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SPRINGVALE Employment and Learning Solutions

HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGY RATIONALE AND PLAN

March 2014

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SPRINGVALE EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING SOLUTIONS HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGY RATIONALE AND PLAN

Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

Context

Evidence of Need

Current Position

Impact from Health and Wellbeing Opportunities and Interventions

Examples of Good Practice

Comment

Appendices

One: Springvale Health and Wellbeing Working Group: Membership

Two: Healthy Workplaces

Three: Springvale and Healthy Hearts in the West: Timeline

Four: Pre-entry Diagnostic Assessment and the Physical and

Emotional Wellbeing Survey Data

Five: Health and Wellbeing Partnerships

Three: PSD Curriculum Enrichment

Jane Turnbull

Healthy Hearts in the West Evaluator / Researcher

March 2014

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INTRODUCTION

In autumn 2013 the Springvale Chief Executive, senior managers and Board agreed that

they wanted to develop a whole organisation Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The overall aim

is to “improve the health and wellbeing of staff and learners through health promotion,

information, awareness programmes and activity sessions which encourage self-care”.

The organisation met with representatives of the Public Health Agency (PHA), Belfast Health

and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Belfast City Council (BCC), and Healthy Hearts in the West

(HHW) to discuss how a health and wellbeing strategy could be developed in partnership

with statutory agencies with a remit for health and wellbeing; and be able to draw down

expertise and support for programmes and events from other external organisations.

The Health and Wellbeing Working Group (see Appendix One for membership) met for the

first time in January 2014. The aim of the Working Group was “to design and develop an

integrated health and social wellbeing improvement plan for Springvale Learners and Staff,

which has the potential to be replicated across other training delivery centres and

workplaces in Belfast”.

This Rational builds on the work of the Working Group and the Barriers to Learning and

Attendance Reporti. It also takes into account the Springvale Strategic Visionii, and the wider

health and wellbeing policy context.

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CONTEXT

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises the importance of the workplace as a

setting to promote healthy lifestyle practices such as healthy eating, physical activity, and

avoiding smoking and alcohol abuse. The WHO definition of a healthy workforce is ‘one in

which workers and managers collaborate to use a continual improvement process to protect

and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers and the sustainability of the

workplace by considering the following:

health and safety concerns in the physical work environment;

health, safety and wellbeing concerns in the psychosocial work environment, including

organisation of work and workplace culture;

personal health and resources in the workplace;

ways of participating in the community to improve the health of workers, their families

and other members of the community.iii

Key elements of successful workplace health promotion programmes, identified by the WHO

include having clear goals and objectives, links to business objectives, strong management

support, employee involvement at all stages, supportive environments, adapting the

programme to social normsiv. Appendix Two presents an overview of the benefits of

implementing a healthy workplace strategy.

Tackling youth unemployment is a priority. Over one million young people are not in

employment, full-time education or training—almost 1 in 5 of all young people in the UK. The

transition to adulthood has become increasingly difficult, as a result of the economic outlook

and the breakdown of traditional pathways into work. Based on evidence from the literature

and insights from consultation with experts, Ní Ógáin et al identified seven groups of factors

that contribute to successful job outcomes: Personal circumstances; Emotional capabilities;

Attitudes to work; Employability skills; Qualifications, education and training; Experience and

involvement; Career management skillsv.

Springvale Employment and Learning Solutions

Please contact Springvale Employment and Learning Solutions for further information or see

their website: http://www.springvalelearning.com/

Policy Context

In 2004 the Ministerial Group on Public Health established the Fit Futures: Focus on Food,

Activity and Young People cross-departmental taskforce. The Fit Futures strategy was

launched in 2005vi. Recommendations highlighted the need for government departments

and agencies, Councils and the health sector to work together to tackle obesity and promote

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physical activity, sport, leisure and play. The report also highlights evidence that schools

should integrate health improvement planning into the curriculum, providing training and

guidance, with support from local health professionals. The Report also highlights the

effectiveness of community-based approaches in engaging with people from lower socio-

economic groups.

The 10-Year Public Health Strategic Framework for Northern Ireland (Fit and Well)vii,

launched for consultation in 2012 provides direction for delivery and implementation of

health and wellbeing priorities at regional and local levels through partnership working. It

also highlights the need to address (across all government departments) the range of key

socio-economic factors that have an influence on health and wellbeing. Fit and Well

identifies a key area of success being “the extent to which local stakeholders have been

energised and inspired to work for health improvement as evidenced by the commitment

shown to local delivery through the cross-sectoral partnerships”;

Not Just Healthviii, the BHSCT strategy to address health inequalities, states the Trust’s

commitment to make it a priority to support young people to fulfil their potential, and to

demonstrate leadership through interagency partnerships and advocacy to address the

social determinants of health. The strategy further highlights “the importance of an integrated

approach between agencies and the community and voluntary sectors to address

inequalities in health”.

In 2010 Belfast City Council established the Belfast Health Development Unit (BHDU); a

cross-sectoral partnership. BHDU works alongside the Belfast Strategic Partnership (BSP) to

build a healthier city, address life inequalities and to make a difference to peoples’ lives. One

of the key projects of the BSP is Active Belfast. The Active Belfast project aims to promote

healthy living and increase physical activity. In 2014 BCC agreed that, in principle, the

Council leisure services would be run as a leisure trust or Non-profit Distributing

Organisation. The aim is that the leisure trust will help the Council deliver high quality and

value for money leisure services that are sustainable for the future. The trust would run

leisure on behalf of the Council, and any extra money will be reinvested into making the

service and facilities even better.

The Public Health Agency is the major regional organisation for health protection and health

and social wellbeing improvement. The PHA is committed to addressing the causes and

associated inequalities of preventable ill-health and lack of wellbeing. One of the building

blocks of the work of the PHA is ‘Building sustainable communities’, with community

development being a key component as an underpinning approach to a broad range of

health improvement programmes. The PHA is committed to working in partnership across

the sectors, and engaging people in decision-making, and social networks.

The PHA explicitly focuses on those neighbourhoods and communities in greatest need and

experiencing the sharpest inequalities. The Agency places significant investment into:

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mental health promotion and suicide awareness and prevention;

prevention of obesity;

smoking cessation;

reducing drug and alcohol misuse;

reducing teenage pregnancy.

The PHA supports the development of healthy workplaces. In January 2014 the PHA

launched a resource guide for health and wellbeing in the workplaceix Three guides for

employers were launched in 2014: Promoting healthy eating at workx , Promoting physical

activity at workxi, and Promoting positive mental health at workxii (all three can be

downloaded from the internet sites given in the References). Further information on the

Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace resource guide is given in Appendix Two.

The new Welfare Reform Bill for Northern Ireland will result in changes to the benefits

system. Many of the current benefits will cease to exist and new benefits and payment

systems will be introduced. These changes will affect learners and staff at Springvale.

Background and History to the Partnership with Healthy Hearts in the West

The Healthy Hearts in the West Initiative (HHW) was established to mobilise existing

resources and assets of communities in West Belfast, and to work with health professionals

and other organisations, so that people living in West Belfast experience heart health

equivalent to the best in Northern Ireland / Europe. The Initiative was funded by the Public

Health Agency and the Local Commissioning Group for eighteen months (September 2011

to March 2013).

