Unlocking Your Potential...unlock your potential. Please take the opportunity to change things for the better and develop yourself while you are here. Sue Brookes Governor HMYOI Polmont

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

Unlocking Your Potential

at HMYOI Polmont

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

This section contains a list of all abbreviations used in this document and what they mean. You may

also hear these mentioned when you find out about and take part in activities and courses.

APDT – Association of pet dog trainers

ASDAN – Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network

BICS – British Industrial Cleaning Services

CARE – Control of Anger Related Emotions

CSCS – Construction Skills Certification Scheme

CoPE – Certificate of Personal Effectiveness

DoE – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

EACS – Enhanced Addictions Casework Services

HMYOI – Her Majesty’s Young Offenders Institution

ICM – Integrated Case Management

ICT – Information and Communications Technology

MHT – Mental Health Team

MYH – Mind Yer Heid

MS – Microsoft

NC – National Certificate

NHS – National Health Service

NPA – National Progression Award

NRT – Nicotine Replacement Treatment

PCMB – Prisoner Case Management Board

PEI – Physical Education Instructor

PR2 – Prisoner Records 2

PT – Physical training

REHIS – Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland

SPS – Scottish Prison Service

SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority

SVQ – Scottish Vocational Qualification

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WELCOME TO THE FIRST

CATALOGUE

FOR ACTIVITIES

IN HMYOI

POLMONT

There are a wide range of exciting courses and sessions available for you which

we encourage you to take full advantage of. Lots of different organisations work

together to deliver activities, so we hope you will be able to find something that

interests you, and which will give you the qualifications you need to achieve

what you wish for in life.

Our role is to help you prepare for a more positive future, ultimately however

only you can take the decision to make the most of your time in Polmont and

unlock your potential. Please take the opportunity to change things for the

better and develop yourself while you are here.

Sue Brookes

Governor

HMYOI Polmont

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Citiz enship – Wellbeing And Engagement 04

Citiz enship – Community And Families 07

Barnardo’s Inside Out Youth Work 12

Fife College 17

Chaplaincy 21

Services 23

Vocational Training And Employment 25

Catering 30

Programmes 31

Other Partners 34

CONTENTS

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CITIZENSHIP – WELLBEING AND ENGAGEMENT

PROGRAMME DETAILS: PEER MENTOR HUB

Title of programme

Peer Mentor Hub

Hours of delivery

6 hours a day, 8 sessions per week

Arrangements for accreditation/certification

ASDAN Peer Mentoring Award

Links with other activities

Fife College; Link Centre; Youth Work; Reception; Bike Shed; Joiners;

Community Safety Unit; Painters; Parenting; In Hall mentors

Entry route/s

Young people must be serving at least 9 months or have 9 months

before release or turning 21. Young people must have been report

free for the last 3-6 months and display behaviours of a role model

within Polmont. Every young person is considered on an individual

basis and will be interviewed by the peer mentor officer and a youth

worker prior to the course.

Progression route/s

Peer Mentoring opportunities across the establishment

Title of programme

Library

Hours of delivery

Drop in or by Hall


n/a


Fife College, Link Centre, Programmes, Chaplaincy, Work Parties,

Halls

Entry route/s

Media Centre; word of mouth; Personal Officer; self-referral

Programme aims

This course trains young people as Peer

Mentors. You will attend a 12-week

general training programme delivered by

the Peer Mentor Officer, youth work and

Fife College. In this, you will learn what it

takes to become a peer mentor, how you

will be viewed as a role model and how your

skills will be used in your place of work.

You will learn skills such as assertiveness,

communication and empathy and will be

encouraged to take part in co-delivery of

sessions to a group and practise skills on a

one-to-one basis. Once you’ve completed

the course you will need to complete

paperwork in a session which will go

towards your ASDAN qualification. Then

you will go on to take up a mentoring role

from a range of areas across the

establishment.

Programme aims

The Library has a calm and relaxing

atmosphere where you can read

magazines or books, borrow books for

study or pleasure reading in your cell, or

borrow a DVD. It can give you a quiet

space to study or carry out research for

your course.

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Title of programme

Media Centre

Hours of delivery



SQA certificates


The Media Centre has links with most other activities via requests

for marketing and promotion of the various activities

Entry route/s

Activity Allocation Board

Progression route/s

You could progress to a college course on release

Title of programme

Gym Instructor Certificate

Hours of delivery

Approximately 40


Fitness Scotland provide certification as appropriate


Healthy Eating Unit 9

Entry route/s

Positive individuals who attend PT. Referrals from social work etc.

Progression route/s

Possible progression to Level 2. Also available at most adult

establishments, so can continue on transfer.

