Early Intervention
One coach, one child, one hour a week.
“I was finding school tough. I had my Dad being angry and my Mum and Dad splitting up, and a few of my animals and cats died. I didn't know who to go to. My coach was kind and caring and understanding. Thank you for being really kind and helping me figure out ways to stop worrying.”
All over the UK, children are struggling in school for all kinds of reasons and many families are suffering without hope. The effects of bullying, bereavement, family breakdown, poverty or being in the care system can have a huge impact on a child’s education. Some children may be struggling with a lack of confidence, have no positive role models, or just need an adult to talk to.
TLG Early Intervention gives the church a practical solution to support children, families and schools in their community.
The programme enables trained volunteers to become coaches and work on a one to one basis with children, with the overall aim of improving a child’s behaviour and in turn raise their levels of learning. TLG trains and equips volunteers with proven resources to help children explore their choices and the consequences of the decisions that they make. Our training will equip each coach to become a trusted support to the child, their teacher and their family.
Through regular conversations with home, the coach will be able to offer support and discuss strategies used to help the pupil in the sessions which may be helpful at home too. In many cases feedback is given on a weekly basis.
Ashby Youth for Christ are partnering with TLG and Holy Trinity Church to set up an Early Intervention project in Ashby, and we would love to have volunteers join us from Christians across the town. Could you give two hours a week to support a primary school aged child? Would you like to find out more about the project? All volunteers are training and supported throughout their time as a coach.
Contact Helen.davis@yfc.co.uk for more information.
Open Team Time – Will be held on Tuesday 4th December at 10-11am at the Ashby Methodist church. Please come along for a time of prayer and to share in what God is doing through AYFC.
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