Recognising that our pupils are living in a rapidly changing and, at times, challenging society, we consider it our responsibility to ensure the young adults in our College community feel safe and supported at all times. For this purpose, the College staff includes a counsellor, Retracking and an on-site police officer.

TIC TAC
"It's about getting help, information and advice to the young people of Paignton Community & Sports College and discussing issues on a one-to-one basis."

Aims and Objectives
For TIC TAC the aims are to provide a service that:

• focuses on teenagers' needs
• is easily accessible
• is confidential and non-judgemental
• is user friendly and promotes health in a welcoming atmosphere

The Objectives:

• To provide a confidential service where all personal and health issues can be discussed in a friendly, non-judgemental manner, but not treating illness.
• To provide somewhere where young people will go, where issues addressed are those which young people want addressed, at convenient times where young people can get there - and in confidence.
• To provide easy access, a user friendly and non-judgemental service with approachable staff in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere tailored to teenage needs.
• To provide a confidential listening and health promotion service.

It is hope that TIC TAC encourages young people at Paignton Community & Sports College, through ongoing support, to take responsibility for their own behaviour, healthcare and lifestyle.

" The College makes an OUTSTANDING contribution to improving healthy lifestyles, not only in the College but right across the Torbay community."

TIC TAC
Teenage Information Centre
Teenage Advice Centre

TIC TAC is a Health Centre based on the school site which operates at lunchtime.

The Centre has health professionals who attend at lunchtime who will see young people as individuals or in small groups. The Centre started in February 1998 and has, over the years, received praise from OFSTED and The Government Select Health Committee.