Research shows that when children engage with their community, it creates a sense of connectedness and a feeling of being a part of something bigger. Moreover, the social skills gained through this connection, supports children’s development and outcomes helping children to experience positive relationships (Petit, 2020).
Our work seeks to provide support in our community with connectedness so that both children and young people develop supportive relationships with others and build confidence, respect and resilience. This helps to foster skills, improves feelings of safety, and raises aspirations.
The socialisation of children with elderly residents through diverse and rich environments, helps to develop children’s social and cultural capital and broadens their understanding of the wider world, and themselves as individuals.