1. family and parenting
2. children

In Touch
April 2015
December
2014
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attends a story session at Seven Stories alongside One Point users
See page 14 for full story.
Photo credit: Damien Wooten © Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books
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Children’s Centre Review Outcome
On 18 March 2015, Durham County Council’s Cabinet agreed to recommendations on the future of
Children’s Centre services in County Durham which was informed by a review of the Children’s Centres
and a 12 week public consultation.
A community delivery model will be used which means services will be delivered closer to where
children and families live from community buildings families already go to. There will be no reduction
in services.
The 43 ‘designated’ Children’s Centres will reduce to 15 designated Children’s Centres but no
buildings are closing. The 28 buildings which will not be retained as ‘designated’ Children’s Centres
will either transfer to schools or other providers who will continue to offer services for children.
Cabinet agreed the following would be retained as designated Children’s Centres:1
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Moorside Children’s Centre
Stanley Children’s Centre
Bullion Lane Children’s Centre
Brandon Children’s Centre
Laurel Avenue Children’s Centre
Easington Children’s Centre
Seaham Children’s Centre
Horden Children’s Centre
Seascape Children’s Centre
Wheatley Hill Children’s Centre
Dean Bank Children’s Centre
Tudhoe Moor Children’s Centre
Newton Aycliffe Children’s Centre
Woodhouse Children’s Centre
Willington Children’s Centre
Further information about the consultation
and Cabinet’s decision are available to view at
www.durham.gov.uk/childrenscentreconsultation
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What’s happening in your locality?
It’s always good to share our good news and the following articles highlight some of
the successful projects being carried out by the One Point Service across the county.
Newton Aycliffe and Ferryhill locality
Parent helpers volunteer in the community
Over the past 12 months a number of volunteers have designed and
delivered a successful programme of activities at Shildon Children’s Centre.
With the support of Children’s Centre staff, eight volunteers completed a
programme of workshops for the families of Shildon. A total of 250 children
enjoyed the activities, which included a Bringing Stories to Life session, a Mini Sports Day and a People
Who Help Us session, which helped to build community cohesion and educate families to stay safe.
Following the success of these sessions the volunteers have now progressed to volunteer in the wider
community, in a range of projects to support vulnerable families in the area, including:
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Food Aid at Shildon Alive
Credit Union in local schools
Devising questionnaires for the Health Express team
Volunteer driving for the community bus
Delivering craft course for adults with learning difficulties and care homes
Volunteering in a Children’s Centre
Seven of the original volunteers took up the opportunity to further their skills with support and training,
including Equality & Diversity level 2, Health & Nutrition level 2 and Safeguarding.
A special congratulations to Lan Quach and Julieanne Austin who both recently gained employment.
Both volunteers were supported by One Point with their application forms and interview skills, with Lan
receiving support at her induction as English is not her first language.
Lan now works in road crossing patrol for the local school and Julieanne is busy preparing lunches for
the local luncheon club. Well done both!
Find out more about volunteering opportunities from Newton Aycliffe Children’s Centre 03000 263 666.
Young parents’ trip to Adventure Valley
On Tuesday 16 December, 20 young mams, dads and their children from Newton Aycliffe, Ferryhill
and Spennymoor attended a trip to Adventure Valley Winter Wonderland.
The children visited Santa in his grotto and received a Christmas present. They also met reindeer and
explored the winter wonderland marquee where they saw snowy owls. Some young parents had a
go at roller skating and the children and parents had lots of fun playing on the soft play slide.
The trip gave the young parents the chance to meet other young parents, and a chance for the
children to visit a farm and meet different animals.
Young parent Rebecca said “It was great to visit somewhere different that I wouldn’t normally visit.”
Newton Aycliffe and Ferryhill both run weekly young parents sessions. For further information, or to
refer a young parent to either group, phone Ferryhill Hub on 03000 261 113.
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Newton Aycliffe Teen Parent Project
The Newton Aycliffe Teen Parent Project has been running since mid January and has had a great
response from the young parents that attend.
Nine young mams attend on a regular basis and have learnt about a range of issues including positive
relationships, communication skills and the importance and benefits of play with their children.
The young parents will be able to work towards Youth Achievement Award, Food Hygiene Certificate,
and have a better understanding of Baby Child Lifesaving/Child Safety. CV building and career
guidance will also play an important part of the programme.
