EDUCATION SUPPORT PACKAGES
WHAT ARE EDUCATION SUPPORT PACKAGES
These individual packages are completely bespoke, they provide young people with an opportunity to develop a positive relationship with a Key Worker who can support them to access positive activities and qualifications. Education Support Packages can help young people re-engage with education or they can run alongside an education placement when more support is needed. They can be used to provide a young person with additional help during a transition between placements. A standard Education Support Package offers 6 hours a week 1 to 1 support. There are opportunities to get involved with activities in the community, cookery, art, music, sporting activities and the chance to join in with small group work sessions at our centre. Young people can complete ASDAN short courses and a Bronze Level Art Awards.
Education Support Packages are available for young people aged 12 – 16 with an Education Health and Care Plan; these placements must be agreed with BANES Special Educational Needs Department. Please contact YCSW or your SEND Practitioner for more information.
Find our online referral form here or download an offline version here. You can download our referral guide here.
M has tried lots of new activities and met numerous new people. He has developed good friendships with other young people and has greatly improved his social skills. His mental health has improved and he now has a good support network around him that he can turn to when things are challenging. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with M and wish him all the best for his time on L4W and in the future. We know he is going to do amazingly well!’
Support from Listening Support Workers from Off The Record (OTR) will be available for all students on our Alternative Education programmes. They will be able to support with any well-being or mental health support you may need.
