Youth Services
The Youth Service operates from Astley Community High School. We have an office base on site which is in the Sixth Form/Youth Block area of the school. Seaton Valley Youth Service is one of the 14 partnerships that makes up Northumberland Youth Service. We follow a youth work curriculum which is based on the Every Child Matters outcomes for young people.
What is Available
We deliver a range of regular sessions for young people and details of all we currently offer are displayed in the What’s On table below.
Responding to Need
In addition to the regular programme we aim to respond to young people’s needs and embrace local opportunities. We recently had the pleasure of being involved in a project at Seaton Delaval Hall where young people were given the opportunity to develop tours for members of the public. This proved to be a fabulous experience for young people and allowed them the chance to develop a range of skills including working as a team, dealing with the public, public speaking, confidence and more.
Who Supervises the Young People
The activities we deliver are supervised by a team of qualified and experienced Youth Workers. They are there to build relationships with young people as well as to organise activities. In addition they offer access to information advice and support.
Other Opportunities
In addition to the sessions we already deliver we also support young people in accessing Keyfund so they can develop their own projects and ideas. We are eager to listen to young peoples suggestions for future projects and activities. Young People are welcome to call into the Youth Office to speak to the Youth Workers at any time.
New for 2010
Young People's Health Steering Group is for pupils from years 9, 10 and 11 to look at health issues affecting young people. Members will help to shape services for the Youth Service and Steering Group, and come up with activities and ideas. For more info about becoming a part of the steering group speak to Rachel at the Drop-In on Wed or Fri 12-2pm.
Term time only.
| DAY | VENUE | TIME | WHAT'S ON OFFER |
| MON | Astley Youth Block | 5.00-6.30pm | DJ WORKSHOP Opportunity for young people to learn how to DJ. Session delivered by a local DJ, who teaches them skills in mixing, beat matching, scratching and more. |
| MON | Astley Youth Block | 6.30-9.00pm | MAXIMISE YOUTH CLUB Drop in style session with access to MC/DJ opportunities, pool, computers, info, advice & support. |
| TUE | Astley Youth Block | 6.00-8.00pm | HEALTHY YOUTH CLUB Health focused session for young people aged 13-16yrs. |
| WED | Youth Office | 12.00-2.00pm | THE DROP IN Young People’s Drop In during their lunch period. Access to advice and information on a wide range of issues including healthy eating, alcohol, drugs, sexual health, fitness and more |
| WED | Astley youth Block | 2:00-3:15pm | YEAR 9 GIRLS GROUP Issue based session covering a range of issues including relationships, sexual health, drugs/alcohol, personal hygiene, self Image, and careers, along with promoting elements of confidence and self esteem throughout. |
| WED | Seaton Sluice Community Centre | 6.00-9.00pm | SEATON SLUICE YOUTH CLUB Drop in style session with access to pool, table tennis, computers, chill out area, arts & crafts and more |
| FRI | Youth Office | 12.00pm-2.00pm | THE DROP IN Young People’s Drop In during their lunch period. Access to advice and information on a wide range of issues including healthy eating, alcohol, drugs, sexual health, fitness and more. |
| FRI | Astley Park Pavilion | 5.00-6.00pm | TEA IN THE PARK Drop In session where young people can access information, advice and support. Free refreshments on offer each week. |
| FRI | Seaton Delaval Seaton Sluice New Hartley Seghill | 6.00-9.00pm | DETACHED SESSION The Detached Session is where we meet young people on the streets to build relationships and offer info, advice & support. |
0191 2371505 Ext: 222.