CONTACT DETAILSWillowdeneChorleyNear BridgnorthShropshireWV16 6PP

Attendance Centre RequirementSenior Attendance Centre

An Attendance Centre Requirement of between 12-36 hours, comprising three-hourly sessions on alternate Saturdays to take place at Willowdene. (Section 214 of CJA 2003)

A delivery partnership between West Mercia Probation Trust, YSS and Willowdene

A guide for probation and related professionals

TELEPHONE(01746) 718 658

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... contact the Officer in Charge at Willowdene on 01746 718658 to list offenders and discuss sequencing and commencement date.

Once the requirement has been made...

Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

Outcomes of the project?

The desired quantitative outcomes for offenders are as follows:• Restriction of liberty as a consequence of offending.

• Reduced risk of harm.

• Reduced risk of reoffending.

• Increased and sustained motivation.

• Increased ability to make positive changes in lifestyle.

• Support efforts to improve emotional and physical wellbeing.

• Improved education, employability and life-skills.

• Engagement in training opportunities.

• An opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

• Opportunities to gain certificates of attendance in relevant skill areas.

• Development of a Curriculum Vitae.

• Engagement in a job search and application process.

• Potential for engagement in work experience in a ‘real-world’ setting.

• Completion of the Recovery Star.

• Changes in attitude/thinking/perspectives.

Offenders suitable for this project are those who:• are aged 18-24

• have been convicted of an offence “serious enough” for a community penalty

• need structure

• want to engage in purposeful activities, and improve their cognitive skills

• current offence is low-to-medium seriousness

• can reasonably travel to an ACR within 90 minutes each way

• an ACR can be imposed for those in breach and appearing for resentence

• are in breach and appearing for re-sentence.

• have stable substance misuse.

The following are excluded from the programme: domestic violence perpetrators, violent offenders and sex offenders.

What else is on offer at the Project?

Offenders from Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin will attend the Senior Attendance Centre based at Willowdene Farm.

Each offender will have an order made between 12 and 36 hours, with a maximum attendance of three hours per day. Offenders have a structured opportunity to engage in practical skills training, cognitive awareness and employment-focused activity delivered fortnightly on Saturday mornings.

How does it work?

The project offers:• Transport provided to and from the Centre

• Training opportunities available, leading to at least one nationally recognised qualification (20 hours required)

• Pathways to follow-on training and opportunities to find employment

• Focused cognitive development, challenging offending behaviour

• Increased structure

• Work experience and up-skilling

• Agency sign-posting.

• Portfolio on completion

Criteria for an Offender at an ACR

Outcomes of the project?

Practical Engagement

Whilst we realise that there must be a consequence to offending, and the deprivation of liberties that an ACR brings, we are all committed to seeing lasting change and reform. This can be achieved through an innovative approach that breaks the cycle of re-offending, where offenders are inspired to live a purposeful and constructive life.

The underlying principle throughout, is that of responsibilities for actions and omissions, with an awareness of self and others; combined with education & training leading to employment focused outcomes. This is further complimented by structured Information, Advice and Guidance, that will enable offenders to make decisions about their future, enable them to become more self reliant and better able to manage their personal and career development.

Addressing the Consequences of Offending

Motor VehiclesCovers health & safety in the workplace, pre start checks, basic servicing, component identification and basic fault finding.

LivestockCovers correct handling procedures, moving and weighing sheep ready for sale, health checks, condition scoring, and foot trimming.

EngineeringCovers the basics of metal working, focusing on the theory and practice of MIG and ARC welding.

CookeryCovers basic food hygiene and food preparation, with aspects of basic nutrition and diet included.

AgricultureCovers pre-start checks and basic maintenance of tractors, and tractor driving,

Information TechnologyCovers basic computer use with a focus on the safe use of social media and using computers for job searches.

HorticultureCovers the preparation of the ground for growing, and the planting of seedlings.

Do-It-YourselfCovers basic do-it-yourself techniques, looking at putting up shelves and carrying out basic household repairs.

ForestryCovers elements of forestry management, in particular tree planting and fencing.

Applying Information, Advice and Guidance

Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) describes the support needed by young people to help them make decisions about their future. It covers a range of activities and interventions that help young people become more self-reliant and better able to manage their personal and career development, including learning.

IAG provides accurate, up to date and objective information about personal and lifestyle issues, learning and career opportunities, progression routes, choices, where to find help and advice, and how to access it. It also provides advice through activities that help young people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation, understanding themselves and their needs, confronting barriers, resolving conflicts, and developing new perspectives and make progress

Each delivery day integrates IAG and Education to Employment (‘EtE’), cementing them with victim and self awareness in a context of purposeful training, personal development and work experience. This realises the best potential within the attendees whilst ensuring an emphasis on victim awareness.

Outcomes of the project?

Much of offending behaviour is linked to the lack of boundaries a person has put in place for themselves or in relation to others. These sessions will explore how boundaries can be used to limit abusive behaviour and to establish healthy environment for change.

Extended Information Advice and Guidance Extended Information Advice and Guidance

BOUNDARIES

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

USING SOCIAL MEDIA SAFELY

HEALTH & SAFETY

PURPOSEFUL LIVING

LIFE AND LIVING SKILLS

These sessions will explore how pursuing healthy relationships, communication and awareness of self can reduce conflict in family and work settings and also improve a persons general well being. They will focus on the management of self and others, and dealing with anger.

These sessions will cover what social media is and the part it plays in the world today. In particular, they will look at the personal consequences of inappropriate or careless use of social media; as well as the effect on others when social media is used abusively or aggressively.

These sessions will explore the safety of ourselves and others, including assessing risk from leaving the house, to driving a car, through to going to crowded places. They will look at how situations can trigger events and how we cope with challenging circumstances.

These sessions will have a specific focus on developing the skills individuals use in everyday life, such as reading, writing or maths. They will provide opportunities to use these essential skills as part of looking for a job or further training, developing a CV and running a household.

To function well, society relies on individuals living purposeful lives. These sessions will cover aspects of citizenship and how a purposeful and positive lifestyle can be achieved through developing and applying a work ethic in employment or self-employment