Traveller Provision
We work with the Stable Way Traveller community to engage with 8-19 year olds in positive activities through the following three projects:
Girls group: The Traveller girls group provides weekly sessions to improve their confidence and self esteem whilst engaging in creative activities.
One to one: The Traveller one to one provision provides additional support for the young travellers to stay in school, enrol in college, explore work and training opportunities or any other paths of interest.
Holiday Provision: Traveller holidays provision works with young people aged 8-19 residing in the Stable Way Traveller site to provide educational and fun offsite activities and enable them to engage with the wider community.
This project aims to:
Foster positive relationships and trust
Encourage school engagement and attendance
Enhance social and communication skills
Expand horizons and broaden aspirations
Promote emotional wellbeing and self-confidence
Reduce isolation, boredom, and tensions
Encourage positive behaviour and family involvement
Impact:
46 young people
engaged in 2024/25
87 session
delivered
98.7%
attendance rate
100%
report improvements in mental health
80%
feel more confident in seeking advice and support for mental health matters
69%
have improved their school attendance and attainment
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“Through this project Traveller young people have access to many services and are not held back by low literacy skills. Traveller girls have become more independent and feel more confident to be themselves in the absence of boys. This includes learning new skills such as cooking and exploring dishes from different cultures, managing budgets, researching and independently shopping. Session ideas come directly from the young people themselves.
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Contact
Michelle McCann
Travellers Lead Worker
michelle.mccann@youthactionalliance.org
07534 403501