Each week parents are able to contribute to a joint learning journal which shows how their children
are developing in their physical, social/emotional and communication skills. The journal also includes
pictures of the children and parents playing together. The provision of a crèche facility means that the
young parents are in a better position to attend the programme and positive feedback from young
parents is that this is the first time they have left their children in the
care of a nursery provider.
At the end of the 18 week programme, parents should be in a better
position to seek further education, employment or training and will
have gained better understanding and awareness of how important
play is to their child’s development. In addition they will have made
some good long term friends and be less socially isolated.
Royal invitation for Newton Aycliffe teens
Two teenagers enjoyed a date with royalty when they
attended a Duke of Edinburgh’s presentation ceremony in
January.
Emma Partridge, 17, and Kara Ward, 18, of Newton
Aycliffe, attended St James’s Palace, London, to receive
their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award.
The girls have been attending the Newton Aycliffe Youth
Centre Duke of Edinburgh’s group since 2011 and have
completed the bronze, silver and gold awards with the support of One Point youth workers.
The award involved completing expeditions, learning new skills, fitness activities and volunteering,
with an additional residential session at Gold level. Youth workers predominantly deliver the
expedition section of the award, with day walks and expeditions in Weardale, Teesdale, Swaledale
and the Lake District, whilst also supporting the young people to complete their other sections in
their own time.
Both girls took part in volunteering with the younger boys at Neville Parade Boys Brigade, and used
the other sections to develop and improve on performing arts and physical fitness.
Emma said: “We would strongly encourage other young people to get involved in the Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award.”
To find out more or get involved in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award pop in at Newton Aycliffe Youth
Centre on a Sunday, from 6.00-8.00pm , or contact Keith Rodway on 01325 305722.
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Durham and Chester-le-Street locality
The Teen Parent Programme in Durham
The Durham Teen Parent Programme aims to give young parents the best
opportunities possible to be good parents whilst developing skills to ensure they
have the best opportunities themselves to progress and reach their full potential.
12 mams are currently attending the sessions in Brandon Children’s Centre. A
crèche facility is provided to enable parents to attend the sessions for a full
Tuesday each week.
Parents are covering a range of topics, including building confidence and self-esteem, parenting
techniques, baby massage, budgeting, food hygiene, paediatric first aid, CV building and sex and
relationship sessions. Some elements of the course are accredited, so parents receive recognised
qualifications for completing them.
“I really enjoy meeting up with
my new friends, I don't want the
programme to end.”
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very positive.
“I really enjoyed learning
baby massage.”
“I didn't think I would be
able to leave my child.”
“I didn't know that we had
to give consent to have sex.”
“I will always use a condom now when I have sex.”
Brandon Pre-Engagement Group
The Brandon Pre-Engagement Group is run by Area Youth Workers, Gemma Greenwood and Julie
O'Connor and supported by Youth Worker, Rachael Avery.
The group engages young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) between the ages
of 16-19 and helps to increase their confidence and self esteem, enabling them to access
employment or education.
Young people meet once a week in a variety of support sessions, such as CV
training and the group has had great success:
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Two young people have applied for and completed Construction Skills
Certification Scheme site tests
Two young people have gained employment at Rushyfields Care Home
14 young people have been awarded a British Heart Foundation Heart
Start qualification
One young person had an apprenticeship interview
Two young people got a driving licence
One young person got a passport
Young people have given excellent feedback about the group:
“Good and helpful
advice - thank you”
“Best day out ever - great experience and learnt new skills”
Feedback from the group’s power boating experience
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Case studies (names have been changed and models used in photos to protect identities)
Lucy aged 20
Lucy came along to the group to get support on where to go
and what to do with her life. She felt like she had floated
along and not really done much with her life.
Lucy started to volunteer at the Youth Club with the Lads
Group and Friday night sessions to keep her busy and stop
her taking part in undesirable activities, especially on a Friday
evening. Lucy was a natural with the young people offering a
friendly face and was excellent in the kitchen and selling
tuck. Lucy always had good fun with the group and during
group work.
She grew in confidence and sought support when required.
Lucy has applied for numerous jobs, and with support and
additional qualifications she will be able to secure
employment.
