Positive Steps

Our Parent Voice team were delighted to welcome over 100 families to our free Pumpkin Painting Parties at Oldham Library and Beever Family Hub! 🧡 A huge thank you to Tesco on Huddersfield Road for supporting us with pumpkin donations 🎃💛

📢It’s here! A new chapter for participation starts today. We’re proud to launch our new Participation Strategy, a bold step forward in how we listen, engage and work with people 💜 Check it out today at:🔗 ow.ly/H9qQ51011vV

There’ll be plenty to get involved in, including creative activities, games, family fun and free hot food! 🎨🎲🍴 No booking needed: just turn up on the day 💜 The event is hosted by @PlayActionGroup and Oldham Families First Partnership.

Don’t miss out on our Halloween treat! 🎃 Pop into Positive Cycles this week for a special surprise on all shop bikes.

If you currently use or have recently used our services, we’d love to hear about your experience. Completing this short survey will help us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. ⏱️ It takes less than 2 minutes to complete. 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TFaF…

Positive Cycles and Ability Wheelz will be moving to their winter opening hours ❄️🪾 This will come into effect from 2nd November. Please check the updated times before planning your visit, and we look forward to seeing you over winter! 🚲

Today is World Menopause Day 💜 At Positive Steps, we want to eliminate the taboo from the menopause. We believe that by raising awareness and encouraging conversation on the topic, we can break down stigma and create a more supportive environment for all. #WorldMenopauseDay

The young carers team attend event by Team Hill Trust. We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support Team Hill Trust gives to our Young Carers Service. Their generous donations help us provide opportunities, activities and positive experiences for young carers. 💜 @hil3494

🎃 Treat yourself this Halloween! Get 50% OFF all shop bikes at Positive Cycles for one week only! Whether you’re looking for your first bike or an upgrade, now’s the perfect time to ride away with a spooktacular deal.

We're hiring 📢 If you are looking for a role where you can learn, contribute and progress, we would love to hear from you. We value commitment, curiosity and the ability to connect with young people just as much as previous experience 💜 Apply here 👉🏼 ow.ly/fq7R50ZVPb8

Young people’s ideas and interests are helping us create opportunities that are meaningful to them. 💜 Listening to what they want to explore means we can connect them with new experiences that support their goals and future aspirations. ✨ #YouSaidWeDid

Learning never stops! Our Get the Nation Learning campaign celebrates lifelong learning, highlights its impact on communities, and encourages everyone to invest in adult education. Let’s keep growing, together. #LifelongLearning #PositiveSteps

It’s Get the Nation Learning Week! From 2nd–6th November, we’re celebrating the power of learning at every age. Get the Nation Learning Week is all about encouraging everyone including young people, adults, and families to discover new skills, share knowledge, and grow together.

Our team attended the North West Hoarding Conference last week! The conference focused on overcoming challenges faced by individuals with hoarding behaviours, and featured clinical professionals. It was a great turn out and had a positive impact on all who attended 💜

Today, we’re shining a light on the impact of our Youth Justice Service. Here’s some of the feedback we’ve received about the difference our team makes 💜 #HiddenHeroesday

It’s #HiddenHeroesDay! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible people who make a difference every day within our Youth Justice Service. Stay tuned for some feedback posts! 💜✨

Could you help inspire the next generation by offering work experience placements or sector visits to young people? To find out more please email 👉🏼 [email protected] 📢 Please share this post with employers, businesses and organisations in your network.

A huge congratulations to our young people who have successfully completed @KingsTrust 12-week Team Programme in Manchester. We’re incredibly proud of how far they’ve both come and loved celebrating their achievements at their graduation at @bandonthewall 👏❤️

Some amazing feedback from one of the providers who attended our Oldham Opportunities Event! 🌟 @hopwoodhall @OldhamCollege @KingsTrust

Calling all schools 🔔 Our Work Experience team at Positive steps help schools organise safe, high-quality work experience placements for students. If your school is looking to provide work experience opportunities for your students, we'd love to help.