Stepping Stones for Families
Girvan Family Connections Project

Stepping Stones for Families is a National Voluntary Organisation which has been connecting with families and young people in Scotland for over 15 years.

Our Family support Project is based within Girvan Primary School. We share the same reception area with the school and endeavour to work in partnership in the best interests of pupils and families. We currently have 16 members of staff.

What is Available?

Family support
Assisting families (within the KA26 postcode area) to tackle a range of issues. We work with individuals or in groups. Service users are consulted to help develop the most useful support programmes. E.g. Women’s Issues Groups; Stress Busting and Relaxation; Parenting Issues; Health Promotion; Arts and Crafts; Cookery; Task Groups; The Pacific Institute STEPS to Excellence Courses and much more……………..

Pupil Support
Supporting pupils to cope better in their own school; dealing with anger; being assertive rather than aggressive; self esteem and confidence building; after school and holiday fun activities…………….

Income Maximisation
Routes out of poverty – advice and support re actively pursuing welfare benefit entitlement, assistance with form filling; problems with debt; links into employment, training, volunteering and further education opportunities.

Childcare
Maximising potential by giving children a good start in life. Up to 3 x 3 hour sessions available for children under 5 years of age, who meet the criteria of our Admissions Policy. Curriculum based planning supports positive social and emotional development. Fit Ayrshire Babies (FAB) funded by the Health Improvement Fund. This scheme promotes the importance of exercise, social interaction and play between young children and their carers. Messy Play Workshops and Play@Home Books are a very enjoyable feature.

Activities

• After School Clubs
  
• Arts & Crafts
  
• Cookery (Budget & Healthy Eating)
  
• Fun School Holiday Activities
  
• Individual Support
  
• Parenting Workshops
  
• Pupil Support
  
• STEPS to Excellence
  
• Women’s Issues Groups

and much, much, more……………… available both rurally and in Girvan contact us for further information.

Contact us

Girvan Family Connections Project
Girvan Primary School Campus
Wesley road
Girvan
KA26 9DD

Phone: 01465 710161
Fax: 01465 715947
E-mail: gfpc@ssff.org.uk

Stepping Stones for Families is a company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in Scotland No 114228 Registered Offices: 55 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BD. Stepping Stones for Families is a Charity No SCOO4894.