Creative project in outdoor setting (Primary & Secondary)
CHEXS creative project is designed to aid inclusion, promote support and build coaching opportunities between the different age groups. We aim to build relationships to motivate and engaged young people.
The team take targeted 11-15year olds to work with 7-10 year old children to create something that can be displayed within the outdoor setting i.e. a willow deer.
The 11-15yr olds become confident mentors, taking responsibility for being positive role models. The children respond well to their leadership whilst enjoying using natural materials to create structures that can be enjoyed by the whole community.
Outcomes
Links to school education – Help raise attainment, achievement, attendance, behaviour, confidence and self- esteem. Role Model Mentor programme. Protective behaviour strategies gained.
Building support networks with school, home and community life. Enhancing the appearance and encourage ownership of the local area. The project aids inclusion, support and mentoring between the different age groups. Life skills developed i.e. teamwork and problem-solving. The children become motivated and engaged gaining a sense of achievement and ownership.
Community Habitat Management
The children create and manage a local area within the community.
This project is aimed at habitat management, shrub clearance and dead hedge construction. The opportunity to engage with the local community members is fantastic and it helps to support and steer the project.
Our children and young people team coaches the children to help raise attainment, achievement, attendance and experience. The young people work as a team to enhance and develop the community areas with tangible results. Young people are given the opportunity to choose between areas of work and to discuss and consider how it can be developed.
Outcomes
Build positive relationships within the local community.
Link to school education – Help raise attainment, achievement, attendance and behaviour. Role Model Mentor programme. Build support networks with school, home and community life. Enhance the appearance and encourage ownership of the local area
CHEXS Awards:
All the children who have participated in the programme are invited to attend our annual community event. They are presented with a certificate to celebrate their achievements.
