Minister Shellya Rogers-Webster and Mrs. Hyacinth Bradley
On Friday, 19th September 2025, the Community Services Planning Unit (CSPU) of the Ministry of Social Development and Education was pleased to facilitate a half-day workshop with key stakeholders to present the Potential Unlocked Programme.
The Potential Unlocked Programme is a targeted intervention designed to support primary-aged children who are exhibiting early behavioural challenges. By engaging children at this formative stage, the programme seeks to foster positive pathways, build resilience, and prevent adverse outcomes such as social exclusion, negative peer affiliation, and eventual involvement in risky behaviours.
Friday’s workshop went beyond a presentation—it was a collaborative working space that included a Theory of Change exercise. This exercise allowed stakeholders to examine the programme’s components and work collectively to map how positive long-term outcomes for children and families can be achieved through early identification, family engagement, mentorship, counselling, community integration, and effective interdepartmental collaboration.
Mrs. Hyacinth Bradley, Community Services Planner, emphasised that a key purpose of the workshop was to invite partnership: “Our Unit see this programme as a shared mission. By combining the expertise, networks, and commitment of partners, we can redirect the lives of our children before negative behaviours take root. Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
The workshop featured meaningful discussions and valuable feedback, drawing on the expertise of partners across education, law enforcement, social services, parents, community organisations, mentors and youth networks. This engagement will inform the refinement of the programme and ensure it is responsive to the realities of Anguilla’s children and families.
The Potential Unlocked Programme is part of the CSPU’s wider framework along with PAVE (Peacebuilding, Advocacy, Vision, and Empowerment) Anguilla’s national peace building committee, which focuses on preventing violence, intervening early, and strengthening family and community resilience.
For more information about the Potential Unlocked Programme or the work of the CSPU please contact the Unit at (264) 497-3930, ext. 3526 / 3527 / 3528 or email the Community Services Planner at [email protected] or [email protected].
The Community Services Planning Unit is located at Unit #20, Northern Building of the Caribbean Commercial Complex (upstairs from Skyline Laundromat and Ezra’s Chambers, and to the left of Banx Professional Services Ltd.).
The public is encouraged to visit the Unit, engage with staff, share recommendations, and learn more about ongoing initiatives.
