PROJECTS
basis.point Initiative
What is the basis.point Initiative?
Archways have worked with basis.point since 2014. This relationship has enabled us to expand our reach and roll-out evidence-based and evidence-informed programmes to children, youg people, educators and other professionals in areas such as Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford, Fingal, Wexford, Kildare and Meath.
A unique element of the basis.point initiative is an innovative approach whereby we partner with local agencies in each area. This allows us to identify local priorities and agree and implement a local training plan in each area we work in. This approach has been key to the success and sustainability of the initiative.
basis.point Initiative Programmes
Parent Support Webinars
A series of needs led parent support webinars delivered online.
Initially developed in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, these have been incredibly positive and an effective way of overcoming accessibility difficulties and perceptions of stigma.
They are:
- Understanding Anxiety and Supporting my Child
- Promoting Positive Behaviour and Setting Effective Limits
- Supporting Children’s Social Emotional Development and Problem-Solving Skills
Teacher Classroom Management
Part of the Incredible Years suite, Teacher Classroom Management is a prevention programme to strengthen teacher’s classroom management strategies and promote children’s prosocial behaviour and school achievement.
The programme ais to build positive relationships with students and parents, preventing behaviour problems using proactive approaches focuses on encouragement and praise
The programme is delivered over six full-day workshops, spread out over time so that teachers have time to practise the new skils.
KiVa Anti-Bullying Programme
An evidence-based programme developed at the University of Turku in Finland. It has been implemented in twelve countries across Europe, South America, and New Zealand.
With the support of basis.point and the Community Foundation Irelan’s Toy Show Appeal, Archways are supporting the implementation of the programme in schools across Ireland.
The goals of the KiVa Anti-Bullying Programme are to prevent bullying, to effectively tackle bullying cases, and to minimise the negative effects of bullying.
basis.point Initiative Areas
The service has been made available in the following areas:
- Cork
- Dublin
- Kilkenny
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Wexford
- Fingal
- Kildare
- Meath
teachers trained in the Teacher Classroom Management Programme, with over 6000 primary school children benefitting from proactive teaching strategies per year
parents attended webinars to understand more about anxiety and supporting their children
mentors trained in the Mentoring for Achievement Programme, with over 600 children receiving one to one mentoring support each year
WANT TO learn more?
You can visit the basis.point website and read more information and details about the programmes we have delivered.