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Are you interested in supporting young people to be the best that they can be? To help navigate the challenges that life throws at us all?

Do you see Suffolk's future in the hands of our young people and want to be part of shaping better outcomes for them?

Youth Focus Suffolk is a programme brought together by Suffolk County Council to enhance and encourage positive activities in the community which support our young people and give them the confidence and ambition to thrive.
But I'm not a professional youth worker?
And that is fine! This is for everyone in our communities - to grow our skills in supporting young people, in whatever form that interaction takes.

We know that every contact made with a young person; may that be a brief conversation in a shop, sat in the hairdressers or barbers or whilst walking the dog in the park - is an opportunity as adults, for us to listen, share and support.

So, are you a:

Café owner? Parent governor? Councillor? School caretaker? Bus driver? School taxi driver? Karate club organiser? Shop security? Nail technician?

Are young people customers of your business?

Maybe you employ a young person?

Or you simply chat with them in the street.

However you engage with young people in your community, there's always more to learn and ways to grow.

And whatever your background, we all have a stake in making things better for young people.

You can watch a short video below about youth work in action by 'Fully Focused' a youth led film production company and member of London Youth.
How can you help me?
We have free training available, grants to support on the ground activities, toolkits and resources to support you, and a free peer network.

You will find resources and support on these pages so that you can take an active role in being there for the adults of tomorrow in your village, your town, your community.

As our young people adapt to this new and changing environment, their needs, ambitions and opportunities may have changed. Mental health struggles, feeling vulnerable to risky behaviours, and social pressures all have an impact on how they think, talk and act. We are adding to our resources in these areas to give you the tools you need to signpost to services and offer the most appropriate support.

Our communities are stronger, safer and healthier when we all work together.

Thank you for being part of it.

In order to support those in the community who have connecting moments with young people, we have a series of training available to you.

These are accessible for any over 18s who have some contact with young people (this does not need to be in a formal and traditional 'youth work' role) and would like to broaden their skills in engaging with them.

Places have either been funded through the Youth Focus Suffolk programme and so are provided free of charge to you or they are available free of charge by the provider.
Click on the button for details on individual courses

You can view the full training calendar for youth related courses below: The National Youth Agency have a range of on demand free training courses available. E-Learning Courses on Suffolk CPD
The following courses are available on demand as eLearning modules on Suffolk CPD. You will be prompted to register when you click into each course or you can follow this link:

Sign up here for your FREE Suffolk Children & Young People CPD Online account today!

Haven't found what you're looking for? Search the full list of CPD e-learning here:
Upcoming Training Available
ACEs - Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences, Early Trauma Online Learning. 50 minutes - Online. Click here to get started.

ZSA Training - 'Step Up' Social Isolation Training, ZSA Gateway Training and Suicide Awareness Training. Click here to access

We will be adding to our training offer in the future. If you have particular requirements for a subject area that you would be keen to have more support in, let us know and we will look to develop an appropriate offer.

It's not always easy offering support to young people - knowing when to signpost in to services, when and how to encourage opening up, and giving the right sort of support.

It can feel lonely. This is why we offer peer support.

The Youth Focus Peer Support Network is now live!

If you'd like to join please helen helen.bateman@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk. The group is hosted on the Knowledge Hub, so you'll need to create an account and join the Youth Focus Suffolk group.

You can register an account on Knowledge Hub by completing the registration form. When you have registered and verified your account, you can search for groups to join that are relevant to you and your role.

Some groups are 'open' and you can join right away, and others are 'restricted' which means you will need to 'request to join' and a facilitator will be in touch with you. After joining groups you can connect with members, participate in the group's activity and access the group's content and updates.

Here is a direct link to the Youth Focus Suffolk group. In this group you will find information about training, grants, events and resources.

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Youth Focus Suffolk | Community Directory

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Youth Mental Health First Aid & Suicide First Aid courses

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Youth Mental Health First Aid & Suicide First Aid courses

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Suffolk CPD currently have some fully subsidised courses in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First Aid available for free - just search keywords under the calendar on the right hand side to find them!

