Stepping Stones is a partnership youth work project with Youth Borders.
Aimed at young people aged 10-18 in the Scottish Borders, it helps improve their emotional wellbeing and life chances.
Fiona, our Stepping Stones project worker, supports each young person based on their personal needs, helping them to achieve their full potential and to develop skills through non-formal education activities within a youth work setting.
We can support young people by offering:
focused one-to-one support
targeted small group sessions and activities
joint activities with other youth groups in the Scottish Borders
training and volunteering opportunities
setting and reviewing personal goals
Youth Achievement Awards
Stepping Stones is not time-limited, allowing each young person to engage in conversation and activities which interest them, for as long as they need.
Young people take part in this project if they need support on topics such as emotional health, wellbeing, confidence, transition, anxiety, life-skills, bullying and relationships.
“I feel like we’ve changed my life together.”
Young people who are part of Stepping Stones:
have an increased ability to express their point of view with other people.
know where to go to access trusted information to help make informed choices.
can use their skills and experience to better cope with life’s challenges.
say their confidence has increased.
consider the potential risks before making choices about where to go and what to do.
Stepping Stones works alongside schools, social work, and other youth and community-based organisations to ensure support is focused on those who need it most.
Young people can self-refer by speaking to one of our youth workers or can be introduced to Stepping Stones by a trusted adult (teacher, nurse, parent etc.).
If a young person is under 16, we will ask a parent or legal guardian to complete a registration form.
