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PHASE 1: RECRUITMENT

• Time Frame: 4 weeks June

• Materials: Referral Form and Aisling Transition Leaflet

• Method:

Approach schools and Aisling Primary projects to identify young people

Distribute referral form

Collect referrals and assess accordingly

Introduce young people to the building, the Aisling ethos, rules, activities and programmes that we will use throughout the year

Arrange tours of secondary schools

Introduce parents group to the project

 

SETTLING INTO AISLING (TRANSFER)

• Time Frame: 4 weeks July

• Materials: Aisling Transition facilities, Transfer booklet, transport, food

• Method:

Run two sessions per week for two hours.

For summer activity we concentrate on light in house activities and trips,

Encouraging the young people to take ownership of the project and engage fully

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL• Time Frame: 4 weeks August – Twice a Week 4pm to 7pm

• Materials: Aisling Transition facilities, food, school supplies

• Method:

Checklist for first day at school and provide support if needed

Hopes and fears for Secondary school

Getting to school

Uniform and equipment

Homework

Supports Available

Timetables

Consequences

Tour of local youth projects

SETTLING INTO SCHOOL

• Time Frame: 14 weeks Sept - Dec– 3 times a Week 4pm to 7pm

• Materials: Aisling Transition facilities, food, art materials

• Method:

Monday Tuesday Thursday

Homework

Snacks

Inspire Me

Sports Programme

Cooking

Art

Reflection Games

Parent’s group

Dinner and Clean Up

(See Logic Models for Timings and Outcomes)

ENGAGEMENT

• Time Frame: Jan to May 3 times a week 4pm to 7pm

• Materials: Aisling Transition facilities, food, local sports hall

• Method:

Homework Snacks

Inspire Me Sports Programme

Cooking Hygiene Programme

Dinner and Clean Up Parent’s group

Points Trip

Sexual Health

Drugs and Alcohol Programme (Collaboration project with Ballymun Youth Action Project)

May: Graduation

(See Recent Plan)

AVERAGE DAILY TIMINGS

4pm: Snacks 10 mins

4.10 – 5 : Homework – including extra homework support (Literacy)

5-6: Activity (Sport, Cooking etc.)

6-6.30 : Dinner and Clean Up

6.30-6.50: Circle Time

6.50-7: Young Leaders Reflection