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Suffolk Children & Young People CPD Online is an online resource from Suffolk to enable school staff to take a more empowered approach to managing their CPD requirements.

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Healthwatch Suffolk - My Health Our Future

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Healthwatch Suffolk - My Health Our Future

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Just wanted to share with you all the published results of the 2021 Healthwatch Suffolk “My Health, Our Future” research into Suffolk young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

A summary of the results and the link to download the full Powerpoint slide deck of results, is available from: https://healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk/news/mhof5/

Broadly, the key messages are:

Suffolk young people reported worse outcomes on several measures including general wellbeing, resilience, self-esteem and rates of self-harm, than in 2019.

Groups of young people already at risk of inequality are more likely to be impacted by wellbeing issues, including those who identify as LGBT*Q+, young people from ethnic minority backgrounds, those with diagnosed mental health difficulties, disabilities, who are carers or who have been in care.

Education about mental health isn't always covering the things that young people want to learn about (although exposure to content about wellbeing overall in schools appears to have improved slightly since 2019).

Please share this news widely with anyone that may be interested in young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

If you have any questions about this report or can use the findings to influence or improve services for young people’s mental health and wellbeing in the county, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free email us at research@healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk

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Crisis Tools - Free co-produced learning guides for anyone supporting young people 

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Improve your confidence, knowledge and skills in supporting young people in crisis. Created by young people working in partnership with mental health experts. Short, accessible video guides and text resources. All for free.

Get started for free

Supported and co-produced by

Unique, co-produced learning guides to increase knowledge and confidence for anyone supporting young people in a mental health crisis. Crisis Tools is relevant to anyone who may find themselves supporting a young person in crisis including parents, carers and professionals.

The Crisis Tools website features a resource sharing hub and bite-sized learning guides aimed at improving your knowledge and understanding of young people's experiences when getting help in crisis.

Get started for free

Some of the benefits of signing up to Crisis Tools

Free learning guides co-produced by young people and mental health professionals.

Find useful resources from your peers, and share your own!

Save your favourite resources and training material for quick access when you need it most

Certificates and CPD evidence for completing our learning guides

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Improve your confidence, knowledge and skills in supporting young people in crisis. Created by young people working in partnership with mental health experts. Short, accessible video guides and text resources. All for free. Get started for free Supported and co-produced by Unique, co-produced learning guides to increase knowledge and confidence for anyone supporting young people in a mental health crisis.

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All upcoming Youth related training through CAS

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All upcoming Youth related training through CAS

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Events Archive - Community Action Suffolk

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We believe that community action is at the heart of thriving communities and that you deserve the best possible support to create, develop and deliver your vision for people in Suffolk.

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Suffolk’s Needs Met is all about giving you an understanding of what it means to be emotionally healthy, why it is important and how emotional health supports p

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CAS' next Youth Mental Health First Aid course

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Please note that this is a 4-session course and participants will need to attend all 4 sessions. The session dates are: 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March 2022. The sessions on 14th and 21st March will be 30 mins longer than the other two sessions.
This online 'MHFA England' course offers an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing of children and young people. There will be a mix of discussion and presentations covering: What mental health is, Suicide and depression, Anxiety and eating disorders and Psychosis.

Course Details

Our Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are for anyone who works with or supports young people aged 8-18. We train the adults in a young person's life to have the skills and confidence to step in, offer first aid and guide them towards the support they need. In doing so, they can speed up a young person's recovery, stop issues from developing into a crisis, and ultimately save lives.'' MHFA England.

It won't teach you to be a therapist but, just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.

By the end of the course

You will learn how to spot the early signs of a mental health issue and be able to guide someone to the right support.