Programme aims

The Media Centre is a vital

communication and information hub for

the establishment. It supports you to learn

the skills essential to supporting a media

hub. Some of the skills you will learn

include operating a media centre; radio

programme design and development;

radio production skills; presenting skills;

interviewing skills; team working; music

composing; computing, MS Office; script

writing; graphic design; infomercial

production; developing marketing and

market research skills; and interviewing

skills.

Programme aims

Being part of the Gym Instructor course

will allow you to gain knowledge and

confidence to plan and assist in gym

sessions in the establishment. Areas

covered by the course include exercise

and fitness knowledge, exploring physical

activity, exploring personal fitness and its

benefits to an individual, assisting in the

delivery of a gym session and the benefits

of healthy eating.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS:

Title of programme

Drive

Hours of delivery

1 session per week for 12 weeks


Completion certificate


NHS Forth Valley; Barnardo’s; Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme;

Mentor UK; Medics Against Violence

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; self-referral; other member of staff

Progression route/s

You may progress to other activities within the establishment

Programme aims

Drive offers those who wish to improve

their fitness, confidence, skills, abilities

and overall well-being through physical

activities. As well as other benefits of a

healthy lifestyle, Drive encourages you

to develop your activity levels and make

healthier food choices.

You will be at the centre of addressing

your own needs and are provided with

individual advice and support to meet

your objectives. Each weekly session

includes an education topic, a review of

your food intake and a physical group

activity. Your weight is monitored with the

additional options of measuring body fat

composition and waist circumferences. As

well as recording health indicators, fitness

testing also takes place at the beginning

and on completion of the programme.

Title of programme

Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership

Hours of delivery

2 sessions per day for 5 days


Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership


Peer Mentoring; Gym

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; PEI staff; self-referral; other member of staff

Progression route/s

You may progress to other Sports Leadership awards

Programme aims

The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership is

a practical qualification in which you will

demonstrate your ability to lead others

in simple sport/activity. It is a practical

course that focuses on leading rather

than technical ability and is a potential

stepping stone into employment, college

or further training.

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CITIZENSHIP – COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES

Title of programme

Lifeskills Unit

Hours of delivery

6 hours a day, 9 sessions per week for 4 weeks


SQA Numeracy unit; REHIS Food Hygiene unit


Fife College; NHS; Link Centre

Entry route/s

Within 8 weeks of release

Title of programme

Paws for Progress

Hours of delivery

6 sessions per week for 8 weeks


In-house certification for successful rehoming of dogs; Association

of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Good Companion Awards (achieved by

handler and dog); Completion certificate from Paws for Progress;

SQA units via Fife College


Peer Mentor Hub; Fife College

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

Within Paws for Progress you can progress to be an assistant and

then a peer mentor on the course. Progression on the course is

taken into account in other areas, e.g. ICM reviews, Programmes or

external work parties

Programme aims

The Lifeskills Unit helps you to develop

a range of life skills to enable you to live

independently on release. In this pre-

release course you will learn and practise

skills such as managing a home, cooking,

cleaning, budgeting, problem solving,

housing information, nutrition, food

hygiene and basic DIY.

Programme aims

In Paws for Progress you are taught how

to train and rehabilitate rescue dogs for

re-homing. You will be paired with a dog,

and the work is focussed towards helping

the dog be re-homed. In the course you

will learn to design training plans using

reward-based methods to achieve your

training goals. Topics on the course

include Animal Care, Positive

Reinforcement Training, Nutrition and

Diet, General Healthcare, Basic First Aid

and Risk Assessment, UK Dog Laws, Dogs

in the News and the different roles and

responsibilities of Animal Welfare

Organisations.

PAWS FOR PROGRESS AND SPS


PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Parenting Support

Hours of delivery

6 hours a day, 2 sessions per week and 3 hours per day, 1 session per

week


n/a


Visits; Youth Work; Community Safety Unit; NHS; NHS Forth Valley;

Scottish Fire Service

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; PR2; ICM; self-referral; Induction

Progression route/s

Keep In Touch Group; Peer Mentoring

Title of programme

Pre-release knife crime awareness

Hours of delivery

One session of 2 hours


Not applicable


Not applicable

Entry route/s

All young people prior to release

Progression route/s

Not applicable

Programme aims

This course helps you to develop

parenting skills as a dad or future dad.

In the course you will learn about play

and how important it is to your child’s

development; understanding baby and

toddler behaviour, how to get into a

routine with your child as well as other

helpful parenting skills. You can practise

your new skills in Interactive Parenting

Visits with your child.

Programme aims

The aim of this session is to challenge

attitudes towards knife crime and violence

prior to release. All young people who are

due to be released will be listed for this

course. The course looks at knife crime

including the impacts on individuals and

those around them; the biology that there

is nowhere safe to stab someone; the law

and knives. High-risk situations

are then covered including various people,

places and substances that young people

have or can become involved in, that

could lead to them re-offending.


