The Headlamps Project was set up at the end of 2001, and is a school based youth initiative that aims to support primary school. The project is based on the concept of providing a positive learning environment for children with social, emotional or behavioural needs. The ethos offered to the children helps
develop self-confidence and resilience and affords participants awareness of their potential. The room, resources and relationship between project staff and children reflects this focus.
Project staff work in close collaboration with parents, school Principal, teachers and Home School Community Liaison Teachers and links are also maintained with School Completion Programme. Staff also maintain contact with outside agencies to optimize opportunities for children attending the project.
The Headlamps Project provides an alternative setting within mainstream education as a means of additional support where the atmosphere offered is emotionally safe and secure.
The fundamental aim of the programme is to assist children in the development of self-image, self-esteem, confidence and resilience. Children attending the project are withdrawn from mainstream classes in small
groups and work in a ‘Project Room’ situated within the school grounds. Sessions are generally 40 minutes and children attend once or twice a week.
The project is based on the concept of providing a positive learning environment for children with social, emotional or behavioural needs. The ethos offered to the children helps develop self-confidence and resilience and affords participants awareness of their potential. The room, resources and relationship between project staff and children reflects this focus.
The Headlamps School Support Programme
Funding;                                                     €259,154.00
Chanel of funding                                     KWETB
Area of National Drug Strategy               Education & Prevention