Blue Watch is inclusive to all working in a planned way to provide a safe, friendly, learning environment which encourages and enables all people age 5 years and above to develop the skills, knowledge and values necessary to take control of their lives and to participate fully in their communities. It delivers challenging, developmental and fun programmes that are educational and recreational.
Aims and Objectives
To provide an appropriate and accessible youth building with a caring and supportive environment that provides a range of diverse services and activities for all young people of the area.
To ensure that the opportunities offered by the project continue to meet the needs of and are accessible to all young people.
To expand existing provision by developing a programme of creative and diversionary activities that will engage young people during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
To involve other appropriate agencies in the development of the youth work programme that will ensure the provision for young people is structured and coordinated.
To establish and deliver a range of accredited and non-accredited training and personal development opportunities and programmes for young people and volunteers.
To support and deliver the aims and objectives of ‘Every Child Matters, ensuring that it is an integral part of the centre that encourages young people to embrace the five outcomes of Being Healthy, Staying Safe, Enjoying and Achieving, Making a Positive Contribution and Economic Well Being.
To promote the benefits of personal safety, healthy living, fitness and exercise in addition to raising awareness of the environment by utilising Sunderland Young People’s Bike Project as a tool for participation and learning.
To encourage young people to become involved in the planning and delivery of services by developing a young persons committee and providing appropriate training and support.
To support young people who are not in education, training or employment by developing opportunities that will address their lack of confidence, low self-esteem and key skills.
