Level Tw0 1-1 Mentoring
Mentoring offers young people the opportunity to have 1-1 time with a youth worker in which they can share worries, concerns, or look at any issues they are currently facing. It is very much focused on the young person and can be a fun, exciting journey, enjoying activities such as cooking, playing pool, art work, games, walking, sports, or simply just having a chat. Young people can self-refer or be referred by a parent/teacher/other agency. Mentoring sessions are usually once a week, for 8-12 weeks. For more information please contact Kirsty Coldwell kirstycoldwelllevel2@gmail.com
Please find our Level Two Mentoring Referral form below:
Level Two Mentoring Referral form
Counselling
We have Qualified Registered Counsellors offering a counselling service to young people age 7+. This is a confidential 1-1 for an agreed period of time. Young people can self-refer or be referred by a parent/teacher/other agency. For more information contact Lisa Miles lisamileslevel2@gmail.com
Please find out Level Two Counselling Referral form below:
Level Two Counselling Referral Form
Open Access Sessions (School Years 6 and above) – see our current programme for days/times
The youth hub provides a ‘safe place’ for young people, where they can enjoy various activities with young people their own age/year group. Young people can come for 10 minutes or stay for the whole session, or come and go as they please and they don’t have to ‘join’ or attend every week. Young people can enjoy socialising, participating in creative activities, sport, using computers, and engaging in conversations with youth workers. In all sessions we address various topics where young people can explore and increase their knowledge on a variety of issues. Some of the topics include : Alcohol; smoking; addiction; physical exercise and sport; community involvement; volunteering; sexual health; diversity & equality. Please see the link below for our term time programme:
Drop-in at Felixstowe School
We are at Felixstowe school every Friday lunchtime, join us at our minibus – Pop along to say hello and have a chat with Youth Workers. This service is open to all students in all years. We are here to support you with information, advice and guidance on a range of issues.
Support for 16-25 year olds
We offer a drop in at our youth hub for 16-25 year olds. Young people can pop in any time Monday – Friday between 10am – 3pm, however it is best if you make an make an appointment to visit. You can do this by calling on 01394 272521 or visit the Contact Us page and drop us an email. We can help and support you on a range of issues, and can signpost where necessary.
Detached and Outreach Youth Work
Level Two have developed their Detached and Outreach Youth Work, going out around the town, villages and seafront to take our services to the young people. We often take our minibus out onto the streets to engage with young people and families. The minibus is equipped with free wifi, resources, tables and chairs, gazebo, lights and sound system. If you do see us out and about come over and say hello.
Whilst out and about we use this opportunity to let the young people know about what is going on at the youth hub and various activities coming up, as well as supporting them with issues they wish to discuss.
Holiday activities and trips out
Level Two provides trips, activities and open sessions during the school holidays and the occasional weekend. Recently we have visited Southend Adventure Island, London’s Madamme Tussauds, Duxford Air Museum, Colchester Zoo, Paintballing, Rollerword, Jump Street, Corby Skate Park, and many more. We also offer some local activities and sessions at the hub. Please note: There is a cost for most holiday activities and spaces are limited so early booking is advised. Activities Unlimited funding can be used on our trips.
Support in Primary School
Level Two visits and works with Primary Schools in Felixstowe and Trimley, working with young people age 7-11. We can offer 1-1 support, small group work, assembly presentations, whole class activities or 6 week projects/programmes which have been highly successful. Some of the topics we cover include friendship, trust, anxiety, social skills, stress and sleep, mindfulness and many more. Young people are usually identified by the school for 1-1 work or small groups, however if you are a parent and you feel your child might benefit from support, please call us on 01394 272521 or visit our Contact Us page and send us an email.
Sexual Health
Level Two have youth workers trained in providing sexual health advice and can also provide free condoms to young people age 13+. Young people can access this during the open sessions or can visit us on a Friday lunchtime at Felixstowe School. For more information please contact 01394 272521 or visit the Contact Us page and send us an email.
Further Support
Level Two work closely with other agencies and organisations including Early Help Team, Childrens & Young People’s Services, Youth Offending Team, Private Tutors, Terrence Higgins Trust, Prince’s Trust, Inspire Suffolk, Felixstowe Academy and more. If a young person needs support or representative at a meeting, we will do our best to meet these needs. If you are a parent/carer and need support or advice please call us on 01394 272521 or visit our Contact Us page.
Contact Form
Please note: If young people attend any of the above sessions they will be asked to complete an Emergency Contact Form. They only need to complete this once and will be asked annually to check and update any changes. If a young person is 13 or under it must be signed by a parent/carer. Contact Form: contact form 2022
If you would like to make a gift aid donation, please fill out the attached form and return to:
Level Two Youth Development, 2nd Floor, 54 Cobbold Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7EL
