Support us to learn & Grow

SUPPORT US TO LEARN & GROWYoung people speak to adult supporters

…know when to step back…

…encourage us…

…listen…

…if we go wrong, help us through it…

…take a back seat unless things get really out of hand…

…let us lead - don’t take over…

…praise us…

…step back, try not to interfere in what we’re doing

…be there for advice…

…give us positive feedback after a session, so we know what we’re doing well…

…let us lead - don’t take over…

…give us a chance to shine…

…support us, whatever happens…

…help in the planning stage and then leave us to it…

…compliment our strengths and help us to improve on our weaknesses…

…know when to step in and when not to…

…step back, try not to interfere in what we’re doing, stand by

and only step in when NECESSARY!…

…be the link between us and the people in power …

…know when to step back – we know more than you think…!

…have a more informal relationship with us…

…trust us…

…be flexible…

…cooperate…

…be patient…

…reassure us…

…be adaptable…

…give us opportunities to take risks, if we make mistakes we’ll

learn from them…

…celebrate with us…