Business Solutions
Social Enterprise & Services
for Stronger & Safer Communities
Until July 2006 Park Street Infants School was fully-operational ~ already adapted to little people's needs. The well-maintained Victorian building has superb large windows throughout which creates the light and airy environment that became the hallmark of learning inside this warm and unique space.
~ We know that current provision of services is out-of-step with the complex and demanding needs of family life today.
~ After quality childcare, our primary motivation is to build a family support network which promotes strong & lasting family relationships within a responsible caring community.
Not-for-Profit Day Nursery(2-5yrs) to "SUPER" NURSERY in just 2 years
Our planned nursery provision will offer childcare of exceptional quality. We know that parents need to walk into a nursery setting and feel that "it's right". We also understand that for many of us we return to work to make-ends-meet. Key to making that often stressful decision is finding childcare which gives peace of mind that your child's complete well-being is entrusted to carers who, like parents, instinctively know when, and essentially, how to respond beyond the call of duty.
High standards of care flow naturally when the foundations laid are soundly child-focussed and family-centred.
CHILD-CARE AGENCY
To support families we agree with Government calls for greater regulation in the Childcare Industry .
Offering a homegrown way to support children & working families.
IMAGINE: It's the small hours - you have only just drifted off ~ tomorrow there's a conference to attend; a deadline to meet or lecture to deliver ~ and then at 3am the cry rings out. "Adam " has a temperature... (it was that partyl!) It's not his fault...but it's "sod's law".! So, as we all do - we assess our child's health and if not an emergency we give paracetamol, a cold flannel and then after we've found the sickbowl - crawl up on the floor with a blanket and hope for two miracles 1. That our child is well enough for pre/ school and 2. we manage to get some sleep.
So, just what are your choices?:- Call your Mum - but she lives in Edinburgh! Give a "holding" dose of calpol and send him to school? Take him to the office ? OR, and as what usually happens, take another day of Leave and compromise the annual family holiday.? Whatever you choose the price is high.
Sleep easy! In the morning you can get on the phone and speak to the people who've "been there, done that and now wear the T-Shirt". We are The Family Solutions Company and we exist to support the changing needs of the family. We will know your individual requirements because you will be one of our special clients. We can be there to fill the gap when you simply cannot.
Holiday Playschemes & Clubs 5-12yrs
Pre-requisite: All Staff and volunteers working with children and young people will undergo regular CRB checks
We're proud to announce we are not a baby-sitting service.
Our Team of paid and voluntary workers recognise that good role models and mentors can provide a valuable life-line for children, young people and adults and assist in making healthy life-choices.
- Designed for children: proudly in collaboration with adults.
Our community ethos means we understand the crucial role which social and emotional wellbeing has to play in preparing children for life.
-We promote learning by doing and will use inquiry as a way of engaging chidren in their experience of the natural world. Individual discovery is a sure, powerful and positive way to develop healthy outlooks and foster positive learning pathways.
Inspiring & appealing to children is necessary to active participation. In full collaboration with parents our team will assist children to make good life choices in areas of personal health and wellbeing. Children and young people need to be shown how their own personal life journey fits into the bigger picture.
We embrace pastoral care as the foundation for teaching life-skills, healthy lifestyles and understanding the role that local and global citizenship has in providing a true sense of personal well-being.
Children who see life differently - through an autistic spectrum - are welcome. We have much to learn from you.
The vision joins people with places to provide a holistic and joined-up approach to life in Abergavenny..
Activities will take place in association with other local partners and facilitators and will include different localities as part of a 'One-Community' service.
WE KNOW...
Children participate willingly in purposeful activities so we're looking to inject a little excitement into our holiday clubs. We will rise to the challenge to create activities and events that inspire young people to connect experience and learning. So many exciting opportunities exist to be explored in and around Abergavenny.
Let us know if you are interested in this scheme. Email admin@communitycentreabergavenny.com
Full Day Care Nursery (8:00am-5:30pm) Infants 2-5 years
Creche
Day Nursery (sessional) under consideration
Family-friendly activities daily
Holiday Playschemes - childcare cover when you can't be off work
Let us know what type of childcare suits your family needs. Email admin@communitycentreabergavenny.com
SPACE To Let in the Home-Office
Mum or Dad, working from home? Finding it difficult to balance family and business needs? You can't do it all! Ever wondered how you could successfully combine childcare and work space? The Community Centre is working towards offering some innovative family-friendly solutions, geared to your 21st Century needs.
