YF
01495 357731
01495 355305 (fax)
[email protected]
[email protected]
14-19 grant funded
Young Wales
Young Wales -
Up to 16 years
1,2,3,4
Blaenau Gwent
Young Wales
Bill Fitzgerald [email protected]
Tai Calon,
Solis One,
Rising Sun Industrial Estate,
Blaina,
Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3JW
Starts at £25 per person
per day
All young people 14 18. Registered service
for all NEET young
people 16 and 17 yearsold.
3
Blaenau Gwent
Paty Wysom
Area Manager | Rheolwr Ardal
Careers Wales | Gyrfa Cymru
Office Number | Rhif y swyddfa: 0300
1233833 ext 2474
Fax | Ffacs: 0300 1233886
E-mail | E-bost:
[email protected]
Core funding
Provide an alternative curriculum, delivering NOCN credits to learners while
also providing opportunities to participate in many commercial projects such
as graphic design, filming and video editing.
Careers Wales
Careers Wales advisers will help you make informed decisions about
employment, eduaction or training; they will make sure you know about all
the opportunities available to you and will help you identify the skills you
need in order to achieve your full potential.
Careers Wales advisers are based throughout Blaenau Gwent and work in
partnership with key agencies so that you get the best possible service.
Entitlement for all young people 14-18 to access services for information,
advice and guidance. 18+ provision on self-referral basis. Service within Pre
and Post-16 educational settings and communities based in Careers Centres.
Additional Support available through Youth Gateway provision for Tier 3
young people to address barriers to entry to EET. Referral to work-based
learning (Engagement strand) only possible via Careers Wales.
Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentreplus Entitlement for all 18 – 24 year Jobcentre Plus, who are available and actively
seeking employment and therefore entitled to JSA. Jobcentre Plus offers a
number of programmes and services to help jobseekers, unemployed people,
those with disabilities and others who may need extra help in finding work.Jobcentre Plus provides a wide range of information and services, like help
with finding a job, benefits, loans and grants.
Eira Norris
Team Manager | Rheolwr Tîm
Careers Wales | Gyrfa Cymru
Telephone Number | Rhif ffôn: 0300 123 38
33
Ext | Est: 2282
Fax | Ffacs: 0300 123 38 86
E-mail | E-bost: [email protected]
All 18 - 24 year olds
registered as actively
seeking work and in
receipt of JSA. Also
16/17 year olds in
severe hardship.
1,2,3
Blaenau Gwent
0845 6043 719 for your local Jobcentre
Clare Hughes
Partnership Manger,
South East Wales District Office,
Ebbw Vale Jobcentre Plus, Ty Gantre, Civic
Centre, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6XG
[email protected]
Central Government
A4E
Work programme -
16 - 24 year old through
JCP referral
3
Blaenau Gwent
Providing training and work based learning opportunities for 16-24 year old
NEET’s via the work programme. Referrals need to be made via JobCentre
Plus.
Work programme -
01495 354433
16 - 24 year old through
JCP referral
3
Blaenau Gwent
Providing training and work based learning opportunities for 16-24 year old
NEET’s via the work programme. Referrals need to be made via JobCentre
Plus.
Please contact a JobCentre Plus Adviser for more information.
Educ8
Jobs Growth Wales -
Young Recruits Programme/Apprenticeships Educ8 supports local employers to create fully-funded Apprenticeship
opportunities which are subsidised via Young Recruits funding. Opportunities
created are usually in the following routes:
• Health and Social Care
• Child Care
• Business Administration
• Customer Service
Working Links
Crown Buildings
Civic Centre
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6XG
The department for
works and pensions
Tel: 01495 356 510
16 - 24
3
Educ8 creates high quality, 6 month paid work placements for young people
in a range of employment settings, with the aim of the work placements
leading to sustainable employment. Educ8 Ltd supports young people to
apply for opportunities through Jobs Growth Wales and provides ongoing
coaching and mentoring support for the duration of the 6 months to help
ensure positive progression at the end of the placement.
Educ8
The department for
works and pensions
Old Pontygoff School (Victoria Training
Centre) Wesleyan Row, EbbwVale, Gwent
NP23 6EH
Please contact a JobCentre Plus Adviser for more information.
Working Links
A4E
Blaenau Gwent,
RCT, Caerphilly,
Cardiff
Karina Hicks
01443 749016
ESF (2015)
[email protected]
Educ8 Ltd
Ty Cynon
Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
16 - 24
3
Blaenau Gwent,
RCT, Caerphilly,
Cardiff
Karina Hicks
01443 749016
[email protected]
Educ8 Ltd
Ty Cynon
Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
ESF (2015)
GAVO
GAVO -
14 - 25
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Blaenau Gwent
Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations provides a comprehensive
voluntary service throughout Blaenau Gwent including providing advice and
guidance on volunteering opportunities, providing ongoing support for
individuals carrying out voluntary work and providing information on the
latest opportunities in Blaenau Gwent.
25 + Amanda Newman / Sinead Evans
[email protected]
[email protected]
25 + WCVA core funding
14-25 - Sian Sweet
Youth Volunteering Officer
[email protected]
14-25
Gwirvol Grant funded
Yearly
16A Market Square,
Brynmawr,
Blaenau Gwent,
NP23 4AJ
01495 315626
Blaenau Gwent &
Caerphilly Youth
Offending Service
(YOS)
Urdd Gobaith
Cymru
Youth Offending Service Specific programme for 16/17 year olds, working with the YOS, who are not
in education, training or employment. Referral route via YOS case manager
to specialist ETE Integration Worker. 12 week, bespoke programme to
address barriers to learning, development and progress via ETE route.
Urdd Gobaith The Urdd is an exciting, dynamic movement for children and young people. It
organises a range of different activities across Wales. We have 16
development officers who work all over Wales to ensure that the Urdd offers
a full programme of activities for children and young people.
Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s Routes to the Summit project aims to raise the skills
and aspirations of young people through the medium of Welsh, giving the
best possible chance of future career developments and expanding
opportunities to gain work related skills. Support available to improve
confidence, decision-making and basic skills to ensure better progress in
school and move into higher education and employment more readily. The
project will develop skills in advocacy and participation of youth issues
through activities and youth forums.
16/17yr olds in Blaenau
Gwent & Caerphilly
2
Blaenau Gwent and
Caerphilly
2011-2013
At risk and NEET’s
2,3,4
Borough wide and
Nationally
Julia Swallow
Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly YOS
Unit 4 Woodfieldside Business Park
Penmaen Road
Blackwood NP12 2DG
Dafydd Tomos
[email protected]
Office – 01495 752589
Mobile – 07500607382
http://www.urdd.org/cms/llwybrau/
Swyddfa’r Urdd, Lower St James Hall, Hanbury
Road, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 6JT
Swyddfa'r Urdd, Neuadd Isaf Iago Sant, Ffordd
Hanbury, Pont-y-pwl, Torfaen, NP4 6JT
ESF
Reaching The Heights
Funding until March
2013
ESF Priority 1
End date 31 /3 2013