Learning Coaches

Cymraeg

Steve Bellamy, Youth Access Officer , Amelia Trust Farm,

Who are your typical clients?

Young people aged 14-16 not in mainstream education.

What do you do all day?

I teach maths and English.

What's the best bit of your job?

Building positive relationships with young people and seeing them grow. The Amelia Trust is also an incredible and unique place to work.

Are there any downsides?

Not enough hours in the day!

What are your work history highlights?

I'm most proud of introducing an academic programme to my project. Seeing the young people push themselves to finish coursework or attend revision groups makes me very proud.

What is your dream job?

Manager of my own speciality beer shop by day, rock-god/superstar DJ by night!

What do you like to do in your leisure time?

Collect breakbeat records from the early 90s, swim, watch movies, hand-drumming.

Which modules have you done so far?

This is my last day, so I've done them all.

What do you hope to get out of the course?

To meet lots of new people and share ideas.

What have you got out of the course so far?

I've met lots of good people in similar situations to myself and hope to keep in touch after the course has finished.

How has the course improved your work with young people?

It's made me aware of how I practise and has given me several new strategies for dealing with specific situations.