About the Trainer

Helen Muddock - I have over 25 years experience working across the public and community sectors, designing and delivering training and development opportunities to employees, community groups and individuals. I am a nationally qualified youth and community worker, MHFA Adult and Youth Instructor, NLP Practitioner and hold a NEBOSH Diploma in occupational safety and health. I am the owner and Director of People Focused Training and Solutions Ltd and specialise in the areas of Mental Health; Personal Safety; Health, Safety and Wellbeing; Stress Management; and Workplace Mediation.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid - Community Action Suffolk

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Please note that this is a 4-session course and participants will need to attend all 4 sessions. The session dates are: 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March 2022. The sessions on 14th and 21st March will be 30 mins longer than the other two sessions.

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The National Youth Agency has some great CPD resources, including:
- Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting
- 'Speak Out' digital toolkit designed to be used with young people aged 11+ to stimulate discussion, thought and reflection around key themes such as identity, belonging, diversity and community

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Welcome to our Continuing Professional Development catalogue, below you will find all of the CPD courses we currently have for you to enrol on.
To access a course, simply click Access Now and fill in some basic details. Once your enrolment is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on accessing your account on our the NYA Academy Online Learning Platform where you will find any courses you've signed up for under 'My Learning'.

Please be aware that we are only able to process enrolment requests during working hours.

If you have already completed your enrolment, you can access the Academy directly here:

Our CPD Catalogue

Life Skills

Through this unit, you will learn about how you can deliver Life Skills in a fun and experiential way, whilst also understanding the importance of how these skills are transferable for everyday life.

An Intro to Risk Assessment for the Youth Sector

In this module we will look at the skills needed to properly conduct risk assessments in the youth sector

Risk Assessment worked example: Community Action Project

This short worked example will walk through the completed risk assessment for a Community Action Project

Coming Soon!

We have more courses coming soon on topics such as Managing budgets within youth work, and Detached / Outreach youth work, come back soon!

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Jon talks about emotional needs and resources to support wellbeing. E: Jon.Neal@suffolkmind.org.uk

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Making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.

All of us have mental health, just as we have physical health. We are all on the mental health continuum, and we move up and down it depending on how we cope with the challenges of life and the stresses that it creates.

Suffolk Mind works across the continuum, from wellbeing to severe and enduring mental ill-health, providing support and information for everyone.

The latest from the Suffolk Mind Community

Suffolk Mind is celebrating after being recognised at the Suffolk Care Awards for the outstanding care we provide. We received the Health and Wellbeing ...

Get involved

Learn how to get involved with Suffolk Mind, from fundraising events to volunteering.

Ways to give

There's plenty of ways to give to the cause, from donating funds to gifting in your will.

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Suffolk Mind - Suffolk's independent mental health charity

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Suffolk's independent mental health charity. Suffolk Mind provides a range of mental wellbeing support and services across the county.

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Sarah from Kooth will run some mini activities, looking at the power of positive writing

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E: sclark@kooth.com and callright@kooth.com

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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Supporting the VCSE sector to work with young people

Our VCSE youth development programme is funded by Suffolk County Council's Youth Focus.

We believe that when young people have a sense of belonging, communities are stronger.

We know the crucial role that communities have in supporting their young people to aspire, thrive and grow; from shop keepers to youth workers, sports coaches to neighbours. Whether in an organised youth work setting or just chatting to the young person next door, the value of positive interactions with trusted adults cannot be under-estimated. Positive relationships and community connections raise self esteem, build confidence and resilience.

We aim to ensure that VCSE organisations have access to resources, support and training to help build capacity in the youth sector, developing new ideas and sustaining existing support and provision for young people.

Training and Development in Youth Work

We have a range of youth work training and development opportunities, subsidised by Youth Focus Suffolk, from a one day 'Practical Youth Work Skills' to the NOCN Level 2 Theory of Youth Work training, Mental Health awareness, Safeguarding, Supporting Volunteers, Fundraising and more.

You can browse training opportunities on our Training and Development page.

Are you looking for some specific short courses that we haven't mentioned? If so, please feel free to suggest them!

New to youth work?

