Students from schools across the Child First Cluster have participated in activities organised by through the ECCUP project.
Fit to Babysit Programme - Springlands Nursery
For many years, babysitting has been an ideal way for young people to earn some extra money. As parents, we place an enormous responsibility on these young people leaving our children in their care.
With the support of the East Colchester Children’s University Partnership a group of 32 students have had the opportunity to participate recently in an innovative programme developed by Colchester Childcare Connection and offered at Springlands Nursery in Colchester.
The three week programme ran on a Saturday morning and offered students from Thomas Lord Audley School & Language College, Sir Charles Lucas Arts College, The Gilberd School & St Helena the opportunity to participate in a Babysitting Course designed to equip them with the some of the skills they need to look after young children.
“We learnt vital life saving skills and it was a laugh doing mouth-to-mouth on the dummies, but really important as well. We learnt how to change nappies and look after babies and young children. We were also given a babysitting checklist to use.
We all made some new friends from other schools and were reassured by the things we weren’t sure about. We were awarded certificates, learnt lots and generally had a great time! I’d recommend anyone to go for it.”
Next Steps: Many of the students who attended could not have afforded to do so without the support of funding from ECCUP. Feedback showed that they regularly looked after their siblings and did occasional babysitting for family friends....the new skills and understanding they have has made them more confident and competent when looking after younger children.
In September 2006 we shall look for further funding to support the ongoing development of this programme. If successful, funding will be targetted at students where the cost would prevent participation.
Martial Arts Classes - The Gilberd School & Sir Charles Lucas Arts College
Further details to follow shortly.
Healthy Living Roadshows at The Greenstead Community Centre and Thomas Lord Audley School & Language College
Further details to follow shortly.
Comic Strip Competition
With funding from Awards for All we are running a Comic Strip
Competition with our Child First partnership schools. Some amazing
artwork has been produced and judging recently took place of the
entries from Old Heath Community Primary School and Langenhoe Primary
School. Year 10 students judged the entries and were bowled over with
the quality of work produced. The winners will be announced shortly
and will work with Nick Turner to turn their drawings into a
professional comic strip production.
If you school is interested in entering - contact us for application forms.
Cook It Academies
A successful bid was made by Colchester Borough Council in
partnership with Colchester United Primary Care Trust, Colchester
United Community Sports Trust and ECCUP to run a study project designed
to promote healthier lifestyle activities.
The pilot programme will run in Shrub End and further details are to follow.
Colchester Debating Society for Young People
In partnership with Essex Youth Service and idebate we shall be
running a one day workshop and consultation in September with Year 9
students from Alderman Blaxill School, Thomas Lord Audley School &
Language College and Sir Charles Lucas Arts College.
Students will have the opportunity to find out more about the role
of debate in society, in the classroom and through their participation
and feedback we hope to develop a longer term programme of activities
in Colchester Schools.
Computer Clubs for Girls
ECCUP has registed as a partner organisation for Computer Clubs for Girls.
In our role as a partner organisation we have access to support
from the central team at CC4G and also from e-skills UK. In the Autumn
term we will be organising a school staff briefing locally to give you
the opportunity to find out more about the CC4G programme.
For an overview of CC4G can offer your school visit www.cc4G.net
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