STEPPING STONES

Stepping Stones is a partnership youth work project that supports young people aged 10-18 in the Scottish Borders, aiming to improve their emotional health, well-being, and life chances.
Our Stepping Stones Project Worker, Kaden Charley, provides personalised support based on each young person’s needs, helping them achieve their full potential and develop skills through non-formal education activities within a universal youth work setting.
Project Workers support young people by offering:

• Focused one-to-one support
• Targeted small group sessions and activities
• Joint activities with other youth groups in the Scottish Borders
• Training and volunteering opportunities
• Youth Achievement Awards

Stepping Stones is not time-limited, allowing each young person to engage in conversations and activities that interest them for as long as they need. We also offer additional focused support time for individual young people, beyond their participation in universal youth work activities. This includes setting and reviewing personal goals together with the young person.
Who Takes Part? Young people join this project when they need support with topics such as emotional health, well-being, confidence, transitions, anxiety, life-skills, bullying, and relationships. Young people involved in Stepping Stones:

• Have an increased ability to express their views to others.
• Know where to find trusted information to help them make informed decisions.
• Can use their skills and experiences to better cope with life’s challenges.
• Report increased confidence.
• Consider potential risks before making choices about where to go and what to do.

Feedback from Stepping Stones Young People:

• "This project gave me hope. My Stepping Stones worker always believed in me. We all need a cheerleader at times to remind us that we are worthy and capable."
• "I feel like we’ve changed my life together."
• "I like being part of Stepping Stones because it's good to talk to someone who treats me like a human and not like I’m stupid. You always support me, and I know I can count on you."
• "It helped so much that you just listened without judgement."
• "This project improved so many areas of my life—my relationship with my family, recognising toxic relationships, understanding my health and mental health better, accepting help, CV writing, interview skills, and finding a job I really wanted."

How Can a Young Person Get Involved? Stepping Stones works alongside schools, social work, and other youth and community-based organisations to ensure support reaches those who need it most. Young people can self-refer by contacting our Stepping Stones Project Worker, Kaden Charley, or be introduced by a trusted adult (teacher, nurse, parent, etc.). If a young person is under 16, a parent or legal guardian will need to complete a registration form provided by the Project Worker. All young people are welcome to attend our drop-in youth club sessions, where they can speak to any staff or volunteer about Stepping Stones.
Get in Touch: Project Worker Name: Kaden Charley
Email Address: [email protected]
Mobile Number: 07376 601188

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