If you are just getting started, have a few ideas or don't quite know which direction to go in, you can arrange a chat with our VCSE Youth Development Officer, Helen Bateman, who can act as a sounding board, help review your plans or simply help explore the options.

Already running activities for young people?

Have you listed your project on Youth Focus Suffolk Community Directory yet? Doing so will allow young people and volunteers in your area to find you more easily! Be sure to set your venue postcode to show people where you are on the map. NB: Your record will need to updated annually to ensure it is up to date.

Youth Focus Peer Support on K-Hub

Join our peer support network for anyone working with young people to share ideas, resources and support each other.

Crowdfunding for Young People

Do you know a young person who'd like to learn how to crowdfund?

National Youth Agency Resources

A great place for resources is the National Youth Agency's Resource Library, which contains research, policy and toolkits.

Free Organisation Health Check

And remember, you can always check if your policies are in shape with a free online Healthcheck; this will help highlight areas for development.

Volunteering

We know how important volunteers are in helping to support youth activities.

Are you thinking about how to develop volunteering within your group, or would you like to check you have the right policy and support in place for volunteers?

Community Action Suffolk has a specialist Volunteer Team and resources to help.

Contact: volunteering@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk

We'd also be keen to talk to you if you would like to involve young people in your project as volunteers. Volunteering build key skills and confidence for young people, helping them to move on into their future careers.

Are you looking for volunteers? You can advertise for free on Volunteer Suffolk!

Governance, Trustees and Organisational Development

We offer advice and support on a range of issues, including setting up a new charitable organisation, writing policies, insurance and working with trustees.

Safeguarding

We offer advice, training and support on Safeguarding issues which can be tailored to the specific needs of a youth organisation or provider.

COVID-19 Information for youth provision

Have you watched the National Youth Agency's latest webinar for the most up-to-date discussion around youth sector provision and COVID-19? You can also read their guidance on managing activities and spaces during COVID-19.

Contact Information

Helen Bateman, VCSE Youth Development Officer

Email: helen.bateman@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk

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Our VCSE youth development programme is funded by Suffolk County Council's Youth Focus. We believe that when young people have a sense of belonging, communities are stronger. We know the crucial role that communities have in supporting their young people to aspire, thrive and grow; from shop keepers to youth workers, sports coaches to neighbours.

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Chloe from The Mix will talk about 'connecting'. E: chloe@themixstowmarket.co.uk

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Our Vision

We see a future in which young people are change makers, with clear confident voices that are heard above the noise. A future in which any young person from any background can grow and flourish to become their best selves.In that future they exercise both their rights and responsibilities and invest their lives in building strong communities. We walk together with young people as trusted partners who support, guide, inspire and empower them with that future in mind.

‍We are The Mix.

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LATEST NEWS

The Mix welcomes new local partner

We are immensely proud to introduce a new Mix partner, Kuda Automotives, based in Mid-Suffolk have made a long-term financial commitment to support and expand our Open Access youth work for young people. Please follow the link to read about it!
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Fancy supporting us by shopping on Amazon this Christmas?

You can support us this Christmas just by shopping! Simply click the button below, shop and it should mean Amazon donate a percentage of the fee to us. It all makes a difference!
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Now Hiring: C&K Catering Manager & Cafe Lead

We are excited to share with you some new job opportunities on behalf of Cabbages & Kings (127 Trading Ltd.) Click the link below to see the roles they have available.
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New way to sign up for The Mix Stowmarket!

We now have a new way to sign up for The Mix! Click the button below to sign up for some of our services. Get in touch if you have any questions or queries.
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Come in, hang out and have some fun! For anyone who isn't sure what we are on about, Drop In is essentially our version of a youth club. Drop In runs every week and is a great way of meeting new friends and finding new passions... and it is totally free! Drop In is your space. Whether you want to chill and chat with your friends, play computer games or do something more active or creative, we aim to provide a space for you to just be you. Drop In takes place in our youth hall which has everything you need. There are comfy sofas, games, computers, pool, table tennis, air hockey, and sometimes you can even use our recording studio. Our team of youth workers are there to support you, whether you are in the mood for a quiet bit of nail painting or if you want help arranging a massive game of dodgeball! And if it hasn't been your day, our team are also trained and equipped to talk you through any issues, questions, challenges or worries you might be facing.