In February 2012 Springvale Learning initially approached the Healthy Hearts in the West

Initiative to ascertain whether it would be possible to work in partnership to deliver a smoking

cessation event, which would be the first time such an activity had taken place at Springvale.

Recognising the opportunity to work with a group of disadvantaged, ‘hard to reach’ young

people the first Springvale / HHW health event was organised on the 14th March 2012.

Following on from the first event, HHW has supported Springvale in delivering a number of

health events for learners and staff, carried out Lifestyle Focus Groups and Surveys with

young people, supported the development of the Fit 4 Work physical activity programme with

the Falls Leisure Centre, and facilitated linkages with other agencies.

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Springvale Whole Organisation Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The Chief Executive, senior management team, and the Springvale Board recognised an

opportunity to develop a whole organisation Health and Wellbeing Strategy; which they

sought to develop in partnership with other agencies.

In December potential partners from the PHA, BCC, BHSCT, and HHW met with Springvale

to consider how an effective strategy could be developed, drawing on resources available

across Belfast. It was noted at this meeting that:

Initially the strategy would focus on young people (approximately 240 learners) and staff

(approximately 100 people), to be extended to adult learners in the medium-term

The growth of Springvale to new premises in East Belfast and Lisburn in 2014 would

enable the model to be tested in other venues

The model could be rolled out to other Training Centres (for example Impact Learning,

Paragon Training, and North City Training) who also work with some of the most

disadvantaged and hard-to-reach young people in other parts of the city.

The overall aim of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy is to “improve the health and wellbeing

of staff and learners through health promotion, information, awareness programmes and

activity sessions which encourage self-care”. The strategy will include:

Promoting and developing opportunities to engage in physical activity for staff and

learners

Promoting healthy eating opportunities

Promoting and developing opportunities for smoking cessation, and address alcohol and

drugs abuse and missuse

Promoting a positive psychosocial work environment and developing an individual and

collective stress management culture

Maintaining a safe and healthy physical work environment

Corporate Social Responsibilities – supporting organisational involvement within the

community.

Springvale Health and Wellbeing Working Group

It was agreed to establish a cross-sectoral Health and Wellbeing Working Group, which

initially met in January 2014. The aim of the Working Group was “to design and develop an

integrated health and social wellbeing improvement plan for Springvale Learners and Staff,

which has the potential to be replicated across other training delivery centres and

workplaces in Belfast”.

During the first meeting the Healthy Hearts Coordinator proposed that, subject to agreement

from the PHA in relation to re-profiling the HHW budget, the HHW Evaluator / Researcher

would work with Springvale to support the development of the Health and Wellbeing

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Strategy. The PHA agreed to additional time being allocated to the HHW Evaluator /

Researcher to actively engage in this process.

Five objectives were agreed as the focus of the Working Group:

To identify health inequalities, and related barriers to employment and learning, for all

Springvale Learners;

To identify the health and social wellbeing needs of learners and staff, utilising

appropriate consultation processes;

To agree to pilot a number of time limited key actions and outcomes across the

timeframe of the integrated health and social wellbeing improvement plan;

To identify and recommend an appropriate evaluation framework for the ongoing

measurement of the impact of programmes and initiatives; and to build evaluation

processes into the pilot interventions.

To scope existing and potential resources, both internal and external, to support the

delivery of the integrated health and social wellbeing improvement plan, subsequent to

approval by the CEO and Springvale Learning Centre Board.

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EVIDENCE OF NEED

The Wider Context

Young people from families in lower socio-economic groups eat poorer diet and are less

likely to participate in sport or exercisexiiixiv, one of the inequalities that the Fit Futures task

group sough to address. It was noted above that Ní Ógáin et al identified ‘Emotional

Capabilities’ and ‘Personal Circumstances’ as two of the seven factors that contribute to

successful job outcomes. Within the former category they include self-esteem, autonomy

and control, grit and determination, empathy, and creativity; and within the latter category

they list access to transport, access to the internet, access to childcare, access to support

for young carers, access to support for disabled people, reduced substance abuse, and

reduced offending/anti-social behaviourxv.

Springvale Students: An Overview

A pre-entry diagnostic assessment is undertaken for every young person when they start at

Springvale Employment and Learning Solutions. This provides an overview of individual

student’s literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Appendix Four presents the statistical data in

greater detail.

The data for the September 2013 intake onto the Training for Success Programme show:

5% of the young people have the equivalent of an English GCSE Grade C

16% of the young people have the equivalent of a Maths GCSE Grade C

20% of the young people have the equivalent of an ICT GCSE Grade C.

The Barriers to Learning and Attendance for Young People Report (February 2014) was

informed through a series of interviews undertaken in October and November 2013 by the

Learner Support Services Coordinator with 75 students selected at random from the

September 2013 intake. This provided an overview of the barriers faced to learning and

attendance, with a focus on health and wellbeing issues, in particular behaviour patterns,

and physical and mental wellbeing.

Data from the survey show some very significant barriers to learning and attendance through

the lifestyle choices, attitudes, behaviours and experiences of the Springvale young learners.

Appendix Four presents the statistical data in full detail; findings relating to the 75 young

people include:

75% do not eat breakfast before coming to Springvale in the morning (56 / 75)

72% present challenging behaviour (including suspension or expulsion from school): (54

/ 75)

69% have never seen an optician: 52 / 75

68% smoke cigarettes (51 / 75)

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67% do not engage in physical activity during the week (50 / 75)

59% have problems sleeping or waking: 44 / 75

49% on medication or receiving counselling for poor mental health (37 / 75)

27% use drugs (27 / 75)

16% have attempted self-harm within the past year (12 / 75)

15% have never seen a dentist: 12 / 75.

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CURRENT POSITION Health and Wellbeing Opportunities in Springvale 2012 to 2014

Following the success of the first Smoking Cessation health event, (march 2012) further

discussions between Springvale Learning and Healthy Hearts in the West identified a series

of events with young people participating in focus groups, lifestyle choices surveys, and a

physical fitness programme, Fit 4 Work (in partnership with Falls Leisure Centre). Two of the

health days and the Fit 4 Work Programme were subject to evaluation by the HHW

Evaluator / Researcher, who also facilitated the Focus Groups and administered the Lifestyle

Surveys.

During the past two years Springvale Learning has developed and delivered a range of

health and wellbeing interventions and opportunities for staff and learners.

These include:

Baseline data and Lifestyle Surveys and focus groups with young people

Work Well Questionnaire completed by staff: analysis and action

Themed health days: including Smoking Cessation, Heart Health, and Movember

(prostate cancer)

Health and Well Being assessments and diagnostics

Smoking cessation initiatives, including on-site smoking cessation programmes

Sexual health initiatives

The allotment project

Physical activity programmes for staff and learners: including the Fit 4 Work Programme

(delivered by Falls Leisure Centre), walking groups and the pedometer challenge

Springvale successfully applied for funding from Active Belfast to deliver a physical

activities programme (may 2013 to March 2014)

The Health and Wellbeing group (involving staff in health and wellbeing issues and

opportunities)

Formation of Student Forum to support a student voice on health and wellbeing and

other issues

A number of organisations provide weekly sessions or clinics at Springvale, available to both

learners and staff. These include Care Call (counselling support), Pathways AEP

(mentoring), HYPE and FASA. For full list see Appendix Seven

Health and wellbeing interventions and programmes have often been developed and

delivered in partnership with other organisations and agencies from the community,

voluntary, statutory and private sectors. Appendix Six shows the range of partners with

whom Springvale has worked over the past two years; and the way in which they engage

with the organisation.

