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TIC TAC WRC

(Teenage Information Centre Teenage Advice Centre)

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

Following the reorganisation of the Paignton Community & Sports College sites, both TIC TAC services are now firmly established and operational. Both the Borough Road and Waterleat Road TIC TAC operate five days a week. However, there are now only two medical professionals working at Waterleat Road. To counteract this the Tic Tac staff have undertaken training to enable them to lead Sexual Health sessions. More Youth Workers are getting involved with Tic Tac over the lunchtime period.

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.

Waterleat Road: Chill Out Room

Mondays: Year 7
Tuesdays: Year 8
Wednesdays: Year 9
Thursdays: Young men's group work
Fridays: Young women's group work

What is the TIC TAC Centre?

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

Why have TIC TAC

  • "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.

What we DON'T do:

  • 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.
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