We see a future in which young people are change makers, with clear confident voices that are heard above the noise. A future in which any young person from any background can grow and flourish to become their best selves. In that future they exercise both their rights and responsibilities and invest their lives in building strong communities. We walk together with young people as trusted partners who support, guide, inspire and empower them with that future in mind. We are the Mix.

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The Mix Stowmarket | Youth Charity | Suffolk

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The primary provider of youth services in Felixstowe

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Youth Focus Suffolk offers subsidised training for anyone working with young people.  We would love to know what your organisation's training needs are.

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Are you interested in supporting young people to be the best that they can be? To help navigate the challenges that life throws at us all?

Do you see Suffolk's future in the hands of our young people and want to be part of shaping better outcomes for them?

Youth Focus Suffolk is a programme brought together by Suffolk County Council to enhance and encourage positive activities in the community which support our young people and give them the confidence and ambition to thrive.
But I'm not a professional youth worker?
And that is fine! This is for everyone in our communities - to grow our skills in supporting young people, in whatever form that interaction takes.

We know that every contact made with a young person; may that be a brief conversation in a shop, sat in the hairdressers or barbers or whilst walking the dog in the park - is an opportunity as adults, for us to listen, share and support.

So, are you a:

Café owner? Parent governor? Councillor? School caretaker? Bus driver? School taxi driver? Karate club organiser? Shop security? Nail technician?

Are young people customers of your business?

Maybe you employ a young person?

Or you simply chat with them in the street.

However you engage with young people in your community, there's always more to learn and ways to grow.

And whatever your background, we all have a stake in making things better for young people.

You can watch a short video below about youth work in action by 'Fully Focused' a youth led film production company and member of London Youth.
How can you help me?
We have free training available, grants to support on the ground activities, toolkits and resources to support you, and a free peer network.

You will find resources and support on these pages so that you can take an active role in being there for the adults of tomorrow in your village, your town, your community.

As our young people adapt to this new and changing environment, their needs, ambitions and opportunities may have changed. Mental health struggles, feeling vulnerable to risky behaviours, and social pressures all have an impact on how they think, talk and act. We are adding to our resources in these areas to give you the tools you need to signpost to services and offer the most appropriate support.

Our communities are stronger, safer and healthier when we all work together.

Thank you for being part of it.

In order to support those in the community who have connecting moments with young people, we have a series of training available to you.

These are accessible for any over 18s who have some contact with young people (this does not need to be in a formal and traditional 'youth work' role) and would like to broaden their skills in engaging with them.

Places have either been funded through the Youth Focus Suffolk programme and so are provided free of charge to you or they are available free of charge by the provider.
Click on the button for details on individual courses

You can view the full training calendar for youth related courses below: The National Youth Agency have a range of on demand free training courses available. E-Learning Courses on Suffolk CPD
The following courses are available on demand as eLearning modules on Suffolk CPD. You will be prompted to register when you click into each course or you can follow this link:

Sign up here for your FREE Suffolk Children & Young People CPD Online account today!

Haven't found what you're looking for? Search the full list of CPD e-learning here:
Upcoming Training Available
ACEs - Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences, Early Trauma Online Learning. 50 minutes - Online. Click here to get started.

ZSA Training - 'Step Up' Social Isolation Training, ZSA Gateway Training and Suicide Awareness Training. Click here to access

We will be adding to our training offer in the future. If you have particular requirements for a subject area that you would be keen to have more support in, let us know and we will look to develop an appropriate offer.

It's not always easy offering support to young people - knowing when to signpost in to services, when and how to encourage opening up, and giving the right sort of support.

It can feel lonely. This is why we offer peer support.