Sarah aged 19
Sarah has had numerous issues to contend with over the years
and still has ongoing issues. She has tried to engage with the
service for a number of years - but circumstance has always
prevented her, or lack of commitment and confidence on her
behalf.
Sarah accessed the service due to her previous contact with
One Point. She built her CV, took part in team and
communication sessions and started seeking employment.
Initially Sarah started a training programme but as in past
experiences she did not fair well and eventually got kicked off
the course. Sarah started looking for paid employment - a
great motivating factor for her as she is self-funded and has a
home and son to provide for. She attended an interview at
Rushyfields Care Home and came into the youth project to
practice interview questions and to ask for advice about
presentation and clothing.
Sarah was successful in her application and has been offered a job at the care home. She is
currently awaiting her DBS check to come back - and then can start in the local area. With no
transport and a pay day as motivation - her youth worker believes that Sarah can eventually get
her life back on track. Well done Sarah - this is the confidence booster that should hopefully make
her grow in to a strong independent young woman.
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Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle locality
Willington community kitchen
Volunteers are being trained to open a community kitchen in Willington Children's Centre.
The group has five members who intend to cook healthy meals for the public, using local produce, and
to teach people how to cook easy, healthy meals by handing out recipe cards.
The volunteers cooked for One Point staff before Christmas, which a family worker described as
“Absolutely gorgeous and a great success!!”
The group hope to open the community kitchen in the next few months and to run it alongside their
internet cafe.
The community kitchen also hopes to plant an allotment in the
centre’s garden, with children and parents helping to produce
meals in the kitchen. They also hope to be booked to cater for
functions, not only by One Point but by the public.
Future thoughts are to run a breakfast club and an afterschool club
giving children a healthy start, making them ready for school.
Case study
Bishop Auckland One Point Hub have recently commenced the Teen Parent Pathway and
engaged several young mams. One of these girls had a friend who was going through a hard
time and needed some advice and support and she immediately realised that One Point were
the service that her friend needed and accompanied her into the hub.
One Point gave her the support and advice she needed; she was very distressed and had suicidal
thoughts so a member of staff encouraged her to make an emergency appointment with her GP
and confide in her parents.
The young person wanted someone to talk to as there had been an
issue on Facebook. Staff reassured her that ignoring it was the best
option and explained to her the consequences of commenting and
escalating the issue.
She felt much better having an adult put it into perspective. She is in a
better place now and feeling more optimistic. She thanked her friend
for telling her about One Point.
Staff have kept in contact with her to ensure all continues to
improve. The young mam is delighted that her friend is no longer so
low and feels great for helping her friend find a resolution to her
issues.
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Story Time at Woodhouse Close
Children and parents at Woodhouse Close Children’s Centre
have been enjoying stories, snacks and snuggling at their
Story Time sessions.
Story Time sessions were introduced as an extension of the
Seven Stories Again project, making stories fun and exciting for
children, developing their speech and language skills through
repeated readings of favourite stories.
Children and their younger siblings are thoroughly enjoying attending the sessions, which run on a
four weekly basis, reading one story for four weeks and carrying out different activities related to the
story. Each session begins with a warm snack such as cheese on toast, pizza breads or porridge,
followed by a fun activity, story reading and singing.
Parents who attend all four sessions receive a copy of the story the group has been focussing on to
enjoy at home.
Sessions encourage children’s listening and attention skills, using props such as story sacks to keep
their attention, using different voice tones and getting them involved. Introducing new vocabulary
and repeating the same story is helping to develop speech and other skills and routines are also being
learnt through the accompanying activities.
The groups’ first story, Snug, used the centre’s sensory room to create a cosy atmosphere and
activities included creating dens and using torches. Their final session focussed on the bedtime
routine. Parents brought their children’s pyjamas and toothbrushes and following a warm snack,
children got ready for bed before snuggling into a cosy bed of bean bags, blankets and cushions
where they read the story and sang lullabies.
The group continued its success with readings of the Gruffalo, linked with a half trip to Hardwick Park.
They would love to build up numbers and engage new families, so please spread the word.
Parents have given some great feedback on the sessions:
“It’s calm and a good time for a settling down story, snack and play.”
“Great group that he has talked about all week, he enjoys coming.”
“Enjoyed wearing their PJs! Loves playing bedtime and had great fun.”
