Early Intervention
One coach, one child, one hour a week.
All over the UK, children are struggling in school for all kinds of reasons and many families are suffering without hope. The effects of bullying, bereavement, family breakdown, poverty or being in the care system can have a huge impact on a child's education. Some children may be struggling with a lack of confidence, have no positive role models, or just need an adult to talk to.
TLG Early Intervention gives the church a practical solution to support children, families and schools in their community.
Did you know?
1 in 10 children in the UK feel unable to cope with the school day
- Association for Young People's Health, Key Data on Adolescence
Did you know?
Almost two-thirds of children aged 10-11 say they worry 'all the time'.
- BBC
Did you know?
70% of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age
- Children’s Society, The Good Childhood Inquiry: health research evidence.
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The programme enables trained volunteers to become coaches and work on a one-to-one basis with children, with the overall aim of reducing the child’s felt anxieties and increasing their confidence and aspirations. TLG trains and equips volunteers with proven resources to help children explore their choices and the consequences of the decisions that they make. Our specialist training equips each coach to become a trusted support to the child, their teacher and their family.
Through regular conversations with home, the coach will be able to offer support and discuss strategies used to help the pupil in the sessions which may be helpful at home too. In many cases feedback is given on a weekly basis.
We are looking to set up more TLG Early Intervention programmes in partnership with churches across the UK. Please let us know if you'd be interested in running a programme by enquiring below.
I was finding school tough. I had my Dad being angry and my Mum and Dad splitting up, and a few of my animals and cats died. I didn't know who to go to. My coach was kind and caring and understanding. Thank you for being really kind and helping me figure out ways to stop worrying. - Sophie, 8
What Headteachers say...
Useful resources
For more information about the TLG Early Intervention Programme, please download our information brochure.
What Coaches say...
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