The Youth Focus Peer Support Network is now live!

If you'd like to join please helen helen.bateman@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk. The group is hosted on the Knowledge Hub, so you'll need to create an account and join the Youth Focus Suffolk group.

You can register an account on Knowledge Hub by completing the registration form. When you have registered and verified your account, you can search for groups to join that are relevant to you and your role.

Some groups are 'open' and you can join right away, and others are 'restricted' which means you will need to 'request to join' and a facilitator will be in touch with you. After joining groups you can connect with members, participate in the group's activity and access the group's content and updates.

Here is a direct link to the Youth Focus Suffolk group. In this group you will find information about training, grants, events and resources.

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Youth Focus Suffolk | Community Directory

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"5 Ways to Wellbeing" Poster by Health in Mind

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Resources for young people and those around them

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https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/resources-for-schools-and-teachers/

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https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/product/emotionalwellbeingintheclassroom/

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Have You - listening to young people and sharing what they're saying!

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Have You - listening to young people and sharing what they're saying!

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HAVE YOU IS... The web, social media & podcast project for 11 - 19 year olds living in Haverhill! Your link to vital local support services to help you stay well, active and connected. OPEN for your news stories, creative content,

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Walking - listening to the sounds of nature

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Walking - listening to the sounds of nature

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counselling service - encourage parents to take notice of their children

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counselling service - encourage parents to take notice of their children

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Writing down three good things that have happened today

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Writing down three good things that have happened today

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counselling service encouraging clients to take notice of their own lives and situations

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counselling service encouraging clients to take notice of their own lives and situations

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as professionals listening and taking notice what people are saying and from their visual cues

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as professionals listening and taking notice what people are saying and from their visual cues

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visiting school settings to raise awareness and signpost young people 

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visiting school settings to raise awareness and signpost young people 

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Lots of different activities at our youth clubs

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Lots of different activities at our youth clubs

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get on the level of young people, ask what matters to them.  Do surveys, use social media.  help young people identify their priorities - one of them is 'something to say'

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get on the level of young people, ask what matters to them.  Do surveys, use social media.  help young people identify their priorities - one of them is 'something to say'

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Using Apps like Smiling Mind for mindfulness exercises.

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Using Apps like Smiling Mind for mindfulness exercises.

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https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/sammyresourcesforschools/

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the local BMX and skate park - great way to be active but also to engage with young people.  YP are forth coming in getting involved.  Great way for YP to start conversations, peer to peer connections

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the local BMX and skate park - great way to be active but also to engage with young people.  YP are forth coming in getting involved.  Great way for YP to start conversations, peer to peer connections

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Teaching children how to calm their anxiety through breathing

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Teaching children how to calm their anxiety through breathing

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https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/how-to-dragon-breathe/

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following up and taking action on what is shared when listening to YP 

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following up and taking action on what is shared when listening to YP 

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youth workers going into school, work with them at lunch time.  Have a girls group and drama group, helping people to get active.  Outdoor activities in the spring.

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youth workers going into school, work with them at lunch time.  Have a girls group and drama group, helping people to get active.  Outdoor activities in the spring.

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Looking at statistical data and finding information on what communities need

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Looking at statistical data and finding information on what communities need

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finding different avenues to engage YP who may not usually reach out 

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finding different avenues to engage YP who may not usually reach out 

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having an active and engaging programme which gets the young people involved. Young being able lead on rules and sharing 

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having an active and engaging programme which gets the young people involved. Young being able lead on rules and sharing 

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The Lundy Model of Youth participation to help engage with YP.

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The Lundy Model of Youth participation to help engage with YP.

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Food is a great tool for "breaking the ice."

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On our website we have a range of support for people to be take notice and be mindful. www.wellbeingnands.co.uk

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https://theatreroyal.org/education/youth-theatre/

We find that through our Youth Theatre work, we are able to connect with our young people in a various collection of ways. We hold a collection of different sessions for ages 8-22 for both neurotypical and neurodivergent/ learning disabled children and young people.