PROGRAMME DETAILS: COMMUNITY SAFETY UNIT

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Title of programme

Respect me anti-bullying

Hours of delivery

One session of 1.5 hours


All successful participants will be awarded a Respect me certificate

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

Young people can go on to take part in other courses.

Title of programme

Restorative Justice

Hours of delivery

Varies, dependent on case


Not applicable.


Successfully participating in this programme can lead to fewer

restrictions on visits, work, PT and other activities.

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; self-referral

Progression route/s

Young people can go on to take part in other courses

Programme aims

The aim of this programme is to raise your

awareness of what bullying behaviours

look like, who may be more likely to

experience this behaviour and what is

being done to address it. The programme

will help you to look into prejudice based

bullying; cyber bullying; what rights may

be breached and the effects bullying can

have on mental health and wellbeing.

Programme aims

These sessions will give you the skills

to deal with conflict without resorting

to violence. Restorative Justice deals

with conflict in-house. It looks at the

facts, consequences and the future. It

can be used to repair harm done after

a fight, an assault or any arguments or

disagreements.


PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Road Traffic Collisions

Hours of delivery



Not applicable


Programmes; Fork Lift

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; Member of staff; self-referral

Progression route/s


Programme aims

The course aim is to raise awareness of

the dangers of driving dangerously and

under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

The course is delivered by the Scottish

Fire and Rescue Service to look at road

traffic collisions. The session shows

real-life photographs, stories and videos

to illustrate the dangers of car theft,

dangerous driving and driving under the

influence of alcohol/drugs.

Title of programme

Women’s Aid

Hours of delivery



Not applicable

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; member of staff: self-referral

Progression route/s


Programme aims

The course covers what domestic abuse

looks like, what types of domestic abuse

there are and what a healthy relationship

should look like. One-to-one support is

offered to all participants if any feel they

require further support.


PROGRAMME DETAILS: COMMUNITY SAFETY UNIT

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Title of programme

Medics Against Violence

Hours of delivery

One session of 1.5–2 hours


Not applicable

Entry route/s

Participants can request the service through self-referral

Progression route/s


Programme aims

Medics Against Violence are a group of

staff from various medical professions

who deliver sessions on violence. They

bring along real-life stories and illustrative

photographs. They aim to challenge

attitudes surrounding violence and to

reduce knife crime.

In this session you will learn about the

effects violence can have on individuals

and those around them.

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BARNARDO’S INSIDE OUT YOUTH WORK

Title of programme

Drop-in sessions

Hours of delivery

Drop-ins run in the afternoon 1.30–4pm

Each hall has an allocated drop-in session once a week


none

Entry route/s

Self-referral or word of mouth; staff from hall or any professional

working with the individual

Progression route/s

Young people can go on to take part in other Youth Work groups,

projects or courses.

Programme aims

Youth Work offers you an informal

meeting space to engage in activities,

socialise with other young people and

develop positive relationships with youth

workers. There are a range of activities

for you to choose from. The drop-in acts

as a stepping stone on to youth work

groups and also provides an information

hub for opportunities both within the

establishment and the wider community.

Title of programme

I’m Not a Racist but…

Hours of delivery

1-half day session per week for 4 weeks


none

Entry route/s

Social Work; ICM; Personal Officer; self-referral

Progression route/s



Programme aims

In this youth work programme you will

look at stigma and your experience of

it. You will also explore stereotypes,

discrimination and prejudice. The

programme is aimed at young people

who have either committed a racially

motivated offence or display racist

behaviours, attitudes or beliefs.

The programme aims to challenge

negative racial stereotypes, raise

awareness and educate on different

cultures and beliefs.



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PROGRAMME DETAILS: BARNARDO’S INSIDE OUT YOUTH WORK

Title of programme

Big Man Anti Violence Programme

Hours of delivery



Internal completion certificate


Links with peer mentoring hub and education

Entry route/s

Referral; Personal Officer; Self-referral; Word of mouth

Progression route/s



Programme aims

Big Man is an alternative to violence

programme. Trained peer educators

deliver the programme to groups of young

people. Topics covered include looking at

stereotypes and judging others; problem

solving; decision making; team building

and ‘it only takes a minute to change your

life’.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS:

BARNARDO’S INSIDE OUT YOUTH WORK AND SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

Title of programme

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DoE)

Hours of delivery

DoE is an on-going commitment and participants are required to

complete at least 1 hour in each secti (volunteering, skill & physical)

per week, ti vary depending on which award the young

person is working towards. The expediti element is prepared for

separately.

Bronze: 3 months – expedition 2 days/1 night

Silver: 6 months – expedition 3 days/2 nights

Gold: 1 year – expedition 4 days/3 nights


Duke of Edinburgh’s Award sectional and full certificates are

awarded to participants on completion.


