Aspirations, our social impact services

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Aspirations

Aspirations is EGL’s portfolio of social outreach services. It is a high-quality outreach service which seeks to supply solutions for children’s services and families, and provide employment and training opportunities within a community context It is expanding at a rapid pace. All these services and projects have an underpinning commitment to improving quality of life, by creating training and employment opportunities for residents of the areas which they serve. The services seek to meet national and regional strategies such as ‘Every Child Matters’ through local, community-based solutions.

These services include:

 

Vauxhall Out of School Club

This is an Ofsted-registered service designed to assist parents who are working and give their children a fun and stimulating play and education experience! Operating from The Trinity School in Vauxhall, Liverpool, the club runs after school and in the holiday periods. Its most recent Ofsted report in February 2009 described the club overall as ‘good’ (the second highest grade possible), with some individual grades as ‘outstanding’. It is also a member of 4 Children, a specialist national membership organisation.

Vauxhall out of school club

Vauxhall Out of School Club – Information for Parents

The club commenced in 2005 and is based in The Trinity School, Titchfield Street, Vauxhall, Liverpool and is operated by Eldonian Group. It is registered with Ofsted for the Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 4-5), the Compulsory Register (ages 6-8) and the Voluntary Register (ages 9-11). Its most recent Ofsted report in February 2009 described the club overall as ‘good’ (the second highest grade possible), with some individual grades as ‘outstanding’.

Opening times:

The club is from children aged 4-11 years old

Cost:

Fees are reviewed in April each year.

We can take children from any school, especially during holiday club time. However, we can only collect children from the classroom for after school from the Trinity School only

To register your child into the club, ring Beth on 207 5181 before 2.30pm or 0151 298 9673 after 2.30pm

Help for Parents with Club fees!

The good news is that if you are working 16 or more hours per week, you can claim tax credits and child tax credits. This may help you with up to 80% of your fees!

To find out more, you can do one of the following:

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Dingle Out of School Club

This is an out of school club, registered with Ofsted, based in Matthew Arnold School, Dingle Lane, Liverpool. The club is an exciting adaptation of a room into a ‘loft-style’ apartment with many exciting activities on offer for children aged 4-11. In addition, there is great outdoor space on the site. The club runs after school and in the holiday periods. The club is a member of 4 Children, a specialist national membership organisation.

Dingle Out of School Club – Information for Parents

The club began in 2007 and is based in Matthew Arnold School, Dingle Lane, Liverpool and is operated by Eldonian Group. It is registered with Ofsted for the Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 4-5), the Compulsory Register (ages 6-8) and the Voluntary Register (ages 9-11).

Opening times:

The club is from children aged 4-11 years old

Cost:

Fees are reviewed in April each year.

We can take children from any school, especially during holiday club time. However, we can only collect children from the classroom for after school from Matthew Arnold School and St Cleopas’ School, both in Dingle, Liverpool.

To register your child into the club, ring Beth on 207 5181 before 2.30pm or after 2.30pm call Laura on 0797 032 1859

Help for Parents with Club fees!

The good news is that if you are working 16 or more hours per week, you can claim tax credits and child tax credits. This may help you with up to 80% of your fees!

To find out more, you can do one of the following:

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New Out of School Clubs

We are always looking to provide new services and can work anywhere.  If you are a school head, senior teacher or community leader, and would be interested in EGL running in an out of school club in your setting, please contact us – ian@eldonians.co.uk

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Volunteers into Placement (VIP) Programme

This exciting and very successful programme, which is run in partnership with Liverpool Children’s Services, is aimed at providing a routeway out of economic and social isolation. It is designed for Liverpool residents (the area could be expanded) who are unemployed or lone parents, and have children under the age of five. It is specifically designed to operate in disadvantaged communities and for individuals wishing to enter or return to employment or those who are wishing to gain new skills. The process involves a ten week voluntary period for anybody living in the area to apply.

After this period the candidate will be invited to a competitive interview, leading to a nine month employment contract from EGL. Vocations include nursery work, playwork, administration, dads/male carers work, and facilities assistance. During the employment period, the candidate embarks on an NVQ qualification for further career development, which enhances their future career options. Assistance to acquire employment after this nine-month phase is provided throughout the programme.

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Playtemps

Playtemps is a new venture of Eldonian Group Ltd and supplies the following childcare agency services:

We provide services for children centres, private day nurseries and out of school providers. Underpinning our whole ethos is a commitment to Every Child Matters outcomes and the Early Years Foundation Stage. A commitment to safeguarding Children and Equal Opportunities is paramount. We aim to provide a quality responsive service for all providers at a competitive rate. The service operates across Merseyside and will expand as appropriate.

It will be of particular interest to children’s centres and nurseries attempting to reduce current agency costs and be assured that they will be supplied with quality, reliable childcare workers. The workers could be used in nursery, crèche, stay and play or out of school provision.

All staff will have updated Early Years Foundation stage, Every child matters and ongoing Safeguarding Children training. As well as the appropriate NVQ/Nursery Nurse/Playworker qualification, we have a programme to ensure all staff will be up-to-date with Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety and Food Safety. We also hold periodic meetings for staff with the aim of continuous improvement.

If you are a childcare provider, or would like to discuss anything further, please do not hesitate to contact Joanne on 0151 207 5181.

If you are a worker interested in joining Playtemps, again, please do not hesitate to contact Joanne on 0151 207 5181.

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Dads / Male Carers Link Service

EGL run a number of Dad’s/Male Carers services across Liverpool and Sefton in partnership with 4 Children’s Centres. The service aims to assist dads and male carers to further interact and relate to their children. A number of activities are offered to facilitate this, including dads clubs, sports activities and environmental projects, as well as group activities. One-to-one support is also offered.

This service can be expanded to run from any children’s centre. If you are interested in commissioning us to operate this service, please contact Ian Merrison – ian@eldonians.co.uk

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Health Projects

These projects aims to reduce the health inequalities and barriers for those families living in disadvantaged areas. One project is delivered in partnership with Kings Meadow Children’s Centre. This programme involves outreach, one to one consultations and group information sessions as well as practical sessions in health-related issues. Other projects include health eating and smoking cessation activities

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Transitional Support Service

This service, based in Vauxhall Children’s Centre, provides support to assist children in the transition between centre services and school. It features children’s development, behaviour management, and support to parents. Support comes in the form of nursery/classroom support, interventions in play, one-to-one support and assistance for parents and carers.

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Child Support Project

This service provides one-to-one support to young children in the classroom environment (Reception and Key Stage 1) with extreme behavioural difficulties. This is funded via a contract with Children’s Services, part of Liverpool City Council.

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