Programme FAQ
What do you do?
We run practical programmes based around motor vehicle road safety, repair and maintenance for disaffected and disadvantaged teenagers.
How do you do it?
A mix of sessions delivered in professionally equipped workshop and classrooms by experienced, qualified staff.
No more than 1 group present at any one time.
Where do I attend?
At The Wheels Project's premises; 24 Emery road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5PF
Emery road is at the junction of The Park and Ride, St Brendan's College and McDonald's on the Bath Road (A4) in Brislington, South Bristol.
You can take the express buses, X37,X38,X39 and X349 and get off at the bus stop outside McDonalds. Walk upto the traffic lights at the junction of Bath Road and Emery Road. Walk to the bottom of Emery Road until you reach The Wheels Project on your right.
For directions and map use:-
www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp
We no longer operate a mobile Workshop.
Are there any special conditions?
Any group of young people aged between 13 and 19 can be referred by a teacher, Connexions Officer, youth worker, YIP worker or YOT officer provided they meet the criteria set out on our 'programmes' web page
Each group leader must carry out a Risk Assessment on each learner before starting and exclude learners with a recent history of dangerous behaviour that is an unacceptable risk to the safety of any one involved in the delivery of our programmes. The Wheels Project reserves the right to refuse access to individuals referred if it cannot be sufficiently reassured about the safety to its staff by the referring agency.
How do we apply?
Group referral only. By telephone. Ask for David or Linda or e mail david@wheelsproject.org.uk
Do you get paid?
No payment unless the learner is attached to a Training organisation elsewhere.
What about Insurance?
The Project is fully insured, ie Combined Ancillary Policy (Community Risks) which covers Public Liability, Employers Liability, etc. through Zurich Municipal www.zurichmunicipal.com.
What about Risk Assessment?
The Wheels Project has carried out risk assessments on its activities. We have a comprehensive Health & Safety Policy developed in consultation with Citation plc www.citation.co.uk
How much will it cost?
The Wheels Programmes costs are as laid out on the 'Finance' page of this web site.
How many can be in the group?
All Wheels Programmes - between 4 and 8 learners per group depending on their behaviours.
Are there any other Health & Safety issues?
All learners take part in a health and safety induction session when they join the Project and they are tested on what they have been taught. It is mandatory that all learnes take part in this induction and abide by the Project's H&S rules at all times. Any serious breaches could lead to permanent exclusion from the programme.