inter act workshops 2009 overview
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InterAct WorkshopsWorking In Partnership With Extended Schools Services
InterAct Workshops
InterAct provides disadvantaged youth with real opportunities to develop valuable skills for
life through movement, drama and music
InterAct is the lead project of the Stagecoach Charitable Trust
Registered Charity Number 1081561
2009 Workshop Locations A key part of our strategy is that workshops will be delivered in communities local
to the partnership support received. Travel will be kept to a minimum
BirminghamHippodrome Theatre Hillstone SchoolBournemouthKinson Comm Centre
BristolSt Paul’s Family Centre
CardiffSherman Theatre
ColchesterSixth Form College
CroydonArchbishop Lanfranc School
EdinburghFestival Theatre
ExeterBarnfield Theatre
GlasgowUK Theatre School
HamptonUnited Reformed Church
JarrowJarrow Community Centre
LeedsWest Yorks Playhouse
LiverpoolAnfield & Breckside Comm Corner
HounslowSt Johns Centre
LutonThe Hat Factory
NottinghamSt Andrew’s Hall
SouthamptonHollybrook School
Walton On ThamesMencap Centre
Workshop FormatThere are two main options available
Either/After School format – 30 sessions per yearOr/Holiday format – 5 sessions Mon - Fri
Invaluable opportunity to develop skills for life through drama, music and movement
FREE OF
CHARGE
Students aged 9-19
Disadvantaged children and young people from all backgrounds
Special and mainstream schools and organisations
What Our Children Say
• “I’ve learnt to try and push myself to the best of my ability!” Sophie, 10.
• “I’ve learnt that even if we are different to what we are, we are all equal and to be there for one another” Nicola, 11.
• “ What I have learnt during the week is to work as a team”
Shareen, 12.
• “I’ve learnt that I can do anything without being scared and it’s given me more confidence” Daniel, 13.
• “Making friends doesn’t mean you have to act popular around the children. At InterAct they accept you the way you are” Feranmi, 14.
Feedback from Parents and Carers
• “From hiding in a corner at the beginning of the week, Robert was encouraged to write a poem and, by Friday, he read it out loud with confidence and pride in front of an audience of about 40 people – WOW!!”
• “Can it run for 6 weeks next year?!”
• “My daughter wasn’t keen to come but really enjoyed it all. She talked non stop about it in the evenings”
Staff
• 3 specialists trained in dance, drama and music
• 2 qualified assistant teachers from local schools
• All staff CRB checked (enhanced level)
InterAct is diverse and inclusive
Low Income Family 39%
Behavioural 16%
Downs Syndrome 10%
Aspergers 9%
At Risk 8%
Autism 6%
Dyspraxia 5%
Other 5%
Wheelchair Users 2%
2009 Intake
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Number of students
Age
Number of children by age attending InterAct
Local Organisations in Partnership with InterAct
Mainstream schoolsSpecial Needs schoolsLearning MentorsSocial WorkersDown’s Syndrome Parent GroupsNAS (Autism)Barnardo’s Children ServicesYoung Carers ProjectAction for Children, BristolExtended Services (local Councils)Inclusion Childcare Supp (CC)Women’s RefugesCity Council Youth Services
HWV Community ProjectBobath – Children’s Therapy CentrePriority Youth HousingEAZ - Ed Action Zone Parentline PlusParents’ FederationABCD - disabled/chronically ill Youth CentresCoalition of Disabled PeopleSENCAN Parent PartnershipChildren’s HomesK.I.D.S.KidscapeLocal school clusters
MencapCarers GroupsF.A.I.R. (Advice/info for disab)Home-start Groups Children’s SocietyFoster Parent local groupsSNAPS (Spec needs & parents supp)PSS (Personal Serv Society)UK Council for Disabled ChildrenLoretto CareLearning and Dev. P’shipConnexions UK
The Future• We want to create real ongoing value to
children and young people in your area, through an after school workshop or holiday workshop provision
• Up to 30 workshops per year
• To launch an after school workshop in your area, we need local partners to contribute funding
• Funding requirement is up to £12k per year
Two Options For Extended Services
Option 1
Holiday Workshop Format
4. Up to 60 disadvantaged children will benefit
6. Monday to Friday during Easter or Summer Holidays
8. Funding required to run workshop = up to £3,550 Teachers £650 per week (x 3)
Assistant teachers £300 per week (x 2)
Venue up to £500 per week
Admin, training, publicity and insurances £500
Two Options For Extended Services
Option 2
After School Workshop Format
4. 30-90 disadvantaged children will benefit
6. 30 sessions each year during term time
8. Funding required to run after school centre = up to £12,000 per year Teachers £2,130 per annum (x 3)
Assistant teachers £1,050 per annum (x 2)
Venue up to £1,500 per annum
Admin , publicity, training, insurances up to £2,000 per annum
Give Children In Your Community A Brighter Future
Contact Mike McNulty (CEO)
Stagecoach Charitable TrustOffice: 01932 256223
Mobile: 07939 208234
Email: [email protected]