Inspiring Communities Rebecca Cronshaw Neighbourhood Manager, Colne

Inspiring Communities Broaden young people’s horizons Provide advice and inspiration Raise parents aspirations Develop strong social networks

Headline Statistics As of 7 th January 2011 (from specific LSOA postcodes) Total individuals engaged with IC = out of 23 role models have delivered to parents and young people 11 job roles have been visited 5 University/College visits have been made with 45 young people and 12 parents attending 29 parents accessing learning/training 20 parents accessing employment support

Early Achievements Blog hits – 2,353 Communicating information to young people, parents and the wider community Community Pledge “We pledge to work together to broaden our horizons and help us reach our potential” 38 Parents 87 Young people 40 Agencies

Parents and Young People Engaged and Signed Up

Engagement Breakdown

Observed Impacts on Parents Impact on Parent Increased confidence, motivation and self esteem Making new social networks Changed attitudes (to parenting, education, careers) Less mistrust of organisations and institutions Increased involvement with school Increased access of wider community services Broadened horizons

Observed Impacts on Young People Impact on Young Person Increased confidence, motivation and commitment Making new social networks Changed attitudes (to School, College and careers) Changed relationships (school, peers and family) Increased participation in extra- curricular activity Increased access of wider community services Broadened horizons

Case Study 1 Miss G Parent to 3 children (12, 11 & 5)

Low confidence No support network Domestic Violence Unemployed Isolated Housing issues Miss G “I don’t have any hopes for the future” Miss G, ” At initial contact with Inspiring Communities Team

Through involvement with Inspiring Communities Team Outreach Support 5 hours 40 mins Referral to PDVI Receiving regular 1:1 focused DV support Referral to Tackling Unemployment Receiving employment support and help with CV’s & application forms Referral to Housing Pendle and Calico On waiting list to move house to a different area Involvement in Inspiring Communities Activity Listened to role models LAL ‘Get that job’ training Summer Workshop University visits Community Panel Meetings Social networking

Outcome Miss G On waiting list for new home Socially integrated Looking for work Receiving appropriate support Has friends Confident

Case Study 2 Miss R Young person, Age 14

At initial contact with Inspiring Communities Team Miss R Experiencing loss and bereavement Experiencing Bullying Erratic attendance at school Under-achieving at school

Through involvement with Inspiring Communities Team Outreach Support 5 hours Worked with the whole family Attends extra- curricular activity Developed action plans Worked with the strengths and needs of the family Developed the relationship between the school and the family Received counselling through school. Attended job role visits to help with GCSE option taking. Listened to Role Models University visits Community Panel Meetings Summer Workshop Celebration events Involvement in Inspiring Communities activity

Miss R Experiencing loss and bereavement Has now changed school and made friends Good attendance at school On target and has recently received an award Outcome

Case Study 3 Mrs J Parent to 4 children (14, 12, 11 & 9)

At initial contact with Inspiring Communities Team Low confidence Not involved in extra curricular activities Un-employed Isolated Mrs J. “When I was at school I didn’t know anything about career opportunities.” Mrs J.

Through involvement with Inspiring Communities Team Outreach Support 14 hours 30 mins Referral to Grassroots Confidence Course Referral to Tackling Unemployment Involvement in Inspiring Communities Activity Doing voluntary work at child’s school Receiving employment support and help with CV & application forms Business Links LAL Drugs Awareness LAL Get that Job training Burnley College Visit Nelson Colne College Visit Listened to role models LAL ‘Get that job’ training Summer Workshop University visits Community Panel Meetings

Outcome More confident Made friends Receiving appropriate support Looking for work Socially integrated Y.P. attend extra Curricular activities Mrs J “The Children have gone from being unsure of their future to being more focused on a career path.” Mrs J.

Case Study 4 Mrs M Parent to 2 children (15 & 13)

Lack of boundaries in the home Not involved in extra curricular activities Un-employed Isolated (New to area) Mrs M. Mental Health Issues At initial contact with Inspiring Communities Team

Through involvement with Inspiring Communities Team Outreach Support Worked with the whole family Invited to IC summer Workshop to help make friends Invited to Community Panel Meetings Working with other agencies to meet Families multiple & complex needs. Listened to positive role models Visits to business University Visits Aspiration workshop Art based workshop Developed the relationship between the school and the family Referred to Tackling Unemployment Involvement in Inspiring Communities activity Set up meeting with school and Mrs M. Receiving help with finding employment

Mrs M. Met other families through I.C. Y.P. attended I.C. extra curricular activities Found about Interesting Careers Working with other agencies CAF Looking for employment Contact with school Outcome

Engagement Specific Barriers Engagement Barriers Few direct referrals Parents not easy to engage – we engaged young People first Mistrust of formal organisations and Institutions Had to diversify engagement tools Not all parents attend parent’s evenings or Jobcentre plus

Inspiring Communities Experience What we have learned CAF not understood or supported Lack of outreach support For YP/ families aged years Power of social networking Lots of support for YP with specific issues not much for those ‘at risk’ Need flexibility and understanding for parents Lack of holistic Family support Families not always aware of services in their area or how to access them

Questions/ Challenges for the Children’s Trust Schools & communication CAF Low level, holistic family support

Solutions? Work on communication with and between schools? CAF case studies/ promotion Make use of PEI funding to provide an infrastructure for VCFS to support families

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