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

TIC TAC aims to support and listen to young people, and to provide a confidential service

The Centre has health professionals who attend at lunch time 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

More group work has been taking place in the lounge over lunchtime, particularly at Waterleat Road on the days when no medical staff are available.

Tic Tac is open 5 days per week from 9 am to 2 pm.

Who works in Tic Tac over the lunch times?

• Daily lunch time Health Centre
• Available to all College pupils
• Teacher free zone
• Staffed by Health Professionals/Youth Workers
• Strict confidentiality code within the limits of the law
• Providing advice on a range of issues

• "the need to engage more effectively with young people aged 12 - 17 years, living in the Paignton area"
• Young people dislike visiting their GP because:
  • Location of the surgery
  • Fear of information being passed on
  • Fear of doctor

What we DO:

• Professionals available on week days thorughout the term.
• Structured group work is offered around social development.
• Provide a safe place for young people to talk to positive adults and professionals.
• Provide education opportunities and new activities.
• Be a link for other specialists.
• Empower young people to make informed choices and decisions.
• Provide a confidential service within safeguarding guidelines.
• Be a non-judgemental service.
• Provide a service in partnership with the school to fulfil Every Child Matters agenda.
• Be a consistent and reliable service.

• We don't judge young people.
• We don't tell young people what to do, but encourage them to make the right decisions.
• Pass information on unless we have significant concerns about a young person's welfare.