Power2 Rediscover

Our Power2 Rediscover programme was developed as a direct response to the COVID-19 crisis and conversations we had with young people, teachers, youth workers and carers about the impact the crisis had. While the programme was originally intended to be a pandemic-response programme, its reception – and the difference it makes to the young people who take part – means it’s now a key part of our programme portfolio.

An external review of Power2 Rediscover’s first year demonstrated the strength and impact of the programme, with strong improvements in beneficiaries’ wellbeing and engagement with school and learning. The review also found that our asset-based approach translates very well to one-to-one support – which also has the additional benefit of helping young people who would be less likely to talk in a group setting to be open about their challenges.

Too many children young people were already facing an opportunity gap. The impact of COVID-19 has turned that gap into a chasm.

The National Youth Agency estimates the 1 million+ with known mental health needs has increased to 2 million+ with emerging needs triggered by the pandemic. NHS Digital reports 1 in 6 now experience a probable mental health disorder, up from 1 in 9 in 2017. The levels of poor mental health only increase in families where parents or carers fall behind on bills and other expenses. 

In other words, the pandemic has made already vulnerable children and young people even more vulnerable and left them more in need of extra support than ever before.

The programme

The programme provides 1:1 support to young people struggling with wellbeing, isolation, and engagement with school and learning. Our programme facilitators work with them for ten weeks to support them with these challenges, and any others they may be facing.

Young people who take part in the programme receive ten 1:1 sessions, delivered by one of our trained facilitators, and can then join Power2’s Youth Leadership Board, meaning they have access to up to three years of support and connection.

Our dedicated programme facilitators work with young people who are most at risk of falling behind to improve their mental health and wellbeing and school attendance. These young people are empowered to make positive transitions with a roadmap and the tools to engage productively with their education, goals and society in the future.

Sessions include conversations and practical tools to help young people with:

• Mental health and wellbeing including helping participants develop positive routines, healthy habits and sleeping patterns.
• Tackling feelings of loneliness and isolation by making sure young people know there is someone out there for them.
• Practical and emotional support for engaging with school and learning
• Planning for the future by setting goals and aspirations for both the long and short term and, crucially, providing young people with the tools they need to actively work towards them.
• Earning a certificate of achievement on completion of the programme.

Outcomes

Of the children and young people we've supported:

83%	74%	75%
improved their mental wellbeing.	with shy and withdrawn behaviour improved.	improved their engagement with school and learning.

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An illustrated case study created by Power2 Rediscover facilitators:

"Every child told me after the session how useful it was and how they really feel it will benefit them. There were a few who were extremely apprehensive about these sessions so to get them all on board so quickly is brilliant."

 

Pastoral Lead, Oasis Academy Oldham

Power2 believes there is no greater cost to society than unfulfilled potential. Our support makes a real and lasting difference, giving children and young people the power to build a better future.

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See our conversations with young people and youth workers about the impact of the pandemic