School Movement Patrols.

This initiative has been developed by Stephen Gowers and aims to operate in busy areas across Havering when children are leaving school in the afternoon and heading home. 

The intention is to have small teams of two or three adults, who will be supplied with a body worn camera, to act as firstly a visual deterrent against street robberies but secondly as a responsible adult who can assist anyone who is feeling threatened and vulnerable. 

We have developed registration forms which we are asking members of the public to complete and aim to set up meetings and training as soon as possible whereby we will conduct DBS checks and have terms and conditions agreed to. We are developing the terms and conditions and a draft copy is attached, again for your perusal and advice.

Whilst we would have liked to have begun this initiative prior to the Schools returning in September, we are now aiming more specifically, for when the clocks go back, and the afternoons and evenings are darker. As such a start date on the beginning of November looks more realistic when children return after the Half Term.

During this time we will be contacting local secondary schools via their Board of Governors, Head Teachers and PTA’s, to generate interest and ask if any parents would be willing to join us and also to advise them on the work which we do across the board. 

TAKSAL Headquarters.

We have been in close discussions with our Minibus Sponsors, who are keen to assist us with setting up a TAKSAL Headquarters.

The long-term plans will be for a site of approximately 50,000sq feet and will include the following:

• Committee Office and Meeting Room
• Fully equipped Gymnasium (See attached idea of layout). This will be utilised by paying members of the public as well as having set sessions for under privileged children which will be free of charge
• Mental and Spiritual Health Suite (See attached) 
• Multi-functional Suite which can be utilised, for many different activities including working across the Borough to provide an environment where a team can support young people in advising them regarding further education at Colleges and Universities, Apprenticeships and Employment. We also are also aiming to offer an Arts award which enables young people to gain an education and UCAS regardless of previous educational qualifications as we believe all young people can succeed with the right support and guidance! 
• We will be hosting drop-in sessions, for both young people and parents/guardians, enabling them to gain in depth knowledge into all support available to them. This will include advice regarding Housing, Benefits, local Support Groups, Charities etc. 
• Drop-in Support Sessions with our team of Mental Health First Aiders and Safe-Guarding Officers.
• Ongoing and future training and Development of TAKSAL Committee Members and Volunteers – this will ensure that all team members have up to date training to support their roles and we will also ensure that our work force are able to grow and develop both personally and professionally.
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Early Intervention Programme.

We are aiming to develop an 8-week Early Intervention Programme which will also take place at the TAKSAL HQ. The course will consist of a mentorship scheme and will include a physical and psychological wellbeing programme as well as encouraging personal discipline and trust, by taking part in activities such as, but not limited to:

• Martial arts
• Boxing 
• Ju jitsu
• Muay Thai
• MMA kickboxing
• Football
• Rugby
• Street Dance 

It is recognised that when people are involved with sports this promotes self-discipline. 

Self-discipline will teach them the ability to control emotions, impulses, desires and behaviour and to be able to resist the desire for instant gratification in favour of gaining long term satisfaction and fulfilment from achieving higher and more meaningful goals. Ultimately this will help build self confidence and enable a more productive future.

We wish to coincide the sport elements of the programme with practical and advisory assistance to promote a healthier lifestyle, financial awareness and independence and to formulate a good work ethic from the start. 

In turn this will help motivate a better way of life with the skills to achieve goals, maintain energy and enthusiasm and implement a wholesome lifestyle to make it easier to fight off urges and cravings and not give in to peer pressure as people will be able to recognise when their resistance is low and take positive steps to avoid those situations. 

We aim to share these fundamental tools to support positive development. This program will also include spiritual first aid and support to combat substance misuse and addictions including Alcoholism and Gambling. Literature is attached from our Mindfulness Counsellor and Mental Health First Aid Trainer.

How do we intend to reach these goals?

By working closely with our local Council, Councillors, Sponsors and seeking funding/grants. We believe that some of our plans can begin prior to our obtaining a TAKSAL HQ but ultimately with their help, the TAKSAL HQ could become a reality within the next 24 months. 

Our Committee have undertaken various Qualifications in their own time and at their own cost and we believe with funding and the possibility of partnership training in matters such as Child Protection and Safe Guarding, we will be able to begin to make strides in developing the Early Intervention Programme. A list of these presently held qualifications is attached.

We need to secure funding and support for a premises within Havering which has the required space to undertake the plans which we have, but also to generate funds via the classes and training sessions which could be held by external parties and also in Gym Membership and sponsorship.