Programmes & Services
We offer a range of programmes, classes and services for both children and adults within the community. Find out more about what we offer below.
Re-Engagement Programme
Brief introduction
Formally established in 2005 our re-engagement programme has successfully delivered alternative learning programmes to young people facing barriers towards education. Young people are referred onto the programme from secondary schools, LA and or pupil referral units for 1 to 2 days per week as part of their individual learning plan.
Our service encourages and supports young people using creative learning activities as a tool to build upon their development enabling them to develop new skills and work as part of a team.
Swinton Lock’s current provision can support up to 80 young people on a weekly basis. Creative activities that have formed part of this year’s programme include: Grafitti Art, Hair, skincare and wellbeing, Life skills, Creative crafts, Construction, woodworking, fishing, mechanics, maintenance and Boat Handing courses. We also teach subjects like healthy relationships, sexual health, DJ and music skills, positive mental health and confidence building.
All our young people have access to a tuck shop, a healthy breakfast and a lunchtime meal.
Current days / times
Our Re-engagement service is currently taking referrals for students to access our provisions on Mondays to Thursday throughout the academic term.
Sessions start at 10:00am and finish at 2:00pm. (Half day sessions are available upon request). We are also continually developing the service based upon the demand and or the needs of our young people therefore we are able to look into offering additional activities that may not be part of the current programme and extend the current working programme to include further days.
Our Young People’s Provision Manager will be more than happy to look at establishing any bespoke packages and will be able to discuss options with you in full detail. (Further information can also be found in our re-engagement referral guide)
Prices
To enquire about the cost of our current provision please call or email the number below. This includes specialist tuition, materials and lunch of the student’s choice. This cost is payable upon receipt of invoice which is sent out on a half termly basis. Full details of our price plan alongside information on how to cancel a student’s placement and our cancellation policy can be found within our re-engagement referral guide.
Who to contact:
For further information and or to book a placement please contact:
Children and Young People's Services Manager:
Rebecca Swift
T: 01709 578778 | E:rebecca.swift@swintonlock.org.uk
Kina’ole Project – Adults and Family Support Services
Our adult and family support services work on a one to one or group basis. We provide support for people on a needs-led basis.
This could include, but not limited to:
- Referrals to other services (early help, social care (adult and child), social prescribing, mental health, domestic abuse counselling, drug misuse services and more)
- Emergency support
- Benefits, housing and energy support
- Debt support and referrals
- Mental health counselling and support
- Support with professional meetings
- Domestic abuse/Violence support
- Family support
- Court appearances
- Advocacy
- Refuge referrals
- Help with forms and telephone calls
- Homeless help & referrals
The Kina'ole support service was started with reference to the Child sexual exploitation happening in Rotherham. We provide long term, short term and one off appointments. We support those going through historic or current CSE, Domestic violence, domestic abuse, child abuse, poverty & social exclusion. We provide a safe and confidential space and support positive mental health and growth.
We promote an independence and confidence in those who use our services. This not only helps our service users with their current issues but provides them with the confidence to tackle more issues alone, reduces anxiety and provides a safe zone for people to be open and share their problems with others.
We provide a referral only group support which includes coffee mornings, practical skills and therapeutic crafts.
You can self-refer to our groups by contacting our adult and family support service, details are listed below.
Women's only groups
Tuesday group - 10:00 - 12:00
Friday group - 09:00 - 11:00
Men's only group
Friday - 14:30 - late
Sunday 13:00 - late
For more information about our adult and family support services please contact
Sam Roberts:
T: 01709 578778 | E: Sam.roberts@swintonlock.org.uk
We also accept referrals via email from professional services. Our support services are available Monday to Friday (including school holidays). We are closed Bank Holidays.
Swinton lock is LGBTQ+ positive and inclusive.
Please note you must contact us for an appointment, we no longer provide a drop in service.
Primary School Activity Days
Brief introduction:
Utilising our unique gallery space and our centres 2 narrowboats we have worked successfully over the past 12 years to provide individual bespoke activity days for class groups of up to 30 children aged 6 upwards from primary schools from across Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley and Sheffield.
Delivered by our creative team made up of teaching staff and professional artists all skilled in working with children and young people we are able to put together a creative activity day based around any chosen subject area.
Typical activity session for up to 30 children would be delivered as follows:
Hello and welcome activity
Class split into 3 x smaller groups
Each group focusing on 1 of 3 activities for approximately 1h30mins
After this time the groups will swap over and repeat : this means that each child within the class will participate and or make something creative in all 3 activities throughout the day
At the end of the day all artwork and supportive information etc is there’s to take back into school
Recent requests and topics have included: Transport, The Waterways, Wildlife, Water safety, The Romans, The Egyptians, Dinosaurs and Outer Space.
Recent Activities have included: Pond dips and wildlife spotting, boat trips, painting, textiles, pottery, card crafts, jewellery, storytelling, urban arts and drama.
Current dates & times: Each primary school activity day is focused and tailored to meet the needs of each individual school and its children. Typically, this provision is delivered on a chosen Friday as agreed between us and the school as this tends to mean we can provide exclusive use of the space.
Prices: Prices are available upon request and are dependent upon the type of activities selected within your individual package. (More often than not this is because certain activities require more time for our tutors to prepare and take more materials) Our provisions manager will work with you to create a package that fits for your school and will be able to talk you through all of your options.
Who to contact:
For further information and to receive an activity quote please contact:
Sam Roberts
T: 01709 578778 | E: Sam.roberts@swintonlock.org.ukThe Base Youth Club
We provide a weekly ‘term time’ youth club for children and young people aged 11-16 years. Our youth club known as The BASE. Our Youth club runs every Thursday during term time from 5pm till 7pm at Swinton Lock Activity Centre.
We do a range of activities and enable children and young people to make new friends, meet friends and socialise in a ‘safe’ environment. We provide a tuck shop and food and on occasions have social activities planned. We promote a healthy attitude and are LGBTQ+ positive and inclusive.
If you would like more information then please contact our Children and Young People’s Services Manager:
Rebecca Swift
T: 01709 578778 | E: Rebecca.swift@swintonlock.org.uk