These five key principles form the basis of the Time for Kids approach. They aren’t revolutionary, but they do provide a simple framework for how youth sector professionals can work with children in a positive, consistent and effective way.
Be crazy about the kid
A focus on developing a human connection with a child. By approaching them with patience, passion and adopting a ‘child-first’ mindset, we can help them achieve their very best.
Many young people feel lost and don’t believe they have anyone to turn to. We need to provide professionals and volunteers with the time and resources to provide stability for a child or young person and gain their trust.
Provide children with a consistent relationship with at least one adult that they trust
Let children tell their story and hope for the future
We must encourage young people to express themselves; to listen, to believe and to help them make the changes that they need to develop hope for their future.
We need to find ways to build on the individual strengths of each child, whatever they might be, and help them to shine.
Give children a sense of belonging and encourage them to shine
Inspire children to believe in what they can achieve
We all need to believe in the child or young person and what they can achieve, and inspire them to believe in themselves.
Be crazy about the kid
A focus on developing a human connection with a child. By approaching them with patience, passion and adopting a ‘child-first’ mindset, we can help them achieve their very best.
Many young people feel lost and don’t believe they have anyone to turn to. We need to provide professionals and volunteers with the time and resources to provide stability for a child or young person and gain their trust.
Provide children with a consistent relationship with at least one adult that they trust
Let children tell their story and hope for the future
We must encourage young people to express themselves; to listen, to believe and to help them make the changes that they need to develop hope for their future.
We need to find ways to build on the individual strengths of each child, whatever they might be, and help them to shine.
Give children a sense of belonging and encourage them to shine
Inspire children to believe in what they can achieve
We all need to believe in the child or young person and what they can achieve, and inspire them to believe in themselves.
By embedding these principles across the children’s system, we can help to make Surrey a place where all children and young people, especially those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, are supported to succeed.
By embedding these principles across the children’s system, we can help to make Surrey a place where all children and young people, especially those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, are supported to succeed.