DoE works in partnership with the gym. DoE also links in with

workshops, education, community placements and any other

activities you choose which contribute to completing a section.

Entry route/s

DoE is open to young people who have gained enhanced status and

have at least 6 months left on their sentence. Referral from hall staff

or any professional working with individual. Self-referral from young

person to youth worker

Progression route/s

DoE is a widely recognised award and is acknowledged by employers

and colleges.

Programme aims

The main aim of DoE is to develop

confidence, personal and practical skills

and offer valuable learning opportunities

to enable you to realise your full potential.

You can work towards a Bronze, Silver

or Gold award. Bronze is a 3 month

commitment, Silver 6 months and Gold

1 year. The four sections are Volunteering,

Physical, Skill and Expedition and

participants are encouraged to access

activities and programmes to assist in the

completion of the sections.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS: BARNARDO’S INSIDE OUT YOUTH WORK

Title of programme

Fundraising Group

Hours of delivery

1 session per week


Internal completion certificate


Fundraising links in with the whole establishment.

Fundraising can be used as the volunteering section of DoE Award.

Entry route/s

Self-referral; any professional working with the young person can

refer to Youth Work

Progression route/s

Young people can use fundraising to complete sections of a DoE

award.

Programme aims

In the Fundraising Group you will learn

how to raise money for charity. The

Fundraising Group members will choose a

charity that they want to raise money for,

or an issue they want to raise awareness

of e.g. testicular cancer. The group plan

and prepare a fundraising event, which

they advertise to their peers and to staff.

The group will then go on to co-ordinate

the event and carry out an evaluation of

how it went afterwards.

Title of programme

Good Relations

Hours of delivery



Not applicable

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; ICM; other agency staff; self-referral

Progression route/s



Programme aims

This group will help you to develop

increased awareness of people from

different backgrounds and cultures in

Scotland. You will develop increased

understanding of ‘good relations’ and how

to build good relations with people from

different backgrounds and cultures.

The course will help you develop

increased knowledge and understanding

of what is meant by stigma and prejudice

and of groups who experience stigma –

including the stigmatisation that you

might experience as a young person –

and what happens when groups are

stigmatised.


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PROGRAMME DETAILS:

Title of programme

Mind Yer Heid (MYH)

Hours of delivery



Not applicable


Works in partnership with PTI staff, social work, MHT

Entry route/s

Referral from hall staff or any professional working with an

individual. Self-referral from young person to youth worker.

Progression route/s



Programme aims

This course is designed to help you

explore the themes of emotional health

and wellbeing. You will be supported to

look at the importance of good emotional

health, having a healthy diet, stress

management and how sleep affects your

mood. The youth workers will help you to

learn basic relaxation techniques, which

you can practice whenever you need.

Title of programme

Music group

Hours of delivery

1 full day per week


Can be used towards the skills section of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award


Media Centre, Fife College

Entry route/s

Interest in music; Self-referral; Personal Offi er; other member of staff

Progression route/s

You could train to become a peer mentor in the group.

Programme aims

The music group helps develop and

practise music and dj-ing skills. In the

morning you will be part of a band along

with professional musicians, learning

how to play instruments and exploring

different kinds of music. Then, in the

afternoon, you can learn from professional

DJs using software for dj-ing and music

production. At the end you can produce a

CD on your own record label.



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FIFE COLLEGE

Title of programme

Budgeting

Hours of delivery

20 hours


SQA unit via Fife College

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

Mathematics courses provided by Fife College.

Programme aims

In this programme you will learn to

develop and demonstrate your calculation

skills. It is about applying simple numerical

skills relevant to budgeting. The focus of

the programme is for you to work on your

transferrable numerical skills. You will be

encouraged to solve calculation problems

relevant to day to day budgeting. You will

be expected to work with familiar tasks

that involve a small number of obvious

steps.

As this programme is contextualised to

budgeting, you can see the relevance of

the numerical skills and are more engaged

and motivated in your learning.

Title of programme

Communications

Hours of delivery

40 hours


SQA unit via Fife College


Improved communication skills will result in better opportunities to

take part in other activities, e.g. peer mentoring, project working,

work party choice, passman, and Listeners.

Entry route/s

Level 3 Communications and/or Core skills; Access level 3; Skills

for Work level 3; Group Award level 3; National Progression Award

(NPA) level 3; National Certificate (NC) level 3

Progression route/s

Communication level 5; Intermediate 2 (final year 2015); National 5;

Skills for Work level 5; Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) level 2

Programme aims

In this programme you will develop

a range of skills for reading, writing,

speaking and listening. You will be

encouraged to read widely from a range

of documents with different themes,

styles and formats used in different

contexts. You will be encouraged to

experiment using a variety of writing

formats and styles, practising formal and

informal styles using graphics and writing

for different audiences. Speaking and

listening skills for familiar and unfamiliar

topics will be developed over a period of

time to build confidence and technique.

