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I enjoyed the AEP because the teachers gave
me help and the classes were smaller than
school, so I could learn better. When I was 17 I
did short courses at college aimed at building my
confidence and self-esteem, but gave up when
I found out I was pregnant. Now I have my own
flat with my son and I really like having a home of
my own.
My social worker referred me to Give & Take:
Core in March 2016 because she knew I could
gain more qualifications, get help with childcare
and support to find work in the future. Since I’ve
been on Give & Take I’ve gained Essential Skills
Level 2 in Maths and ICT and I’m studying for
my Level 2 in English. I have also learnt about
diversity, employability and things like cooking, art
and music. I’ve also done first aid qualifications
and I take part in different fitness sessions once a
week. I’d like to work with children and eventually
become a social worker. I think the experiences I
had growing up will mean I can help other young
people going through similar stuff. I’ve always
wanted to help people, so I am looking forward to
doing my work tasters and getting experience in
this type of career.
I go swimming with my son and I’m getting a gym
membership organised, so I can go more often.
I’ve never watched a rugby match but I’ve played
tag rugby before and was in my primary school
team. I was the only girl in the team and we won
a few tournaments, it was good. I loved it. Even
though all the Ulster players are massive with big
shoulders and necks, I could definitely beat them
at tag rugby.
I have lived in and out of lots of different children’s homes from I was 13 years
old. I got expelled from school in second year, so had to go to an alternative
education provider (AEP) to do my Essential Skills.
NAME:
HAYLEY SHANNON
AGE:
19
LIVES:
NEWTOWNARDS
INCLUDE YOUTH PROJECT:
GIVE & TAKE: CORE
"Ive always wanted to help people
and i'd like to work with children and
eventually become a social worker. I
think the experiences I had growing up
will mean I can help other young people
going through similar stu ."
#CAREDAY
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE