The Nexus Institute, Young Person’s Personal and Social Education Programme [NI]
Age Group: 11-18 year olds. Target for funders is 1000 is 2 years. 400 already seen since August
Specific Interest Group: All but incorporates a large number of young people with a
Learning disability
How are the Children and Young People Involved?
Leaders and teachers decide to book The education worker and they generally decide the content and length. As the programme progresses the young people steer the sessions to content that is relevant to them. However, most decisions are made by teachers, leaders or the education worker.
Geographical Location
Southern Area Health 7 social Services Board
What did or what has the project/initiative achieved in terms of positive change for the organisation or/and the children and young people?
It has raised awareness of our organisation and it has helped young people grow personally. It has helped protect vulnerable children and gave concrete information on issues around sexual health so young people can make informed decisions.
Contact Details:
Gail Ratcliffe
Young Person’s Education Worker
The Nexus Institute
6 Portmore Street
Portadown
Co. Armagh
BT62 3NG
E-mail:gail.ratcliffe@nexusinstitute.org
Web:www.nexusinstitute.org
Tel:02838350588