This course will help you to develop skills

that are not limited to a particular subject,

course of study or workplace but can be

used in all areas of life.

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FIFE COLLEGE

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

Title of programme

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Levels 3-6

Hours of delivery

40–60 hours per unit


SQA units in ICT Levels 3–6 via Fife College


You will build skills that may enable you to access other activities,

e.g. the Media Centre

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; self-referral; another member of staff

Progression route/s

You can progress through Levels 3-6

Programme aims

You can build your computing skills by

progressing through the levels, from

basic to advanced computing (or ICT).

You will learn Microsoft packages such

as Word, Excel and Powerpoint and

develop techniques in navigating around

a computer system and learning about

safety and security features.

You can progress through the levels up

to level 6, where you will be able to work

with a computer system independently,

effectively, and responsibly to carry

out complex processing tasks. You will

be working in unfamiliar contexts and

should be able to use the computer

independently.

Title of programme

Mathematics

Hours of delivery

From 40 hours for each unit to 120 hours for each full qualification


SQA mathematics qualifications via Fife College

Entry route/s

Learners who have achieved at least Access 2 Mathematics

Progression route/s

You can progress from Access 3 through to Higher Mathematics

Programme aims

Fife College offer maths courses where

you can progress from Access 3 up to

Higher. In these courses you will learn to

use fractions and percentages in everyday

situations. You will also learn to use

tables, graphs and units of measurement.

As you progress further you can study

algebra and trigonometry.

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FIFE COLLEGE

Title of programme

Numeracy

Hours of delivery

20 hours each unit


SQA Numeracy Units via Fife College


Can link to workshops eg Joinery, Painter and Decorators, Plumbing

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

You can progress to other Mathematics courses with Fife College

Programme aims

In this course you can learn to develop

and demonstrate your calculation skills. It

is about applying simple numerical skills

in everyday personal, workplace, social

and educational situations that require

calculations. If you are completing any

vocational training or project work, then

relating the calculation problems to this

means you can see the relevance of

the skill to that situation. You can also

complete a unit on reading and using

information from graphs.

Title of programme

Art Class

Hours of delivery

1 session per week, rolling programme


Candidates can work towards ASDAN Expressive Arts short course


The Arts delivery can be linked with other areas within the

establishment such as Performing Arts, Paws for Progress and

project working

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

Candidates can progress from informal learning to feeling confident

to try an accredited class or work-based activity in core skills.

Programme aims

Discover your creative side by joining the

Art Class. Here you will learn about and

try different types of art while having fun

and producing individual pieces of work.

Classes will include group and individual

projects, exploring colour, still-life and

composition.

FIFE COLLEGE

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Drama/Acting Class

Hours of delivery

1 day per week, ongoing


Candidates can work towards ASDAN Expressive Arts short course


The Arts delivery can be linked with other areas within the

establishment such as Community Safety and Parenting

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

Candidates can progress from informal learning to feeling confident

to try an accredited class or work-based activity in core skills

Programme aims

The Drama Class will encourage your

creative expression through performing

arts, using a range of methods such as

movement, script analysis, improvisation

etc. You will work as part of a group work

rehearsing for final performances.

CHAPLAINCY

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Beliefs and Values

Hours of delivery



ASDAN Beliefs and Values Certificate

Entry route/s

Personal Officer: Chaplaincy Centre; Fife College: Self-referral

Progression route/s

ASDAN Personal Development Programmes (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

ASDAN qualifications: Personal Effectiveness Levels 1 and 2 and

CoPE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) Levels 1 and 2

SQA Level 3 units in Core Skills

Title of programme

What is Christianity?

Hours of delivery

2 hours per week for 8 weeks


Not applicable

Entry route/s

Self-referral; Personal Officer; member of Chaplaincy staff

Programme aims

This course will let you explore issues

linked to beliefs and values through

discussions, challenges and a range of

activities provided by Fife College and the

Chaplaincy Centre.

On completion of the course you will

receive an ASDAN Certificate.

Programme aims

The Chaplaincy Centre offers a faith

based exploration of values and history.

This course helps you to look at Christian

history, theology and biblical studies,

examine anti sectarianism through

Christian history, examine Christianity

in relation to other faiths and look at

worship and its value. Participation

in this course can lead to baptism or

confirmation.

CHAPLAINCY

CHAPLAINCY

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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CHAPLAINCY

Title of programme

Worship for Faith Groups

Hours of delivery

2 hour session per week

Entry route/s

Self-referral; Personal Officer

Programme aims

The Chaplaincy Centre is where you can

go to celebrate and practise your faith.

