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Positive effects of activities and clubs Children and young people’s involvement in activities and clubs can not only be beneficial to their development and health but also encourage social skills and interaction, increasing children and young people’s social networks and resilience. Research conducted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) confirms that youth activities are beneficial to the development of children and young people. Their findings go on to suggest that participation in structured youth activities is better for young people than unstructured youth clubs. There are many children’s activities, youth groups and clubs in Brighton & Hove which can offer a variety of activities for children and young people. Young Children ages 0-5 Pre-school young children aged 0-4 often attend structured activities designed specifically for them, mainly within childcare settings. Young children also attend community events, social occasions etc with parents, carers and family members. To find out more about activities and clubs for children aged 0-4 you can speak to your health visitor, the Children’s Information Service or your local Children’s Centre. See the ‘Map of Services’ for further information and contact details. Children ages 6-11 Children aged 6-11 can usually access activities and clubs at their primary school or through independent clubs. To find out more about activities and clubs for children aged 6-11 you can speak to your primary school, the Children’s Information Service or your local Children’s Centre. See the ‘Map of Services’ for further information and contact details. Young People 12 and older The Youth & Connexions Service work with young people between the ages of 11 and 25 but give special attention to those aged 13 to 19. The Youth Support part of the service provides a range of youth activities, clubs, groups and outreach work in the city, while the Connexions Service deals with advising young people about employment and education options and general advice and support as needed. The Youth & Connexions Service Office 376 Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LJ Tel: (01273) 293591 The youth service also helps young people with some of the difficult issues and choices that can affect the lives of young people. Young people can get free and confidential advice regarding:
The Youth & Connexions Service can also advise you about the variety of voluntary sector youth clubs, groups and provision which are also available in Brighton & Hove. Parents and carers can also find out more information about the Youth & Connexions Service and Voluntary sector youth clubs and groups within the ‘Map of Services’ found on this website. Alternatively you can contact your local church, mosque, synagogue etc. to find out about other youth activities which they may offer. After School Clubs & Activities In recent years the government has increased the focus on the need to develop local after school clubs and activities for children and young people. There are also various independent and voluntary sector clubs and activities for children and young people. Parents and carers can find out more about after school services and provision in Brighton & Hove by speaking to their child’s school. Alternatively the ‘Map of Services’ on this website contains information and contact details for a variety of children and young people’s groups and clubs who can offer activities for a range of age groups. Sports & Activities The city offers a wide variety of sporting activities catering for a diverse range of interests and abilities. The Sports Development Team within Brighton & Hove City Council offer a range of activities from traditional sports such as football, rugby, tennis and cricket to activities such as dancing, short mat bowls and yoga etc. For more information contact the Sports Development Team. Tel: (01273) 292724 email: sports.info@brighton-hove.gov.uk Links The Brighton & Hove City Council website can provide parents and carers with information about the Youth & Connexions Service and the various youth groups and clubs which are run around the city. Hove YMCA can provide parents and carers with information about their youth work and other activities children and young people can get involved in. Creating Futures Ltd, the new name for Sussex Youth Ltd, is one of the largest charity organisations in Sussex with over 120 youth clubs and groups affiliated to the organisation. They offer a variety of different projects and programmes for young people to access. Alternatively parents, carers or young people can contact Creating Futures to find out more information Tel: 01273 821 789 or e-mail: info@creatingfutures.org.uk The National Youth Agency supports those involved in young people's personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society. They aim to advance youth work to promote young people's personal and social development, and their voice, influence and place in society. For more information visit their website or contact them directly at Tel: 0116 242 7350 or email: nya@nya.org.uk or for general enquiries dutydesk@nya.org.uk |
