LBN Improving outcomes for children in care through dance

As a Council, we'd like to be able to engage children from a care background to participate in regular dance activity and support the following outcomes: • Engagement in an exciting and relevant dance programme across dance genres for children in care • Build a consistent and trusted relationship with children in care to support their feelings and emotional wellbeing from a therapeutic base • Develop the ability to work successfully in a group environment and form positive attachments with peers and mentors • Provide a safe space for children in care to safely express themselves with the support of a qualified specialist • Build self-confidence and improve the emotional resilience and physical well-being of Children in Care • Improve education engagement and attainment in school/college • Promote employment opportunities and experience • Foster a strong peer network through organising additional social activities in a format relevant to them within the community • Promote opportunities for social integration • Be fully conversant with safeguarding duties and management of disclosures to support children in care. We anticipate this to be a 12 month programme with a possible extension of a further 12 months depending on performance and available funding. Additional information: We would like to hear from organisations who have experience in this area of provision. We are particularly interested in hearing from organisations with demonstrable experience in working with children in care from a professional therapeutic background. If you feel that your organisation has the ability and experience to help us deliver the above objectives please complete the registration form (found in https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b61650-57da-42b3-95d1-0d886c03cc8c) and send to Sayha.Sam@newham.gov.uk by 14th August 2022 at 5pm