The staff are available to speak to and

discuss any spiritual issues you may have.

SERVICES

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

The Bike Repair Workshop

Hours of delivery



Velotech Bronze, Silver and Gold awards assessed by Officer

Instructor processed via The Bike Station


Fife College offer 1:1 tutoring in communication skills

Entry route/s

Activity Allocation Board; Personal Officer

Progression route/s

Possibility of volunteering opportunity through the Bike Station

Title of programme

Gardens, Recycling and Waste Management

Hours of delivery


Entry route/s


Programme aims

In this workshop you will learn how to

strip down, rebuild and renovate a bike.

The bikes come into the workshop in a

run-down state and you will learn to take

them apart, before cleaning and repairing

parts and rebuilding the bike. You can

achieve an industry standard bicycle

mechanic qualification that could lead to a

job on release.

Programme aims

The Gardens, Recycling and Waste

Management work party is essential to

the smooth running of the establishment.

It is responsible for the maintenance

of the grounds, e.g. cutting grass, and

recycling the waste produced by the

establishment. Being part of this work

party you will learn a range of both

gardening and recycling skills. For

example, handling power tools and other

equipment, identifying what can and

cannot be recycled and sort appropriately,

understand safe systems of work and

health and safety. Taking part in this work

party may lead to employment on release.

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SERVICES

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

Title of programme

Industrial Cleaning

Hours of delivery



BICS (British Industrial Cleaning Services) awards


The Industrial Cleaners have responsibility for cleaning the prison,

including biohazards

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

This qualification could lead to employment on release

Title of programme

Link Centre

Hours of delivery

Variable


Not applicable


Links with all activities across the establishment

Entry route/s

On admission; ICM; Personal Officer; Induction

Progression route/s

Signposting to other activities, e.g. Programmes dependent on

young person’s stated needs

Programme aims

The Industrial Cleaners provide another

vital service to the establishment. In this

course, you will develop industrial cleaning

skills and put into practice in a scale,

real-to-life working environment. The

course covers topics such as Introduction

to Health and Safety; industrial cleaning

techniques, mixing cleaning fluids,

biohazards and using cleaning machinery.

On successful completion, you will receive

a qualification.

Programme aims

The Link Centre is your first point

of contact on admission to the

establishment. It provides a range of

services including induction and makes

sure you have the information you need

to join in a wide range of activities. They

also have connections with external

agencies such as housing, so that you can

access essential services before release.

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT

Title of programme

Introduction to Plumbing

Hours of delivery



National Progression Awards; Communications; Literacy and

Numeracy; Working With Others; Introduction to Workplace Skills


Fife College; Skills Development Scotland

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

Other construction industry workshops

Title of programme

Introduction to Painting and Decorating

Hours of delivery



National Progression Award


This work party carries out painting and decorating jobs around the

establishment

Entry route/s


Progression route/s


Programme aims

The Plumbing workshop will help you to

learn plumbing skills and put them into

practice in a scale, real-to-life working

environment. You will learn health and

safety; basic plumbing techniques,

measuring pipework, pipe bending, using

correct materials for specific jobs, water

testing of hot and cold water supplies. You

can achieve a National Progression Award

Plumbing and a numeracy award which

may help you find a job on release.

Programme aims

The Painting and Decorating workshop

will help you to learn painting and

decorating skills and put them into



safety; basic painting and decorating

techniques, how to mix paint, measure

the amount of paint or wallpaper you

would need for a particular job, planning

and pricing a job and specialist painting

techniques. You can achieve a national

Progression Award in Painting and

Decorating which may help you find a job

on release.

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING AND DECORATING


PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Introduction to Engineering

Hours of delivery




Numeracy; Working with Others; Welding


Fife College; other work parties

Entry route/s


Progression routes


Programme aims

In this workshop you will develop

engineering skills and put into practice in

a scale, real-to-life working environment.

You will learn how to make a variety of

metal items using a range of techniques,

including welding basic engineering

techniques, bending and joining metal,

and an Introduction to Health and Safety.


PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Introduction to Bricklaying

Hours of delivery


Programme content

Introduction to Health and Safety; basic bricklaying techniques,

mixing cement, planning and pricing a job



Numeracy; Working with Others


Skills Development Scotland; NHS; Passport; Fife College

Entry route/s


Progression route/s


Programme aims

The Bricklaying workshop will help you to

learn bricklaying skills and put them into



safety; basic bricklaying techniques,

mixing cement, using correct materials for

specific jobs, planning and pricing a job.

You can achieve a national Progression

Award Bricklaying and a numeracy

award which may help you find a job on

release.


PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Introduction to Fork Lift Driving

Hours of delivery

6 hours a day, 9 sessions per week for 2 weeks each


Safe Road User Award (SQA Access 3/(SCQF 4))

Understanding How To Use the Roads

Positive Road User (SCQF 4)

Roads Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) Certificate


Passport

Entry route/s

Personal Officer, Inclusion Officer, IMU referral

Road Safety Award (SQA Access 3); Activity Allocation Board

Title of programme

Joinery

Hours of delivery

6 hours a day, 9 sessions per week for 14 weeks



Numeracy; Working With Others; Introduction to Workplace Skills


Skills Development Scotland; Fife College

Entry route/s

Through application and interview

Progression route/s

You could continue your learning at college on release

Programme aims

The Fork Lift workshop will help you

to learn and practice driving a fork lift

in a real-to-life working environment.

You will learn health and safety, driving

techniques, lifting and dropping,

manoeuvring and stacking and when

appropriate, take a fork lift theory and

driving test. Other skills learned in

this workshop include road safety and

how to be a positive road user. Having

this qualification could help you into

employment on release.

Programme aims

The Joinery workshop will help you to

learn joinery skills and put them into



safety; basic joinery techniques, basic

bench-hand skills, practical skills, planning,

preparation and problem solving. You will

achieve a National Progression Award in

Joinery, Introduction to Workplace Skills

and a numeracy qualification which may

help you find a job on release.

JOINERY


PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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Title of programme

Hairdressing

Hours of delivery



SQA Cosmetology (Intermediate 1)

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

Some links with colleges for linking on to courses on release

Title of programme

Employability and Enterprise

Hours of delivery



Not applicable


Link Centre; Job Centre Plus; Skills Development Scotland; Fife

College; Passport

Entry route/s

Induction; Personal Officer referral

Progression route/s

Work Parties; Fife College

Programme aims

The Hairdressing work party is essential

as it provides a professional barbering

service to young people in HMYOI

Polmont. In this work party you will

learn health and safety, product

awareness, barbering techniques and

put these into practice in a real-life

working environment. You can achieve a

qualification in barbering that could lead

to employment on release.

Programme aims

This course can support you to recognise

your existing skills, identify aspirations

and develop your employability skills.

You can learn about how to research

job vacancies, write a CV and disclosure

letter and how to fill in a job application

form, sell your skills and discover what

opportunities there are for you on

release.

HAIRDRESSING

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CATERING

Title of programme

Catering

Hours of delivery



SQA SVQ Level 1 food preparation/cookery

3 core units catering 4 choice preparation/cookery


Elementary food hygiene training for all placements.

Entry route/s

Activity Allocation Board, HQ work placement

Progression route/s

You could progress to a college course on release

Programme aims

Catering provides the meals for the

establishment and catering for some of

the Governor’s meetings. On this course

you will learn about food preparation,

cookery, nutrition and food hygiene. You

will be part of the team who prepares the

meals for everyone in the establishment,

which is a vital service.

CATERING

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PROGRAMMES

Title of programme

Control of Anger Related Emotions (CARE)

Hours of delivery

2 x 2 hour sessions per week (25 sessions in total), over 13 weeks



Entry route/s

Entry to programme following the completion of a Generic

Programmes assessment and examination of treatment needs at a

case management board

Programme aims

The programme is made up of both

compulsory and optional modules. The

compulsory modules include Life History,

Behavioural Analysis and Moving to

the Future. Optional modules include

Motivation, Cravings, Support, Coping

Strategies, Challenging Unhelpful

Thoughts, Improving Relationships. On

completing the programme you will be

able to think about change and identify

the consequences of behaviour and be

able to control your emotions and manage

negative emotions or moods.

Title of programme

Constructs Programme

Hours of delivery

30 x 2 hour sessions



Entry route/s


Programmes assessment and examination of treatment needs at an

offender case management board

Programme aims

Constructs is a groupwork programme

for people aged over 18. The programme

focuses on assisting you to become

better at problem solving and better able

to implement appropriate solutions to

problems you experience that might have

previously resulted in offending.

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PROGRAMMES

Title of programme

First Step Drug Approved Activity

Hours of delivery

2 hrs 15 mins, 4 days a week for 4 weeks


Completion Certificate

Entry route/s

Link Centre; Personal Officer; self-referral; EACS ; Enhanced or

Standard ICM; PCMB

Programme aims

Participating in the First Step programme

will allow you to improve your awareness

and knowledge in relation to drugs, their

effects and harm that misuse can cause.

You will be able to explore your personal

drug use and any relationship between

this and your behaviour; consider options

and effects; learn about the impact on

relationships; and how to change and

move on to a drug-free lifestyle.

