Sidley Young People's Centre
Sidley Young Peoples Centre currently supports 110 young people 11-19 years –Open 4 evenings per week, offering various services and resources for young people. The next stage of development is the founding of a Youth Forum for the SYPC. Funding from Safer Rother (Crime & Disorder Partnership) has provided a full-time worker to support young people on Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC’s) and Anti- Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO’s). Most of the work is in individual support and implementation of intervention strategies for young people and their families.
Sidley Young People’s Centre (SYPC) opened in 1997. A purpose built centre for young people living in the Sidley and Bexhill area, aged 11-19 years old. The centre offers general sessions, structured sessions, accredited schemes, wide range of activities and trips, information and advice on a wide range of issues, and intensive support. All for a membership fee of £1 for 11-17 year olds and £2 for 18-19 year olds.
General Sessions
The general sessions offer young people a warm, safe and friendly environment for young people to meet and socialise with their friends. The young people can make use of the centre’s facilities including pool tables, table tennis table, football table, snack bar, television (with Freeview, VCR/DVD), PS2 including dance mats and karaoke games, computers (linked to Broadband Internet), information leaflets and resources, board games, and outdoor sports. Staff at the sessions offer help, guidance, and support on many of the issues young people encounter. Many resources, information and leaflets are readily available to young people along with signposting to outside agencies for specialist support.
11 - 13yrs
The general sessions for the 11 – 13yrs age group operate from 4PM to 5.30PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
14 - 19yrs
The general sessions for the 14 – 19yrs age group operate from 7.30PM - 9.30PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Structured Sessions
The structured sessions offer a series of programmes that aim to provide young people with practical skills and knowledge that can be applied to further their understanding of life and build confidence. The sessions are divided into subject areas, which include Life and Social Skills, Sport and Healthy Living, IT Skills and Anger Management. Topics that are covered within these sessions include sexual health, substance misuse, bullying, health eating, basic cooking, personal hygiene, sports, art and craft, confidence building, self-assertiveness, and healthy living. Topics that young people suggest are also covered, along with National and International days of interest, for example, World AIDS Day, No Smoking Day, Remembrance Day, and Halloween.
11 - 15yrs
The structured sessions for 11 – 15yrs operate between 5.30PM and 6.30PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