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Adult Learning Achievements
14 learners are now accessing the Level 2 Supporting Teaching and
Learning in Schools course, which enables learners to develop and
demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to support the learning of
pupils in Primary, Secondary or Special Schools.
The majority of the group have found their own school placements and
one learner is currently volunteering in a Special Educational Needs
School.
Some of the learners are also developing their Maths and English skills at
Woodhouse Close Children’s Centre. Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
training has also been organised.
Maths Tutor, Mat Childs delivered Level 1 and 2 sessions at Woodhouse
Close Childrens Centre. 2 learners achieved their Level 2 qualification and
4 achieved Level 1.
Building on this success, Maths and English sessions now run on Mondays,
at Woodhouse Close Children’s Centre, with tutor Ann Simpson.
Tutor James Watling has 25 years of Martial Arts and is a former
Professional Full Contact Fighter. He delivered a block of four x two hour
Ladies’ Self Defence sessions at Woodhouse Close Children’s Centre,
teaching women how to PREVENT physical confrontation or attack
whilst developing certain attributes and skills to 'defend' themselves if a
physical assault took place.
Nine ladies gave 100% attendance and were invited to take part in The
‘Leap of Faith’ at Teesdale Community Resources, The Hub, Barnard
Castle. The Power Fan activity involved climbing a 45 feet telegraph pole
and stepping off. The aim of the activity was to increase confidence and
help desensitise their fear of heights. Four ladies did the climb twice!
The Ladies Self Defence sessions have been so successful that other
courses were held across the locality.
Dad saves son’s life after adult learning course
Michael Crawford from Willington completed a
paediatric course with One Point in September
2014. Michael thanked staff at the Children’s
Centre for providing him with these skills as just
after completing the course his son choked on
some food and Michael was able to use the
techniques he had learn on the course to save his
child’s life!
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Bishop Auckland/Barnard Castle Family Day
On 31 October 2014, 35 adults and 55 children from Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle came
together for a fun day of family activities.
Families were invited by their lead worker to take part in the event, which aimed to allow families to
spend time together, encourage them to get on with each other and enjoy each other’s company.
The session allowed families with all ages of children to do activities they would not usually have
thought about doing or would not normally be able to access.
Activities included messy play, face painting, cookery, crafts, nail art, dance and music sessions and
sports such as canoeing and BMX.
Prior to the event, when asked how they usually get on, 38% of families said ‘good’ and 29% said ‘ok’.
When asked how they got on during the family day event, 96% of families said ‘good’ and 4% said ‘ok’.
All families were given a family photo in a frame to take home and families made some really positive
comments about the day:
“All activities were brilliant and everyone was friendly and helpful.”
“We spent the day together as a family and we all got on happily together no fighting and no
arguing.”
“Kids had a brilliant day and even conquered some fears on the high rope.”
“Me and the children had a FAB day.”
“Absolutely FANTASTIC I would definitely do it again.”
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Seaham and Peterlee locality
Staff at Peterlee One Point received a thank you letter complimenting them for the support they
provided during a difficult time.
The mam of five, who was a widow had had difficulty handling her youngest son. Family Worker,
Tracey provided support including helping the mam to replace her broken cooker.
“She has been fantastic at keeping appointments and keeping me up to date on help for xx which I’m
really grateful. I’m engaging in the nurturing group helping me with getting strategies in place with my
children.”
She also thanked Sam from Stronger Families, for her help in encourage her son to behave well.
“Tracey and Sam are the best staff I’ve been able to work with. Credit to your team.”
Young person supported by One Point begins a high flying career
In 2010/11 Kieran Loverance received support with school attendance from Education Welfare
Officer, Linda Swallow during a difficult time in his life.
In September 2014 he graduated into the Royal Air Force having excelled
in his entrance tests and basic training.
Linda visited Kieran and his family when he was refusing to attend school
at St Bede's in Peterlee, following the loss of his mother to breast cancer.
With support, Kieran returned to school and following a transfer to Bishop
Barrington school, he achieved excellent exam results.
He is now training to become an electrical engineer in the RAF.
Kieran’s grandma sent a thank you letter to Linda for her support:
“He is the youngest to pass at this level… We are so proud of him especially
what he went through.
Thank you again for the help and understanding you gave us all.”