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Personal and Social Development Programme

In the past year the funding available from the Department for Employment and Learning for

student personal development through the Training for Success programme has changed.

Training Centres are now expected to independently develop and deliver a Personal and

Social Development Programme for young people.

The data analysis from pre-enrolment diagnostics and the baseline health and wellbeing

survey has been and will be used to inform the new Personal and Social Development

curriculum. The full curriculum is given in Appendix Six. It includes practical activities, guest

speakers, motivational speakers, additional training opportunities, engagement with external

organisations, and activities organised specific to different technical studies of the young

people.

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IMPACT FROM HEALTH AND WELLBEING OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERVENTIONS

The data below pertaining to young people and staff at Springvale were supplied by the

Learner Support Services Coordinator.

Smoking Cessation Programmes

20 young people (aged 16- 19 years old) have signed up for Smoking Cessation. Of

these a number stopped for the duration of the Programme and around 4 have stopped

smoking, and sustained this.

12 Adult Learners have taken part in Smoking Cessation Programmes; 5 (including the

husband of one learner) have stopped smoking. (The couple used the money they saved

from not buying cigarettes for their first ever foreign holiday).

4 staff signed up for a Smoking Cessation Programme. All stopped smoking for the

duration of the Programme; 1 has stopped smoking permanently.

Physical activity programmes

90 staff and learners have taken part in walking groups and the Springvale walking

challenge.

90 young people and a core of 70 who engaged in the Fit 4 Work programme

30 staff have taken part in physical activity programmes.

40 plus young people have been referred to physical activity programmes through the

GP Referral Scheme

Healthy Eating

7 Catering students and 6 Media students are developing a Cook Book of recipes using

mince

Outcomes following Health Day Health Checks and issues identified through Learner

Support

2 young people referred to the GP and have been diagnosed with diabetes following the

Blood Sugar test

1 young person is having ongoing investigations for testicular issues

2 young people have been diagnosed with Anaemia

20 + young people referred to GP for depression (most medicated and/or referred for

CBT Counselling)

20 + young people have sought advice from the Pharmacist

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4 young people have been referred to Women’s Aid

20 + young people have been referred for Addiction support

Over the past two years 50+ have benefited from Counselling

2 young people were recently referred to their GP and diagnosed with autism

12 young people have been referred to their GP and suicide teams in the past six

months due to suicide-ideations

6 members of staff have been referred to their GP with potentially at risk blood pressure

results; all are now on medication.

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THE SPRINGVALE HEALTH AND WELLBEING LOGIC MODEL

The Logic Model process offers a tool to describe initiatives and projects, and review

effectiveness. The model “described logical linkages among program resources, activities,

outputs, audiences, and short-, intermediate-, and long-term outcomes”xvi. The Springvale

Health and Wellbeing Strategy Logic Model offers a graphical description of the need for the

Initiative, the process, and the outcomes sought; illustrating the sequence of cause and

effect relationships, demonstrating the outcomes achieved through the development and

delivery of HHW.

Springvale Employment and Learning Solutions – Logic Model Inputs Outputs Outcomes - Impact

Activities Participation Short Term

Medium

Term Long Term

Situation What we

invest What we do Who we reach What the short term results are

What the medium term

results are

What the ultimate impact (s) is

West Belfast Lower life

expectancy High rates of

CVD and chronic

illnesses across the community

High levels of health risk

factors Health

inequalities Impact of poor

health on student learning

Impact of poor health on staff absenteeism

Staff

Time

Money

Research base

Materials

Equipment

Technology

Partners

Expertise –

internally and

externally to

Springvale

Health Days and

Workshops: providing information and taster

sessions Themed Health Days and

Weeks Physical Activity

Programmes Health Checks

Baseline Surveys and Assessments

Run a health snack bar Link positive lifestyle

choices to the Personal and Social Development

Programme Training / Build Capacity

Cross-sectoral partnership working

Springvale staff and learners (‘hard to

reach’ groups) Those engaging in

high-risk behaviours Partners/stakeholders Agencies – Statutory,

Community, Voluntary, and Private

Increased awareness

of risk factors contributing to heart disease, stroke, and

chronic illnesses (including cancer and

diabetes)

Increased access to and provision of health activities, programmes,

and services

Increased promotion of health activities,

programmes, and services

Increased participation

in health related activities, programmes,

and services

Build and maintain cross-sectoral and

interagency partnerships

Increased retention of learners

Reduced staff absenteeism

Reduction in risk factors, including: obesity, smoking,

alcohol intake, mental health

problems, lack of physical exercise,

diabetes, cholesterol, high

blood pressure, gum disease

Sustained self-

management and increased personal

responsibility for healthy lifestyle

choices

Strengthened stakeholder

engagement and interagency / cross-

sectoral working Roll the model out to

other Springvale sites

Promote the impact and benefits of the

model to DEL

Reduction in morbidity

due to CVD and chronic illnesses

Reduction in mortality

due to CVD and chronic illnesses

Decreased gap in health inequalities due to CVD

and chronic illnesses

Increased overall life expectancy

Increased social capital

Innovative, accessible

and responsive services

Effective and efficient resource allocation and

utilisation

Assumptions External factors

Evaluation Focus – collect data – analyse and interpret - report

Vision That people working, and learning at Springvale experience health opportunities and choices equivalent to the best in Northern Ireland / Europe.

ACTION PLAN

SPRINGVALE: WORKPLACE HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTION PLAN 1. Maintain a safe and healthy physical work environment

Objective Key Actions Person(s) Responsible

Timescales Budget Needs

Progress Evaluation

To ensure classrooms and workstations are safe and minimise the risk of injury in the workplace

Complete risk assessments of workstations and class rooms

Undertake any ergonomic adjustments that may be required

Health and Safety Officer

Ongoing

Replacement of equipment and furniture

Quarterly review Annual testing of equipment

Maintain records of assessments Record sickness levels for back pain / injury Review accident Records Reported to Board through KPIs

Maintain safe workstations and implement tidy desk policies

Line Managers Ongoing Quarterly review

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2. Provide physical activity resources and opportunities in the workplace



Progress Evaluation

To improve the health and wellbeing of employees and learners by increasing levels of physical activity and offering support to overweight and obese employees and learners who would like to achieve a healthy weight

Encourage employees to participate in a survey to assess preferred options

Source local support to deliver a workplace health-based physical activity programme

Develop linkages with the Falls Leisure Centre and identify the potential for discounted rates for staff and learners • Signpost employees to available support for attending weight loss programmes

Health and Wellbeing Committee Human Resources Identified individuals

Annual surveys of staff and survey with new intake of students annually Other actions ongoing and linked to themed days and weeks

