In brief what does The Hub provide?

• A safe place to be
• Relationships that are genuine and empathic
• A positive learning experience.
• Practical activities that encourage co-operative working.
• An opportunity to influence choices and look at consequences.

Vision and Values

The Hub is based on the principle that the first step to helping a young person is to focus on building a positive relationship with him or her.

This will involve:

• Accepting and valuing the young person
• Supporting them to identify their needs
• Developing strategies to encourage them to meet those needs in ways which take into account the particular consequences a particular behaviour might have for themselves and for others
• Acknowledging success

It is the strength of this relationship between the young person and supportive adults that can help bring about changes in awareness, attitude, self-image, motivation and behaviour.

The Hub works with individuals and groups on a referral basis through the Guidance department.

It also supports a number of out of school and holiday activity programmes including breakfast club, chess club, study support and a girls’ group.