Mission Statement
Established in 2010, the Bright Programme offers a range of therapeutic interventions to the whole school. We provide staff support, staff training, organisational consultancy, student counselling, group work and clinical psychological interventions to students. The programme is fully funded by DCC.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a psychological space that can be used by staff and students to be more self-aware, resourceful and to make informed decisions around relationships in a learning environment.
We believe that clarity of roles, trust in others, informed policies and procedures allow for a better framework for a successful learning environment.
By strengthening the psychological life of students, staff and the school as a whole, everyone has access to greater resources which can tolerate the emotional blocks to learning and invite equality, success and motivation.
History of THE BRIGHT PROGRAMME
THE BRIGHT PROGRAMME began in 2010. Over the past 6 years we have provided thousands of therapeutic interventions to both students and staff. We began working with whole class groups using the SPHE curriculum as a base line. We ran weekly training session and individual support to staff. Always adapting and responding to the needs of the school, we now provide a broad variety of interventions. A summary of our work provided is detailed below.
Timeline
2010
- Small Support groups identified and established
- Student individual counselling
- Staff individual support
- Whole school training
- Management Support
- Systems /policy development
2011
- 3 Weekly group Sessions
- 36 Individual Student weekly sessions
- Service Opened up to all students
- 7 psychological workshops established and delivered.
- 30 lunchtime workshops for Staff
- 16 staff supported over 170 sessions.
- Organisational map complete.
2012
- 8 Weekly Groups
- Transition Year Mental Health Program
- Winter Garden Project
- 105 Students supported
- 540 Individual Sessions
- 12 Staff supported
- Whole School Mental Health Training
- School Orientation Map Developed
- Delivery of Mental Health Component in the SPHE Program throughout the school.
2013
- 8 Weekly Groups Facilitated
- 540 Individual Counselling Sessions Delivered to Students
- 117 Individual sessions delivered to Staff
- Winter Garden Project continued
- 4 Management Training Sessions
- 8 Staff Supported
- Review of School Care Team and Emergency Policies
2014
- 8 Weekly Groups Facilitated
- 540 Individual Counselling Sessions Delivered to Students
- 117 Individual sessions delivered to Staff
- Winter Garden Project continued
- 4 Management Training Sessions
- 8 Staff Supported
- Review of School Care Team and Emergency Policies
2015
- 8 Weekly Groups Facilitated
- 540 Individual Counselling Sessions Delivered to Students
- 117 Individual sessions delivered to Staff
- Winter Garden Project continued
- 4 Management Training Sessions
- 8 Staff Supported
2016
- 3/4 weekly groups facilitated
- 750 individual Counselling Sessions
- Antibullying classes provided
- 11 Psychological Assessments completed
2017
- 2 weekly groups facilitated
- 872 individual counselling sessions provided
- Antibullying classes provided throughout the year
- 11 Psychological Assessments completed
2018
- 10 Resilience Classes provided
- 583 individual Counselling sessions
- 80 parent meetings
- 10 staff support sessions held
- 8 Psychological Assessments completed
- Charitable status approved