Care to Thrive Programme
Care to Thrive is a programme run by The Albion Foundation in partnership with long-term partners Sandwell Virtual schools to support Children in Care in Sandwell.
The programme aims to support vulnerable children and young people in Sandwell to achieve their full potential. It helps young people to make positive connections while feeling a sense of belonging, achieve and maintain positive wellbeing and develop skills for the future.
Albion Connects
Albion Connects is a targeted holiday club aimed at primary school children aged 6-10, offering a safe, supportive space to take part in fun, meaningful activities.
These sessions help build social skills, emotional understanding, and confidence, while encouraging self-expression and a sense of belonging. The programme creates a family-like environment where children can connect, grow, and thrive together. Activities include: arts and crafts, sports, stadium tours and media activities.
The Foundation also provide transition support, so that young people can move through school life feeling safe and happy, this is in partnership with Sandwell Virtual Schools.
For further information or to sign your young person up to Albion Connects, please contact Ella Montgomery- elizabeth.montgomery@albionfoundation.co.uk
Albion Aspirations
The Albion Foundation's Albion Aspiration programme runs through each half-term, and offers a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills, have unforgettable experiences, and earn qualifications.
This FREE provision for 13-16 year-olds provides a fun mix of sports, social action activities, and the chance to learn all about West Bromwich Albion FC, your child will also have opportunities to enjoy a match day experiences and a stadium tour.
Throughout the programme, students in years 10 and 11 can attend our Supporter to Reporter programme. Which is an initiative designed to give young people a chance to report on an Albion home game and improve their reporting skills.
For further information or to sign your young person up to Albion Aspirations, please contact Aaliyah Browne - aaliyah.browne@albionfoundation.co.uk
Albion Mentors
The Albion Foundation provide a mentor who delivers group interventions and 1-1 mentoring sessions that aim to support young people in school, particularly within Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education.
All sessions take place in school during curriculum time and are suitable for young people in Key Stages 3 and 4.
To be referred to the programme, young people must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A Child In Care or Care experienced.
- Those who have a social worker.
Mentoring sessions include:
- Support with CV writing.
- Understanding emotions.
- Building positive relationships.
- Coping with anxiety and stress.
- Coping with negative emotions.
- Building key traits for the future.
- Understanding dynamics.
- Building trust.
- Pep meeting support.
For more information about Albion Mentors, or the Care to Thrive programme, please contact the Mentoring and Interventions Coordinator – eleisha.edwards@albionfoundation.co.uk
Imarna’s Story
Imarna at Q3 Academy Great Barr benefitted from participation in the Albion Mentors programme in her school. She worked alongside Mentor Ella to understand friendships, feelings and become more confident overall.
For more information on offers and opportunities for Children in Care Sandwell, visit the Sandwell Virtual Schools page by clicking HERE.