'Planting positive seeds is not enough, we have to create the best environment we can to help those seeds grow and flourish into what they were meant to be.'
Paul Lavery
What we do
I am so proud to open and offer a provision that I know will make a real difference in our young people’s lives. This is the culmination of 25 years of learning and growing, and I want to make a real difference.
We offer online and class-based life and social skills training alongside site-specific programs. We currently offer a music program where our young people can create their own music, learn to compose appropriate lyrics, and much more.
After this, our young people will take part in off-site enrichment activities such as gym-based health & fitness sessions, driving range (golf) sessions, and much more. This is so our young people can develop their communication, life & social skills in a safe and real-life environment.
Testimonials
When we found out about Paul Lavery Support we were not sure if our son would be okay spending such an extended amount of time in a one on one situation. However as soon as we met Adam we were reassured. He was smiley, enthusiastic and interested. He was able to put him at ease and was just natural and friendly.
A few weeks in we had some feedback for Adam and he was receptive and accepting of all of it. He was happy to meet with us and our family therapist to ensure he was doing all he could, to make the sessions productive. He asked questions and offered to read reports and took all the advice in the positive spirit it was offered.
Now it's been several months and we are so happy we found Paul Lavery Support as the sessions with Adam are doing exactly what we hoped they would. Our son's confidence is getting rebuilt and boosted at every meeting. He has a great relationship with Adam and looks forward to seeing him. Thank you Paul Lavery and Adam.'
I want to thank yourself and Hannah for the package of support that has been received. Hannah has been a great support to the family and I cannot thank her enough. Over the months she has been able to build a positive and trusting rapport with XX, and that of her mother, and the support she has been able to provide has been greatly appreciated.
I just wanted to say that Kim is doing such a great job working with XX the young person that she has been supporting since December. I hear nothing but praise from the family and other professionals involved about her relationship she has established with XX. This young person has struggled to form trusting positive relationships with professionals and it seems that Kim has managed this seamlessly. Her parents were very sceptical about any support worker being able to do this. XX is a very complex young person and I understand there are still many hurdles to fight through, but I do know that the support that Kim has been giving her, and with parents having asked for an increase (which was agreed on Monday), this has really given parents that peace of mind that for those hours she is safe. I think with the knowledge that XX is both safe and happy in the care of Kim they can recharge their energy and give themselves a break.