Title of programme

Alcohol Awareness Programme

Hours of delivery

8 x 3 hour sessions over 8 weeks



Entry route/s

Link Centre; Personal Officer; self-referral; PCMB; EACS; Enhanced

or Standard ICM

Programme aims

In this course you will look at the myths

and facts around alcohol and explore

your knowledge of the harmful effects

of alcohol. You will learn to identify high

risk situations and how to deal with them;

the negative impact of alcohol on family

and communities and develop strategies

to address problem drinking. You will

also learn problem-solving techniques

and with other participants, work

through patterns which may have led to

difficult situations in the past and how to

overcome these. Relaxation techniques

will be explored and practised.

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PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

Title of programme

Youth Justice Programme

Hours of delivery

3 hours per session, 3 sessions per week, taking up to 6 months to

complete



Entry route/s


Programmes assessment and examination of treatment needs at a

young person’s case management board

Programme aims

The aim of the Youth Justice Programme

is to support you to address your

offending behaviour. In this programme

you will take part in group discussions

around anger management, developing

positive relationships, problem solving, car

crime, managing emotions, resisting peer

pressure and future choices.

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OTHER PARTNERS

Title of programme

Passport

Hours of delivery

Various


Delivered by Access to Industry and accredited via Edinburgh College


Media Centre; Employability and Enterprise Unit

Entry route/s

Personal Officer; ICM; self-referral; other member of staff

Progression route/s

Education, training or employment

Programme aims

Passport supports you to recognise the

skills you already have and develop new

skills that might help you find a job.

They help you to create a CV, write a

disclosure letter, do a mock interview, and

study to take the Construction Industry

Certification Scheme (CSCS) test or make

a college application. You can either work

in a small group with others, or on your

own with a member of Passport’s staff.

If you live in central Scotland, Passport

can work with you for up to 6 months

before release and up to 6 months in the

community after release.

OTHER PARTNERS

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

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MENTOR UK

Title of programme

Breaking Out Peer Alcohol Programme

Hours of delivery



Mentor UK completion certificate, certificates for each module of

the programme

Dynamic Youth Award


Personal Officer, partner agency, self-referral or invitation

Entry route/s


Progression route/s

On completion you may be invited to join the Development Group

Programme aims

Through this course, you will be able

to address any alcohol and related

behavioural issues, deal with them in a

positive manner and become aware of the

negative affect alcohol has on the body.

Young people are trained as peer

educators, able to deliver peer-led alcohol

sessions and co-facilitate alcohol training

programmes.

Title of programme

Alcohol Education – No Half Measures

Hours of delivery

1 half day session per week for 12 weeks


Not applicable

Entry route/s

Referral following assessment by NHS at the end of the course

Programme aims

The Alcohol Group provides a safe

environment for you to have an overview

of short and long-term effects of alcohol

use. In the group you will learn about

alcohol facts such as how many units of

alcohol are in different drinks and make

the connection between drinking and

crime. You will also have the chance to

reflect on the impact that alcohol use has

had on you and your family.

NHS

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OTHER PARTNERS

Title of programme

Smoking Cessation

Hours of delivery

1 hour per session for 12 weeks


Not applicable

Entry route/s

Referral for Smoking Brief Advice by NHS at the end of the course

Programme aims

Being part of this group will help you

to take the first steps to stop smoking.

The group will give you support to use

Nicotine Replacement Treatment (NRT),

deal with cravings, learn about the short-

and long-term effects of smoking and how

diet and fitness can help you stop.

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CREATING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:

HMYOI POLMONT AND EDUCATION SCOTLAND

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

Education Scotland is providing support, advice and guidance on curriculum development for the

Learning Environment in keeping with the senior phase of Curriculum for Excellence. Early joint work

with a range of partners on-site to map available learning opportunities and identify curriculum

gaps has helped inform the development of new activities within Polmont, and in consequence, the

publication of this very first prospectus for young people and staff.

As the Learning Environment develops, SPS and Education Scotland will work together to embed

programme and curriculum planning, further link learning opportunities, develop progression

pathways, and highlight to young people and staff the breadth of learning activities on offer. This

includes informal and formal youth and adult learning, and vocational learning for young people in

HMYOI Polmont.

As we go forward HMYOI Polmont and Education Scotland will continue to support the development

of the Learning Environment, placing particular emphasis on staff development and extending already

effective links with external agencies and wider government, to enhance the HMYOI Polmont

Learning Offer.

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SHED NHS PAINTING AND DECORATING PEER MENTOR HU

GARDENS RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT CATERING

LIBRARY HAIRDRESSING PARENTING SPORTS CENTRE INDU

AMBITION SUCCESS BELIEVE PROGRESS INSPIRE QUALIFICA

PRIDE RECOVERY INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE DIRECTION

June 2015

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Unlocking Your Potential...unlock your potential. Please take the opportunity to change things for the better and develop yourself while you are here. Sue Brookes Governor HMYOI Polmont