“Format of the presentation was excellent. Really well presented and engaged the kids. Lots of organisations rely on videos, this real-life presentation worked a lot better. Thanks for your help.” (Teacher)
HOME STREET HOME
We have been delivering workshops to groups of students in secondary schools across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for many years. Our hour-long sessions are aimed at Year 10 and 11 students (and can be adapted for other age groups). We set out to challenge the stereotypes around homelessness and homeless people, raise awareness of the issue and – most importantly – equip young people with the information they need to recognise when they are at risk of homelessness and seek the right support as early as possible.
Home Street Home is interactive, innovative and based around the real-life experiences of our peer educators – it is an opportunity for students to find out about all aspects of the common causes and consequences of homelessness.
If you would like more information about booking Home Street Home sessions for your school or youth group, please get in touch.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Broxtowe Youth Homelessness aim to provide young people with the opportunity to develop skills related to their emotional development and prepare them for employment, further learning and independent living.
Our workshops are small, relaxed groups where young people can identify issues that are important to them and build their self-esteem and confidence, all whilst achieving a Level 1 AIM Award. Check out our Training page to see any upcoming courses.
TENANCY TRAINING
Everyone experiences highs and lows when taking on their first tenancy. In a fun and relaxed training environment, Broxtowe Youth Homelessness will help young people explore what tenants and landlords are responsible for, help identify common obstacles to living independently and help plan their next steps, all whilst achieving a Level 1 AIM Award.
Whether you’re planning to move or already in your own accommodation check out our Training page to see any upcoming courses.
GROWING AMBITION PROJECT
G.A.P is an opportunity for young people to identify their own skills, qualities and strengths and how they transfer to the world of work and further education. You’ll have the chance to look at the skills you’d like to build on and plan your next steps.
A combination of group work and 1:1 guidance and support, this short course helps grow ambition and put in place practical pathways to achieve. Check out our Training page to see any upcoming courses.
BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE
Believe and Achieve is for young people who may struggle to engage with services or opportunities and how motivation, or lack of, could be impacting them. The training focusses on what motivation means, factors that motivate people, what the impact is when you are unmotivated and how to overcome these challenges.
All participants will achieve a Level 1 AIM Award in Motivation.
THE BROXTOWE MEDIATION PARTNERSHIP
Broxtowe Youth Homelessness and Citizens Advice Broxtowe have launched The Broxtowe Mediation Partnership to provide mediation services in the borough of Broxtowe.
The Broxtowe Mediation Partnership provides an impartial third party to assist disputing parties in resolving conflict, this could be around housing and various other neighbourhood issues. Broxtowe Youth Homelessness will be focusing on the under 25’s where the issue, if not resolved, could result in homelessness.
At present The Broxtowe Mediation Partnership is only available to residents in the borough of Broxtowe.
CARE 2 WORK
As part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Care Leavers offer, they have introduced the Care 2 Work project.
The project is aimed at 16–17-year-olds before they leave care and consists of a two-day work readiness programme, followed by a meaningful work placement in a field of their choice.
The project aims to support young people who have experienced care to identify and start on their future career paths.
THE BYH LIVING ROOM
The BYH Living Room is a drop in service held three times a week at our office in Stapleford and once a week at NGY myplace in Nottingham. We offer advice, support and a friendly face to any young person who is homeless, is at risk of homelessness or needs support in maintaining their tenancy. It is a time for young people to support each other too, talk to people in a similar situation and enjoy some company.
We can put you in touch with other organisations, help with understanding bills and benefits, offer emotional support or just a cup of tea and biscuits!
THE LIVING ROOM IS OPEN:
MON, WED & THU 12 – 4PM
BYH, 1 CHURCH WALK, STAPLEFORD
PARCEL SCHEME
The Parcel Scheme is open to young people aged 16-25. We offer emergency food parcels and toiletries packs to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. For young people who are moving on from homelessness and into their own tenancy, we provide a Home Starter Pack which includes a range of basic kitchen equipment, towels and cleaning products.
IF YOU NEED A BASIC BOX, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SCHEME, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.
MAGAZINE
Each year, our volunteers get in touch with their creative sides to take part in the design, planning, writing and production of our free magazine. On Your Feet is designed to be given to the students who have attended a Home Street Home session; it gives them more information and a handy list of agencies to contact should they need advice or support. The magazine works just as well as a stand-alone resource, it’s always an informative, entertaining and inspirational read.
The latest edition features articles on domestic abuse, rough sleeping, The Big Issue, foodbanks, Hidden Homelessness and much more. What makes it such fascinating reading is the number of young people who were willing to share their personal experiences of homelessness – their stories in their words.