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Aged 8-22? Theatre Royal Youth Theatre could be for you!

Theatre Royal's Youth Theatre is the only group in the area to be based around a working professional theatre, which means you get to learn from practitioners with industry experience, helping you grow in confidence and become a better performer.

If you are between the ages of 8 and 22 looking for an opportunity to develop your performance skills in a creative and professional environment, we have a variety of groups you can choose from.

No previous acting experience is necessary, just a passion and commitment to creating exciting pieces of drama!

Autumn Term w/c 20 September 2021 to w/c 29 November 2021 (excluding half term w/c 25 October 2021)

Spring Term w/c 24 January 2022 to w/c 4 April 2022 (excluding half term w/c 21 February 2022)

Summer Term w/c 2 May 2022 to w/c 11 July 2022 (excluding half term w/c 30 May 2022)

For more information and to apply, please contact engagement@theatreroyal.org

Youth Theatre Non-Verbal

Following support from the St Edmunds Trust and the GeeWizz Charitable Foundation, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds are delighted to launch Youth Theatre Non-Verbal. These groups will support young people who are learning disabled or neurodivergent to build their confidence, make new friends and participate in non-verbal creative play in a fun and friendly environment. By using a non-verbal delivery style, this will allow all young people (verbal or non-verbal) to take ownership of activities facilitated by our team of highly skilled practitioners, and express themselves within a creative process that is accessible to their creative differences.

Check out the trailer for the sessions here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVP4wLW5Mdc

Non-Verbal

Age 8 to 12 Tuesday 4pm - 4.40pm at Theatre Royal

Age 13 to 18 Tuesday 5pm - 5.40pm at Theatre Royal
The cost for this age group is £50 per term based on a 10-week time period. To get in touch, please email engagement@theatreroyal.org for more information. To book a spot please follow this link to the application form - https://zfrmz.eu/m1JdbFrPHhMaZLh1M92S
A limited number of Youth Theatre bursary places are available. To apply, please follow this link to the digital bursary application form - https://zfrmz.eu/7TFQTRtMRgDxl6Wt0X63

Youth Theatre Non-Verbal Supported by GeeWizz Charitable Foundation, The St Edmunds Trust & Bury Town Council

Creative Learning & Youth Projects Supported by Anglia Suspended Ceiling

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Aged 8-22? Theatre Royal Youth Theatre could be for you! Theatre Royal's Youth Theatre is the only group in the area to be based around a working professional theatre, which means you get to learn from practitioners with industry experience, helping you grow in confidence and become a better per ...

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'Magic Wand' Solution focused brief therapy for young people who are stuck.

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'Magic Wand' Solution focused brief therapy for young people who are stuck.

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we save debriefs for when things go wrong or had a challenge - not for when things have gone well or right!

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we save debriefs for when things go wrong or had a challenge - not for when things have gone well or right!

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Going for a walk everyday, saying hello to people

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Going for a walk everyday, saying hello to people

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Varied diet to support gut health (new concept, but becoming the forefront of health)

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Varied diet to support gut health (new concept, but becoming the forefront of health)

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acknowledging that some services don't stop eg housing and while you may have 'clocked off' work the service is still operating and can play on your mind/cause stress.

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acknowledging that some services don't stop eg housing and while you may have 'clocked off' work the service is still operating and can play on your mind/cause stress.

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to understand the difference between stretch and stressed

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to understand the difference between stretch and stressed

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culture within organisation to promote wellbeing.  Encourages staff to support each other. 

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culture within organisation to promote wellbeing.  Encourages staff to support each other. 

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Get Suffolk Reading. 574 likes · 22 talking about this. Community

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Get Suffolk Reading | National Literacy Trust

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The Suffolk literacy hub will be officially launched by the National Literacy Trust and Suffolk County Council in summer 2021.

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The Source website for Suffolk young people www.thesource.me.uk 

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The Source website for Suffolk young people www.thesource.me.uk 