Team Around the School Group
Youth workers have developed programmes around increasing confidence and self-esteem, raising
awareness around risk taking behaviour, anger management and looking at raising young people’s
aspirations and setting goals for their future.
The Team Around the School Group are currently delivering in five schools: Wellfield School, Shotton
Hall Academy, St Bede’s School, Dene School and Seaham School. The Team around the School identify
young people who they feel would benefit from additional support and over a period of 6 - 12 weeks
young people undertake a programme in which they will achieve a social and emotional capabilities
outcome. They can also use their evidence of work towards gaining an Accredited Outcome.
Good relationships have been established and some young people have now progressed into weekly
youth sessions. They have formed new friendship groups and are enjoying the experiences of learning
new skills by actively taking part in youth programmes.
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Easington volunteer recruitment drive
A recent volunteer recruitment drive at the Easington Children’s Centre has proven successful.
Parents, grandparents and students from across Seaham, Murton, South Hetton, Easington and
Peterlee have applied for volunteer opportunities within Children’s Centres across the locality.
Nine volunteers have successfully completed the volunteer recruitment and induction process and are
taking up their placements alongside family workers.
Margaret Blackwell, volunteer lead at Easington Children’s Centre, said the volunteers have brought a
wealth of skills, knowledge and experience to our services. They have all been DBS checked and
accessed a training programme which includes Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Whoops Child Safety
Basics, and a programme of e-learning.
All volunteers are completing a file including Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Induction and
Training evidence and are building a great portfolio for future CV’s and employment.
Their volunteer roles will include working alongside family outreach workers to support parents/carers
and children in a variety of groups such as Busy Bee’s, Teen Parents and Twinkle Time.
Volunteer Sam Greathead is at university studying for her Counselling Foundation Degree and is doing
an assignment on the One Point Service. Volunteering is giving her a first-hand insight into the service
and supporting her university course.
A parent volunteer has stepped up as Chair of the Easington Local Advisory Board and chaired her first
meeting in January.
If anyone would more information on volunteering please contact Margaret on 03000 261 752 or
email [email protected]
Parent / Carer feedback:
“I have found the training and volunteering opportunities very beneficial as it has enabled me to gain
experience and update my knowledge and understanding of first aid, child protection and keeping
children safe. I have really enjoyed working with everyone and I feel the sharing of people's life
experiences throughout the courses provided has supported me in developing my knowledge and
skills.”
“I am thoroughly enjoying my experience as a
volunteer the training has been fantastic whoops
child safety and paediatric first aid and we have just
completed an introduction to safeguarding. I am
chairperson for the LAB and am gaining confidence in
my new role. I feel like a valued member of the
community through my role as a volunteer and I
know my opinions are taken on board.”
Photograph from left to right: Lesley Maltby, Principal
Family Worker (Easington), Volunteers Toni Berry,
Penny Woods, Reece Rountree, Stephanie Carrel,
Rachael McGann, Shannon Raine, Margaret
Blackwell, Family Outreach Worker
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Engaging Young People in Seaham
Personal Advisor, Leanne Schofield and Youth Worker, Alison Pattison are currently running a project
which aims to engage young people between the ages of 16-19 with youth provision and activities, to
re-engage them into education, employment or training through the provision of information, advice
and guidance in an informal setting.
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Taking part in a wide variety of group activities which will allow them the opportunity to
develop personal and social skills
Taking responsibility for decision making as a group on a number of activities they will
undertake
Trying new activities which will allow them to overcome personal challenges and set
personal goals
Making plans for their future and take responsibility for their career pathway
Creating an up to date CV
Completing a Bronze Youth Achievement qualification
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Six young people are working towards Bronze Youth Achievement awards
One young person is at college on a full-time course
One young person is employed
A number of young people are volunteering at the local youth centre
One young man is a member of Seaham Youth Centre management committee
There has been a definite increase in self-confidence and self-worth with the entire group and young
people are working on setting up a career library in the youth centre to help other young people to
gain qualifications and access training and employment.
Case Study
Lewis attended college after leaving school but found this pathway was not for him, Lewis has
not been engaged in any training/learning since college as he was unsure of which route he
wanted to take.
As part of the project recruitment process Lewis was approached by the two key workers and
asked to be part of the programme.
Lewis had attended every session and brought other young
people from the local area to the project. His confidence and
skills have increased and has been a positive role model to
the other young people and the local community, for
example he helps in the local youth centre and passes on his
enthusiasm and knowledge to the younger members.
