Firescape
What is Firescape?
A programme designed to offer Key Stage 3 and 4 students an opportunity to take part in a learning experience outside the school environment. To be seen as part of the alternative curriculum.
Students are encouraged to develop a sense of pride and diligence in their approach to work and to acquire greater self-esteem
The course also aims to provide vital life skills e.g. communications, teamwork and self-confidence.
During courses students take part in activities aimed at improving self-esteem, self-discipline and responsibility. This is achieved by employing fundamental Fire Service principals of:
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Discipline
What is Firescape for?
The course is suitable for any student, but in reality will probably benefit most those young people exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics:
- Very low confidence and self-esteem
- Young people who find difficulty in mixing or who are recognised 'bullies'
- Struggle to communicate verbally
- Underachievers who are in danger of disengaging completely
- Very low confidence and self-esteem
- Disaffected with the education system
- In danger of being excluded from School
The aims of Firescape are:
- Develop leadership skills
- Develop communication skills
- Improve motivation
- Increase self-esteem and self-confidence
Although traditionally a reactive service, in recent years fire services have become much more involved in community-based, proactive prevention measures. This focus on community safety involves programmes aimed at reducing incidents of fire and fire-related injuries, delivered through a combination of publicity and educational outreach programmes.
The following Mission Statement and set of Values has been produced by a group of young people who have participated on a Firescape course.
Mission Statement - 'Inspiring young people to achieve their true potential'
Set of Values Firescape staff will strive to work towards:
- Listen to young people and hear what they are saying
- Act on young peoples' suggestions and explain when we can't why we can't
- Empower young people
- Respect young people and their views
- Treat young people as we would like to be treated