No. of Hours / Week |
Cost / annum |
1.5 |
£2047 |
2 |
£2730 |
4 |
£5460 |
5 |
£6825 |
No.of Hours / Week |
Cost / annum |
7 |
£9555 |
8 |
£10,932 |
10 |
£13,650 |
These rates are based on a 39 week school year. This works out a cost of £35.00 per hour.
From Headteachers:
"The Trust's counselling service is like gold dust in my School."
"If we had the money, we would have you every single day."
"After seeing the counsellor, the children are much more settled and better able to learn in class."
And from clients in Schools:
"You have helped me through so much. There are no words I could say, to say how grateful I am."
"Thank you for all the help you have given me over the years. You have really changed my life. I will never forget you and what you have done for me."
Comments made by children about Maggie:
"She helps you be happy"
"She helps you sort out your problems and have a nice time"
Comments made by children about Elizabeth in June 2006:
Elizabeth:
pupils experiencing emotional distress and/or behavioural problems. Bereavement, loss, family and peer relationship difficulties, anxiety and bullying are major issues that can lead to deterioration in a pupil’s behaviour. The effect of emotional upset experienced by children and young people often results in a change in their behaviour. When emotional distress is ignored, tension can build up resulting in pupils ‘opting out’ or becoming ‘school refusers’. Others may act out their feelings in a disruptive way. Counselling can be an effective source of support for these pupils.
An annual evaluation is carried out by the Valley Trust. These meetings are attended by the head teacher, the link member of staff, the counsellor, the co-ordinator and a trustee. Feedback from the schools shows that the counselling service is “hugely valued”, “working very well and valued”, “a wonderful and valued service” and “a very positive addition to our school”. 