Lewis has been nominated and accepted to be a member of
Seaham Youth Centre management committee to be an
advocate for the young people in Seaham.
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Consett and Stanley locality
Stanley Young Parents Group
Stanley Teen Parent Programme started on 14 January. The 18 week
course for parents aged 19 years and under and their children is
delivered by Youth Workers and Family Outreach Workers across
the area.
In the morning the children go into the crèche and parents are taking
part in sessions on topics such as employability, first aid, sexual
health, food hygiene, cookery and taster sessions of the parenting
programmes. In the afternoon parents take their children out of the
crèche and they are enjoying taking part in play and learn activities
together, such as messy play, swimming and pottery painting.
Stanley families visit Royal story session
Families from a story session run by the One Point Service in Stanley were recently invited to visit
Seven Stories in Newcastle, to take part in a story session observed by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
The story sessions provided by the One Point Service, in the local Annfield Plain Library, help to develop
the children’s speech and language skills, as well as encourage social skills and a love for books. These
sessions are often supported by Seven Stories and because of this partnership Annfield Plain families
were invited to the special event.
The Duchess of Cornwall is a keen supporter of projects that promote literacy and the enjoyment of
books and reading. She visited the project to see the vital work they do to celebrate and share Britain’s
rich heritage of children’s books.
The families were thrilled to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity:
“I was very excited about going. I am looking forward to
telling Ben all about it when he is older. I really enjoyed the
very special event”
“It was a very worthwhile visit, the staff were experienced and
enthusiastic with the young children. Henry and I enjoyed
every minute, a great experience and in future years Henry
can say he met a royal”
Kimberley Stephenson, One Point family worker said “Taking
families which we work with to Seven stories to meet HRH the
Duchess of Cornwall was a fantastic experience for all those
involved. The families took part in a ‘story party’ which was
observed by Camilla. The children engaged fantastically and
we all felt a little star struck! After the royal visitor the families
explored the exhibitions and had a thoroughly great time. We
even enjoyed some cake courtesy of seven stories celebrating
their 10th Birthday on the coach trip home!”
Photos: Damien Wooten © Seven Stories,
National Centre for Children’s Books
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One Point on display
If you are organising an event and would like to brighten up your stand,
why not borrow some of our new One Point promotional materials?
Banner stands and display tables are all available to hire through our
online ordering system. Place your order at
www.leafletweb.durham.gov.uk and select ‘One Point’ from the menu
on the left handside.
You can also order copies of our new and reprinted leaflets if your
stocks are low.
A number of admin staff have been registered on the Leafletweb
system to order on behalf of their area. Please ask your team admin
lead if you are unsure who is your contact.
Correction
In the December 2014 edition of In Touch, we included a Strengthening Families case study.
We would like to apologise, as this should have been published as a Stronger Families case study.
Start Today
350 young people signed up to apprenticeships or training
during the Start Today campaign between January and
March last year. During the same period, the on-line
booklet was accessed on the Help4Teens website by more
than 35,000 people.
Young people seeking training or apprenticeships can get
help with the Start Today campaign organised by One
Point. It can match-up vacancies available for 16 to 19 year
olds, not in education, employment or training. Vacancies
can be accessed in an on-line booklet at
www.help4teens.co.uk/start
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Wellbeing for Life Team
The Wellbeing for Life team work with children aged 5—13 years of age and their parents to help
them to feel more confident and able to cope with the challenges of family life. The children’s and
families wellbeing for life worker will:
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Provide flexible support to family members in their own homes and in community settings
Help families to make links with other services and workers in their local community
Support them to take part in fun and interesting group session that help them identify what they
are doing well
Provide opportunities to learn new skills that can help to develop stronger family bonds and
relationships
Provide opportunities for families to meet other children and parents and enjoy learning together
Visit families at home and provide practical help and encouragement to help them to use their new
skills and knowledge to build a happier and healthier family life
To find out more about the team, please contact your nearest One Point hub.
Check out the latest
The latest timetables for Children’s Centres are now available to view at:
www.surestartcountydurham.org/pages/Activities
Find out all the latest One Point news on our Facebook pages.
Visit www.durham.gov.uk/onepoint and follow the links.
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