Grant applications Resources and support accessed through: Active Belfast Coaches Falls Leisure Centre Community Pharmacist

Learner Survey: September / October 2014 and annually thereafter Staff Survey: to be repeated in January 2015 Sessions to be made available on a pilot basis with immediate effect

Number of staff and learners participating in sessions recorded • Number of Staff and learners referred by GP to weight loss programme recorded • Weight loss recorded

To identify and train health champions amongst staff and learners

Identify training opportunities (eg Weigh to Health, Gym Instructor, Dance leaders, Walking Leaders)

Develop a contractual agreement with staff and learners to avail of the programmes and deliver sessions on completion of the programme

Health and Wellbeing Committee

BHSCT Health Improvement Team Human Resources

Process / criteria drawn up by xxx

Staff and learners accessing training programmes

Sessions to be made available on a pilot basis commencing April 2014

Number of staff and learners trained and providing an input as health champions

Number of staff and learners participating in sessions recorded

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Progress Evaluation

To identify a suitable space within the building that can be used for physical activity (circuits, dance etc)

Allocation of space Head of Development

To establish a Fitness Suite (including showers)

Visit the Fitness Suite at Corpus Christi College Train staff and learners to Level 2 Gym Instructor (qualified); who can support staff and learners using the Fitness Suite Draft Fitness Suite Insurance waiver

Health and Wellbeing Committee Human Resources Human Resources

Grant applications for funding (Active Belfast / Sport NI)

Develop linkages with the Falls Park Run

Promote the Saturday Falls Park Run and help staff and learners to register Speak with Stuart Kennedy (Falls Park Run) to discuss opportunities for a regular midweek event


Lobby for GP Referral for 16 – 18 year olds

Negotiation with Belfast City Council for GP Referral Programmes to be accessed by 16 to 18 year olds

Senior Management

Meetings with BCC Number of referrals and take up of referrals

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3. To support healthy lifestyle choices vis-à-vis smoking, drugs and alcohol for learners and staff



Progress Evaluation

To reduce the number of smokers amongst staff and learners

To offer smoking cessation programmes on-site To develop a Smoking Stop Shop


Community Pharmacist

Support from Top of the Rock HLC

Funding from BHSCT and PHA

Funding attained Weekly sessions established Staff ad learners signed up to the smoking cessation programmes

Number of staff and learners signed up to the smoking cessation programmes

Numbers of staff and learners quitting smoking

To provide support for learners and staff using drugs and alcohol to excess and those with an addiction to gambling

Building and sustaining relationships with support agencies Establish on-site support clinics Identify appropriate support for young people under the age of 18 with gambling addiction Include drugs, alcohol and gambling awareness within PSD Programme

Learner Support Service Coordinator Learner Support Service Coordinator Learner Support Service Coordinator Head of Development

PHA and Falls Community Drugs Team for on-site support clinics

Numbers referred to support agencies Setting up in-site clinics, within an appropriate environment

Feedback from those referred to support agencies Reduced absenteeism due to drugs and alcohol abuse Improved retention, success and progress of learners

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4. To support healthy lifestyle choices vis-à-vis diet, nutrition, and healthy eating for learners and staff



Progress Evaluation

To establish and promote a Breakfast Club

Identify a champion Pilot and evaluate the Breakfast Club within Healthy Breakfast Week

Identified champion - catering tutor Learners on the Catering Programme

Funding to support the Breakfast Club

Successful grant application Potential to develop fulltime Breakfast Club, subject to pilot evaluation

Evaluate the Healthy Breakfast Week – including numbers, support for the pilot, and impact

To identify Healthy Eating Champions

To facilitate staff and learners s to attend the Cook It training programme To develop and produce a Springvale Healthy Eating Recipe book annually

Catering Tutor Learners on the Catering Programme Learners on the Catering and Digital Media Programmes

Training provided by

Number of staff and learners trained through the Cook It Programme Annual Recipe Book

Number of healthy eating workshops delivered and numbers attending Production of Recipe Books and numbers requested

To offer healthy options in the Springvale Snack Bar


Adding new options to the menu

Increased use of the Snack Bar

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5. Promote a positive psychosocial work environment


Timescales Budget Needs Progress Evaluation

To provide a supportive work environment for employees and reduce the risk of workplace-related stress

Develop and implement a communication strategy to support effective communication throughout the organisation

Marketing and Communications Officer

Commence xxx

n/a Draft document circulated for comment among all staff by June 2014

Staff survey pre- and post- strategy

Questionnaire to assess the health and wellbeing of employees and learners including levels of stress in the workplace

Human resources or workplace Health and Wellbeing Group lead

n/a All staff and learners to have participated by November 2014

Report to management board

Collective results communicated to all staff

Action plan to be developed to address needs

Promote Care Call to staff: Care Call are on-site weekly for staff and learners; also accessible through the Telephone Help Line

Human resources or workplace Health and Wellbeing Group lead for staff; Learner Support Services Coordinator for students

With immediate effect and ongoing

All staff and learners aware that they can access Care Call in confidence

Data collected in post-strategy survey

Data from Care Call re take-up of service

To deliver a peer-education programme; resulting in ongoing coaches and mentors for learners

Learner Support Services Coordinator

PHA Adolescent Services for CBT Opportunity Youth

Peer mentors and coaches available for learners

Use of peer mentors and coaches by students

Support for Learner Support Services Coordinator


Timescales Budget Needs Progress Evaluation

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To provide a supportive work environment for employees and reduce the risk of workplace-related stress

Lifestyle coaching Learner Support Services Coordinator

Respect Project

Staff and learner engagement

Improved individual attainment and retention

Interventions to address anger management and stress management through individual and group interventions

Learner Support Services Coordinator

BHSCT Take-up of behaviour support opportunities

Improved behaviour in the classroom to facilitate learning for all

Availability of complementary Therapies on-site


Grant funding Access funding and promote opportunities

Take up of complementary therapy and evaluation of impact with Therapist and those participating

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6. Corporate Social Responsibility



Progress Evaluation

To be aware of, prioritise and respond to support opportunities in the community

To develop and deliver programmes that link directly to student programmes; whilst engaging with the community and meeting needs

Head of Development

Ongoing Delivery of allotments programme

Opportunities delivered in the Welcome Centre

Fundraising for NI Hospice

Community feedback

Learner feedback

To develop and run a ‘one stop health and wellbeing shop’ in Springvale open to parents, the community, staff and learners on Saturdays and some evenings

To research and explore previous one stop shop exemplars (eg best practice, pitfalls, resources)

Head of Development

Commence research in summer 2014

Funding for research

Researcher identified, report delivered to the Board

Board review of research – subject to findings this may lead to the Springvale One Stop Health and Wellbeing Shop

Freshers Fair To raise awareness of all elements of the Action Plan, with specialists on-site to provide information, signposting and support. Clubs and Societies To develop opportunities for learners and staff to engage with local clubs and societies – including Leisure Centre opportunities, local sports clubs, and the Falls Park Run.

COMMENT

The data presented in this Report show that a whole organisation Health and Wellbeing

Strategy could have a significant impact on the future of the young people enrolled with

Springvale, adult learners and staff.

