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Transition Project Learning Network Workshop 3

Transition Project Learning Network Workshop 3. Solas Project: Step Up. Solas Project. Vision To see communities rejuvenated by equipping and building up young people to overcome all limitations imposed on them by social and educational disadvantage. Mission

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Transition Project Learning Network Workshop 3

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  1. Transition Project Learning Network Workshop 3 Solas Project: Step Up IYF Transition Project

  2. Solas Project Vision To see communities rejuvenated by equipping and building up young people to overcome all limitations imposed on them by social and educational disadvantage. Mission We support young people through the adventure of discovering their own abilities and self-worth in order to make a sustainable difference over time in tackling early school leaving and youth crime. IYF Transition Project

  3. Step Up: Background • Step Up is a mentoring programme for young people transitioning from primary to secondary school. •  Step Up began in September 2011 as a follow on from our After School Programme • Young people are referred to Step Up through schools and other agencies and participation is voluntarily. • Culture of Step Up: • Being present • Creating a culture of praise and affirmation • Environment of challenge • Catering for the Individual to reach their potential. IYF Transition Project

  4. Step Up: Inputs • Inputs • Staff • Volunteers • Training • Rent and materials • Other costs eg. Trips • Partners (schools, community groups) • Research and evaluation IYF Transition Project

  5. Step Up : Outputs (1) • Outputs (Activities) • 3 Weekly mentoring clubs (1.5 hrs each) • Recruiting Young people (36 total) • Monthly Trips • Occasional additional Activities eg. Art; Shine • Recruiting, Training & ongoing support for mentors (36 total) • Communication with schools and other agencies • Meeting with Families • Administration, planning, record keeping, evaluations etc. IYF Transition Project

  6. Step Up : Outputs (2) • Outputs (who we reach) • 36 Young people • Families • Schools x4 (HSCL) • 36 Volunteer Mentors • Other Community organisationseg NCAD, DCC, SCP IYF Transition Project

  7. Step Up : Outcomes • Outcomes (Short term – 1 academic year) • Regular attendance • Young people have positive relationship with trained & equipped mentor • Personal Development • Social Development • Mentor trained & equipped • Good relationship built with a)families; b)schools; c)community • Effective system in place for planning, delivery and development of programme. IYF Transition Project

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