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Posted: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:38 by Miss Amy Bird

MAD Role modelling relationships through sport

MAD Role modelling relationships through sport

Two Schools in Birmingham who are using structured sports mentoring programmes with young people on the verge of exclusion have reported improvements in students' abilities and skills to relate to themselves and others.

For children living in deprived communities and struggling with special educational needs in mainstream settings or facing challenging home situations, sport can offer an alternative route to re-engage with school. With growing numbers of exclusions, schools and pupil referral units in Birmingham were searching for something new, so eagerly tried out a new intensive 6–12-week course from Sport Birmingham.

Schools using this innovative approach –delivering relationships education through a completely different part of the curriculum – are reporting big improvements in behaviour, with children learning new ways of coping with stress and taking time to think before reacting to situations. Pupils learn about respect and are beginning to think through consequences, in safe relationships with responsive adults whom they respect.

A team of five runs weekly four-hour sessions for up to 15 young people selected by the school as needing specific support beyond the existing school provision, focusing on areas such as relationships, teamwork, leadership, resilience and responsibility.

The sessions include activities held inside and outside the classroom, and the approach is flexible to let the young people take the lead. The order in which topics are taught depends on group dynamics. Much of the work centres on how the young people conduct themselves in three environments – school, home and the street – and the consequences of actions in each.

The sessions are co-led by youth mentors, who provide positive role models to the students, demonstrating healthy relationships.
One young person says, 'It has encouraged me to avoid fighting and doing stupid or bad stuff offered by friends. The mentors use slang language that I understand, and they know the streets better than us because they have lived through our generation. Talking to them is like talking to a friend! I've learned how to box clever and avoid certain situations.'

The physical activity element itself ranges from football and cricket to dance, and even paintballing or go-karting if funds can be found. For students less interested in traditional sports, the paintballing and go-karting can be used as an opener to help them relax. There are no expectations of skill or competition in any of the activities, but many students do enjoy developing their skills and enjoy the team aspect of some sports.

The in-school provision is part of a wider programme. In the holidays, a van parks in areas known for anti-social behaviour. Pop-up tennis, football, volleyball, rounders, WiFi and music are available, and young people are encouraged to do something positive with their time. Holiday activity weeks and youth clubs also take place on neutral ground, where young people from various postcodes can come together without fear of local gangs. This work builds trust between the students and the provider. It also means the course leaders gain an in-depth understanding of the young people's situations and can ensure the life skills they teach are relevant and tailored to their needs.

Lucy Meade, Guidance and Support Centre Manager at the Arthur Terry School, says, 'Students really enjoyed the range of activities. The programme supports change and offers a safe space to try out new skills. The experience of team has enabled our young people to focus on leadership, resilience and responsibility.'

Alison O'Connell MBE, Youth & Community Reach Out Manager at Sport Birmingham, says, 'Focusing on behaviours at home, school and on the street reflects the key environments of young people and acknowledges that relationships in each situation require different responses. For young people at risk of exclusion, providing activities both inside and outside the learning environment can help build trust, and this at at the core of what the mentoring service provides'.

Credit: This case study was written and produced by FASTN as part of their snapshot of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) practice across England, delivered by schools, organisations, practitioners, councils, parents and communities, working in partnership.

FASTN works for a society in which all children and adults can experience safe, enduring and nurturing family environments, and where children can develop the skills needed for positive, committed relationships in adulthood. Further information can be found here: www.fastn.org | info@fastn.org | @fastn_org

Tags: Birmingham, Case Study, Charity, Community, MAD, Mental Health, Music, Young People, mentoring, role models, schools

Posted: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:06 by Emily Wade

MADFUNDAY

MADFUNDAY

We can confirm that our first MADFUNDAY event went down a success!

Just under 100 young people registered and got involved on the day...

Activities included a 5-A-Side football tournament, Tennis, Pana Football, Workshops with Umbrella Sexual Health and Music/DJ by DEEJAY RJ.

A few quotes from the day...

I think today has been a positive, there's been no trouble, all the young people have got on. We've had lots of different kids from different areas, different postcodes, coming together, working together, for the MAD project... and that's what it's all about 'Making A Difference' bringing people together, and changing people' mindset.

Leon, Youth Engagement Officer for MAD Birmingham

If you go to MAD, they give you extra stuff to do so every half term we go to MAD

Young Person

I liked the atmosphere, like everyone was together and stuff like that

Young Person

To see our MADFUNDAY all in action, watch our YouTube video below!

Tags: Birmingham, Case Study, Charity, Community, Fitness, Health, MAD, Music, Recreational, Sport, Young People, Youth

Posted: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:17 by Emily Wade

Music Production at the Pump ft. Ish

Ish is a very supportive youth worker at the Pump, especially for those young people who have a desire for music production and becoming their own artist.

From a very young age, he always wanted to become an artist himself, trying his best to record at home in his bedroom. Unfortunately the support and equipment wasn't there for him.

Ish thrives off the energy from the young people who come into the Pump week on week to record their own music.

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW

"With great thanks to Levi Strauss®, the Pump is able to offer everyone a brand new media space. It offers the state of art hardware and software for those budding creators out there. The room offers an industry-standard experience to generate ideas and create music and film that wil inspire young people to express themselves and produce the next hit track or movie!"

-Information taken directly from https://www.thepump.org.uk/levis-media-space

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Emily

Tags: Birmingham, Case Study, Charity, Community, MAD, Music, Recreational, Young People, Youth

Posted: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:46 by Emily Wade

Talk with Kye and La’Ziah ft. Emily and La’Sharm

On Tuesday 15th January at Nechells, our Digital Marketing Apprentice, Emily, interviewed a few of the kids at the session that is held at Nechells Wellbeing centre every Tuesday!

Listen to our small talk about the MAD project and find out more about the kids who come along to our Tuesday session at Nechells...

Sessions are FREE and the vibe is great! Video below...

Tags: Birmingham, Charity, Community, Fitness, Health, MAD, Music, Recreational, Sport, Young People, Youth

Posted: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:43 by Emily Wade

Rumai's Story

Rumai is one of many supporters for the MAD project.

Every week, he turns up to play with the kids at Holford Drive Sports Hub in Perry Barr.

His personality makes him a great influencer, and one of the young people have even said 'I want to be like Rumai'.

Holford Drive would not be the same without him and that's why he has developed with us, through the #MADFam experience, from a participant to a sessional worker.

You can read more on Rumai below.

You can hear more from Rumai on his experience with MAD Birmingham by watching the video on our YouTube channel below!

Tags: Birmingham, Case Study, Community, MAD, Music, Sport, Young People, Youth

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