Recommended Action

The Action Plan outlined in the previous section focuses on six core themes for learners and

staff:

1. A safe and healthy physical work environment

2. Physical activity resources and opportunities in the workplace

3. Support for healthy lifestyle choices vis-à-vis smoking, drugs and alcohol support healthy

lifestyle choices vis-à-vis diet, nutrition, and healthy eating for learners and staff

4. Promote a positive psychosocial work environment

5. Corporate Social Responsibility

In addition it proposes to run an annual Freshers Fair addressing all elements within the

action plan, and also to develop opportunities for staff and learners to engage in Clubs and

Societies linked to the core Action Plan themes.

In addition to the opportunities outlined in the Action Plan, there is further potential for

Springvale Employment and Learning Solutions to promote and deliver a whole organisation

health and wellbeing strategy. These are outlined below.

To identify other opportunities for funding to support physical and emotional health and

wellbeing; which in turn will address some of the identified barriers to student learning

and attendance.

To carry out research to ascertain the opportunities that exist within current Belfast-wide

initiatives and within the local infrastructure – for example Active Communities, the Falls

Leisure Centre, training opportunities and workshops available through the BHSCT

Health Improvement Team, and health and wellbeing projects.

To evaluate and review all health and wellbeing opportunities and interventions; and to

respond to lessons learnt; for example the walking groups were well attended when

there was the ‘Pedometer Challenge’; young people respond better to health

interventions that take place in Springvale; and a longer Smoking Cessation programme

might be more effective (as evidence shows that whilst a high number of young people

and staff stopped smoking whilst on the Programmes they relapsed once the

Programme finished).

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To look at ways in which young people can be encouraged to stick with the GP Referral

Scheme; over 40 young people have been referred to this Programme; but retention is

poor because young people lack the confidence or commitment to continue to attend on

their own.

To look at the possibility of rewarding young people for commitment and engagement in

physical health and emotional wellbeing interventions by paying for them to train in a

specific area as health champions; for example Gym Instructors (Level 1 and Level 2),

Zumba tutors, or Walk Leaders. A contract between Springvale and the young person

could be drawn up such that on completion of the training they run a ten week class for

other students. This would develop in-house health champions, build self-esteem, and

be useful on the young person’s cv.

To identify a space within the Springvale building to use for dance classes, yoga, circuit

training etc.

To invite Corpus Christi College (37 young people in September 2013 transferred to

Springvale from the College) and Pathways Alternative Education projects (18 young

people moved on from Pathways to Springvale in September 2013) to take part in a pilot

whereby they provide basic information about the young people; which can be used to

support the young person more efficiently and promptly when they start at Springvale.

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APPENDIX ONE

SPRINGVALE HEALTH AND WELLBEING WORKING GROUP

Membership:

Rowan Davidson Healthy Hearts in the West

Julie Humphries Springvale

Una Martin Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Elaine McCarthy PHA

Mary McGurk Springvale

Jane Turnbull Healthy Hearts in the West

Aim:

To design and develop an integrated health and social wellbeing improvement plan for

Springvale Learners and Staff, which has the potential to be replicated across other

training delivery centres and workplaces in Belfast.

Objectives:

To identify health inequalities, and related barriers to employment and learning, for all

Springvale Learners;

To identify the health and social wellbeing needs of learners and staff, utilising

appropriate consultation processes;

To agree to pilot a number of time limited key actions and outcomes across the

timeframe of the integrated health and social wellbeing improvement plan;

To identify and recommend an appropriate evaluation framework for the ongoing

measurement of the impact of programmes and initiatives; and to build evaluation

processes into the pilot interventions.

To scope existing and potential resources, both internal and external, to support the

delivery of the integrated health and social wellbeing improvement plan, subsequent to

approval by the CEO and Springvale Learning Centre Board.

Product:

The working group will produce a draft integrated health and social wellbeing improvement

plan for consideration by the Springvale Work and Wellbeing Committee and subsequent

ratification and implementation by the Springvale Learning Centre CEO and Board.

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APPENDIX TWO

HEALTHY WORKPLACES

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises the importance of the workplace as a

setting to promote healthy lifestyle practices such as healthy eating, physical activity, and

avoiding smoking and alcohol abuse. The WHO definition of a healthy workforce is ‘one in

which workers and managers collaborate to use a continual improvement process to protect

and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers and the sustainability of the

workplace by considering the following:

health and safety concerns in the physical work environment;

health, safety and wellbeing concerns in the psychosocial work environment, including

organisation of work and workplace culture;

personal health and resources in the workplace;

ways of participating in the community to improve the health of workers, their families

and other members of the community.’1

Key elements of successful workplace health promotion programmes, identified by the WHO

include having clear goals and objectives, links to business objectives, strong management

support, employee involvement at all stages, supportive environments, adapting the

programme to social norms2.

On the 23rd January 2013 the Public Health Agency launched Health and Wellbeing at Work:

a resource guide. The Resource presents the case for healthy workplaces, suggesting that

“effective workplace health programmes can make a real difference to the health and

wellbeing of employees, businesses and the communities in which people live and work”.

Research shows that promoting health in the workplace improves the working environment

and is beneficial to organisations and employees in different ways, including:

Reduced in illness-related absence

Reduced ineffectiveness when going into work when ill

Increased retention of staff and reduced staff turnover

Increased motivation among staff

Improved working atmosphere, resulting in greater flexibility, better communications and

improved use of resources

Measurable increases in the quality of products and services, more innovation and

creativity, and a rise in productivity.

Prestige for the organisation, which improves public image and makes the company

more attractive for staff and potential employees.

Good practice for organisations opting to promote healthy lifestyle in the workplace includes

involving employees in decision-making and planning. This might start with a process of

1 Burton J. WHO healthy workplace framework and model: Background and supporting literature and practice.

Geneva: World Health Organization, 2010 2 Forum Report of a joint event. Geneva: World Health Organization 2008

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employee engagement that assesses the needs of staff, for example a survey and / or focus

groups seeking information about staff lifestyle choices. Staff engagement can also include

asking them what they believe their healthy workplace programme should include. Staff

engagement can continue through inviting feedback about programmes and activities

delivered.

The World Health Organisation has presented evidence that health promotion activities in

the workplace can make a difference (at least in the short term) if they are carefully planned.

WHO findings show that good practice, bringing positive results, is to include workers and

their representatives in programme planning and interventions. A WHO review of

interventions to improve diet and exercise found effective multi-component workplace

interventions were those that:

provide healthy food and drink in the workplace

provide space for fitness or encourage staff to use stairs

involve the family

provide individual behaviour change strategies3.

Practices for success in health promotion include

integrating health promotion programmes into the company’s operations

addressing individual, environmental, policy and cultural factors affecting health and

productivity in parallel

developing an action plan and targeting several health issues

tailoring programmes to address identified staff needs

effectively promoting the interventions, seeking high numbers of staff participating in

programmes and activities

implementing evaluation processes

communicating successful outcomes to key stakeholders4.

