Our Solution
Our programme brings together older people with Early Years children for regular, activity-based sessions. These are proven to have mutual benefit to wellbeing whilst also supporting the development of the children.
We have designed a unique programme that aims to maximise the benefit of the time this group spends together. Our programme is:
Designed by Experts
Our sessions are designed with input from an Advisory Board. This board consists of a range of experts from fields including Occupational Therapy, dementia care, physiotherapy and Early Years education
Structure
Each session is based on the approach of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy which has well documented success in improving and maintaining cognitive functioning in older adults.
Professionally-led Sessions
Our team of Session Facilitators are trained in intergenerational learning and are skilled practitioners and facilitators who lead the sessions and engage each participant to get the most out of our programme.
Involving The Community
The activities build up to a celebratory end of term event to showcase the work of the group to friends, family and staff. This is an essential part of including the community, bringing a much wider range of people a into the setting caring for older people.