Let us know if you are interested in this scheme. Email: admin@communitycentreabergavenny.com
Business Units
Do you run a small business enterprise? Do you have something in mind? Is the business ready to build capacity? Will you benefit by operating in a thriving community hub?
Let us know if you are interested in this scheme. Email: admin@communitycentreabergavenny.com
Are you a Consultancy Service, a Charity or a Community Interest Company?
Unit/Office space is wheelchair-user friendly (Lending to Social Enterprise)
The building has disabled access; off-street parking; lift between floors. New toilet is part of planned upgrade.
Let us know if you are interested in this scheme. Email: admin@communitycentreabergavenny.com
Families: SAFE HOUSE
Kids Parties (from 0yrs-100yrs!) / Matinee cinema / "wrap-around care" / Summer Clubs / Neighbourhood playscheme / Volunteering / Ice-cream & Sweet Shop / Healthy snackbar / LETTS scheme ( local trading currency) Day Nursery and Holiday Playschemes
Cafe & Creche / Tick Tock / soft-play coming in the future
*Play area for children who have additional physical needs*
Parenting support network / Guidance / signposting / mentoring
Career Coaching for parents returning to work / Well-being Groups / Mentoring / Parenting group / Classes & Workshops /Alternative treatment centre / Revive Heritage crafts & skills /
Young People:SAFE HOUSE (young people will further determine their own needs)
WE EXIST TO BE GOOD ROLE-MODELS who WILL OFFER GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND APPROVAL
Music room for bands to practice in peace /Recording Studio / Chill &Cappucino in the Basement "Bar" / Internet Cafe / Mentoring & Inter-generation activities / Wales' Young Volunteers & Youth Community Forum / Lifeskills coach / Clubs / Special Guests / Well-being Group / Youth Advocacy and practical advice
SKILLS and vocational training for "neet" kids or in danger of exclusion: Real opportunities for young people who are currently not in education, employment or training: Farm 2 Market / Ice-cream franchise / Tools for Life / Gift Shop / Vocational skills / City & Guilds ...More as emerge
Older People: (older people will further determine their own needs)
WE EXIST TO CHAMPION AND MAKE PROVISION FOR, THE CHANGING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF OUR ELDERs
Regular Chiropodist visits / Well-being Group / Morning Tea / Inter-generation projects / Be-friending / "Adpopt A Granny"/ Mentoring and Volunteering opportunities / Lunch and Lounge / U3A / Bridge / Book Club / other self-help & support groups as they emerge / SAFE HOUSE / safer homes in partnership with Care & Repair
*We will seek approved provider status for inter-generation events and projects
PEOPLE with learning disabilites - this area is presently being considered, in full (workshops linked to local commercial enterprises / carer & respite needs)
SUPPORT AND ASSIST PROFESSIONALS TO DELIVER, AT GRASSROOTS , PREVENTATION AND EARLY INTERVENTION IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SAFETY.
Design and facilitate Training Programmes / Practitioners & Consultancy
- Children & Adolescent mental health
- empowering through participation
- challenging behaviour
- using therapeutic arts to support children & young people
- understanding ADHD & autism
- promoting mental health in schools
- impact of loss and separation
- Safeguarding Childhood
Proposal to be a leading partner in delivering Basic Food Hygeine Training to local groups
(through The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health)
PREVENTION is our principle driving force....
Advice & Support Groups
Self-help & Mutual-aid; Signposting for:-
Addiction to prescription drugs
Bereavement Counselling
Emotional & Social Well Being
Family Crisis
Ante-natal / breastfeeding support
Carer Support for young and older carers
Young Mums & Dads
Confidence building: skills for re-entry to work
Training and skills that lead to employment
Counselling groups (as they emerge)
Financial crisis
SAFE HOUSE and a place to find refuge
...and much, much more!