The PHA Health and Wellbeing at Work resource presents a list of actions to support

employees to use personal health resources in the workplace and adopt a healthier lifestyle:

healthy food choices in the canteen or refrigeration to allow employees to store healthy

lunches;

flexible working hours to give employees the opportunity to take breaks for exercise, eg

walking groups at lunchtime, yoga or exercise groups at work;

employers adopting a green travel plan, designed to reduce car dependency for

commuter and organisation travel, which can also increase employees’ physical activity

levels (eg cycle to work schemes);

providing information and education on health-related topics in the workplace through

training, staff notice boards, leaflets, emails or wage packet inserts;

3 Interventions on diet and activity: what works. Summary Report. World Health Organization 2009.

4 Goetzel R et al. Promising Practices in Employer Health and Productivity Management Efforts: findings from a

benchmarking study. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2007

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health checks and assessments in the workplace, either through company occupational

health services or an outside organisation that provides this service;

raising awareness about health issues by participating in national campaigns, eg No

Smoking Day,

Bike2Work Week, World Mental Health Day etc5.

The PHA Resource also presents case studies showing workplace health programmes that

two organisations have delivered and the impact for staff and the organisation; and contact

details of organisations that can support healthy workplace interventions.

Effective Workplace Health Interventions: Taken from the WHO Healthy Workplace

Framework

Individual stress management programmes show varying effectiveness on perception of

stress and mental well-being, with cognitive-behavioural approaches the most successful.

However, they tend to be short-lived and to have little effect on productivity or organizational

measurements.xvii

Work-related exercise programmes increase physical activities of employees, prevent

MSDs, and decrease fatigue and exhaustion. These are especially effective when scientific

behaviour change theory is incorporated, and when sports facilities are provided.xviii

Work-related programmes can help reduce smoking behaviour, control weight (in the short

term), improve attitude towards nutrition, lower blood cholesterol, increase physical activity

(all these were effective among the participants, not necessarily the workforce as a whole)xix

Workplace health promotion programmes targeting physical inactivity and diet can be

effective in improving health related outcomes such as obesity, diabetes and

cardiovascular risk factors.xx

Health promotion programmes that utilize a “stages of change” approach to individualize the

intervention to the individual employee’s characteristics are more effective.xxi

A comprehensive programme to increase physical activity that includes individual

counselling, health promotion education and fitness facilities is more effective than single-

focus programmes.xxii

5 Health and Wellbeing at Work: a resource guide, Public Health Agency, 2013

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APPENDIX THREE

SPRINGVALE AND HEALTHY HEARTS IN THE WEST: TIMELINE

The Healthy Hearts in the West Initiative (HHW) was established to mobilise existing

resources and assets of communities in West Belfast, and to work with health professionals

and other organisations, so that people living in West Belfast experience heart health

equivalent to the best in Northern Ireland / Europe. The Initiative was funded by the Public

Health Agency and the Local Commissioning Group for eighteen months (September 2011

to March 2013).

The overall objectives of Healthy Hearts are to:

Raise awareness about the risk factors contributing to heart disease.

Raise awareness about how to achieve a healthy lifestyle through local programmes.

Strengthen partnerships between community, statutory, voluntary and private sectors to

improve heart health.

Improve access to preventative, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services.

Promote self-management for those with cardio-vascular disease.

Create care pathways that enable delivery of integrated services for cardio-vascular

disease.

In February 2012 Springvale Learning initially approached the Healthy Hearts in the West

Initiative to ascertain whether it would be possible to work in partnership to deliver a smoking

cessation event, which would be the first time such an activity had taken place at Springvale.

Recognising the opportunity to work with a group of disadvantaged, ‘hard to reach’ young

people the first Springvale / HHW health event was organised on the 14th March 2012.

“When we were talking with the ones about alcohol they made us think about how

much we drink in a different way; and that you don’t need to go along with the

crowd; and do you want to be forgetting what happened the night before when you

wake up the next day?”

Springvale Learning Student

Following the success of this event, further discussions between Springvale Learning and

HHW identified a series of events with young people participating in focus groups, lifestyle

choices surveys, and a physical fitness programme (in partnership with Falls Leisure

Centre). Most of the health events and programmes to date have been subject to evaluation

by the HHW Evaluator / Researcher, who also facilitated the Focus Groups with young

people (June 2012) and administered the Lifestyle Surveys with the new intake of young

people (September 2012).

Three further events were delivered in 2012 a Health Day (4th July), a second

smoking cessation event (23rd October), and Movember (promoting awareness of

men’s health issues); involving in excess of 270 young people. At all events

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external organisations were invited to have a stand at which they could provide

information, answer questions, and signpost additional support. The young people

could also access health checks, complementary therapies, and participate in a

drumming workshop“I have had a lot of professional guidance from those who work

with Healthy Hearts, this includes being put in touch with health professionals, help

with marketing, PR, event management, and guidance on drawing up

questionnaires and evaluations. Springvale Learning is now starting now to look at

a social / health education programme; we can see how this can benefit students.

Being involved with Healthy Hearts had opened the door for staff to talk to students

on a number of health issues. Six young people at Springvale have now stopped

smoking. Others have continue taking more exercise following the Fit 4 Work

Programme, where they benefitted greatly from being shown how to use gym

equipment at the Leisure Centre. Other agencies have now visited Springvale and

the young people are aware of the help and information that is out there”.

Springvale Learning Student Support Counsellor

Focus groups with 71 young people in June 2012 and a Lifestyle Choices Survey

administered to 116 young people enrolling in September have been used to identify specific

health issues for them and inform development of (events and interventions). This data also

provides a baseline from which the impact of interventions can be measured. One immediate

outcome from the Lifestyle Choices Survey was a six week Fit 4 Work Physical Activity

Programme, initiated in conjunction with the Falls Leisure Centre. 90 young people started

the Programme; 70 actively engaged. A celebration event took place at Belfast City Hall on

the 5th December on completion of the Fit 4 Work Physical Activity Programme; where new

linkages were made between Springvale Learning and Active Belfast.

““My students and I attended the Fit 4 Work Programme at the Falls Leisure Centre

yesterday and I have to say it was an excellent programme. My students all took

part and they all really enjoyed it. I got excellent feedback from all my students and

they are looking forward to next week. Some students that came prepared stayed

on after 4 o’clock to use the swimming pool. All in all it is proving to be an excellent

part of my students’ programme which I believe is an excellent motivational tool”.

Springvale Learning Tutor

Highlights from the Evaluation Reports delivered in 2012, informed by questionnaires,

interviews, focus groups, and case studies show that:

Young people enjoyed the events and the Fit 4 Work Physical Activity programme

12 young people engaged on smoking cessation programmes (delivered by one of the

Pharmacies involved with the HHW Community Programmes)

49 of the 61 young people who completed the evaluation questionnaire at the end of the

Fit 4 Work Physical Activity Programme would like the opportunity to participate in a

similar programme (6 were unsure and 3 do not want to do so, and 3 did not respond)

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38 of 56 young people said they are doing something differently for example walking,

going to the gym, and eating more healthily following their participation in Fit 4 Work

31 out of 56 young people said they made lifestyle changes following the Fit 4 Work

Programme

Stand-holders at the Springvale Learning health events found the experience exceeded

their expectations, and reported that the young people were very keen to enter into

conversation. One stand holder commented “It has been one of the most worthwhile

health events I have attended this year to date”.

