Is there still a role for conversation in Youth Work?
Yet only through communication can human life hold meaning. (Freire, 2006) It seems impossible to imagine a world without conversation how can you possibly know what someone is thinking unless you ask or they tell you. ...
It’s beginning to get real
Julie and Marion have been working hard designing this fabulous logo and getting Got2B ready for registration with Companies House.
“You haven’t seemed to have changed, since when I was young when I walked back in at that one time to speak to you, it was like, straight back into ten years ago, Youth workers are so important”
Emily
I have worked with young people in various educational settings and in the community for over ten years. Having taken different roles in youth work, student support, safeguarding and mentoring I have gained a wealth of experience in supporting young people and their families through challenging times and in partnership with other services. I worked as the Gateway Centre Coordinator in it’s early days at Abingdon and Witney College. Here I developed the provision, writing and delivering a flexible, inclusive and supportive course designed to enable young people not currently in education, training or employment, to identify what they wanted to achieve and giving them the tools to make a successful progression.
Having spent some time home-schooling my own three children I am well-aware of the different challenges some children and young people may face in formal educational settings. It is my passion to ensure that as professionals we work in a creative and innovative way to ensure everyone has the opportunity and access to an education that is right for them. To be included and to feel empowered.
I recently graduated with an MA in Fine Art and so as an artist I am looking forward to exploring creative opportunities for expression and connection with the local community.
Emma
Emma is studying at Ruskin College and is completing her fieldwork placement with Got2B
Libby
Libby is a Ruskin College student and is completing her fieldwork placement with Got2B
JC
JC is studying at Ruskin College and is completing his fieldwork placement with Got2B
Nicola
Nicola is our Parent Buddy Service Manager.
Nicola has 4 children, 2 with additional needs. She has a wealth of knowledge to support Parents.
Sophie
Sophie is studying Health & Social Care at Abingdon and Witney College. She is completing her work placment with us at Got2B
Lizzie
As a BSc psychology student, I use my knowledge as well as personal experience with mental health to advocate for a no-stigma, open and honest approach to conversations around mental health and well-being.
Chloe
Chloe is studying Health and Social Care at Abingdon and Witney College. She is on a work placement with us at Got2B
Claire
Claire is our new Sessional Assistant Youth Worker and will be working evening sessions in Witney.
Lenny
Lenny is our Pets As Therapy Dog.He will be joining us at lots of sessions, I think he will soon become the favourite team member,
Growing up in Carterton, youth clubs were a part of my life throughout my teens, so I am so excited to be a part of the GOT2B team. As a BSc psychology student, I use my knowledge as well as personal experience with mental health to advocate for a no-stigma, open and honest approach to conversations around mental health and well-being. Mental health advocacy is a true passion of mine - young people deserve better, and my aim is to provide them with the best possible outcomes in life. I especially love using creativity and emotional literacy as tools of expression, providing explorative ways of both understanding and coping with difficulties. Being a ‘young person’ myself (a tittle I’m still clinging onto at 20!) I form connections that are understanding and caring, and where no topic is taboo.
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