Kirklees Young People s Service YPS

1. Kirklees Young People�s Service (YPS) ISRM Sport and Anti Social Behaviour Conference 6th October 2006

2. Sport and Anti Social Behaviour Background � YPS Positive Activities for Young People Process Approach Local Drivers Additional funding streams Case Studies Summary and Questions

3. Background to YPS Roots in SPLASH and WYSC Programmes developed (SPLASH Xtra, Podium) Funding Leisure/Sports Development Young Peoples Service Positive Activities for Young People (PAYP) Geoff Nicholls-researched SPLASH and WYSC to evaluate diversionary effect and long term sustainability. Attracted further funding and dveloped-YJB SPLASH Xtra funding shifted our outreach work to a more targeted group of young people. Funding from the YOT exclusive referral scheme. Based within our Leisure and Recreation department - ethos around sport. 2001 � YPS � wider remit and attracted PAYP funding � fitted with Podium/Outreach Geoff Nicholls-researched SPLASH and WYSC to evaluate diversionary effect and long term sustainability. Attracted further funding and dveloped-YJB SPLASH Xtra funding shifted our outreach work to a more targeted group of young people. Funding from the YOT exclusive referral scheme. Based within our Leisure and Recreation department - ethos around sport. 2001 � YPS � wider remit and attracted PAYP funding � fitted with Podium/Outreach

4. PAYP National Funding Multi Agency (CXS, Community Cohesion, DCMS, DfES, Home Office, BLF) Four main aims Vehicle for change High quality of activity/staff 8-19 year olds (Behavioural Improvement Programme � BIP) PAYP �based around young peoples development, opportunities and education. Multi agency - CXS � joining up services. The four main aims are offending reduction, reduction in anti social behaviour, improvement in behaviour and attendance in education and*************. PAYP is designed as a vehicle for change, we are looking at new constructive leisure/recreation opportunities, overcoming individual barriers to change and engagement and new/positive social groups. PAYP �based around young peoples development, opportunities and education. Multi agency - CXS � joining up services. The four main aims are offending reduction, reduction in anti social behaviour, improvement in behaviour and attendance in education and*************. PAYP is designed as a vehicle for change, we are looking at new constructive leisure/recreation opportunities, overcoming individual barriers to change and engagement and new/positive social groups.

5. Process Structured programme (Podium, CORAL) Engagement, Development, Exit Routes Assess, Plan, Implement, Review One to one and group Engage with local facilities Award/Accreditation 3 main stages to the Key Work element. Contact and engagement period to initially develop a relationship � v important. Development stage based on needs of young people � what do they want to get out of the scheme. Exit routes are also v important to ensure the sustainability of the activity.3 main stages to the Key Work element. Contact and engagement period to initially develop a relationship � v important. Development stage based on needs of young people � what do they want to get out of the scheme. Exit routes are also v important to ensure the sustainability of the activity.

6. Process All three elements interact with each other at various stages Key Workers and Outreach/play workers develop links and programmes, Young people in Kirklees engage with both Outreach and Key Work Where the three elements interact together is where the scheme is working effectively for those young people who require the most support.All three elements interact with each other at various stages Key Workers and Outreach/play workers develop links and programmes, Young people in Kirklees engage with both Outreach and Key Work Where the three elements interact together is where the scheme is working effectively for those young people who require the most support.

7. Approach Individual Needs led Flexible/resourceful Assessment (APIR, Richter, Assett) Overcome barriers and support Introduce, Maintain, Sustain

8. How do we preserve our activity focus? Process follows sports development pathways model Recruitment Staff Skills Variety of skills (NGB, Delivery) Staff skills Variety of skills (NGB, Delivery) Staff skills

9. Benefits to YPS Step beyond the role of Sports Development Officer Credibility Funding Address barriers use staff skills, listening, motivator, communicator, engagements, professional (informal) Credibility Contribute to Local and National Agendas Increased funding = increased opportunities for young people = better future Address barriers use staff skills, listening, motivator, communicator, engagements, professional (informal) Credibility Contribute to Local and National Agendas Increased funding = increased opportunities for young people = better future

10. Statistics 201 Full Time Equivalent places 05/06 189 FTE�s - Apr to Oct 2006 1850 positive outcomes 05/06 2800 participants 05/06 2500 positive outcomes - Apr to Oct 2006 2300 participants - Apr to Oct 2006 14000 attendances 05/06 9000 sports 05/06 � 7000 Male, 2000 Female 12000 attendances - Apr to Oct 2006

11. What does PAYP do? Support young people Respond individually Co-ordination and delivery Personal Development Sustainable exit routes Inclusion

12. What doesn�t PAYP do? Generic activity Sport for sports sake Reward/punishment Babysitting/hand holding Cure young people�s problems

13. Local Drivers Localities working Local Area Agreements Every Child Matters Connexions Partnership YPS Ethos

14. Additional Funding Streams Behavioural Improvement Programme Revolving Door Programme Resettlement and Aftercare Programme Young People At Risk Community Coaches Pears Foundation (Duke of Ed.) Better Play Children�s Fund Neighbourhood Renewal Fund BLF PE in Sport (linked to facilities) Connect with Sport

15. Case Study 1 Male 14 yrs Youth Offending Team Engaged and progress Learning Opportunities (CSLA) Casual Employee Key Factor � Motivation and Opportunity

16. Case Study 2 Female 15 years Behaviour and attendance in school Engaged with Outreach and Key worker Placement through school Attendance and behaviour improvement Key Factors - Encouragement and support

17. Case Study 3 Male 15 years Engage with schemes Aggression to others � especially groups of ethnic origin Support from KW in group sessions Key Factors - social skills developed, role model

18. Summary Background Development of the Service PAYP Programme Local Drivers Additional Funding Streams Cases