“The Fit 4 Work Programme got me motivated. I learnt about eating healthily and I

am now doing personal training sessions”.

Springvale Learning Student on the Fit 4 Work Programme

During 2013 Springvale further developed opportunities for students and staff to engage in

health and wellbeing interventions. These included:

Work Well Questionnaire completed by staff: analysis and actions

Smoking Cessation initiatives with McGettigans Pharmacy

Health and Well Being assessments and diagnostics

Coherent Health and Well Being programme

Sexual Health Initiatives

Formation of Student Council

Analysis of existing baselines

Active Belfast grant application and programme delivered (including …

In June 2013 the Chief Executive and staff responsible for student support from Springvale

met with representatives from the Public Health Agency (PHA), Belfast City Council (BCC),

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), and Healthy Hearts. A number of the

interventions delivered during 2013 stemmed from the discussion that took place during the

June meeting.

The latter months of 2013 saw further health and wellbeing developments at Springvale.

These included the organisation taking over the development and delivery of a Personal and

Social Development Programme for students following changes in the Department for

Employment and Learning funding for Training for Success, and increasing interest and

participation in health and wellbeing programmes and interventions from staff. In autumn

2013 a Health and Wellbeing Group was established, comprising staff from Springvale.

Healthy Hearts in the West was represented on the Health and Wellbeing Working Group;

and the PHA agreed to a re-profiling of the budget to enable the HHW Evaluator /

Researcher to work with Springvale Employment and Learning Solutions to develop the

Health and Wellbeing strategy.

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APPENDIX FOUR PRE-ENTRY DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT AND THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SURVEY DATA

The Essential Skills is taken from an analysis of the pre-entry diagnostics and assessments

with all young people who enrolled at Springvale in September 2013.

The one-to-one interviews undertaken with 75 randomly selected young people in October

and November 2013, addressed behaviour patterns, and physical and mental wellbeing.

Data is presented below.

Essential Skills

The table below shows the basic awareness of literacy and numeracy within the different

Essential Skills levels.

Literacy Level Numeracy

Research two articles and write

an essay reflecting a balanced

debate.

Hold a five minute talk and

discussion.

Level 2 Complete four number operations with

decimals to three decimal places.

Use formulas and complete two-step

operations with regards to ratio and

amounts and sizes.

Investigate statistics using four

different techniques.

Write a short summary of an

article

Write a short letter.

Participate in a short discussion.

Level 1 Complete the four number operations

and apply knowledge of decimals.

Complete one step calculations in

proportion and percentages.

Use mean and range to investigate

statistics.

Use of simple and compound

sentences with some awareness

of beginning paragraphs.

Accurate spelling of common

words.

Can write a simple short story or

letter.

Entry

Level 3

Count up to 1000 in multiples of 10

and 100.

Calculate with three digit numbers.

Recognise and use simple fractions

and percentages.

Translate word problems into

numbers.

Can complete sentences and

capital letters and full stops used

most of the time.

Show understanding of past /

present tense.

Most common words spelled

correctly.

Can complete a short list or letter.

Entry

Level 2

Count up to 100 items.

Calculate with two digit numbers.

Recognise simple fractions.

Solve one step problems.

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Literacy Level Numeracy

Can write isolated statements.

Use of simple words and phrases.

Some evidence of full stops.

Some understanding of word

order.

Entry

Level 1

Count up to ten items.

Calculate with single digit numbers.

Recognise simple patterns.

The table below shows the number of young people at each of the Essential Skills levels in

Numeracy, Literacy and ICT when they enrolled with Springvale.

Essential Skills

Level

Numeracy Literacy ICT

No. of YP % of YP No. of

YP

% of

YP

No. of

YP

% of

YP

Entry Level 1 4 3% 5 3% 0 0

Entry Level 2 30 21% 21 15% 5 4%

Entry Level 3 62 44% 90 64% 23 16%

Level 1 18 13% 6 4% 20 14%

Level 2 5 3% 1 1% 9 6%

Exempt 18 13% 6 4% 20 14%

Young people classified as ‘exempt’ are those who produced evidence of having attained a

GCSE in English, Maths or ICT / Computing; or Essential Skills Level 2. The data show that

of the September 2013 intake onto the Training for Success Programme:

5% of the young people have the equivalent of an English GCSE Grade C

16% of the young people have the equivalent of a Maths GCSE Grade C

20% of the young people have the equivalent of an ICT GCSE Grade C.

Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

The table below presents the data analysis from the questions asked to 75 students which

have an impact on their learning and attendance.

Barriers to Learning and Attendance Young People

No. of

YP

% of

YP

Do not eat breakfast before coming to Springvale 56 75%

Challenging behaviour: eg suspended or expelled from school 54 72%

Alcohol consumption over the recommended weekly units 53 71%

Have never seen an optician 52 69%

Smoke cigarettes 51 68%

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The table shows that there are some very significant barriers to learning and attendance

through the lifestyle choices, attitudes, behaviours and experiences of the Springvale young

learners.

Do not engage in any physical activity during the week 50 67%

Have problems sleeping / waking 44 59%

Have a disability 39 52%

Have attempted or thought about attempting suicide 39 52%

Mental Health: are on medication or are seeing a counsellor 37 49%

Have a medical condition that affects learning or led to absence from school 34 45%

Use drugs 27 36%

Transport: daily take a private taxi (with the associated costs) to Springvale 27 36%

Have been or are currently registered with Social Services 26 35%

Were in Alternative Education Provision (prior to Springvale) 22 29%

Justice System: have been ‘lifted’ or cautioned by the PSNI, have had a

custodial sentence, or a Probation Order

22 29%

Have attempted self-harm in the last year 12 16%

Have never seen a dentist 12 16%

Are a young carer (ie care for a parent) 4 5%

Are young parents (ie have a child) 3 4%

Are in Care (ie Looked After Child) 2 3%

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APPENDIX FIVE

HEALTH AND WELLBEING PARTNERSHIPS

Organisations that have supported Health Events, delivered workshops and receive referrals

engaging with Learners

External Organisations Attend

Health

Events

Deliver

Workshops/

Programmes

Receive

Referrals

Cancer Focus x x

FASA (drugs abuse) x

Falls Community Drugs Team (drugs and antisocial

behaviour). Also support for parents

x x

McGettigans Pharmacist: advice, health days,

smoking cessation clinic in-house

x x x

Health Hearts in the West (+ evaluation) x

Springvale Charitable: debt advice and

homelessness

x

Samaritans: Emotional Resilience Course for

students

x x

Lighthouse: Emotional Resilience Course for

students

x x

Education Matters: Prejudice and Discrimination x

Suicide Awareness x

Heart Healthy Living Centre x x

Cara Friend: advice on gay and lesbian issues x

GLYNI (Gay Lesbian Youth NI) x

Sure Start: parenting advice / support for young

parents

x

Community Restorative Justice: support x

Opportunity Youth: GRIT/RE – residential personal

development programme

x

Princes Trust: exit guidance link to Fair Bridge

Project for young people who have dropped out of

Springvale. Links to the development awards

x

Conway Mill Education project: for older learners

Essential Skills support

x

Falls Women’s Centre: link learners into projects,

welfare, advice, guidance and counselling. ESOL

support for Polish speakers

x

Footprints Women’s Centre: link learners into

projects, welfare, advice, guidance and counselling

x

Falls Leisure Centre x x

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External Organisations

continued

Attend

Health

Events

Deliver

Workshops/

Programmes

Receive

Referrals

GP Referral Scheme x

Gamblers Anonymous x

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust: Health

Improvement Team courses available (eg Walking

Champions and Weigh to Health)

x

McGettigans Pharmacy: Smoking Cessation x x x

SpecSavers x


engaging with Staff


Health

Events

Deliver

Workshops/

Programmes

Receive

Referrals

McGettigans Pharmacist: advice, health days,

smoking cessation clinic in-house

x x x


Action Mental Health: seeking to deliver emotional

wellbeing, signs and symptoms of stress workshops

x

Heart Healthy Living Centre x


Spec Savers x

Additional Learner Support Services

Heart Healthy Living Centre: Complementary Therapies - auricular acupuncture, Indian

