In their words
In any given year we work with lots of people. The following case studies tell of some families' experiences and show how by working in partnership with other agencies we have helped them. All names have nevertheless been changed to protect anonymity and confidentiality.
Case Study 1 - Parents with Prospects course offered to Teenage parents.
All participants who took part in the course at Blackpool gained an NCFE qualification. For all participants, this was the first time they had left their children in a crèche, something they had been worried about previously. This positive experience has given them the confidence to consider study options/childcare for the future.
- 100% of the participants rated the course as excellent
- 100% of the participants thought the way the course had been delivered by trainers as excellent
- 100% would recommend to a friend
- 62.5 % are thinking about making changes or plans for the future - 12.5% have already made changes
Comments from participants:
I would like to go in to work or college”
I have learned how to control my temper how to bond and activities to do”
Thank you for helping”
Comments from external verifyer:
The management of course is excellent and is supported by experienced staff."
The centre is a pleasure to visit and the good work being carried out should be applauded."
The assessor has given some excellent guidance and made supportive and motivational comments for the group of young ladies."
The learners’ consistent efforts have been acknowledged as well as appreciating some difficulties with their young babies"
Case Study 2 - Children and young people team June 2010
Talbot And Brunswick Group. St Paul’s Group. Claremont Group. Mereside/Clifton Group. Also eight primary schools and one independent school.
370 young people took part all aged between five and eleven.
What we did
During each session I would sit down with the each group and discuss what International Women’s Day was all about, we would also talk about males and females being equal, and being to do the same tasks in life.
I then asked the young people to think about a women who plays an important role in their life, I old them that this could be anyone and did not have to be their mum. I then asked the young people to create an art work image of this person, no bigger than A4, and write a few words to explain who this person is, and why are they important.
I explained to the young people that every piece of art work would go on display in a public exhibition in the town’s shopping centre, and there would be prizes the best ten.
I opened the competition up to some of the local schools in Blackpool, so the entries that we received were overwhelming.
The young people now have a better understanding of the important role different female role models play in their lives. Young people know about International Women’s Day, the importance of women’s rights and equality for all.
The young people have achieved a sense of pride by having there art work up on display in public exhibition
Feedback
The young people really enjoyed taking part in the competition asking
When’s the next one”
that was really fun, can I do another”
The young people seemed to enjoy using art as a way of praising a female that they look up to.
There was also positive feedback from members of the public who were walking past the exhibition, they thought it was good that the young people had chosen such a variety of female role models, and had not gone for the obvious chose of there mum.
They were also amazed that the young people had knowledge of International Women’s Day and women’s rights.
The local paper The Gazette also ran a story about the competition and a review of the exhibition which it described as a ‘success’.
Case Study 3 -Floating Support
Jack Jones, Age: 44, Gender: Male
How did they come to be involved with the service i.e. referral from?: What did they want to achieve?:
Referred into service from health visitor: wanted to move accommodation to more suitable home for self and young son
Our initial assessment details
- Jack sole parent of son (2) ex partner has history of alcohol fuelled violence against him at current home.
- Living in one bed room private rented flat
- Owes money to Coastal Housing and refused accommodation until repayments are made on a regular basis
- Has been on rent bond previously and left property owing them money so refused second application
- In debt to Bright house for two items, threatening bailiffs
- Has daughter (16) to stay at weekends
- Brief social services check, no further involvement as satisfied jack is safeguarding his son adequately.
What support did we offer them?:
- addressed money owed to bright house by sending back goods and agreeing repayment schedule
- addressed Blackpool coastal debts by setting up repayment scheme
- supported to find new property through private landlord
- application for community care grant completed and awarded £620
- application for in house grant for washing machine
- application for starter pack from helping hands: accepted and funded by application to lady sick poor
- support to accept delivery of furniture and goods from helping hands charity
- support to set up all utility accounts in new property
- support to change address with all benefits
- Information on all local activities at nearest Sure start centre.
How did they develop?:
- Jack has managed to address his debt issues and now manages his finances accordingly
- Jack has now set up a more suitable home for his son and his daughter visits at weekends and now has her own room
- Jack has accessed sufficient support to set up his new homes accounts for all his utilities
- Jack is now looking forward to settling his son into routines and will use local centres to ensure he is socialising with other children and jack can develop friends in the community
- Jack feels he can now leave the service because all the actions have been met.
Was the case closed? Or what next?:
- case will be closed after washing machine delivered
- Jack will be advised about re referring should he encounter any difficulties in the future.
