Aspiration presentation
We launch the programme with an Aspiration Presentation with CHEXS team members delivering an aspirational talk and discussing the benefits of the project. The aim is to motivate and inspire the children to think about their goals, expectations and confidence and to step outside of their comfort zones and help them to achieve their own personal goals.
Outcomes
To improve working with others as a team using different methods of communication, verbal, non verbal or body language, to increase confidence and improve communication.
Family Spring Craft sessions
The children volunteer at our Spring Craft sessions. Once confident, the children will Demonstrate the activity to the audience. The opportunity to engage with parents and carers within the local community to help support and steer the sessions.
The CHEXS team mentor the children to help raise confidence/achievement/attendance and experience working as a team to enhance and develop the sessions with tangible results. Children are given the opportunity to choose the areas of work and consider how they can develop the craft.
Outcomes
Building positive relationships, raising self esteem and confidence, improving working with others and demonstrating leadership and communication skills.
Leadership skills and Problem Solving Activities
The children are coached by the CHEXS team to create and take part in problem solving games and activities to build skills in creative thinking and teamwork as well as leadership and self esteem. The opportunity to communicate with one another and build strong peer relationships.
Outcomes
Building leadership qualities, problem solving and strong relationships, as well as self esteem and confidence, improving working with others.
CHEXS Community Days
The assist on CHEXS two community days, one in April and the other in July. Children alongside their parent/carer will help set up the day and lead activities delivered to the public supported by CHEXS staff. To engage with the local community with a sense of belief and ownership tackling local issues and improving community relationships.
Outcomes
Building self-esteem, leadership qualities, problem solving and instigating strong relationships within the local community, as well as confidence and teamwork, improving communicating well with others.
Link to school education – Help raise confidence, self esteem, leadership skills and behavior. Building support networks with one another, and to enhance and encourage teamwork.
