Downfield Primary School

CHEXS

CHEXS – Who we are and what we do?

CHEXS is an award winning charity that works with schools and agencies within Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. CHEXS offers targeted support to families, children and young people with low confidence and self – esteem attributed to low academic attainment.

CHEXS provides children and young people with support outside of the school curriculum via outdoor experiences. Team building and volunteering projects incorporate the use of many natural materials and peer mentoring to provide raised confidence and self- esteem. The aim is to increase skills and resilience for the future.

Every one matters!!

Community – We aim to create a united community working together with a sense of belief and ownership tackling local issues and improving community relationships.
Homes – We want to help people have a better home life through improved communication, relationships and life skills for the whole family.
Enrichments – We engage children & young people in positive activities within the community to help raise self-esteem, confidence and aspirations whilst developing vital life skills.
eXtra-mile – We work tirelessly to make a difference and our focus is always to put families’ and communities’ best interests at the heart of everything we do.
Support – We endeavor to ensure ChExs’ diligence, passion, professionalism, enthusiasm, loyalty and local knowledge provides support for all the families and local communities that we serve.

In partnership with the school, ChExS will be providing a range of activities and courses for you and your children.

Projects Include:

Mentoring (Primary)

Children are mentored and coached by the CHEXS team to think about their goals and have the confidence to step outside of their comfort zone, helping them to achieve their personal goals. The sessions are tailored to the needs of the group with the aim to improve their aspirations and learning. CHEXS links experiences with challenges to highlight that with dedication, enthusiasm and support everybody can achieve and reach their personal goals.

Community (Primary & Secondary)

The CHEXS team also take some of the children to work in the community, we are currently working in the Lea Valley Park where the children are able to help with habitat management, shrub clearance and dead hedge construction.

CHEXS Family support

CHEXS can help with:

Support, advice and guidance for parents

Families First Assessment support, advice and guidance for children and young people

Family and adult learning courses, Parenting groups

Signposting to local services and activities

Enrichment projects for children & young people both supporting their learning and development

Availability

CHEXS Family Support Service operates within your school/setting for 2-3 hours on a fortnightly basis. Note: Support is on hand outside these sessions too. Parents can attend support sessions at other schools subject to availability.

More information is available on our website www.chexs.co.uk

Contact CHEXS: E: admin@chexs.co.uk or T: 07970498966

Every one matters!!

In partnership with the school, ChExS will be providing a range of activities and courses for you and your children.