The Virtual School has responsibility to oversee the education for all Looked After children in Gloucestershire. After attending their annual conference and speaking with them about mentoring, we were successful in signing a contract to offer a mentor for all
Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte is currently really blossoming, thanks to the work of Annie, Focused Intervention Youthworker (Education, Employment and Training). When Annie first met Charlotte, she was a little unsure what they wanted to do and which direction to go in. Annie has been working
The Neber Family’s Story
Kelsey was referred for parenting support via her 16yr old daughter’s school. Her daughter was refusing school and older brothers Ricky 21yrs and Ben 17yrs were NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training.) In addition mum’s husband had just left
Danielle’s Story
We recently asked Danielle to write a few words about how The Door Youth Project has affected her life. We were blown away with what she wrote…. How has it affected me? It has changed my life dramatically, when I
Andrew’s Story
The Door was contacted by Andrew’s primary school whilst he was in year 6. He had just been excluded from school for a violent outburst towards another student and they were concerned that his behaviour would worsen as he drew
Carley’s Story
Carley is a 13 year old we have got to know better over the past couple weeks of the summer holidays. She is the eldest sibling living with her mum and younger brother. Her dad is currently in prison and will be
Emily’s Story
Three years ago Emily was a very quiet timid young person who could be easily overlooked within a crowded room. She would often be content with her own company or follow the crowd of friends who she would hang about
Welcome Annie
We’ve recently reviewed the way that our Youthwork team operate, and moved towards a new, ‘Focused’ structure which will enable us to continue to deliver great quality Youthwork to ALL young people, but allow individuals in the team the ability
Michelle’s Story
Michelle was a regular in The Drop-In because her mates hung around here. She’d left school with a handful of GCSEs and went to College but with no aspirations or ideas of what she wanted to do in the future. Her
Helen’s Story
Helen first came to us after a chance meeting with a friend while out walking. Her son had disengaged from school. Home life was challenging, with him rarely leaving his bedroom and becoming increasingly withdrawn. We began supporting Helen via