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one 2 one
The WIRE staff regularly participated in One
2 One visits with members of the community.
These can take place in people’s homes, in
coffee shops, in the office, in schools or
even just a quick chat in the street. This
was an important aspect of our work and a
great way of building relationships. In addition,
it allows people a chance to receive support
in a non-threatening and friendly way. Run
by Spurgeons as separate work
parenting skills
These short courses are based on the Positive
Parenting programme and offer support and
advice in a relaxed and accessible environment.
They cover various themes that are relevant
to parenting and aimed to build confidence
and communication skills in parents. The course
has been adapted to be more relevant to specific
groups and has been run for young parents,
parents of teenagers, fathers, new mums, and
the Portuguese community. We are also involved
in the Webster Stratton training programme,
delivering courses both daytime and evening
to include working parents. Run
by Spurgeons as separate work
contact sessions
The WIRE helped support families where fathers
are not resident with their children by giving
opportunity for contact in low key supervised
sessions. This has proved to be a much valued
service to the community due to its non-judgmental
approach. Run by
Spurgeons as separate work
créche work
To help support parents on a daily basis,
The WIRE alongside SureStart employed a team
of trained, CRB-checked workers to look after
pre-school children. Available most days,
the crèche is run while parents attend groups,
meetings and training. Run
by Spurgeons as separate work
drugs awareness
course
For anyone worried about their child taking
drugs, or who needed some advice and information
on substance misuse, this free course was
invaluable. Designed for parents, professionals
and accredited by the West Sussex Drugs Alcohol
and Action Team (DAAT), this four-hour course
includes videos, discussion and practical
information to keep you up to date. Usually
split over two morning sessions, the course
is informal and suitable for all knowledge
levels. Run by Spurgeons
as separate work
teddytots
Teddytots was the longest running WIRE activity
and is now in partnership with SureStart.
As the name suggests it is a toddler group
that welcomes mums, dads, carers, grandparents
and child minders with their under five’s.
The group aimed to create new friendships
and support networks between the parents,
as well as introducing parents to other activities
run by The WIRE. The children also benefit
from singing and playing as a group, learning
to share toys and participating in new creative
skills such as painting or craft. Run
by Spurgeons as separate work
young parents
This weekly group was for anyone up to the
age of 22 who has children or is expecting
them soon! Run by WIRE staff and crèche workers,
the young mums, their partners and their children
never have a dull moment with toys, craft
and play activities. The group offers friendship,
support and practical advice to new parents,
trips and meals out, plus as much tea and
chocolate cake as they can handle! Run
by Spurgeons as separate work
children's work
| youth work | family
work | community
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Your idea of 'Family' can
be very different depending on your situation.
From single parents to siblings and happy
couples to homeless teens, we tried to provide
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