Head Massage, and Relaxation / Breathing Techniques (for staff and learners)

HYPE Team: peer mentor sexual health programme, nurse one morning a week

Care Call: staff and student counselling support – in organisation three hours a week

(appointment) and telephone counselling

Pathways AEP: two peer mentors (through the ‘Moving On Moving Forward’) come in

once a week for three hours. Have a case load of young people who previously attended

Alternative Education Provision.

Carers NI: one-to-one careers guidance

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Miscellaneous

NI Hospice – support and sponsorship from Springvale through CSR Programme

Care Call; appointments on-site (weekly session) and telephone self-referrals for staff

and learners

Active Belfast: funded physical activities programme, provided extra pedometers

Disability Suppliers – providing support to young people with Disability Codes

Ulster Supported Employment Ltd

Disability Action

Cedar Foundation

Support for Springvale Health and Wellbeing Strategy development

Public Health Agency

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Belfast City Council

Healthy Hearts in the West

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APPENDIX SIX

PSD CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

The activities/guest speakers and training involved in the PSD programme will

facilitate the following:

Will enable the learner to gain knowledge and understanding of themselves, of others

and of the world they live in,

Develop skills for living

Understand and manage their emotions

Become morally and socially responsible

Take on a range of roles and relationships

Value themselves and respect others

Contribute to their community

Appreciate difference and diversity

Participate actively in our democracy

Safeguard the environment

Practical activities proposed are:

Community project – the learners will have to plan, fundraise and undertake a

practical based project.

Work Placement (1 week), Level 1 only. Apply for and carry out a week work

placement

Other Training / Certificates

‘Cook It’ programme Certificate

First Aid Certificate

OCN in Adventure Learning

Guest speakers/information organisations to be used:

Children’s Law Centre

Motivational speakers:

- Billy Dixon, a motivational speaker who has worked with politicians, TV presenters

and football players (Arsenal and Chelsea) working on confidence, body language,

personal presentation, building on emotional resilience and motivation.

- Terence ‘Banjo’ Bannon, grew up in Newry had a very tough time growing up, lost his

way for awhile and found outdoor pursuits as his motivator and saviour. Mountaineer

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and adventurer, Banjo is the 2nd person from Northern Ireland to reach the Everest

summit. In 2006 he attempted to climb K2; however the attempt was aborted after the

deaths of a number of his expedition members. He has also climbed Mont Blanc,

Matahorn and the Eiger.

- Mark Pollack, from Belfast 1st blind person to reach South Pole. "Sometimes we

choose our challenges, and sometimes our challenges choose us. What matters is

our response."

Engagement with External Organisations

Volunteer NI To provide work placements, gain volunteer accreditation

Lighthouse Positive mental health via participatory personal development

Sessions.

FASA Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training

Princes Trust Assistance with the community project and self employment

Training.

Money Advice Service information/training on money advice/management/

debt etc.

Activities will also be organised for specific technical areas:

Catering: invite a local restaurateur in to speak to the students i.e. think long term setting up

their own restaurant / catering business.

Technical areas: invite a local small business owner (construction into speak to the learners)

Health and Beauty: invite a Salon Owner in to speak to the learners.

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APPENDIX SEVEN

ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE SUPPORT SPRINGVALE


engaging with Learners


Health

Events

Deliver

Workshops/

Programme

s

Receive

Referral

s

Cancer Focus x x

FASA (drugs abuse) x

Falls Community Drugs Team (drugs and antisocial

behaviour). Also support for parents

x x

McGettigans Pharmacist: advice, health days, smoking

cessation clinic in-house

x x x


Springvale Charitable: debt advice and homelessness x

Samaritans: Emotional Resilience Course for students x x

Lighthouse: Emotional Resilience Course for students x x

Education Matters: Prejudice and Discrimination x

Suicide Awareness x

Heart Healthy Living Centre x x

Cara Friend: advice on gay and lesbian issues x

GLYNI (Gay Lesbian Youth NI) x

Sure Start: parenting advice / support for young parents x

Community Restorative Justice: support x

Opportunity Youth: GRIT/RE – residential personal

development programme

x

Princes Trust: exit guidance link to Fair Bridge Project for

young people who have dropped out of Springvale. Links

to the development awards

x

Conway Mill Education project: for older learners Essential

Skills support

x

Falls Women’s Centre: link learners into projects, welfare,

advice, guidance and counselling. ESOL support for

Polish speakers

x

Footprints Women’s Centre: link learners into projects,

welfare, advice, guidance and counselling

x

Falls Leisure Centre x x


Gamblers Anonymous x

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust: Health Improvement x

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Team courses available (eg Walking Champions and

Weigh to Health)

McGettigans Pharmacy: Smoking Cessation x x x

SpecSavers x


engaging with Staff


Health

Events

Deliver

Workshops

/

Programm

es

Receive

Referrals

McGettigans Pharmacist: advice, health days, smoking

cessation clinic in-house

x x x


Action Mental Health: seeking to deliver emotional

wellbeing, signs and symptoms of stress workshops

x

Heart Healthy Living Centre x


Spec Savers x

Additional Learner Support Services

Tommy Fisher – Complementary Therapies - auricular acupuncture, Indian Head

Massage, and Relaxation / Breathing Techniques (for staff and learners)

HYPE Team: peer mentor sexual health programme, nurse one morning a week

Care Call: staff and student counselling support – in organisation three hours a week

(appointment) and telephone counselling

Pathways AEP: two peer mentors (through the ‘Moving On Moving Forward’) come in

once a week for three hours. Have a case load of young people who previously attended

Alternative Education Provision.

Carers NI: one-to-one careers guidance

Miscellaneous

NI Hospice – support and sponsorship from Springvale through CSR Programme

Care Call; appointments on-site (weekly session) and telephone self-referrals for staff

and learners

Active Belfast: funded physical activities programme, provided extra pedometers

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Disability Suppliers – providing support to young people with Disability Codes

Ulster Supported Employment Ltd

Disability Action

Cedar Foundation

Support for Springvale Health and Wellbeing Strategy development

Public Health Agency

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Belfast City Council

Healthy Hearts in the West

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